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**LEEVON** · 07-26-2014, 08:36 PM

Got the rear drop stuff done today. I could have taken this a lot further by fabricating boxed-notches and relocating the upper shock mounts but I just don't have the time. The belltech notches are a nice quality piece. I was on the fence about welding them in but when I was in the middle of it all a friend stopped by who is a structural engineer stopped in by chance and confirmed some of my thoughts, so I ended up adding some welds. Note the rear lower shock relocators, these are key to achieving a decent ride quality. Glad this is all done, it was dirty job in the heat. The front spindles should be here Monday!

07-26-2014, 08:36 PM	#25
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: "Black Betty" 1995 GMC Reg. Cab Sport Side Got the rear drop stuff done today. I could have taken this a lot further by fabricating boxed-notches and relocating the upper shock mounts but I just don't have the time. The belltech notches are a nice quality piece. I was on the fence about welding them in but when I was in the middle of it all a friend stopped by who is a structural engineer stopped in by chance and confirmed some of my thoughts, so I ended up adding some welds. Note the rear lower shock relocators, these are key to achieving a decent ride quality. Glad this is all done, it was dirty job in the heat. The front spindles should be here Monday! Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 07-26-2014 at 08:42 PM.