LTK5

[CTA791]

If it fits, it ships!

Body is back on, everything clears perfectly.



Core support is out, so I installed the middle 4 body mounts, new bushings, 1” puck, and new (longer) bolts. The rear 4 body mounts are the ones where a bolt comes down through the floor. Apparently, those 4 stock bolts need to be longer to install a 1” body lift. I mean, it sounds pretty obvious, but I think it’s strange that I haven’t read about it, nor is it mentioned in the instructions supplied with the kit.

Cut the floor and do new, longer bolts? Or is there something I’m missing?

 

[skunked]

Not ORD’s kit? I know there’s includes the bolts.

 

[CTA791]

Not ORD’s kit? I know there’s includes the bolts.

I think it probably is. It’s been sitting on my tool cart for like 2 years, I don’t really remember where I got it. I have enough new bolts for all the mounts. Just asking before I have to cut holes in the floor and weld back up.

It’s not a big deal, I just found it strange that I had never read that on all these forums. A 1” body lift isn’t out of the ordinary, and I’ve never seen anyone say, “Yeah it’s a great mod, but you gotta cut the floor to do new bolts in the rear.”

 

[nvrenuf]

The bolt heads aren’t visible in the cargo area? Mine (‘91) were tack welded to the floor but they were exposed and easy to cut free.

 

[imiceman44]

The bolt heads aren’t visible in the cargo area? Mine (‘91) were tack welded to the floor but they were exposed and easy to cut free.

Exactly

 

[CTA791]

The bolt heads aren’t visible in the cargo area? Mine (‘91) were tack welded to the floor but they were exposed and easy to cut free.

Ah... Well my dumbass didn’t even look... Currently, the seats and carpet are in, no wiring or battery, and the back glass is up. So I have SOME small excuse for not crawling around back there... Still, shoulda looked before I said anything!

 

[nvrenuf]

You need to hurry and get that thing going, several of us are going to Choccolocco the first of April.

 

[Kay86K5]

Getting closer and closer

 

[BlackHog Blazerr]

Great story and great looking build so far enjoy and welcome to the club of 78K5’s,I got mine back in August 2019

 

[CTA791]

Here’s the update video if anyone cares. Just cover the progress up to this point, it’s what you guys have already seen.

 

[BlackHog Blazerr]

I got jeeps too ....... sweet K5 engine swap , smart smart !!!

 

[BlackHog Blazerr]

I got jeeps too ....... sweet K5 engine swap , smart smart !!!

You’re lucky and good I’m just happy to be lucky

 

[BlackHog Blazerr]

Nice work sir