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SCOTI · 11-23-2021, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

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

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

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

SCOTI · 12-03-2021, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

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

Ordered 2 got a whole box.

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

SCOTI · 12-04-2021, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

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

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

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

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

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

SCOTI · 12-13-2021, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

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

Slow and low lately but progress

KQQL IT · 01-05-2022, 01:48 AM

Kid sends these tonight.

2" inch dom lowers sure..

SCOTI · 01-05-2022, 09:20 AM

Heavy D.

KQQL IT · 01-05-2022, 08:35 PM

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

Lower links are gonna be yuge

KQQL IT · 01-11-2022, 02:23 PM

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

SCOTI · 01-11-2022, 03:30 PM

Very nice!

**The Rocknrod** · 01-12-2022, 06:09 PM

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

KQQL IT · 01-13-2022, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

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

Lower link mock up.

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

11-23-2021, 08:12 PM	#127
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,127	Re: 2wd swap The grease zerk is a easy fix. Was more worried about catching the bolt on something. Currently playing 550 cotter pin pickup.. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-03-2021, 06:24 PM	#128
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,127	Re: 2wd swap Plumbing air this weekend. 3/8 or 1/4 line into the front bags. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-04-2021, 05:12 PM	#130
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,127	Re: 2wd swap Ordered 2 got a whole box. Quick connects on the peterbilt should be ok on this bucket ? Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-10-2021, 12:52 AM	#132
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	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? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

12-12-2021, 09:31 PM	#133
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,127	Re: 2wd swap 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. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-12-2021, 10:04 PM	#134
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,907	Re: 2wd swap Visually, that curve does look good. Extension shouldn't be that much of a concern w/the shock limitation. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-12-2021, 10:14 PM	#135
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,127	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. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-12-2021, 10:58 PM	#137
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,127	Re: 2wd swap In the way. But that is a given with a sectioned crossmember __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-13-2021, 12:53 AM	#139
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,127	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 __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-04-2022, 02:49 PM	#141
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,127	Re: 2wd swap Slow and low lately but progress Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-05-2022, 01:48 AM	#142
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,127	Re: 2wd swap Kid sends these tonight. 2" inch dom lowers sure.. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-05-2022, 09:20 AM	#143
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,907	Re: 2wd swap Heavy D. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-05-2022, 08:35 PM	#144
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,127	Re: 2wd swap So ride height is set. 3 inches from the deck. Lower links are gonna be yuge Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-11-2022, 02:23 PM	#145
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,127	Re: 2wd swap Stacks on stacks. 2nd pass of 3 to finish his lowers up Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-11-2022, 03:30 PM	#146
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,907	Re: 2wd swap Very nice! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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01-12-2022, 06:09 PM	#147
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 2wd swap Wow those links are some monsters. It all looks great. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-15-2022, 10:55 PM	#150
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,127	Re: 2wd swap Lower link mock up. Also some of his production work for his uncle. Has a 125 pieces to do this round. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

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