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knomadd 01-05-2014 12:15 AM

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I don't like how small the pics were so lets try photobucket... (now from "gallery", no more photobucket and their BS!!!)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps79131b8e.jpg

knomadd 01-05-2014 12:16 AM

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps538be226.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps24fe75e0.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps0eb80a9f.jpg

knomadd 01-05-2014 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup (Post 6450931)
Looks great!

Thanks Kyle!

77ChevySharkBite 01-05-2014 06:42 PM

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You should of called me!!! I would of came out there and done a photo shoot for you! :lol: truck looks awesome man!!!

lolife99 01-05-2014 06:59 PM

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Got any pics of your sway bar interference area?
I'm not sure I understand the issue?

knomadd 01-05-2014 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite (Post 6454891)
You should of called me!!! I would of came out there and done a photo shoot for you! :lol: truck looks awesome man!!!

Thanks, but it was a spontaneous action. Had the thought and decided to go. :lol:
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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 6454924)
Got any pics of your sway bar interference area?
I'm not sure I understand the issue?

No, actually I didn't take any pics with the sway bar. I was only under there for a short time and didn't think about it. I connected the end links to the PB LCAs and the sway bar, then just lifted it up to the frame. It contacted the outer bumper brackets which hang below the frame. I just snapped these pics with my cell phone to show what I'm talking about (minus the sway bar). The sway bar would need to mount on the angled part of the frame, pretty close to where the bumper bracket bolts to the frame. Since I don't have the "stand offs" or whatever the brackets are called, I just ordered a set off of Summit Racing for lowered trucks. I think they're actually made by CPP. Hoping the brackets will fix the mounting issue.

lolife99 01-05-2014 07:28 PM

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Hmmm,... you might have to trim the bumper bracket a little also.

aboesec10 01-08-2014 12:39 AM

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beautiful truck man, I'm in Katy and have been watching your build for awhile. I gotta ask if you know of any good shows etc. to attend. I'm wanting to take mine to lonestar throwdown in February.

Bennett68C10 01-08-2014 09:20 AM

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Very nice pics, hope the drop bracket solves your sway bar issue. If not just do what Keith said and trim the bumper brackets

original-71 01-08-2014 10:32 AM

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nice pictures

mcbassin 01-08-2014 12:06 PM

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Thanks for sharing the pictures. Stance is cool.

knomadd 01-08-2014 05:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 6454963)
Hmmm,... you might have to trim the bumper bracket a little also.

I'm hoping I don't have to, but you're probably right. We'll see...

Quote:

Originally Posted by aboesec10 (Post 6459125)
beautiful truck man, I'm in Katy and have been watching your build for awhile. I gotta ask if you know of any good shows etc. to attend. I'm wanting to take mine to lonestar throwdown in February.

Thanks! I haven't been to a good show in a couple of years and I'm actually starting to wonder what happened to some of the ones I used to go to. Lonestar Throwdown is supposed to be pretty good. I haven't ever been, but I hear a lot of good things about it. you might want to check out the Texas section in "regions" here. Some guys post notices once in a while.

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 6459427)
Very nice pics, hope the drop bracket solves your sway bar issue. If not just do what Keith said and trim the bumper brackets

Thanks! I hope so too. I'm hoping no trimming will be necessary, but if these brackets don't fix it, I'll do just that.

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Originally Posted by original-71 (Post 6459519)
nice pictures

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 6459665)
Thanks for sharing the pictures. Stance is cool.

Thanks! I want to try and drop the front a little more, maybe an inch or so, but not sure how much these current wheels will allow. I'll be testing it soon. If I get it to work out with a lower stance, I'll post some more pics.

knomadd 01-08-2014 10:46 PM

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Brackets showed up today. Too bad it's been raining all day and is supposed to continue tomorrow. I guess I'll try for Friday after work, if I'm out before dark :lol:

knomadd 01-11-2014 11:32 PM

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I was able to do some work on the truck today. Got the sway bar installed...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps4564aeec.jpg

Started to get the rear air bags installed too...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps042141ba.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps9e7b59c4.jpg

I got everything installed, and lines ran, filled the bags and found that the drivers side wouldn't hold any air. Found the leak in the fitting, so I took it back apart and this is what I found...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...psd2d0dbf2.JPG
I'm guessing there was something wrong with the threads in the 1/2" x 3/8" (?) adapter. Contacted Travis with ProPerformance to get new fittings sent out. I'll probably get it finished next weekend.

knomadd 01-15-2014 12:56 PM

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Travis (Pro Performance) is AWESOME!!! I asked him to send me a bill for the new fitting and adapter so I could replace the damaged pieces and he just sent them to me, no charge! That's awesome customer service! Even little things like that help keep customers like myself coming back. The fittings showed up today, so I should be able to get it back in this weekend and complete my bag install. :metal:

Bennett68C10 01-15-2014 04:39 PM

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Yeah Travis is a great vendor to deal with, nice to hear he took care of it for you.

CC69Rat 01-15-2014 04:58 PM

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Looking good man! the new bar / brackets look awesome.

knomadd 01-18-2014 07:39 PM

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Thanks guys!

I finished the air bag install today. Here are some pics:
Rear valves.
Now you see it...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps345cdfb8.jpg

Now you don't...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...psd8c2ec00.jpg

knomadd 01-18-2014 07:43 PM

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Aired out, sitting on the bump stops...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...psbdafead3.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps00d69b6c.jpg

Front aired out, after alignment. The tires sit in a bit more, as you can see by the marks left by the tires from last time.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps5a5ccfa5.jpg

knomadd 01-18-2014 07:44 PM

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps9a095370.jpg

knomadd 01-18-2014 07:46 PM

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Aired out :metal:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps0dbe8430.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...psaaab235f.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ps441fb6d5.jpg

Ride height...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...psc704e430.jpg

Might have to raise the back a half inch or so. Looks like it's got a load in it. Also need to save for air management. This manual valve thing is nice for the wallet, but not for adjustability.

aboesec10 01-18-2014 07:57 PM

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That's Sweet!!!!!:metal::metal::metal::metal:

C10_ustacould 01-18-2014 08:02 PM

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Looking good!!

builtbyKane 01-18-2014 11:26 PM

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Truck is looking great. It does make it tough to go take aired out pictures without air management onboard. Might just carry around one of those 5 gal air tanks so your covered just incase.

mcbassin 01-19-2014 01:42 PM

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Very nice work!


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