8_YOUR_H2 said:
Actually the 73-80 model has always fit well. It's the 81-87 that there were problems with. They have all been cured now so its all good. Good to hear you are happy with yours though!
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B-52 owners.
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Actually the 73-80 model has always fit well. It's the 81-87 that there were problems with. They have all been cured now so its all good. Good to hear you are happy with yours though!
54inches
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Is there going to be a write up on the install? Someone mentioned it.
Will it matter that it is a Suburban?
I do not really know about the bolt hole positioning, I will have to drill all my holes anyways.
I'm converting from 2wd to 4wd.
Will it matter that it is a Suburban?
I do not really know about the bolt hole positioning, I will have to drill all my holes anyways.
I'm converting from 2wd to 4wd.
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54inches
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Yeah, if you could get me one for my frame that would be great. Everything with this project is trial and error, but it has been fairly easy.....
54inches
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cybrfire said:
Yes, sir. The holes that mount the bracket to the frame can be left off, but I would need the holes for the spring mounts, right?
another thought. On the 2wd frame there is no L brace on the frame, so I can leave the holes that would normally be in that location. Simpler for you. At the same time, the backer strips, won't work but I can make you all singles, They work pretty slick and do the same job basically. You can still buzz them on with an impact. They will only turn so far until they catch and tighten.
54inches
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Well I have all of the 4wd brackets and body mounts, but yeah we can do what you said. I will call ya'll tomorrow and I will want the LOOOOOOONNNNNG shackles as well....
54inches
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I left a message the other day, but let me clarify what I wanted.
I want the front spring hanger to be dropped 4-6". I think that if a piece of (4" by 4" by the width of the outside to outside frame measurement) square tubing was used in between the body mount and the actual spring mounting point, this would give the lift that I am looking for. And of course 6" for a 6" lift. The crossmember could be drilled for a receiver hitch as well.
What do you think?
I want the front spring hanger to be dropped 4-6". I think that if a piece of (4" by 4" by the width of the outside to outside frame measurement) square tubing was used in between the body mount and the actual spring mounting point, this would give the lift that I am looking for. And of course 6" for a 6" lift. The crossmember could be drilled for a receiver hitch as well.
What do you think?
Would it be possilble to add another product to your line? To go along with the B52's?
I'm thinking of a plate that would bolt to the outside of the framerail, to use as a guide to relocate the shackle bushing/mount thingy. Would make it alot easier to find the position to cut the hole in the frame. With less mess and a smaller more acurately positioned hole to not weaken the frame anymore than it would be already. Could mount to the four original holes, and then locate the new shackle bushing in the "forward position". for mounting 52's. Maybe made out of 3/16's?
Here's pic of what I am talking about.
I'm thinking of a plate that would bolt to the outside of the framerail, to use as a guide to relocate the shackle bushing/mount thingy. Would make it alot easier to find the position to cut the hole in the frame. With less mess and a smaller more acurately positioned hole to not weaken the frame anymore than it would be already. Could mount to the four original holes, and then locate the new shackle bushing in the "forward position". for mounting 52's. Maybe made out of 3/16's?
Here's pic of what I am talking about.
k5 krawler 50
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i like the idea that ryan22 has, and would also be interested in something like that.
I would have been happy with a paper template when I did mine. 
Citizen Rider
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nvrenuf said:I would have been happy with a paper template when I did mine.
Thats what i used. The hardest part of the whole process is getting the rivets out of the shackle mount body. I taped a peice of paper over the whole and bolt holes, used a pencil and sketched, like people do on grave headstones, and then lined up the top forward hole, taped it back down, and punched where the new holes needed to be. Worked great.
54inches
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cybrfire said:You are opening a huge can of worms!Let me ponder on it.
What problems due you forsee?
The can is about to get bigger, because I want one for the front hanger for the rear springs as well and it has to work with a shackle flip.
54inches
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K,
I sat down with my Father last night and we knocked out this quick rendering of what I am wanting. He only put the bodymount bracket on one soide for times sake and I shaded the regions that would actually be plate or channel or whatever instead of tubing. I hope this helps.
I sat down with my Father last night and we knocked out this quick rendering of what I am wanting. He only put the bodymount bracket on one soide for times sake and I shaded the regions that would actually be plate or channel or whatever instead of tubing. I hope this helps.
54inches said:K,
I sat down with my Father last night and we knocked out this quick rendering of what I am wanting. He only put the bodymount bracket on one soide for times sake and I shaded the regions that would actually be plate or channel or whatever instead of tubing. I hope this helps.
I see some pinion angle and caster issues. Let's continue this discussion in PM's please.
savagek5diesel
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Are you able to use stock length springs with your b52 brackets? reason i ask is because my body mount box is broken, so it's starting to twist my spring hanger, and your setup would be perfect, and easier than cutting a box off a junkyard truck.
