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bedsled71 · 03-08-2008, 09:29 AM

I finally started my new rear frame rails.. its based on justin's (Fnlow ) old frame.. saw it about a year ago and loved it and couldnt wait to start mine... its designed to lay out with 22's and relocate my gas tank to the rear aswell.. this is going to be a really slow build but i will put up pictures as i go on.

jlaird · 03-08-2008, 09:43 AM

is the frame for the truck in your avatar? sweet truck!

6chevy9 · 03-08-2008, 10:53 AM

i cant wait
i hope my truck looks like your (just a differnt color) lol

FnLow69 · 03-08-2008, 11:14 AM

looks sweet man, making good progress. how much kickup did you go with 15.5"?

bedsled71 · 03-08-2008, 06:33 PM

jlaird- yes this backhalf is for the truck in my avatar
fnlow69- i decided to go with a 17 in kickup. so i could clear for a bigger wheel and tire or maybe but a bump stop.
since mine is a stepside i will have to stretch the fenders too. i will be putting a 1 - 1 1/2 strip in the fenders to raise the top..
lots of plans for this truck but it will be slow comming

lyrikz · 03-08-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bedsled71

I finally started my new rear frame rails.. its based on justin's (Fnlow ) old frame.. saw it about a year ago and loved it and couldnt wait to start mine... its designed to lay out with 22's and relocate my gas tank to the rear aswell.. this is going to be a really slow build but i will put up pictures as i go on.

Hey, its my new favorite member.

Thanks for all the advice man...

72BlckButy · 03-09-2008, 05:23 AM

Definitely signing up for this...

bedsled71 · 03-10-2008, 08:45 AM

isnt it funny that right after you do something like this, you think to yourself, "wow i guess there is no turning back now!"

67slammer · 03-10-2008, 09:41 PM

you gotta look at it this way, if it was easy everyone would do it!!! bad a$$ frame good luck, looking forward to more pics

bedsled71 · 03-11-2008, 05:17 AM

today i got the new rear frame welded in, still have to weld inside the framerails and then box it. here are a few more pictures!

FnLow69 · 03-11-2008, 09:56 AM

hey its like deja vu, LOL. looks sweet man. looks like the angles worked for you??

6chevy9 · 03-11-2008, 10:14 PM

nice work!

bedsled71 · 03-12-2008, 06:48 AM

this morning i ordered some a few more things for the truck.
should be getting 2- 3 gal. tanks, link bar end mounts, and upper and lower bag brackets.
im also thinking about running an engine driven compressor. anyone have any input on one of these?

68laydout · 03-13-2008, 07:12 AM

nice, what angle did you use?

bedsled71 · 03-13-2008, 08:50 AM

150 degrees

CHAPS7931 · 03-13-2008, 09:43 AM

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also thinking about running an engine driven compressor. anyone have any input on one of these?

have you read any treads or heard of the york compressors, i have one on my 99 tahoe and it works great, might what to look into it and its cheaper then the kits they sell

bedsled71 · 03-13-2008, 07:50 PM

i can get a york for about 200 bucks, rebuilt and a guy i know at a shop told me that he would redrill the holes and tap them for the bigger fittings and hook it up so the oil doesnt get into the lines and i just have to make the bracket to mount it.. i just dont know much about them

billdo · 03-13-2008, 09:08 PM

i just noticed how many blocks u had on your old back half to lift that axle. damnnnnnnnnnnnnn thers liek 6 inches there

6chevy9 · 03-13-2008, 11:53 PM

are u keeping the stepside bed on it?

bedsled71 · 03-14-2008, 08:36 AM

bildo- yeah alot of blocks.. before it was only the link and a block becuase my notch wasnt that big. then i made a bigger notch and i didnt wanna move my upper bag bracket so i just put another there...

bedsled71 · 03-14-2008, 08:38 AM

yeah ill probably keep the stepside on it . i would like to have a fleetside too and change them whenever i liked but i dont know.. im going to stretch the fenders though because the tires hit the tops.. i cut holes to clear it before

bedsled71 · 03-17-2008, 10:22 AM

i decided to a two link again. started on the link bars today and got an idea of how everythings going to be placed. still waiting on bag brackets and link bar ends but this is what i have so far..

FnLow69 · 03-17-2008, 10:28 AM

just curious, why a two link again?

bedsled71 · 03-17-2008, 08:10 PM

ive been reading about two links, four links, wishbones ect..
i know the two link doesnt articulate like the other links but i like how it doesnt have sway, and i like how it looks.. im going alittle different with this one though. my last 2 link was 24in. these will be about 40in. the bags will be in a different place and i will have better shocks..
i dont do side to side or drag race so i dont have to worry about the instant center with a 4 link, a 2 link kinda turns your rearend into one huge sway bar, which might not seem to comfortable but im use to it,
i just wanted a simple design as well

Slmd92DIME · 03-17-2008, 08:23 PM

Looks good. I also built a 2 link for my s-10 and 77. I have ridden in 4 links over axle and they ride horrible. I put my bags on my 2 link bars and it ride very comortably. Looks good

03-08-2008, 09:29 AM	#1
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	bedsleds rebirth I finally started my new rear frame rails.. its based on justin's (Fnlow ) old frame.. saw it about a year ago and loved it and couldnt wait to start mine... its designed to lay out with 22's and relocate my gas tank to the rear aswell.. this is going to be a really slow build but i will put up pictures as i go on. Attached Images

03-08-2008, 09:43 AM	#2
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: bedsleds rebirth is the frame for the truck in your avatar? sweet truck!

