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mnntaco
12-05-2005, 10:42 AM
Well, For those that have heard me complain about my non-flexing, teeth rattling old pro-comp 4" lift, I have gotten some things that should make it better.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c394/mnnhd1200/f59430f2.jpg

(4) 5125 14" Bilstien shocks
(2) 63" Chevy Springs (2WD Version, 3 leaves with Overload and AAL.)

I Also have a set of Hysteer arms Hysteer.
The plan is to also run the rears up front.
I'm looking to get about 4 1/2 Inchs with this set up.

I want to have all this installed by 1/7 for the Dawsonville run, but I need to get a few other things, Shackles, Shock hoops, IFS Box, Hiem Joints...etc.

Wish me luck.
Alan11116
12-05-2005, 11:30 AM
very nice!
link817
12-05-2005, 12:22 PM
thats cool man; have fun pushing those shocks down now that you released them :D
ATLRoach
12-05-2005, 12:48 PM
Those rears might be a little long...You might have to mix and match your PC and the rears to get 4-5". Also you will need some banana shackle for the RUF to keep out of the body mount.
mnntaco
12-05-2005, 01:57 PM
Those rears might be a little long...You might have to mix and match your PC and the rears to get 4-5". Also you will need some banana shackle for the RUF to keep out of the body mount.


Yeah the plan is to order a set of bananna shackles from budbuilt and mix the procomp's with the rear's to make it work. We'll see how it goes. If I can't get it to work I'll order some marlins.
zszac111
12-05-2005, 02:11 PM
hey those look fimilar :D
mnntaco
12-05-2005, 02:20 PM
hey those look fimilar :D

LOL...They do don't they. Did you get your Axles yet?
zszac111
12-05-2005, 02:35 PM
LOL...They do don't they. Did you get your Axles yet?

yep, got them welded up and ready to put under the truck, just have to get some new studs and lug nuts.
Marshytaco
12-05-2005, 02:50 PM
Hell yeah man, let me know if you need any help. I just got "done" putting Chevies in the back of mine (thanks to Alan's mounts he won from Bud) and the steering box is sort of a pain, but it's doable, it just takes some time and patience!
I'm going to have to get your help installing my spool since yours came out okay.
BTW, I just ordered 23 spline duel cases to go behind the 4.3...I can't wait!
don't spend any money on any sort of kit for the steering box install, I did and used about one bolt from it...everything else you will end up fabricating yourself anyways, so there is no need to worry about it!
Let me know, seems like we need a wrench a thon!
mnntaco
12-05-2005, 05:57 PM
Thanks Marshall, I'll let you know when I'm looking at doing it. It should be the week after christmas. Well see. I'll keep you posted when I think i'm getting everything.

How did you do your u-bolts for the rear?
Marshytaco
12-06-2005, 06:58 AM
The U bolts on the rear, I was able to fab up a flip kit with the bolts that were on there since there was a block being used so there was plenty of thread still left on the u bolts. We just made the plate out of 1/4 plate. It's not worth the money to ever buy one of those u bolt flip kits, they're so easy to fab up.
STOMPER
12-06-2005, 04:17 PM
I saw your shit over on the BTFW forum that damn truck looks nothing like it did back in the day .I thought you where crazy as hell for bashing it up at Tellico on the first SETTORA ride now I know your crazy as hell. :D :D You just couldnt let Nick win HUH?
zszac111
12-07-2005, 09:56 AM
The U bolts on the rear, I was able to fab up a flip kit with the bolts that were on there since there was a block being used so there was plenty of thread still left on the u bolts. We just made the plate out of 1/4 plate. It's not worth the money to ever buy one of those u bolt flip kits, they're so easy to fab up.

1/4" will bend over time, so make sure to keep a check on the the u-bolts.
Marshytaco
12-07-2005, 12:01 PM
Thanks for the heads up. I was thinking I might need to make them thicker, too. So I think I will probablly just make two more out of 1/4 inch and double them up to have 1/2 inch total.
Phil88
12-07-2005, 04:26 PM
wooohooo looks great, good to see progress on that truck. if u ever need a hand im free usually on the weekend and ill be working on my vehicals anyway so feel free to give me a hollar. wish i could hit that ride with ya but ill be in florida for vacation
mnntaco
01-15-2006, 08:26 PM
I got another peice of the puzzle in last week.


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c394/mnnhd1200/truck050.jpg

Its SKY's 63 Chevy Spring Swap Kit. Things are coming along. Alot Slower than I like but its coming!

the back is almost ready. Cant wait.
ATLRoach
01-15-2006, 09:45 PM
Damn Michael at the rate you are going I will have mine done before you. I got my sky kit coming this week along with Trail-Gear Hysteer and brace for my box.
mnntaco
01-16-2006, 05:43 AM
Damn Michael at the rate you are going I will have mine done before you. I got my sky kit coming this week along with Trail-Gear Hysteer and brace for my box.


LOL....I know I suck. Its killing me too going so slow, but I have been busy with all these "home improvement" stuff that the wife say's we need. That has taken away alot of money and time however most of it is out of the way now thankfully.