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- - Project NOT4SLE (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=358087)

VA72C10

10-20-2009 01:56 AM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

I'm getting ready to do mine. The only thing I don't see listed are brake lines and tie rods/tie rod adjusters and the idler arm. My truck drove and tracked decently, but not that tight of steering. After taking off those parts I realized why because of how loose and/or worn those parts were. With everything else you're doing those should probably be addressed as well. (and will be the cheapest things you've bought so far :lol:)

Also, the lower U-bolts that hold the lower control arms on...check them out, but most guys here replace them and upgrade at the same time to 9/16 U-bolts. napa has them for like $9/pr.

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy (Post 3576446)

picking up the powdered pieces tomorrow and my spindles should be here tomorrow as well.

Tomorrow when I get off work I am going to try and take some pics of a steering set up I have that is brand new, I want to see if it is for a disc brake set up or not. I am pretty sure all disc brake front ends are the same on the se trucks. Maybe someone can identify it for me.

I go hunting on the 6th of November through the 12th so I am hoping to get the suspension done before then but it is doubtful.

I have the complete new steering assembly, springs, shocks, and the porter stuff to go on. AS well as new upper and lower ball joints, and cross shafts for the a arms.

recommend anything else to replace when doing the suspension?

vegaschevy

10-20-2009 02:06 PM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10 (Post 3576462)

I have this complete unit and Im pretty sure it is for disc brake trucks. ANyway to tell?

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0456.jpg

vegaschevy

10-20-2009 02:07 PM

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Some porterbuilt Eye candy... Oh and Porterbuilt sent new Ubolts with his trailing arms!!!

back from the powdercoaters... got it all done in black

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0454.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0455.jpg

VA72C10

10-20-2009 02:38 PM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy (Post 3577078)

I have this complete unit and Im pretty sure it is for disc brake trucks. ANyway to tell?

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0456.jpg

I'm honestly not sure....I know that the tie rods ends are year specific. So it depends on what spindles you're using if they'll fit or not. I believe the idler arm will work for 67-72.

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy (Post 3577081)

Very Purdy :chevy:

Slick67

10-20-2009 09:57 PM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

Nice!

highperf4x4

10-20-2009 10:18 PM

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Awesome!

brian69longbed

10-20-2009 11:04 PM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

get those parts on already ha ha:lol:

vegaschevy

10-21-2009 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by brian69longbed (Post 3578041)

get those parts on already ha ha:lol:

spindles arrive on Wednesday and then im gonna see what i can do to get the stuff on before i leave to go hunting. :metal:

big_al_71

10-21-2009 08:09 AM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

wow some great parts there.......suscribed...

yellowGT

10-21-2009 09:58 AM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

sweet eye candy.... Cant wait to see it on the truck.

my67chevytruck

10-21-2009 10:02 AM

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looking good....

vegaschevy

10-21-2009 04:38 PM

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There is something about when the doorbell rings and you know the big brown truck is outside the door.

more eye candy!!!! Greeting really close to get all this goodneww installed on the truck...

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0487.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...3/IMG_0488.jpg

VA72C10

10-21-2009 05:23 PM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

Cool. I am waiting for that at my house...got the front end components, a gate, last patch for the cab, and a custom panel for my gate all coming in the next two weeks.

Did you ever figure out if those components will fit? Have you test fit the tie rods and/or ball joints you have in the spindles?

vegaschevy

10-21-2009 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10 (Post 3579320)

I believe the only problem is the tie rod ends do not sit in the spindles properly. I just unboxed them and took the pic. when i head in to the garage ill test fit them. that was the plan. then ill know for sure if they will work. maybe someone else can chime in if they know otherwise

ripdog28

10-21-2009 05:44 PM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

I have drop spndles with disc brakes and had no problem using the stock steering linkage. at most, maby a ball joint change.

lowdownstar

10-21-2009 06:58 PM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

Those are some really nice parts (PB) the powder coating came out super nice.
I also love that brown truck showing up. can never have enough parts

Thanks Ray

vegaschevy

10-21-2009 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ripdog28 (Post 3579346)

I have drop spndles with disc brakes and had no problem using the stock steering linkage. at most, maby a ball joint change.

I have the new complete set up and not sure if it is for disc brakes or drum. Im 99% sure the tie rod ends will work which is the only issue I believe might be a problem. I also have new ball joints as well. So it should be all new steering, suspension, and wheel bearings and seals when complete.

brian69longbed

10-21-2009 08:58 PM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

:lol:damn you people who have money to spend:lol:

highperf4x4

10-21-2009 09:59 PM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian69longbed (Post 3579727)

:lol:damn you people who have money to spend:lol:

x2 :lol:

Slick67

10-21-2009 10:40 PM

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X3:waah: yep....killed that funny.

highperf4x4

10-21-2009 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67 (Post 3580064)

X3:waah: yep....killed that funny.

Say, could you draw my truck with dollar signs all over it? :D

brian69longbed

10-21-2009 11:46 PM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

ha ha ha

ripdog28

10-22-2009 03:16 AM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

Well, after 6 years of owning mine, and most of the money spent in the last 3 years, I have probly 15k in it and not done.

vegaschevy

10-22-2009 12:45 PM

Re: Project NOT4SLE

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Originally Posted by ripdog28 (Post 3580395)

Well, after 6 years of owning mine, and most of the money spent in the last 3 years, I have probly 15k in it and not done.

versus buying a newer truck and paying 500 a month (on the cheaper side) and 1200 a yr for insurance. You could be saving 6k( or up to 10k if you bought a new 3/4 1 ton truck with nothing down) a year trying to pay off a truck or put it into the old truck and still save on insurance.

vegaschevy

10-23-2009 08:59 AM

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going to have to track down a few things for the steering as it seems I may have a steering set up for 73-87 outers. SO I am going to pick up al new steering components for my truck this week to get my suspension on.

I also tried to put my front bumper on and ran into a snag as it seems the front passenger frame rail is bent in a little bit. About a 1/2". Im going to try and get some measurements from someone and see what we end up with. The rad support does not seem to be buckled at all or bent so i believe it is just in front of the rad support mounts.

i need to try and get a measurement of the distance between both front frame rails on the top edge to edge

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