K5 Jess
1/2 ton status
Just pull something off your truck and have him paint it!!!! 
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88 Crew Cab Dually 2wd to 4wd Build
- Thread starter chevysmithz71
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chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
I thought the same thing lol. He lives bout 20 min from me too. Never met him though.
Huh. I didn't know someone on here was in Visalia. Avery, chris(FRIZZLEFRY) and I wheel mostly together. Would love to have another full size on the trail.
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
Got the 205 in and used a stock xmember to hold it up. I couldnt figure out what was not looking right after getting it in and ready to bolt up but it was hanging way too low and angled like crazy. Then realized the 2wd frame is way taller then 4wd frames. Going to do a little fabing on the xmember to make it work.
Wierd that I had plenty of room for the 205 tto go in since many say it wont fit without a body lift
Wierd that I had plenty of room for the 205 tto go in since many say it wont fit without a body lift
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
Got them all mounted but need to pick up some flange style lug nuts. I like it!!
you just need the gm flange ring to use reg nuts . that what gm did.
ford / dodge used flange nuts .
and your tcase crossmember is prob for a 1/2-3/4 ton frame. true 1ton is almost flat across.
ford / dodge used flange nuts .
and your tcase crossmember is prob for a 1/2-3/4 ton frame. true 1ton is almost flat across.
Got the 205 in and used a stock xmember to hold it up. I couldnt figure out what was not looking right after getting it in and ready to bolt up but it was hanging way too low and angled like crazy. Then realized the 2wd frame is way taller then 4wd frames. Going to do a little fabing on the xmember to make it work.
Wierd that I had plenty of room for the 205 tto go in since many say it wont fit without a body lift
2wd and 4wd frames are the same height.
As sweetk30 said you have a different crossmember.
That looks awesome
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
Sorry, guys not in my case. I pulled a 4wd xmember so I could use it off another dually I had and was a few inches shorter. It was the one that bolts to top and bottom of frame and noticeable difference. Or someone could have done a switcheroo before me?? No matter it will get done.
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
Ya I knew they used rings but I'm not a fan of them. Now you guys are making me second guess my crossmember that I grabbed. I may have grabbed the wrong one out of my pile of parts
CRAP
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
I owe a big thanks or appology to sweetk30 and imiceman44 for making me go look at the crossmember again.
Turns out I had two for the truck and got it mounted up with a nice lil skid for looks too.
Turns out I had two for the truck and got it mounted up with a nice lil skid for looks too.
I'm sure you figured it out but the issue was that the 1 ton frames are taller than the 1/2 the 3/4 ton frames. They use a crossmember with less "drop" in them to make up for the taller frame.
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
Well I didnt like how the springs were sitting flat with the flip so I found some springs to go under with all the 4wd brackets. By doing that it also centered up the axle and tires making it look better. Got the hole cut for the shifter and getting new seat upholstery mon.
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
new bilstein shocks went in
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
Got the new interior in to finish off the grey and im VERY happy with the quality. Got them from CLASSIC PARTS after returning the crappy ones from LMC. Started her up today after sitting for more then a year and I just need to finish some small stuff like bleed brakes, power steering fluid, tranny fluid then, go for a ride
K5 Jess
1/2 ton status
Purty! 
Looks good, you get new belts too?
You should add a later model steering wheel to finish cleaning up the interior.
Martin
Martin
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
They are belts a snagged from a burban a year ago or so.
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
It moves
Got everything all buttoned up Washed it and took it for a cruise over to a friends house. I only got up to 30mph maybe so ill have to hit the freeway and see what happens
Got everything all buttoned up Washed it and took it for a cruise over to a friends house. I only got up to 30mph maybe so ill have to hit the freeway and see what happens
Nice! Take a cruise to my house tomorrow night, I'll be home about 5:15 and it's taco night so come hungry.
