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No.
After the 1970 model year, GM switched the direction of their tie rod threads.
67-70 outers were LH thread.
71-72 outers were RH thread.

I thought maybe your tie rods weren't threading together.

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I think they sent me 4X4 inners? Not sure, they screw together but the tapered end is too big. I will just pick up some locally. .

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Finally got a chance to read most of this thread. Great work and you have some awesome metal working skills! Subscribing.

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Hey thanks man for the props. I can't wait to get back on this thing. Hope to wrap up the front suspension and start on the rear end setup.

It's been in the single digit temps with a foot of snow and no heat in the shop..brrrr

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Hit ya hard down there Mike?

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Not too bad Scott. I only got the Burb stuck once and it was in front of the house in the driveway. I was able to jerk it out with my truck. I mean stuck! I should have taken pics...Made it to work every day though. Just sick of this cold! How did hit you in town?

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Thats cool i guess it could have been worse huh. We got hit pretty good in the city, it seems there was more stuff around to catch the blowing snow and make some good drifts. I stole my dads 4xferd and it gets around really good so i dont mind if it keeps me out of the ditches ;) :lol:

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Nice work Mike. I got the 5.3/4.8 switch-a-roo as well. I was cleaning the engine and seen 4.8 stamped into a tab coming off the head gasket. Flipped the block over, pulled the pan, and read the crankshaft casting number... At first I was pretty let down but I've heard great things about the 4.8 from everyone who has one.

Like the pics of your work, looking forward to more.

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Yep, I was a little disappointed at first but, the 4.8 should work out great for a daily driver.

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Nothing wrong with a 4.8. If a 4.8 can move a 2010 crew cab 4x4, I don't think we'll have any problems:lol:

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Sure, I know a few guys that never knew they had a 4.8 until I pointed how to tell the difference.
I am still looking for a super deal on a late model drivetrain but the plan is to go forward with what I have. ;)

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I hit it pretty hard tonight after I wrapped up changing my prop shaft and prop......again on my outboard. (Dang stumps!)

I made some spacers for the steering box, then finished assembling the front suspension. All new parts:metal: I also got my new 5" drop springs in today.
I decided that I am going to start with a 3X5 drop. This truck is going to be driven a lot so I want it driveable. It may be too low for me at that we'll see this is the first lowered one for me.

I then started on the rear shock crossmember I picked up in the classified section.(no pics yet) I got all the old rivets ground down and puched out, tomorrow I will weld up all the unessary holes from an air bag conversion.
On to the pictures, sorry for poor cell phone pics:

.125" thick stainless spacers
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...sin/69-167.jpg
Installed:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...sin/69-171.jpg
Suspension complete- still need to get some swaybar bushings. forgot about that.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...sin/69-169.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...sin/69-168.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...sin/69-170.jpg
New 5" drop springs
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...sin/69-172.jpg

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Looking really good Mike! Nice work on the spacers too.

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Very cool! Looks awesome!

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It's looking sharp!!!

Spike:smoke:

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Diggin' those spaces Mike!

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Sweeet looking chassis Mike.... Mine kind-a looks like yours...:lol:

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Thanks man, I guess you will be on your chassis pretty soon?

Thanks Scott.
Thanks Spike.
Thanks Nate.
Thanks Juanito! It seems you move much faster than me though.

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oh my! theose spacers are b e a u tiful! its coming alon great buddy!

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Nice job on the spacers! Suspension looks better than new!

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Nice job on the spacers and the suspension. It looks great!

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Awesome spacers Mike....might want to make a few extra sets...I see folks talking about it on here often:D

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Looking good Mike! Keep it up!

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Yeah, What he said ^^^^
:metal:
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Great progress.