tomford said:
Thats what she said
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Heaph's Build Thread - Built not Bought
- Thread starter chiefheaphy
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Thats what she said
chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
This thing is gonna get rear steer!
Kick Ass! 
Chrisblazzer89
1/2 ton status
Ah yeah men! Go for it its gonna be th coolest K5 ever!!!!
y5mgisi
1 ton status
I dont know if you covered it earlier but are you going to mess with your shackle angles at all? I know this thing aint gonna be a flex king or anythng but they just look like they need some work. But ya, That thing totaly brings the kick ass!!
chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
I'm gonna move the rear axle back about 4-6" so I'll address that then. The front will suck, but it probably should be done.
I've been researching flipping the chunk 180 on the rocks. When you flip the steering axle chunk the pinion becomes centered. If I do that on both front and rear steering axles and have my t-case centered the driveline will be centered and symetrical...thought that would be kinda cool.
Tomorrow I'm gonna build some staging and stairs so I can work on this thing a little easier. Also gotta come up with some stands for when I pop in the rear steer.
I've been researching flipping the chunk 180 on the rocks. When you flip the steering axle chunk the pinion becomes centered. If I do that on both front and rear steering axles and have my t-case centered the driveline will be centered and symetrical...thought that would be kinda cool.
Tomorrow I'm gonna build some staging and stairs so I can work on this thing a little easier. Also gotta come up with some stands for when I pop in the rear steer.
cool man, equal length driveshafts, you'll only have to carry one spare
I'd say this answers the age-old question:
"Can I fit 49's with no trimming?..."
It's a crazy truck, no doubt. If you want to get noticed, I'd say you've succeeded.
The only thing I'm concerned about as I look at those photos (other than shackle angles
) is the shot from the rear where it really illustrates how high the frame and body are relative to the axles. That amount of weight is going to exert a TON of leverage against those spring mounting points on the axles, and at the bushing ends.....especially going around corners at speed. A set of 2.5" wide springs doesn't seem like enough to prevent that body from shifting out of position and/or breaking the spring mounting hardware that's there now.
Have you thought about using some sort of panhard bar setup to help the springs locate the axle laterally?? I'm not trying to diss the build, but I think from a safety perspective you might need more than just springs to keep everything in place when "real life" dynamic forces are applied.
ps. Your truck really brings out my inner-child.
"Can I fit 49's with no trimming?..."
It's a crazy truck, no doubt. If you want to get noticed, I'd say you've succeeded.
The only thing I'm concerned about as I look at those photos (other than shackle angles
) is the shot from the rear where it really illustrates how high the frame and body are relative to the axles. That amount of weight is going to exert a TON of leverage against those spring mounting points on the axles, and at the bushing ends.....especially going around corners at speed. A set of 2.5" wide springs doesn't seem like enough to prevent that body from shifting out of position and/or breaking the spring mounting hardware that's there now.Have you thought about using some sort of panhard bar setup to help the springs locate the axle laterally?? I'm not trying to diss the build, but I think from a safety perspective you might need more than just springs to keep everything in place when "real life" dynamic forces are applied.
ps. Your truck really brings out my inner-child.
Greg72 said:I'd say this answers the age-old question:
"Can I fit 49's with no trimming?..."
It's a crazy truck, no doubt. If you want to get noticed, I'd say you've succeeded.
The only thing I'm concerned about as I look at those photos (other than shackle angles
Have you thought about using some sort of panhard bar setup to help the springs locate the axle laterally?? I'm not trying to diss the build, but I think from a safety perspective you might need more than just springs to keep everything in place when "real life" dynamic forces are applied.
ps. Your truck really brings out my inner-child.
I agree with that:
Ny spring with more than 4" will tend to twist at the connections and could benefit from a panhard bar, with your amount of lift I would definitely put some.
chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
Thanks guys! A panhard is and was definetly in my plans! From the back it looks scary to me to!
Even though its huge I want it to be safe, solid and as well built as possible.
Even though its huge I want it to be safe, solid and as well built as possible.
CDA 455
3/4 ton status
Wow!!
I would say a boarding ladder would be a wise investment
!!
I would say a boarding ladder would be a wise investment
!!
NEK5
3/4 ton status
Yeah, when we were done, I suggested a fire escape ladder to himCDA 455 said:Wow!!
I would say a boarding ladder would be a wise investment
chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
Did some woodworking today.
Made a stand to hold up the front or rear half for when I rotate front chunk, swap in rear steer or move the rear hanger back.
Thought I might as well make some stairs and a landing. HA!
Made a stand to hold up the front or rear half for when I rotate front chunk, swap in rear steer or move the rear hanger back.
Thought I might as well make some stairs and a landing. HA!
NEK5
3/4 ton status
Sweet! HAHAHchiefheaphy said:
54inches
1/2 ton status
Awesome!
I am buildin a landin as well!
I am buildin a landin as well!
FlatBlackBurb
1/2 ton status
wow. first time coming across this and needless to say im a fan. i just added this to my subscription list. check out my build when i start my suburban. i plan on a 12'' lift with 44's
chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
FlatBlackBurb said:
Thanks. Will do and awesome!
SUPERSUB87
1/2 ton status
just from expierence, prepared to get pulled over a lot!
my friend just recently bought a harley davidson f-350 that he gets in trouble for every day at school and on the road. i live in texas where you can have a truck any height as long as your headlights are relocated to 54" and the tail lights at 72", and even though he has this done he still gets chit. But what do you expect with 36" of lift and 53" michelins on a four door ford???
my friend just recently bought a harley davidson f-350 that he gets in trouble for every day at school and on the road. i live in texas where you can have a truck any height as long as your headlights are relocated to 54" and the tail lights at 72", and even though he has this done he still gets chit. But what do you expect with 36" of lift and 53" michelins on a four door ford???
chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
I'm not planning on puttin it on the street.
