I've got a few but just mainly dealing right now and "collecting" the right parts I need. My driveway looks like crap, so we'll leave it at that.Dang Wes, I didn't even think you had a truck anymore.
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91 K5 -Procrastination Build - bikini top!
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john, i forgot that you did the d60 rear calipers in the rear.
so you, me, wes building similar rigs...great minds think alike
so you, me, wes building similar rigs...great minds think alike
tvguy
1/2 ton status
Come awn Wes, get with it! I'm slow as hell so you've got plenty of time to catch up.
Ain't that the truth! Weren't you building this when I left Mobile 4 YEARS AGO?!!!!!!
Just make sure it's done before you're paying college tuition for the girls. It'll ruin your project budget.
That's part of the "problem", between 2 new vehicles and prepaying college (x2) I'm broke! 
so what size spacers are you gona run on the rear? do you already have them or are you looking for some?
I'm sure I'll get crucified for building a deathtrap but...
My rear spacers are 3 1/8" thick. I got them through a trade from a friend that bought them new. They are steel and were intended for use with a dually conversion kit (company = Arrowcraft) but my buddy bought them to use on a lifted dually (needed them to keep the tires from rubbing). I traded for them when he parted the truck.
My rear spacers are 3 1/8" thick. I got them through a trade from a friend that bought them new. They are steel and were intended for use with a dually conversion kit (company = Arrowcraft) but my buddy bought them to use on a lifted dually (needed them to keep the tires from rubbing). I traded for them when he parted the truck.
i am getting ready to start shopping axles. i have 14 bolt ff rear 10 blt front 8 lug, scored a deal on some 17 wheels but they have little back spaciong not dished very much is says 2mm on box dont know how to figure that one.
so i am looking for axles that will be wider to push the tires out a little bit. sugestions,
i was thinking van rear dually front, thought dually rears where narrow. guess im reading not
so i am looking for axles that will be wider to push the tires out a little bit. sugestions,
i was thinking van rear dually front, thought dually rears where narrow. guess im reading not
johnnychimpo
1/2 ton status
Cab & Chassis dually rears are narrow, 63" WMS to WMS.
To match the front dually D60, I would suggest a D70HD from a 73-87(91) dually pick up or a dually 14 bolt from a new body style truck (don't know what years, early to mid 90's I think).
A van width 14 bolt is a cool piece but still 6"~7" narrower than a dually axle and would need spacers to get the track widths close.
thanks for the help and the hunt begins, i see a couple d60 dually fronts around not to hard to find still $1200 to $1600 and the rear should not be to hard to find and cheaper.
I have a set of dually axles, 60/70HD that I can sell. Also know where I can get another set, but think the rear is a 14b and C&C. Can find out tomorrow....
sorry to hijak the tread. you are a little far in ny but thanks for the offer. lets see some more progress and pics.
Do you have any close up picks of your front shackles? I'm also planning on using 2'' lift 52s and what to get the best angle as possible for droop. How far forward did you move your shackle hanger? Also could I get you to measure your front spring length for me eye to eye, I think my 52s are a bit longer than normal because they are custom Deaver springs. Sorry to ask so many questions but you are the only one posting pics using lift 52s in the front instead of stock ones and from what I have read in other threads it affects the shackle angle more. Did you ever figure out how much lift you have because I'm running a 6'' right now with no body lift and yours looks a lot taller then 7'' total, even with the 42'' tires.
I'll get you some pics and measurements but it will probably be tomorrow before I can do it. 
You know I know I'm not the first to do lifted 52's but you're right, no one is really talking. At this point I wish someone else had been the first giunea(?) pig to post pics because I might have changed things a little.
1st) my shackle angle is not where it needs to be but I don't want to punch anymore holes trying to move the shackles around. When I moved the hanger I just pivoted the bracket on the lower front rivot hole, this way I only needed to drill 3 fresh holes. To do it again I might push it just a hair more forward.
2nd) the height... ugh... In my mind I wanted something just a fuzz taller than Boz42's truck, what I got looks like 8". On paper I think it should be about 7" total -
Front
2.5" lift springs with the overload removed
The typical 52" swap nets +4" so... 2.5" + 4" - .5" (1 spring thickness) = ~6" (+ 1" body lift)
Rear
4" lift 56" springs with overload removed, 2.5 ORD flip and a Zero Rate
4" - .5" (1 spring thickness) + 2.5" + 1" = 7" (+1" body lift)
The truck sit's level and I would think the total lift should equal the lowest amount - the front.
