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Altec · 05-27-2011, 09:52 PM

Super clean job!

If anyone is still looking for U-bolts, Ruff Stuff is the place to go if you can't get them custom made locally.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...ingAccess.html

Nobaddaze · 05-28-2011, 12:01 AM

Im making a rough cost breakdown of what i think it would take to bag my truck. Please let me know if i am way off or missing things. (ive been drinking

haha) anyways, im leaving shocks out of the equation because thats something i gotta buy anyways. Im going with porterbuilt arms because if im gonna bag this thing i want it done right.

Air Bag Setup Cost Sheet

Porterbuilt arms 1100
Compressor 250
Porterbuilt Bolt in notch 500
Front bag plates 40
Air tank 50
Valves 300
Air line 50
Misc fittings 100
Controller 100
Rear Bag Plates 40
Pinion angle Corrector 40
BS I Missed 300

Grand Total 2870

So, My next question...How close am I?

Nobaddaze · 05-28-2011, 09:24 PM

So for S**ts and giggles u pulled out my springs just to see what it would look like slammed. This was a mistake...Looks super badass and now i hafta bag this thing. Whatcha think...

**lolife99** · 05-28-2011, 09:33 PM

Spend your $1100 on the Dropmember instead of the PB a-arms.
You can always add the a-arms later.
Better use of your money with much lower results.
Plus you will gain front suspension clearance at ride height and a rack steering setup.

luifer76 · 05-28-2011, 10:01 PM

the truck looks really good slamed bro you should bagg it.... You'll like the way it looks bagged....
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Nobaddaze · 05-28-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Spend your $1100 on the Dropmember instead of the PB a-arms.
You can always add the a-arms later.
Better use of your money with much lower results.
Plus you will gain front suspension clearance at ride height and a rack steering setup.

Can i use my stock arms on the dm setup?

luifer76 · 05-28-2011, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobaddaze

Can i use my stock arms on the dm setup?

Hell yes you can man, I talked to nate about this before and yes you can and according to him 73 to 87 you don't have to cut the cab or the trans tunnel it would work just fine....thats what I'm doing next with my 73
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Nobaddaze · 05-29-2011, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luifer76

Hell yes you can man, I talked to nate about this before and yes you can and according to him 73 to 87 you don't have to cut the cab or the trans tunnel it would work just fine....thats what I'm doing next with my 73
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The more I read, the better that dropmember sounds. Time to save my loose
changeo
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luifer76 · 05-29-2011, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobaddaze

The more I read, the better that dropmember sounds. Time to save my loose
changeo
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yep the dropmember is the way to go bro besides looking badass it would center the wheels and narrow your track so you can drive the truck while is low and of course move your wheels up 3 inhes, i have been saving for it for the last couple months is my next thing on my list.......

bmfpeterson · 05-31-2011, 02:31 PM

I should have went PB..........If I could go back (I could but it would make me cry) Id go PB all the way and powder coat my frame 2 biggest mistakes of my life....

Nobaddaze · 06-07-2011, 11:15 AM

what do you guys think of the kp components rear 4 link setup? seems like it woulod work but it also looks kinda flimsy. has anybody ran this kit? problems? does anyone know if i can "lay out" with this kit? It also says in the ad that axle locators and panhard bar are extra which makes the kit close to 1000$ at that point the 1900 for PB doesnt seem that bad. any input???

http://www.kplinks.com/product.php?p...&cat=48&page=1

or

http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...arting-at-1900

bmfpeterson · 06-07-2011, 06:36 PM

I'll come and help you wire power for the tig welder if you build your own 4 link....... just sayn'

Tell me you didn't look at that and think man for $645.00 I can build that ****? I know that its that much more work but Ive seen some bad a$$ stuff that you have built for other people, and me personally would love to see you build your own setup!

Ill repeat the question I have asked you before: "what are you doing with this truck"

almost everyone started out with a nice clean build and then this and then that, and then wtf happened to all my money?

