78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread

[Hankster]

Looks good with them wheels!

[K20chevy]

Originally Posted by Ol'_Blue78

This truck is absolutely amazing. With the fuel cell did you have to relocate anything or did you have to run a body lift at all so it clears everything?

Thank you! No body lift. I did have to relocate all the crossmembers in the back. the furthest back had matching holes at the end of the frame, so I just had to drill the rivets out and move the crossmember back and bolt it to the existing holes. The spare tire carrier and front cross member also had to be relocated, but I made it all work with factory stuff. The fuel cell was built so that it clears everything the way it is...

Originally Posted by jhama78

Which end are you linking first front or back? Also do you have an idea of the spring rates that you are going to start with?

The front will be linked first. I already have all the links built, the shock hoops done, etc. All the brackets are there as well, just haven´t had the time to weld it all in yet. I need to do the front first to set the final ride height because of the steering, engine crossmember etc. That will dictate the rear height too. In the rear I´m not sure If I´ll link it or just run long travel deaver springs. To be honest with you, I´d have to look the spring rates up again, it has been so long since I ordered them. I think they are 200 oder 300. But I´ll look it up again to give you the correct numbers.

Originally Posted by Hankster

Looks good with them wheels!

Thank you! looks more old school than the chrome wheels...