'84 K10 The Animal- Now on Forty Two's

[brokenparts]

Right on... those 205s are freaking heavy and put a lot of stress on the front adapters. The previous owner of my 203/205 adapter broke because the 205 wasn't being supported well.

Just wanted to make sure you had considered it... which you have.

 

[Bent77]

300 days to BB17.

Do you know where your frame is at?

 

[skunked]

I'm hoping it's still in the garage. Last few weeks have been counterproductive with a trip to Disneyland and some other projects I had to knock out.

With the cooler weather here and rain in the forecast, I'll be in the garage most of the coming weekends.

 

[Bent77]

 

[NorCal69]

Nice fab work on the cross member. It looks nice and clean.

And here is to some cooler weather and what looks like some nice rain. I can't wait.

 

[skunked]

Thanks. I'm learning and enjoying the process.

 

[truck-oholic]

I just remembered something I wanted to suggest. Whenever you go to tie in your rear case support don't use a bushing like I did. It's not a good idea to have a bushing supporting another bushing. I hard mounted my crossmembers and therefore used a bushing at the case support but since you already have bushings at your crossmember you'll want to hard mount that rear case support.

 

[skunked]

I just remembered something I wanted to suggest. Whenever you go to tie in your rear case support don't use a bushing like I did. It's not a good idea to have a bushing supporting another bushing. I hard mounted my crossmembers and therefore used a bushing at the case support but since you already have bushings at your crossmember you'll want to hard mount that rear case support.

Thanks for bringing that up, it was something I was debating but I figured those mounts are so damn stiff it wouldn't matter It would be easy enough to solid mount to the DIY4X plate however I definitely want it to unbolt at the case so I can drop that crossmember easily.

 

[truck-oholic]

You can still make it removable independently, just use a flange like DIY4X's six shooter or a tube disconnect like for an engine cage.

 

[skunked]

good point on the plates, maybe I'll stop by ruffstuff at lunch and grab some.

 

[brokenparts]

good point on the plates, maybe I'll stop by ruffstuff at lunch and grab some.

Must be nice just to be able to stop by ruffstuff.

 

[skunked]

Must be nice just to be able to stop by ruffstuff.

It's very convenient.

 

[F.S.F.W]

Must be nice just to be able to stop by ruffstuff.

I was thinking the same thing. Almost got all punny without thinking about it.

 

[brokenparts]

Probably a good thing I dont live close... I'd be broke.

 

[skunked]

I always leave with more stuff than I need.

Didn't have time at lunch to swing by since every a-hole on the road forgot how to drive in the rain but they're open tomorrow.

 

[Bent77]

Dipped in Mayo?

 

[skunked]

That took entirely too long.

 

[wetoolowdingbangow]

That took entirely too long.

I noticed hours ago!

I was going to put mustard spread on mine.

 

[skunked]

Ha! That sounds about right

 

[skunked]

Stopped by ruffstuff, grabbed some flanges and 1.75" DOM. Came up with this...