I say you go for it, if it comes out bad (you and I know it wont be) sell that beotch!

mcboomport · 06-07-2011, 08:14 PM

I have the kp setup and its good stuff. But. I obviously don't have a comparison. All the boxes say Chris alstons chassis works on the boxes, so I'm assuming his shop makes it or designed it?
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Nobaddaze · 06-07-2011, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmfpeterson

I'll come and help you wire power for the tig welder if you build your own 4 link....... just sayn'

Tell me you didn't look at that and think man for $645.00 I can build that ****? I know that its that much more work but Ive seen some bad a$$ stuff that you have built for other people, and me personally would love to see you build your own setup!

Ill repeat the question I have asked you before: "what are you doing with this truck"

almost everyone started out with a nice clean build and then this and then that, and then wtf happened to all my money?

I say you go for it, if it comes out bad (you and I know it wont be) sell that beotch!

im getting pretty damn good at solidworks so i might give it a whirl. i got nothing to lose but a bunch of money and time. haha

Nobaddaze · 06-07-2011, 08:50 PM

im not worried about the fab work as much as the geometry. if i do spend a bunch of time building a fourlink and front arms and it handles like crap, im gonna drive it off a cliff with me in it! or i could just drop a couple "g's" and get porters kit and be on my merry way. Im so confused

Nobaddaze · 06-08-2011, 10:21 PM

Started Playing on SW and heres a teaser of what ive got in the works

luifer76 · 06-09-2011, 12:11 AM

looks good bro.....how ever you shouldnt have a problem fab a four link specially if you have a lay out and mesurements on how to do it.....

Nobaddaze · 06-09-2011, 12:54 AM

Im done for the night...

Nobaddaze · 06-09-2011, 12:27 PM

one more from this mornin...

mcboomport · 06-09-2011, 02:25 PM

rad! Man, You will feel so much better if you do build it rather than just buying bolt on stuff. But.. The bolt on stuff is rad and had most of the bugs worked out of it though. That may be part of the reason I z'd mine, because I did a bolt in rear kit. But really, it would be simple to make all the brackets if you did want to bolt in your four-link like you are showing here. Take your time. You don't need to be like me and have 3 pairs of rebuilt upper arms laying around...

bmfpeterson · 06-09-2011, 02:44 PM

That's whats up! see I knew you could make it happen!

can you get dimensions from the member on here that has the rear 4 link you were looking at? Thant might make it easier as far as geometry goes?

it looks like the rear geometry shouldn't be that bad??? as far as the front I would be way lost... at worst you can do the rear yourself and if the front gets out of control you can buy the hard part???

Nobaddaze · 06-09-2011, 06:18 PM

I definately got more figuring to do. Bridge and panhard bar
is next. I still might do PB arms up front. One task at a time
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Nobaddaze · 06-22-2011, 02:24 AM

Got a small update...Been working on getting the geometry of my four link "perfect"

I think im pretty close. Whatcha think???

Pro Performance · 06-22-2011, 09:53 AM

That looks sweet! Nice work....

luifer76 · 06-22-2011, 10:06 AM

that would be a nice set up for the truck man..... looks good.....

05-27-2011, 09:52 PM	#76
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build Super clean job! If anyone is still looking for U-bolts, Ruff Stuff is the place to go if you can't get them custom made locally. http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...ingAccess.html __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

05-28-2011, 12:01 AM	#77
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build Im making a rough cost breakdown of what i think it would take to bag my truck. Please let me know if i am way off or missing things. (ive been drinking haha) anyways, im leaving shocks out of the equation because thats something i gotta buy anyways. Im going with porterbuilt arms because if im gonna bag this thing i want it done right. Air Bag Setup Cost Sheet Porterbuilt arms 1100 Compressor 250 Porterbuilt Bolt in notch 500 Front bag plates 40 Air tank 50 Valves 300 Air line 50 Misc fittings 100 Controller 100 Rear Bag Plates 40 Pinion angle Corrector 40 BS I Missed 300 Grand Total 2870 So, My next question...How close am I? __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

05-28-2011, 09:24 PM	#78
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build So for S**ts and giggles u pulled out my springs just to see what it would look like slammed. This was a mistake...Looks super badass and now i hafta bag this thing. Whatcha think... __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

05-28-2011, 09:33 PM	#79
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build Spend your $1100 on the Dropmember instead of the PB a-arms. You can always add the a-arms later. Better use of your money with much lower results. Plus you will gain front suspension clearance at ride height and a rack steering setup. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-28-2011, 10:01 PM	#80
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build the truck looks really good slamed bro you should bagg it.... You'll like the way it looks bagged.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs.... Last edited by luifer76; 05-28-2011 at 10:16 PM.