You know I know I'm not the first to do lifted 52's but you're right, no one is really talking. At this point I wish someone else had been the first giunea(?) pig to post pics because I might have changed things a little.
1st) my shackle angle is not where it needs to be but I don't want to punch anymore holes trying to move the shackles around. When I moved the hanger I just pivoted the bracket on the lower front rivot hole, this way I only needed to drill 3 fresh holes. To do it again I might push it just a hair more forward.
2nd) the height... ugh... In my mind I wanted something just a fuzz taller than Boz42's truck, what I got looks like 8". On paper I think it should be about 7" total -
Front
2.5" lift springs with the overload removed
The typical 52" swap nets +4" so... 2.5" + 4" - .5" (1 spring thickness) = ~6" (+ 1" body lift)
Rear
4" lift 56" springs with overload removed, 2.5 ORD flip and a Zero Rate
4" - .5" (1 spring thickness) + 2.5" + 1" = 7" (+1" body lift)
The truck sit's level and I would think the total lift should equal the lowest amount - the front.
I'll get you some pics and measurements but it will probably be tomorrow before I can do it.
You know I know I'm not the first to do lifted 52's but you're right, no one is really talking. At this point I wish someone else had been the first giunea(?) pig to post pics because I might have changed things a little.
1st) my shackle angle is not where it needs to be but I don't want to punch anymore holes trying to move the shackles around. When I moved the hanger I just pivoted the bracket on the lower front rivot hole, this way I only needed to drill 3 fresh holes. To do it again I might push it just a hair more forward.
2nd) the height... ugh... In my mind I wanted something just a fuzz taller than Boz42's truck, what I got looks like 8". On paper I think it should be about 7" total -
Front
2.5" lift springs with the overload removed
The typical 52" swap nets +4" so... 2.5" + 4" - .5" (1 spring thickness) = ~6" (+ 1" body lift)
Rear
4" lift 56" springs with overload removed, 2.5 ORD flip and a Zero Rate
4" - .5" (1 spring thickness) + 2.5" + 1" = 7" (+1" body lift)
The truck sit's level and I would think the total lift should equal the lowest amount - the front.
That is exactly some of the info I have been looking for. I thought I would have to move the shackle hanger farther forward in the front because of the lifted springs I just wasnt sure how much. It seem everyone has moved theirs pretty much the same as you did and it looks like on yours because of the lifted springs you could move it even farther forward to get more droop out of it. Let me know when you can get the measurements because if my springs are longer than yours it might be enough to not have to move the hanger farther than you did. Also which holes are your b52s in on the frame, just trying to figure out how far my axle will be moved forward and if I set my b52s all the way forward wont that make the shackle angle even worse.
My B52's are in the rearward position, I would like to move it forward but it would interfere with my winch mount (and make my shackle angle even worse). I have my springs in the forward most hole.
I have considered swapping to 2" lift 56's up front to fix my shackle angle issue but I haven't studied that enough to know where the axle would end up (due the offset center pin).
I have considered swapping to 2" lift 56's up front to fix my shackle angle issue but I haven't studied that enough to know where the axle would end up (due the offset center pin).
do you have access to 2" 56's? the only 2" 56's ive seen are the skyjacker ones, but i cant find them for a "decent" price. if you do let me know
i think 4" 52's with overload removed might be a little bit too tall for me. i also need to adjust my shackle angle with the lifted spring. in this thread u can see the angle i got when i redrilled to move it forward. thats with 4" TC 52's
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207836
here is the the same springs with the shackle hanger in stock location:
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209735
on the k5 ive removed the overload on the springs, so we'll see how the angle turns out, ill likely move the hanger forward once i see how it is.
James, I don't have any lead on the 56's, just thinking outloud. 
Camok5, at rest with the trucks weight (no trans/tcase) my front springs measure 49.5" from bolt to bolt. Here is a pic of the shackle angle -
Camok5, at rest with the trucks weight (no trans/tcase) my front springs measure 49.5" from bolt to bolt. Here is a pic of the shackle angle -
