Here is my buildup. [Archive]

AZRockToy

03-17-2007, 10:04 AM

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It is coming together pretty good so far. Hopefully there won't be any snags.

Mark in Az

03-17-2007, 11:21 AM

I-Beam protection up front -very original :bitchslap :D

Looking good Nate, that's gonna be a Nice swap! :kewl:

AZRockToy

03-17-2007, 12:09 PM

No... that is just to help get it higher off the ground...

Mark in Az

03-17-2007, 12:34 PM

No... that is just to help get it higher off the ground...

You're too serious...I was just messin with ya.

bentyota

03-17-2007, 04:51 PM

what front axle is that?

AZRockToy

03-17-2007, 05:18 PM

It is a dana 44 from a 78 1/2 ton chevy. Why???

TBob

03-18-2007, 08:32 AM

Captkirkyota

03-18-2007, 08:45 AM

:kewl: :kewl: :kewl:
I'm jelous!!!
So comon Nate - details how did you set-up for the pass drop? Looks very Jeepish :eek: with the coil setup. I've seen alot of sick flex out of TJ's and XJ's so I'll be looking forwasr to seeing how yours work. MORE PICS!!

nice job!
Before Toyota made the truck into the "tacoma" they were pass side diffs. His truck is not a tacoma. I am interested in the coils as a choice for suspension and how it will turn out.

Nate,,,,,,,,

Congrats on beginning the process of :saw:

TBob

03-18-2007, 09:15 AM

didn't know that

His truck is not a tacoma.

FAUX X 4

03-21-2007, 02:07 PM

Looking good..............but your diff's on the wrong side!!!! ;)

WARTOY

03-21-2007, 03:54 PM

i like how you can still use the torsions to get an extra 2" out of it.. :D

AZRockToy

03-21-2007, 05:29 PM

i like how you can still use the torsions to get an extra 2" out of it.. :D

Sorry man... I think that flew way over my head... what???? :confused:

AZRockToy

04-02-2007, 08:15 AM

Well, here it is sitting on the wheels. I think that it is a bit high. Putting on the chevies tonight and hooking up pan-hard and steering.

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Heatstroke

04-02-2007, 09:09 AM

Looking very nice.

TBob

04-02-2007, 09:17 AM

Can't wait to see it!

FAUX X 4

04-02-2007, 10:14 AM

AZrockbum

04-02-2007, 10:54 AM

Its looking better than mine is

4xClover

04-02-2007, 12:06 PM

Looking good Nate!!! :kewl:

WARTOY

04-02-2007, 12:28 PM

put the torsions down a little that way it's not so high.:)

hotwheels

04-02-2007, 09:06 PM

Nate you have to watch out for those chevys when you are backing up!

AZRockToy

04-02-2007, 09:13 PM

Had some issues today with different things and will not be able to finish my truck by AZRocks.... I guess that I should of waited until after.... Murphy has not been on my side at all.

Mark in Az

04-03-2007, 07:04 AM

:( :( :( :(

TBob

04-03-2007, 07:51 AM

:( what happend?

Had some issues today with different things and will not be able to finish my truck by AZRocks.... I guess that I should of waited until after.... Murphy has not been on my side at all.

AZrockbum

04-03-2007, 09:43 AM

I feel your pain brother....Seriously, that sucks. Maybe we can do a joint break in run in a few weeks.

FAUX X 4

04-20-2007, 10:17 AM

Updates..... we need updates!!! :D

AZRockToy

04-23-2007, 06:29 PM

I wish that I had some to give.... I haven't had any time to work on it. And now I will be away for over a week so no worky this weekend either... Maybe next year! :)

Mark in Az

04-24-2007, 08:12 AM

Maybe next year! :)

Takeover is in august:welder: :saw: :rolleyes:

Heatstroke

04-24-2007, 08:51 AM

Let us know if you'd like any assistance with getting it all back together.

Mark in Az

05-14-2007, 01:46 PM

Updates..... we need updates!!! :D

Anything happening Nate?

AZRockToy

05-14-2007, 02:49 PM

Slowly... Slowly... All tires are under it... just need to finish the steering and brakes. Then get the bed a little higher. Not sure if I should use longer shackles or a lift block.

JOSHHOEFER

05-26-2007, 10:38 AM

How's it coming? Or maybe it's getting too hot to work on it.

-Josh.

TBob

05-28-2007, 02:07 PM

blocks = bad :D

Slowly... Slowly... All tires are under it... just need to finish the steering and brakes. Then get the bed a little higher. Not sure if I should use longer shackles or a lift block.

yogiaz

05-28-2007, 03:15 PM

Blocks dont always = bad. Ive been running some sort of lift block on my trucks for 6 years now. I can say blocks with certain leaf springs is bad. When I used them with the soft stock leaf back and 3" blocks it was a bad combo.

But I ran 3" blocks on my old truck with Alcans and never had any issue with axle wrap or other ill effects.

I currently run 1.5" lift blocks on the double cab.

Why just a blanket statement saying they are bad?

Yogi

blocks = bad :D

yogiaz

05-28-2007, 03:17 PM

And I do agree that in some cases they are bad. Like the 4" + lift blocks that they supply for full size truck lift kits. Thats crazy. I saw one Chevy Fabtech lift that came wiht 5" rear blocks. I was like WTF!

Yogi

DrVic@BallisticFab

05-28-2007, 04:21 PM

Because they increase leverage on your springs greatly. If you don't notice ill effects yet, just wait. Your springs will fatigue quicker and axle wrap will be amplified. Also they have a great tendancy to crack and break, and that's always a fun trail repair...