05-31-2011, 02:31 PM	#85
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build I should have went PB..........If I could go back (I could but it would make me cry) Id go PB all the way and powder coat my frame 2 biggest mistakes of my life.... Last edited by bmfpeterson; 05-31-2011 at 02:31 PM.

06-07-2011, 11:15 AM	#86
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build what do you guys think of the kp components rear 4 link setup? seems like it woulod work but it also looks kinda flimsy. has anybody ran this kit? problems? does anyone know if i can "lay out" with this kit? It also says in the ad that axle locators and panhard bar are extra which makes the kit close to 1000$ at that point the 1900 for PB doesnt seem that bad. any input??? http://www.kplinks.com/product.php?p...&cat=48&page=1 or http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...arting-at-1900 __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

06-07-2011, 06:36 PM	#87
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build I'll come and help you wire power for the tig welder if you build your own 4 link....... just sayn' Tell me you didn't look at that and think man for $645.00 I can build that ****? I know that its that much more work but Ive seen some bad a$$ stuff that you have built for other people, and me personally would love to see you build your own setup! Ill repeat the question I have asked you before: "what are you doing with this truck" almost everyone started out with a nice clean build and then this and then that, and then wtf happened to all my money? I say you go for it, if it comes out bad (you and I know it wont be) sell that beotch!

06-07-2011, 08:14 PM	#88
mcboomport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 320	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build I have the kp setup and its good stuff. But. I obviously don't have a comparison. All the boxes say Chris alstons chassis works on the boxes, so I'm assuming his shop makes it or designed it? Posted via Mobile Device

06-07-2011, 08:50 PM	#90
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build im not worried about the fab work as much as the geometry. if i do spend a bunch of time building a fourlink and front arms and it handles like crap, im gonna drive it off a cliff with me in it! or i could just drop a couple "g's" and get porters kit and be on my merry way. Im so confused __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

06-08-2011, 10:21 PM	#91
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build Started Playing on SW and heres a teaser of what ive got in the works __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

06-09-2011, 12:11 AM	#92
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build looks good bro.....how ever you shouldnt have a problem fab a four link specially if you have a lay out and mesurements on how to do it..... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

06-09-2011, 12:54 AM	#93
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build Im done for the night... __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

06-09-2011, 12:27 PM	#94
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build one more from this mornin... __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

06-09-2011, 02:25 PM	#95
mcboomport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 320	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build rad! Man, You will feel so much better if you do build it rather than just buying bolt on stuff. But.. The bolt on stuff is rad and had most of the bugs worked out of it though. That may be part of the reason I z'd mine, because I did a bolt in rear kit. But really, it would be simple to make all the brackets if you did want to bolt in your four-link like you are showing here. Take your time. You don't need to be like me and have 3 pairs of rebuilt upper arms laying around...



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06-09-2011, 02:44 PM	#96
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build That's whats up! see I knew you could make it happen! can you get dimensions from the member on here that has the rear 4 link you were looking at? Thant might make it easier as far as geometry goes? it looks like the rear geometry shouldn't be that bad??? as far as the front I would be way lost... at worst you can do the rear yourself and if the front gets out of control you can buy the hard part??? Last edited by bmfpeterson; 06-09-2011 at 02:48 PM.

06-09-2011, 06:18 PM	#97
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build I definately got more figuring to do. Bridge and panhard bar is next. I still might do PB arms up front. One task at a time Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

06-22-2011, 02:24 AM	#98
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build Got a small update...Been working on getting the geometry of my four link "perfect" I think im pretty close. Whatcha think??? __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

06-22-2011, 09:53 AM	#99
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build That looks sweet! Nice work....

06-22-2011, 10:06 AM	#100
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build that would be a nice set up for the truck man..... looks good..... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

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