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Old 03-30-2015, 01:53 AM   #72
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Re: Adopting a Suburban Carryall, The Seahorse

True to form I changed my mind again this week

I put the 1/2 ton front axle in and mounted the wagon wheels last weekend. But when I stepped back and looked at it the ugly wagon wheels scared me so badly that I decided to put the 3/4 ton axles back in. Plus I really like the look of the steelies and stainless caps.

So I put the front axle back in then moved around back. Cut the spring perches and damper mounts off and relocated the perches in to the 40" separation to match the truck's suspension. Got it all welded up and bolted back in. Dang! I forgot how heavy the stinking 14BFF is! It kept flopping all over the place when I was trying to muscle it back up under the burb. But it is in and the wheels are back on.

Next I need to get some 235/85R16 all terrains mounted up so I can judge how much to lift it. I'm thinking 2" right now. Though I'm also giving some thought to putting my spare set of 56" springs up front and a shackle flip in the rear. For a 4-5" lift. But unless I can locate a good set of 255/85R16 all terrains I think the 235s (32" diameter) will be too small for a 4" lift.

What do ya'll think?
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