'84 K5 Build (Midlife Crisis)

[skunked]

Excuses excuses.....

 

[Fastereddie]

Don’t want to put these back in the wrong way. Lol

 

[Fastereddie]

Well worth the 25 bucks I spent on amazon for this 7/8” allen wrench. Couple healthy smacks with a sledge hammer and she came right out.

 

[Fastereddie]

Does this tin cap come out the top or should I drive it down? The bearing race is still below it.

 

[Fastereddie]

Down. I got it.

 

[obijuank5]

Well, I made about 2” into disassembling the 60 and I can’t find my spindle nut socket.
So I guess that’s it for tonight. Hopefully napa has one tomorrow.
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I can't believe I didn't think of bolting the chain to the spring perches. Brilliant.

 

[Fastereddie]

I can't believe I didn't think of bolting the chain to the spring perches. Brilliant.

Yeah it works great. Just make sure to put a long bolt through the chain so it doesn’t go off balance and slide the heavy end down when you pull the hub and rotor off. I can tell you your life will flash before your eyes.

 

[1-ton]

You sure have gotten a lot done in a short amount of time.

 

[Fastereddie]

You sure have gotten a lot done in a short amount of time.

Thanks. I pulled, rebuilt and reinstalled my steering column today. It’s like brand nuevo mi gusta.

 

[Desert_K5]

@1-ton Eddie is a K5 Jedi

 

[Fastereddie]

Hahaha, thanks Marc.

 

[Fastereddie]

Got my $12.95 headlight trim to replace the broken one. Can’t find anything wrong with them. Fits perfectly.

 

[Fastereddie]

Factory 1984 dana 60F pattern. Just posting for reference. I didn’t put any load on the pinion, just whipped the ring gear back and forth with a wrench

 

[Fastereddie]

Well since my work schedule has changed, I can no longer get in sync with my exhaust guy. So as much as I hate to do it, looks like My exhaust will be “built not bought”.

 

[Fastereddie]

I have header adapters, 45’s 90’s and straight pipe coming and some v-band clamps. Just gotta pick up some hangers and I think I’ll have what I need to get er done.

 

[Desert_K5]

That'll be fun seeing how it's cooled down from 1000 degrees to 8-900....lol

 

[Fastereddie]

Right? I’m ready for winter. Lol.

 

[Desert_K5]

Pricey but what you're looking for. https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-GMC-DODGE-DANA-60-FRONT-HUB-NEW-SINGLE-WHEEL-CONVERSION-8-LUG/182668429798?epid=2144227116&hash=item2a87e309e6:g:auQAAOSwaB5XwLjX&_sacat=0&_nkw=dana+60+hubs&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR8.TRC1.A0.H0.Xdana+60+hubs.TRS0

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[1-ton]

I have to get my exhaust done by a shop. There is no way I can do the kind of exhaust bending modifications it going to take to clear the front drive shaft on a single exhaust cross-over pipe system, since my truck is lifted so high.

 

[Fastereddie]

And so it begins....