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89 Suburban is gone....added a K5 in it's place..87 V30 WONTON
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@Fastereddie doing work on the 77 retrival / rescue blazer. I can't wait to try out the new rear end (get your mind out of the gutter lol)
Wiggums is shaping up nicely. I wish I was more help but this is out of my skill level for what I do with the truck. It needs a pro to do the important stuff like this.
ARB locker and air compressor are in, along with new to the truck, hubs (ebay). Axle bolts holding the shafts in solid and zero leaks along with new brakes and drums. The PO brake drums were installed backwards with 3/8" out of spec drums wtf? She's almost ready for some high speed runs on the new ORD spings won at the BB 2020 raffle. Finishing up the back with @jkroberts shackle hanger kit. Old school Bilstein remote reservoir 8100 shocks stopped with Locked Off-Road 2.5x2.5 bump stops. "Hell yeah brother"
I'll be doing remedial stuff like new rear tires (rotating in the 2 new spares) since the last locker scrubbed about half the tread off. Wiring up 4 new 8" driving lights, rear facing yellow strobe and white LED backup lights, and the 2nd / 3rd battery behind the passenger seat in a custom built box. Hopefully I can finish the in bed slide out tray and ARB fridge mount before BB 21, we shall see. Have a run in August across NV to shake out any bugs before September. Co2 and H2O tanks and dual swing away rear fuel / tire carriers like the sample pics attached. Heim jointed pivots is the plan. It will be able to carry 2 37" spares or 1 spare and 10 gallons of fuel.
Wiggums is shaping up nicely. I wish I was more help but this is out of my skill level for what I do with the truck. It needs a pro to do the important stuff like this.
ARB locker and air compressor are in, along with new to the truck, hubs (ebay). Axle bolts holding the shafts in solid and zero leaks along with new brakes and drums. The PO brake drums were installed backwards with 3/8" out of spec drums wtf? She's almost ready for some high speed runs on the new ORD spings won at the BB 2020 raffle. Finishing up the back with @jkroberts shackle hanger kit. Old school Bilstein remote reservoir 8100 shocks stopped with Locked Off-Road 2.5x2.5 bump stops. "Hell yeah brother"
I'll be doing remedial stuff like new rear tires (rotating in the 2 new spares) since the last locker scrubbed about half the tread off. Wiring up 4 new 8" driving lights, rear facing yellow strobe and white LED backup lights, and the 2nd / 3rd battery behind the passenger seat in a custom built box. Hopefully I can finish the in bed slide out tray and ARB fridge mount before BB 21, we shall see. Have a run in August across NV to shake out any bugs before September. Co2 and H2O tanks and dual swing away rear fuel / tire carriers like the sample pics attached. Heim jointed pivots is the plan. It will be able to carry 2 37" spares or 1 spare and 10 gallons of fuel.
jkroberts
Roberts Custom Trucks
Right on man! The new rear setup will definitely boogy!
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Rear bump stop mounts/ gussets. Plasma cut from templates provided by @Fastereddie. Heading for the weekend, yeah buddy BB is getting close! I can’t wait.
L84/87 waterpump swap and raised p.s. setup is done too.
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She is purdy! Thanks @Fastereddie , my K5 would never have been this nice without your help brother.
What kind of power steering pump is that?
It’s a PSC 1200x. Also known as a gm type2 or Saginaw TC.
Looks all sleek and stuff.
They are pretty compact. There’s ALOT of different versions. Threaded mounting holes, through bolt, bushing, bearing, attached reservoir, remote reservoir, different fittings, etc.
Assist Ram is on 
All done.
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Getting the tools ready for BB21. Picked up this pelican style case at the Army surplus store here locally. Fits the battery operated tools perfect. Super tough plastic should hold up well and the foam should keep tools tight.
Good idea!
All of a sudden I feel under-prepared.
I feel that every year.