03-08-2008, 10:53 AM	#3
6chevy9 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: redding CA Posts: 65	Re: bedsleds rebirth i cant wait i hope my truck looks like your (just a differnt color) lol __________________ 70 c10 bagged chevy its a life style

03-08-2008, 11:14 AM	#4
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: bedsleds rebirth looks sweet man, making good progress. how much kickup did you go with 15.5"? __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

03-08-2008, 06:33 PM	#5
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth jlaird- yes this backhalf is for the truck in my avatar fnlow69- i decided to go with a 17 in kickup. so i could clear for a bigger wheel and tire or maybe but a bump stop. since mine is a stepside i will have to stretch the fenders too. i will be putting a 1 - 1 1/2 strip in the fenders to raise the top.. lots of plans for this truck but it will be slow comming

03-09-2008, 05:23 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: bedsleds rebirth Definitely signing up for this... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-10-2008, 08:45 AM	#8
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth isnt it funny that right after you do something like this, you think to yourself, "wow i guess there is no turning back now!" Attached Images

03-10-2008, 09:41 PM	#9
67slammer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: muncy pa Posts: 425	Re: bedsleds rebirth you gotta look at it this way, if it was easy everyone would do it!!! bad a$$ frame good luck, looking forward to more pics

03-11-2008, 05:17 AM	#10
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth today i got the new rear frame welded in, still have to weld inside the framerails and then box it. here are a few more pictures! Attached Images

03-11-2008, 09:56 AM	#11
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: bedsleds rebirth hey its like deja vu, LOL. looks sweet man. looks like the angles worked for you?? __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

03-11-2008, 10:14 PM	#12
6chevy9 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: redding CA Posts: 65	Re: bedsleds rebirth nice work! __________________ 70 c10 bagged chevy its a life style

03-12-2008, 06:48 AM	#13
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth this morning i ordered some a few more things for the truck. should be getting 2- 3 gal. tanks, link bar end mounts, and upper and lower bag brackets. im also thinking about running an engine driven compressor. anyone have any input on one of these?

03-13-2008, 07:12 AM	#14
68laydout Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 311	Re: bedsleds rebirth nice, what angle did you use?

03-13-2008, 08:50 AM	#15
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth 150 degrees

03-13-2008, 07:50 PM	#17
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth i can get a york for about 200 bucks, rebuilt and a guy i know at a shop told me that he would redrill the holes and tap them for the bigger fittings and hook it up so the oil doesnt get into the lines and i just have to make the bracket to mount it.. i just dont know much about them



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03-13-2008, 09:08 PM	#18
billdo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hopewell jct new york Posts: 140	Re: bedsleds rebirth i just noticed how many blocks u had on your old back half to lift that axle. damnnnnnnnnnnnnn thers liek 6 inches there

03-13-2008, 11:53 PM	#19
6chevy9 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: redding CA Posts: 65	Re: bedsleds rebirth are u keeping the stepside bed on it? __________________ 70 c10 bagged chevy its a life style

03-14-2008, 08:36 AM	#20
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth bildo- yeah alot of blocks.. before it was only the link and a block becuase my notch wasnt that big. then i made a bigger notch and i didnt wanna move my upper bag bracket so i just put another there...

03-14-2008, 08:38 AM	#21
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth yeah ill probably keep the stepside on it . i would like to have a fleetside too and change them whenever i liked but i dont know.. im going to stretch the fenders though because the tires hit the tops.. i cut holes to clear it before

03-17-2008, 10:22 AM	#22
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth i decided to a two link again. started on the link bars today and got an idea of how everythings going to be placed. still waiting on bag brackets and link bar ends but this is what i have so far.. Attached Images

03-17-2008, 10:28 AM	#23
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: bedsleds rebirth just curious, why a two link again? __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

03-17-2008, 08:10 PM	#24
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: bedsleds rebirth ive been reading about two links, four links, wishbones ect.. i know the two link doesnt articulate like the other links but i like how it doesnt have sway, and i like how it looks.. im going alittle different with this one though. my last 2 link was 24in. these will be about 40in. the bags will be in a different place and i will have better shocks.. i dont do side to side or drag race so i dont have to worry about the instant center with a 4 link, a 2 link kinda turns your rearend into one huge sway bar, which might not seem to comfortable but im use to it, i just wanted a simple design as well

03-17-2008, 08:23 PM	#25
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: bedsleds rebirth Looks good. I also built a 2 link for my s-10 and 77. I have ridden in 4 links over axle and they ride horrible. I put my bags on my 2 link bars and it ride very comortably. Looks good __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

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