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M1009 Standard Shift Build(The Greatest Adventure)

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No, don't own one. Had this old thing for a long time. Principal should be the same. Unless there is something I don't know about the dial type? They just give you a reading through a dial face instead of the beam type shown, right?
 
What are peoples opinions on moving my axle back? How far? What are the pros and cons?

I am putting in easy inches and I have spring plates from diy that are drilled in a few spots.
 
And your axle moves back under compression already. So just take that into account
 
Chevy305 said:
Con: Disproportional or awkward looking
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I dunno, my rear axle sits further forward now since the lift. Noticeably forward. But, my truck already has a rake to it so I'm not adding an ez inch to the rear to move the axle.

While the rear axle does move back under compression, it's often easier to trim sheet metal back there for tire clearance. Most of the time it's rusty back there anyways so you "de-fang" the rear much like the front.

More Pros:
Adds wheelbase which is good for stability off road while climbing and rides better on road. 1" may be negligible. 2" may be noticeable.

The biggest advantage you have right now, Rich, the SYE and sooper doody slip shaft. There should be enough slip in that shaft for you to experiment with rear axle placement. All you have to do is unbolt the u-bolts and move the axle back or forward. I would start 1" back and go from there.
 
I think you could go back an inch and not worry about anything. I am thinking of stretching mine 2 inches, one in front and one in back when I do my swap.
 
I can't remember, did you do a shackle flip for the rear lift? If so, doing that moves your axle forward about an inch. I moved mine back an inch and it is back to being centered in the wheel opening. Just my .02.
 
I have 4 inch tough country springs in the rear.
 
M1009 Standard Shift Build(The Quest for more diff bolts)

I am in the process of mocking up my 14bsf.

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Has anyone had trouble with shock clearance and the DIY spring plates?

Edit: my brain is not super smart today... :doah:

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There is plenty of clearance.
 
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newoldscottsdale77 said:
I did, my setup up used an ez inch to move my axle reward after the shackleflip which allowed the outside corner of the plate to hit and eventually pop a hole in the shock body at full compression. I have since inboarded them.
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Thanks, I'm sure you just saw my edit. I was mocking the shock up on the wrong side of the axle.
 
Richcz28 said:
Thanks, I'm sure you just saw my edit. I was mocking the shock up on the wrong side of the axle.
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Deleted my post as I wasn't sure it was relevant as mine is a truck vs your blazer and the shock mounts are different. My shock only made contact at extreme articulation running 56" rears
 
Looking good Rich :waytogo:

We ran a few "new" trails at RC that you've got to try next time, Jacob even commented "Mr Rich would like this trail" :D

Did you ever determine what the problem/cause was with the steering ?
 
jt512 said:
Looking good Rich :waytogo:

We ran a few "new" trails at RC that you've got to try next time, Jacob even commented "Mr Rich would like this trail" :D

Did you ever determine what the problem/cause was with the steering ?
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I can't wait to get back. I hope next year I can just jump in my truck, turn the key, and drive down.

I haven't driven the truck enough to get any further with the steering.
 
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