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SCOTI

11-23-2021 06:57 PM

Re: 2wd swap

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 8998954)

Good, the bottom bolt is concerning me.
Looks like aired out it might drag/hit 1st

The drop of the pocket can make contact when air'd out depending on another variable (wheel diameter) but only when air'd out....

The images also show other details about aftermarket arms that vary.... Where the grease fitting is tapped & bushing barrel OD.

KQQL IT

11-23-2021 08:12 PM

Re: 2wd swap

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The grease zerk is a easy fix. Was more worried about catching the bolt on something.

Currently playing 550 cotter pin
pickup..

KQQL IT

12-03-2021 06:24 PM

Re: 2wd swap

Plumbing air this weekend.
3/8 or 1/4 line into the front bags.

SCOTI

12-03-2021 09:15 PM

Re: 2wd swap

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 9002962)

Plumbing air this weekend.
3/8 or 1/4 line into the front bags.

The 3/8 is faster which can be appreciated up front. I'm slower with 1/4" speed since I use manual control w/paddle valves.

KQQL IT

12-04-2021 05:12 PM

Re: 2wd swap

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Ordered 2 got a whole box.

Quick connects on the peterbilt should be ok on this bucket ?

SCOTI

12-04-2021 06:32 PM

Re: 2wd swap

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 9003270)

Ordered 2 got a whole box.

Quick connects on the peterbilt should be ok on this bucket ?

As long as they're DOT fittings. Cheap/China fittings break easier & don't secure the line as well allowing them to pop off.@ inopportune times.

Low Elco

12-10-2021 12:52 AM

Re: 2wd swap

Seems like the "touch line" is the same all the way across. 4X6 pad of 1/2-5/8 steel welded to the bottom of the crossmember for the first hit?

KQQL IT

12-12-2021 09:31 PM

Re: 2wd swap

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So we raised the upper arm up 2 inches this time.
Finally got the bumpsteer manageable.
The camber change is pretty good til full droop which is beyond the shock travel.

SCOTI

12-12-2021 10:04 PM

Re: 2wd swap

Visually, that curve does look good. Extension shouldn't be that much of a concern w/the shock limitation.

KQQL IT

12-12-2021 10:14 PM

Re: 2wd swap

Now to build the upper bracket that looks nice.
Gonna tie it into the top flange.
Glad the in-house welder is on his game.

SCOTI

12-12-2021 10:33 PM

Re: 2wd swap

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 9006546)

Now to build the upper bracket that looks nice.
Gonna tie it into the top flange.
Glad the in-house welder is on his game.

How do things look on the driver side interference wise (column/steering linkage)?

KQQL IT

12-12-2021 10:58 PM

Re: 2wd swap

In the way.
But that is a given with a sectioned crossmember

SCOTI

12-13-2021 12:20 AM

Re: 2wd swap

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 9006563)

In the way.
But that is a given with a sectioned crossmember

True. But it depends on the amount notched. I did a small notche on the stock upper a-arm & it cleared the stock shaft. I feel that's about the limit before you have to go the multi-joint path.

KQQL IT

12-13-2021 12:53 AM

Re: 2wd swap

As soon as we raised the upper mount up it wasn't even a thought.
In the new drivers side upper bracket will be a spot for a heim.
Probably a 3 joint deal

SCOTI

12-13-2021 12:54 PM

Re: 2wd swap

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 9006598)

As soon as we raised the upper mount up it wasn't even a thought.
In the new drivers side upper bracket will be a spot for a heim.
Probably a 3 joint deal

That's what I was thinking. Once the bracket is getting moved up, adding a landing spot for a support bearing becomes easier (well... possibly becomes easier).

Nice progress.

KQQL IT

01-04-2022 02:49 PM

Re: 2wd swap

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Slow and low lately but progress

KQQL IT

01-05-2022 01:48 AM

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Kid sends these tonight.

2" inch dom lowers sure..

SCOTI

01-05-2022 09:20 AM

Re: 2wd swap

Heavy D.

KQQL IT

01-05-2022 08:35 PM

Re: 2wd swap

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So ride height is set.
3 inches from the deck.

Lower links are gonna be yuge

KQQL IT

01-11-2022 02:23 PM

Re: 2wd swap

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Stacks on stacks.
2nd pass of 3 to finish his lowers up

SCOTI

01-11-2022 03:30 PM

Re: 2wd swap

Very nice!

The Rocknrod

01-12-2022 06:09 PM

Re: 2wd swap

Wow those links are some monsters. It all looks great. :)

KQQL IT

01-13-2022 05:49 PM

Re: 2wd swap

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod (Post 9018179)

Wow those links are some monsters. It all looks great. :)

Thanks.
We just realized he has been welding for a year the 11th I can't make silicone look that nice.

SCOTI

01-13-2022 05:53 PM

Re: 2wd swap

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 9018506)

Thanks.
We just realized he has been welding for a year the 11th I can't make silicone look that nice.

All the more impressive!

KQQL IT

01-15-2022 10:55 PM

Re: 2wd swap

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Lower link mock up.

Also some of his production work for his uncle.
Has a 125 pieces to do this round.

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