The only way I can see them being safe for trail use is with a sturdy ladder / traction / anit-wrap bar.

yogiaz

05-28-2007, 04:41 PM

hmmm... I was using the same set of spring on my last truck with 3" blocks with no ill effects? How long does one have to wait? Do you have any data to back up your claim, or is it just personal opinion. One could say that just wheeling in general is hard on your truck and could cuase more fatigue on many parts of the truck.

I belive that with anything there is comprimise. I dont see any issue with using blocks to level a truck. Other options... lift springs, (more arch usually means more stiff and less articulation), longer shackles, changes the pinion angle and everybody knows that you dont want them too long. Dropped hangers maybe? Lots of work for an extra 1.5" of lift.

I just dont see the DOOMS day with using blocks that people like to claim. If you dont like them then you dont like them. But spilling out opinion like its fact is just not responsible.

Yogi

Because they increase leverage on your springs greatly. If you don't notice ill effects yet, just wait. Your springs will fatigue quicker and axle wrap will be amplified. Also they have a great tendancy to crack and break, and that's always a fun trail repair...

The only way I can see them being safe for trail use is with a sturdy ladder / traction / anit-wrap bar.

yogiaz

05-28-2007, 04:45 PM

I would suggest that if you are looking for 1.5" or less you can do shackles or a 1.5" block. If more than that I would go AAL or new springs. :)

Yogi

Slowly... Slowly... All tires are under it... just need to finish the steering and brakes. Then get the bed a little higher. Not sure if I should use longer shackles or a lift block.

DrVic@BallisticFab

05-28-2007, 10:43 PM

This fact is plain and simple, and also happens to be my opinion... more leverage on your springs = more fatigue. More leverage also = more axle wrap weather you notice it or not. I'm not telling you to take them out of your truck, but I am saying that they do produce ill effects as well as a few inches of lift. They may not break on you, but I have personally changed at least 20 broken pairs this year alone, and I can't say that about alot of other parts. You can't break what you don't have. I wouldn't use them and that's my irresponsible opinion.

TBob

05-29-2007, 11:20 AM

ahhh... u use to think ranchos where good too. :p
Blocks suck and is a bad way to lift. The fact that you got by with no problems is good. The only good from blocks is lift. Everything else it does is bad it's harder on springs makes for more axle wrap, etc....

Blocks dont always = bad. Ive been running some sort of lift block on my trucks for 6 years now. I can say blocks with certain leaf springs is bad. When I used them with the soft stock leaf back and 3" blocks it was a bad combo.

But I ran 3" blocks on my old truck with Alcans and never had any issue with axle wrap or other ill effects.

I currently run 1.5" lift blocks on the double cab.

Why just a blanket statement saying they are bad?

Yogi

LUV24BY

05-29-2007, 12:00 PM

Slowly... Slowly... All tires are under it... just need to finish the steering and brakes. Then get the bed a little higher. Not sure if I should use longer shackles or a lift block.
Use Shackles. Ditch those blocks!

John

yogiaz

05-29-2007, 12:35 PM

I think its bad on your leaf springs to be carrying all the Keystone around! Puts alot of wear on the springs and the frame. Geez!!! Dont you get it? lol

Quit being the Lord of Doom and let the person use some blocks.

Yogi

ahhh... u use to think ranchos where good too. :p
Blocks suck and is a bad way to lift. The fact that you got by with no problems is good. The only good from blocks is lift. Everything else it does is bad it's harder on springs makes for more axle wrap, etc....

TBob

05-29-2007, 12:49 PM

:rofl: you got it! :kewl:

I think its bad on your leaf springs to be carrying all the Keystone around! Puts alot of wear on the springs and the frame. Geez!!! Dont you get it? lol

Quit being the Lord of Doom and let the person use some blocks.

Yogi

AZRockToy

06-01-2007, 05:36 PM

AZrockbum

06-01-2007, 07:16 PM

Well it was just a suggestion... I am first going to lower the front and rear down and will probably not use blocks. I got my brake parts in and should have it rolling this weekend.... hopefully and will start lowering it. Making an adjustable coil spring top mount in the front.

later,

Think you will be ready for a shakedown run next sat? If I can get someone to help bleed the brakes next week I think I will be ready.

AZRockToy

06-05-2007, 05:31 PM

Think you will be ready for a shakedown run next sat? If I can get someone to help bleed the brakes next week I think I will be ready.

Nope, I am not going to be ready... my weekend blew-up and not much work got done. Time is not my friend!

andrewp24

07-22-2007, 12:12 PM

Any updates?

FAUX X 4

08-15-2007, 01:24 PM

NATE!!!!

You still out there????

Kaistie

08-15-2007, 02:31 PM

Yep...barely.

FAUX X 4

08-15-2007, 03:33 PM

Yep...barely.

Not you knucklehead!!!!..............the Nate that started this thread!........I know you aren't making any progress!!! :eek:

TBob

08-15-2007, 03:41 PM

:rofl:

Not you knucklehead!!!!..............the Nate that started this thread!........I know you aren't making any progress!!! :eek:

Kaistie

08-15-2007, 08:17 PM

:lmao: :lmao: I crack myself up. :lmao:

Symon623

08-16-2007, 09:23 PM

Looking good..............but your diff's on the wrong side!!!! ;)

No it's on teh RIGHT side......:rolleyes:

Lookin good. Way to go links instead of leaves. little more work upfront but you love it when it's done......:xrocker: