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'78 K10 Build

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78SWB said:
Update: Ordered some parts.

Off-Road Design:
TC EZ-Ride 4" lift front springs
TC SX8000 shocks
Front u-bolts
Rear u-bolt reversal kit
Steering correction
Zero rates

DIY4X:
Shackle flip

Energy suspension body mounts

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I have 4.56 3/4 ton axles lined up, just waiting for them to get pulled from a '79 K15. Might be buying some 37" hummer take off's from him as well. Then I just need to order some brake lines and I think that's it? What do I have to do about the driveshafts?
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what made you go with the diy4x flip when you got everything else at ord? just curious.
 
Flip kit came in the mail today.

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I was looking at the front spring hangers on the rear leafs and noticed this... not sure what to do about it.

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Any ideas of where to get them? Does anyone make an aftermarket one? I've been looking around a little, but no luck. I suppose just drill the rivets out like the shackle flip and replace with grade 8 bolts?
 
check with LMC i think they were 38 a side

nevermind, those are the 2wd ones. the 4wd ones are $112 ea
 
ion said:
check with LMC i think they were 38 a side
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that or post up in the wanted section. There are always trucks being parted out around here. And yes to the Grade 8 bolts. Get the good nuts(don't remember what they're called ATM, but Kert sends them with his stuff), not regular locking washers and you'll be good to go.
 
78SWB said:
Any ideas of where to get them? Does anyone make an aftermarket one? I've been looking around a little, but no luck. I suppose just drill the rivets out like the shackle flip and replace with grade 8 bolts?
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can DIY4X make em for ya? :dunno:
 
Kert makes them, but he said he wasn't sure of them being 100% bolt on. there are some variances to them. He told me 170 plus the ride.
 
Damn, I kinda need it to be bolt on cause I don't have access to a welder. Im going to try the local dealership even though its a long shot cause I can get a decent discount.
 
if you get the ones from kert, just drill some new holes for the install.
 
Just got off the phone with the local GM dealership. Looks like they can still get them. I should have them by Tuesday at $84.11 each. :D

Going to attempt replacing the body mount bushings today...
 
78SWB said:
Just got off the phone with the local GM dealership. Looks like they can still get them. I should have them by Tuesday at $84.11 each. :D

Going to attempt replacing the body mount bushings today...
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Reeeeally....you know those can be used for a shackle flip also. Just have to cut em down a bit. Did this on my old 78. Plenty stout.

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COCHEV said:
Reeeeally....you know those can be used for a shackle flip also. Just have to cut em down a bit. Did this on my old 78. Plenty stout.

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The front spring hangers for the rear springs? I already have a shackle flip for the rear hangers.
 
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