Re: my '59 short bed build
1 Attachment(s)
Got the rear springs in. Thinking the stance is looking pretty good. Ordered one wheel and tire in the size I was thinking of running to test fit. Going with a 35x12.50r17 and 17x9 wheels with a 4.75” backspace.
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
For reference the wheels/tires in the pic are 31x10.50r15’s with a whole lot more offset than I plan to run.
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
Front to back looks good to me in the pic. Yep, you're going to need more tire to fill those wheel wells though! 2" more on either side of the existing tires looks like it will work out.
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
Looks nice. 35" gonna just clear the car port.
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
today i got the steering box mounted using the mounting parts from the c10 2wd box kit, with a box for a mid-seventies 4x4 chevy truck, which turns out to be the same box as the 2wd, except for the output shaft.
i mounted the box ~3" forward of where the instructions said to put it, to make it line up with the steering shaft that came attached to the axle. now i just need a 3/4" dd to 1" dd u-joint to have the steering shaft hooked up. I already have a dropped pitman arm on order, and i need to order all new tie rod ends to wrap up the steering. oh and ps hoses i guess too. then steering will be done. |
Re: my '59 short bed build
1 Attachment(s)
Steering box mounted!
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
1 Attachment(s)
got the u-joint i needed...steering is sorted out from the column to the box!
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
so i got my test wheel and tire setup, and the tire hits the pitman arm on right turns before lock...so i ordered a different wheel with 1.25" less backspace...
the new wheel came today, hoping i have time tomorrow to get the tire swapped over, then i can see if this one clears the steering...this one is a procomp gloss black steel 17x9 with 3.5" backspace to replace the procomp matte black alloy 17x9 with 4.75" backspace |
Re: my '59 short bed build
just a quick question, and maybe it's just the angle of the pic, back in post 38 it shows the front spring shackles with a spacer/stabilizer bolt in the middle of the shackle. it kinda looks like the bolt is really going to limit the amount of travel the shackle has and may be bottoming on the frame before the spring even comes close to any bump stops. is there enough travel for the suspension setup? if not those nice new bushings are gonna be split out pretty quickly.
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
Quote:
thanks for the input! :metal: |
Re: my '59 short bed build
you could make the shackle into an H with a piece of stout flat bar welded in on it's flat just above the spring. then remove the center bolt and plug the holes with weld for added strength. if you do this off the truck make sure to leave some extra width and then use shims on each side of the spring and frame mount bushings in order to be able to remove the shackle easily. otherwise it could be pretty tight getting installed/removed
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
3 Attachment(s)
Hello 1-ton of fun. I have been following your build and like the direction its going. The reason I'm posting here is about your mounting of your steering box. I used the same kit and box and have no problems with it. Now when I was looking at the mounting to frame I found several comments about frame flexing and cracks showing up. I used the information and instructions I found by CCP, Brothers etc. I located my box closer to the cross member as instructed and maybe the little 1/2 spacers in the kit might have been enough but I did not like them. I put backup material inside frame with solid 1/2" x 1" solid bar outside frame between box. My truck is only 2 wheel drive. With your box mounted 3" forward its closer to the end of the frame with those big tires I'm sure there will be more flexing going on. Just a thought. Keep up the good work.
Earl |
Re: my '59 short bed build
Quote:
Earl, thanks for the info! i much prefer your 1/2" bar spacers vs the little round spacers....also thanks for the tip for the plating on the inside of the frame. i think i'll do something similar there too! |
Re: my '59 short bed build
still having steering clearance issues... so now i'm thinking about instead of changing tires to a 35x10.50, i'm going to try this y-link kit for the drag link: https://www.ballisticfabrication.com...nt=27222290311
if that works, i may be able to switch back to the alloy wheel from the steel one to tuck the tires back under the fenders better (the alloys have 1.25" more offset) |
Re: my '59 short bed build
That was a dead end, leaf spring in the way. Looks like I’m going to a high steer setup...parts ordered, now to wait on deliveries. I now have about $400 worth of k10 steering stuff that I can’t use.
This week i’ll begin to go through the front axle to replace ball joints, seals, axle u-joints, bearings, rotors/hubs, and hub locks. |
Re: my '59 short bed build
3 Attachment(s)
Tore down the Dana 44, and threw some paint on the housing. Cross over high steering looks like it might work, the sway bar and drag link will be close to each other, but I think it will clear...just need to order a section of threaded DOM tubing for the drag link to see for sure...
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
1 Attachment(s)
front end almost done...new brakes came in
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
looking good
I'm thinking of going 4x4 also, what type of steering box are you using for the cross steering setup. thanks |
Re: my '59 short bed build
Quote:
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
1 Attachment(s)
got the rear brakes done. little shop mfg disc kit with parking brake
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
1 Attachment(s)
also made some shock mounts and mounted the 14" travel fox 2.0 shocks on the front.
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
Thanks for the response, keep posting updates looks great. I have a 85 k10 donor which I just pulled the 700r4 and np 208. Can't wait to see how your cross steering comes together. I also think I may go with the forward shackle mount for the rear along with the shackle flip.
great job |
Re: my '59 short bed build
1 Attachment(s)
Quote:
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
Hey 1 ton hope things are well with you.
wondering if you have any new pics like from the front end, steering, and how the rear suspension is going? supper curious as i'm pulling apart the 85 k10 for my build thanks |
Re: my '59 short bed build
3 Attachment(s)
Quote:
the steering is almost there. i need to weld the box mount on the frame, and i think i'm going to plate the frame to add some strength. |
Re: my '59 short bed build
Thanks for the pics. Did you move the steering box or is it in the same position you had it previously?
By the way, the motor in my 85 donor ended up being a 400 not a 305 so I might use. I looked up the casting code.donor has a tilt column so i'm taking that also. great job, the more pics the better aloha |
Re: my '59 short bed build
Quote:
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
2 Attachment(s)
Also I welded on the shock mounts to the axle today.
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
Nice! I like that you were able to use the stock upper shock mounts. What are the shock mounts from that are on the rear axle?
Also, I know you got 4" lift front springs for a jeep. And I believe it was a 4" shackle flip for the rear. Did this combo come out even or is one side higher than the other. thanks |
Re: my '59 short bed build
Quote:
the frame is level when sitting on the suspension side to side. front to back not sure yet, seems pretty close to level. the rear suspension is the front leaf hangers from the 86 k10 which hang lower than the '59 ones did which adds some lift, the the rear shackle flip (~4" lift) and 2.5" lift leaf springs. the rear can go up an inch on the shackle if needed. i feel like its more like 8-9" of lift overall in the rear. the front is 4" jeep springs, and you get another about 4" when going from the stock drop axle to the straight live axle, plus i put shackles in that are a couple inches longer too. i haven't figured out how to get a sway bar to mount in there yet though... was going to get tires this week, so i can set if down off the jack stands, but looks like we have a hurricane incoming now... |
Re: my '59 short bed build
2 Attachment(s)
i managed to get the 700r4 and transfer case in, so i can fab the crossmember to hold it in...
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
Thanks for the photo's and info. take care out there hope storm passes by. can't wait those the new tires mounted.
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
1 Attachment(s)
Got the trans and transfer case mocked up with the crossmember I built off of one from a ford van that I had lying around. Going to have to redo one side of the crossmember extension to bring it in about 0.25” to meet the frame. Otherwise, I think it fits good. Almost ready to order driveshafts...
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
2 Attachment(s)
Crossmember made. Going to clean it up and paint it today.
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
Looks like you have quite a bit of room under there, I have the frame mounted master so not sure how that will work. but keep it up and keep the pics coming also.
thanks |
Re: my '59 short bed build
Quote:
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
1 Attachment(s)
Got its shoes on!
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
Lookin good!
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
aurite, great look, what did you decide on for the tire size? exciting!
|
Re: my '59 short bed build
Quote:
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:22 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com