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jlaird · 05-04-2007, 08:56 PM

SHE'S ON THE GROUND!!!!! The frame is about 1.5 inches of the ground. The whole truck is resting on the driveshaft loop crossmember. I'm pretty happy with it. Feels good to see it after being on jackstands for what feels like an eternity.

XXL · 05-04-2007, 09:31 PM

Wheeeee...

Are you missing the washer and nut for the upper and lower arms? Or have you simply not installed them yet? This hardware was left out of my kit... and it took over a year (and with PB's help) to get them.

jlaird · 05-04-2007, 10:43 PM

I have them. I just haven't put them on yet.

PBFAB.COM · 05-04-2007, 11:30 PM

Now it's really starting to come together! Looks great!

L0WRIDE · 05-05-2007, 09:40 PM

looking good jlaird. what are you doing for steering stops???

jlaird · 05-05-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by L0WRIDE

looking good jlaird. what are you doing for steering stops???

I didn't know I needed them. Once I get the steering back together, I'll figure that out. One thing that I'm a little worried about is the tire to firewall clearance. Are there any issues with a 29-30" tire and hitting the firewall when turning? I'm not at the point where I can definitely check, but it seems like there would be.

babyblueoval · 05-05-2007, 10:10 PM

Nathan will probably chime in if he gets on tonight but I'm planning on running a 275/45x20 which is 29.7" tall.

Nathan said I wouldn't have "any" clearance problems at ride height.

He said the only problem I would ever have is if I wanted to drive it around at a show with it down REAL low and then it would just be a much decreased turning radius.

royo · 05-05-2007, 10:16 PM

man that looks killer i like it

PBFAB.COM · 05-05-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

I didn't know I needed them. Once I get the steering back together, I'll figure that out. One thing that I'm a little worried about is the tire to firewall clearance. Are there any issues with a 29-30" tire and hitting the firewall when turning? I'm not at the point where I can definitely check, but it seems like there would be.

I know this is an issue with a stock crossmember... don't know how close you'll actually be. It shouldn't be an issue at ride height. BabyBlueOval is going with a Dropmember... which has compensated for this clearance issue by moving the wheel centerline forward.

babyblueoval · 05-05-2007, 10:20 PM

Ooops!

Thanks for catching my oversight. I forgot you weren't using the dropmember.

I'm glad you did chime in Nathan.

jlaird · 05-05-2007, 10:56 PM

man, a dropmember would make so many issues just go bye bye!

PBFAB.COM · 05-06-2007, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

man, a dropmember would make so many issues just go bye bye!

Didn't we talk a few months back????

jlaird · 05-06-2007, 08:36 AM

yup, but funds are kinda tight these days...

Big Ants71 · 05-06-2007, 09:03 AM

AHH come on NATE just give him one, you have plenty!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-06-2007, 09:33 PM

looks good how much drop do you have in the spindle?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-06-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Wheeeee...

Are you missing the washer and nut for the upper and lower arms? Or have you simply not installed them yet? This hardware was left out of my kit... and it took over a year (and with PB's help) to get them.

anybody know how tight those nuts should be????

jlaird · 05-06-2007, 11:01 PM

spindle is a 3" DJM drop spindle

XXL · 05-07-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

anybody know how tight those nuts should be????

No, but they're jamb nuts, so I just cinched them down to about the 20 ft/lb range (guesstimate-- I wasn't using a torque wrench). I'm also still one nut short (well... the truck arms are one nut short. I'm fully stocked

).

snacob14 · 07-21-2007, 10:02 PM

jack it up and lets see some ride height pics

Gimix · 07-22-2007, 04:21 AM

what are your plans for the gas tank now that you have the tanks located there?

jlaird · 08-25-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gimix

what are your plans for the gas tank now that you have the tanks located there?

I'm leaving the tank in the cab for now.

jlaird · 08-27-2007, 06:07 PM

Heres a couple new pics:

L0WRIDE · 08-27-2007, 08:12 PM

nice!!!!

BigShoe24 · 08-27-2007, 09:12 PM

Jlaird, I think I see a Porterbuilt dropmember in your near future. I just installed mine, I highly recommend it. Great quality.

jlaird · 08-27-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BigShoe24

Jlaird, I think I see a Porterbuilt dropmember in your near future. I just installed mine, I highly recommend it. Great quality.

It's been very hard to resist, TRUST ME!

05-04-2007, 08:56 PM	#101
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics SHE'S ON THE GROUND!!!!! The frame is about 1.5 inches of the ground. The whole truck is resting on the driveshaft loop crossmember. I'm pretty happy with it. Feels good to see it after being on jackstands for what feels like an eternity.

05-04-2007, 09:31 PM	#102
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: progress pics Wheeeee... Are you missing the washer and nut for the upper and lower arms? Or have you simply not installed them yet? This hardware was left out of my kit... and it took over a year (and with PB's help) to get them. Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

05-04-2007, 10:43 PM	#103
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics I have them. I just haven't put them on yet.

05-04-2007, 11:30 PM	#104
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05-05-2007, 09:40 PM	#105
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: progress pics looking good jlaird. what are you doing for steering stops??? __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

05-05-2007, 10:10 PM	#107
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: progress pics Nathan will probably chime in if he gets on tonight but I'm planning on running a 275/45x20 which is 29.7" tall. Nathan said I wouldn't have "any" clearance problems at ride height. He said the only problem I would ever have is if I wanted to drive it around at a show with it down REAL low and then it would just be a much decreased turning radius. __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver Last edited by babyblueoval; 05-05-2007 at 10:11 PM.

05-05-2007, 10:16 PM	#108
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: progress pics man that looks killer i like it __________________ nickle and dime

05-05-2007, 10:20 PM	#110
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: progress pics Ooops! Thanks for catching my oversight. I forgot you weren't using the dropmember. I'm glad you did chime in Nathan. __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

05-05-2007, 10:56 PM	#111
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics man, a dropmember would make so many issues just go bye bye!

05-06-2007, 08:36 AM	#113
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics yup, but funds are kinda tight these days...

05-06-2007, 09:03 AM	#114
Big Ants71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 43	Re: progress pics AHH come on NATE just give him one, you have plenty!!! __________________ BIG ANTS 71

05-06-2007, 09:33 PM	#115
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05-06-2007, 11:01 PM	#117
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics spindle is a 3" DJM drop spindle

07-21-2007, 10:02 PM	#119
snacob14 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desoto, MO Posts: 225	Re: progress pics jack it up and lets see some ride height pics

07-22-2007, 04:21 AM	#120
Gimix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: st.louis MO Posts: 42	Re: progress pics what are your plans for the gas tank now that you have the tanks located there? __________________ Travis 72 short bed Fleet side



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08-27-2007, 06:07 PM	#122
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics Heres a couple new pics: Last edited by jlaird; 08-27-2007 at 06:08 PM.

08-27-2007, 08:12 PM	#123
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: progress pics nice!!!! __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

08-27-2007, 09:12 PM	#124
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: progress pics Jlaird, I think I see a Porterbuilt dropmember in your near future. I just installed mine, I highly recommend it. Great quality.

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