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KQQL IT 05-17-2021 05:16 PM

Re: 2wd swap
 
It's does good til full droop.
But it's well beyond the advertised bag travel.

KQQL IT 05-27-2021 10:08 PM

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Is a 1.500 id bushing enough interference?

SCOTI 05-28-2021 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 8925736)
Is a 1.500 id bushing enough interference?

??
Relevant to what?

KQQL IT 05-28-2021 12:05 PM

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Guess you're not a mind reader.

For our rear links.
Was planning in using the the rear spring hanger to locate the lower link.
2 inch x 1/4 wall dom tube is 1.490 I.D

KQQL IT 06-16-2021 03:22 PM

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Wheels came in American racing rodders
20x8 and 9.5 with 245/40r20 and 275/40r20 kuhmos
Can't wait to mock it up

SCOTI 06-16-2021 05:08 PM

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Nice.

What was the outcome on the rear link bar/bushing combo?

KQQL IT 06-16-2021 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 8933170)
Nice.

What was the outcome on the rear link bar/bushing combo?


The bushing fits with grease.
Rolled a edge of the urethane
May have to hone them a bit.

Still on the fence about the 2 link...

SCOTI 06-16-2021 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 8933184)
The bushing fits with grease.
Rolled a edge of the urethane
May have to hone them a bit.

Still on the fence about the 2 link...

I would skip the poly bushed front pivots if you decide on the 2-link. I'd use a spherical joint for less bind & more articulation than possible w/poly.

KQQL IT 06-16-2021 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 8933186)
I would skip the poly bushed front pivots if you decide on the 2-link. I'd use a spherical joint for less bind & more articulation than possible w/poly.


Kid wants a 4 link. I want simple, he wants performance.

Just happy we got a rack made for it to move around carrying it was killing me.

tinydb84 06-16-2021 09:44 PM

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(2 link + 4 link) / 2 people = 3 link?

KQQL IT 06-17-2021 10:00 AM

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2 link- 4 link- trailing arm its all in the air currently

Just happy I don't have to carry the frame around.
And trying to convince myself I shouldn't 5 lug swap and lay the crew cabbie

SCOTI 06-17-2021 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 8933442)
2 link- 4 link- trailing arm its all in the air currently

Just happy I don't have to carry the frame around.
And trying to convince myself I shouldn't 5 lug swap and lay the crew cabbie

HD or Lt.Duty 2500?

KQQL IT 06-17-2021 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 8933465)
HD or Lt.Duty 2500?

HD like 8600 gvw or something.
454 4L80 126k the paint is starting to die finally and starting to show its age. Door handles window motors wonky gauges typical stuff.

SCOTI 06-17-2021 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 8933466)
HD like 8600 gvw or something.
454 4L80 126k the paint is starting to die finally and starting to show its age. Door handles window motors wonky gauges typical stuff.

8-lug = 8600; 6-lug = 7200.

Mine....

KQQL IT 06-17-2021 02:10 PM

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Definitely 8 lug.

Well if I go that way. You'll get a pm with a parts list.
You helped me a ton with the 91 I did for my bro in law

SCOTI 06-17-2021 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 8933543)
Definitely 8 lug.

Well if I go that way. You'll get a pm with a parts list.
You helped me a ton with the 91 I did for my bro in law

:cool:

Pretty basic static drop for now. Unsure if I'll do full bag swap or just helpers @ this point. The plan was full swap but it sits good & it's nice not having to clearance the bejeezus out of everything.

It high centered this past weekend pulling that load in the pic as it sits. Heavier loads will need some help.

KQQL IT 06-17-2021 09:00 PM

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This is the '91 3500 you helped me with.
350 4spd now with a 3.08 10 bolt.
Went ghetto tho reamed 1/2 stock spindles for the 3500 ball joints
Clipped 2 coils and new axle pads cause a flip wouldn't with 3500 spring hangers.
I bought when the b-i-l spun out on meth and since sold it to a neighbor

SCOTI 06-17-2021 11:47 PM

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I just welded the ends of the flip brackets to the leaf pads on the housing. Kept them from moving. Did the welds where I could easily buzz it off if/when desired.

KQQL IT 06-18-2021 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 8933748)
I just welded the ends of the flip brackets to the leaf pads on the housing. Kept them from moving. Did the welds where I could easily buzz it off if/when desired.

The 3500 spring hanger didn't line up with the 1500 spring pads.
Why we used new pads.

SCOTI 06-18-2021 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 8933774)
The 3500 spring hanger didn't line up with the 1500 spring pads.
Why we used new pads.

Ahh.... One might expect things like that to be slightly different & those are.

KQQL IT 06-19-2021 02:41 PM

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Rotor fits in the wheel center. Was really concerned they wouldn't.
But the rotor got swallowed up in a 20" wheel.

SCOTI 06-19-2021 11:42 PM

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What diameter rotor? 13" (12.8) or ??

KQQL IT 06-20-2021 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 8934365)
What diameter rotor? 13" (12.8) or ??


11.9 according to the order.
Powerstop rotors.
Seems like enough room for a pad swap with out taking the wheels off. Ha !

SCOTI 06-20-2021 11:14 AM

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Ahh.... Replacement C10 size. I though you might have upsized.

KQQL IT 06-20-2021 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 8934467)
Ahh.... Replacement C10 size. I though you might have upsized.

Yes. Original plan was 18 inch wheels.
But they backordered til end of August so got the 20's and the rotor looks silly in there


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