Good to use on the rear of the spring as a cheep shackle flip but too short for the front. No?
Or am I missing something?
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Good to use on the rear of the spring as a cheep shackle flip but too short for the front. No?
Or am I missing something?
handloader90
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Wheelbase currently sits at 135.5". That's with the 56" springs on the rear with the 30" side of the spring towards the front of the truck.
I took a few rough measurements using the new location of the spring hangers with the 60" springs and came up with a rough number of the center pin being moved forward 8.75".
So the wheelbase should end up around 126.75".
My driveshaft may need to be shortened just a hair when I do this.
I took a few rough measurements using the new location of the spring hangers with the 60" springs and came up with a rough number of the center pin being moved forward 8.75".
So the wheelbase should end up around 126.75".
My driveshaft may need to be shortened just a hair when I do this.
For sure! But...the hanger will take some of your lift away.
handloader90
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I'm going to use it on the front of the spring. I already have a shackle flip in the rear.
My front rear spring hangers that are currently riveted to the frame rails are in pretty bad condition due to rust. I got the "new" spring hangers from another CK5'er, although there are a few differences between the two I feel like this is actually gonna work out in my favor.
I get rid of the rusty ones and it will also bring the front spring eyes up closer to the frame which could help with pinion angle + it give them a little bit more clearance.
I have a set of RuffStuff perches floating around somewhere that I've had for awhile so rear driveline angle will ultimately be set with those.
Sweet! Sounds like you got a good plan happening then.
Great progress BTW.
Great progress BTW.
handloader90
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I'm losing 1.5" to 2" at the front spring eye by using the shorter hangers. I'm not sure how much that will affect the lift since it is only on 1 end. I'm guessing .75" to 1" maybe.
I'll be adding 1 more leaf to the bottom of the 60" Spring packs (they will come from the 56" packs that are coming out), the leaf that will be added is 3/8" or so thick. So I'm guessing I may lose .25" to .5" of lift in the rear
handloader90
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Thanks. Everything is just based on measurements. I'm sure something will pop up when I start bolting this junk together...
handloader90
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This is when I'm planning on putting the tail lights for the time being.
handloader90
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I'm not too concerned about drill two holes into the brackets. I'm more so worried about the lights getting torn off or caught up on something being mounted that far out.
I've looked at all other possible locations and that is the best place for them at this point.
handloader90
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Measure 4" down from the side marker, masked it off and shot it with some spray paint.
The black part will be getting cut off here shortly.
Not sure if I need to trim the back of the fender opening or not.
The black part will be getting cut off here shortly.
Not sure if I need to trim the back of the fender opening or not.
handloader90
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Got the lights in just now. Not too shabby for what I paid. Came with the x2 lights, rubber rings and pigtail connectors.
handloader90
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Sawzall made quick work of the fenders, nice and clean too.
handloader90
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The other possible location for the tail lights. The lights were mocked up with some magnets for the pic.
There's a small valley in that crossmember where the bolt would go through so I'll have to figure out some kind of spacer between the bracket and crossmember to get them level.
There's a small valley in that crossmember where the bolt would go through so I'll have to figure out some kind of spacer between the bracket and crossmember to get them level.
handloader90
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I see some potential rub spots, I'm gonna trim the corner off of the front part of the wheel opening at a 45° angle under the side marker.
I think I may have to take 3" to 5" out of the rear part of the opening, haven't done it yet... still think of the cleanest way to do it.
I agree the lights look better there, drilling holes for them right now.
I think I may have to take 3" to 5" out of the rear part of the opening, haven't done it yet... still think of the cleanest way to do it.
I agree the lights look better there, drilling holes for them right now.
handloader90
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Got the holes drilled and lights mounted.
Just enough clearance for the pigtail connector to get hooked up. Worked out pretty well.
Crossmember has holes in perfect spots to run the wiring through too.
Just enough clearance for the pigtail connector to get hooked up. Worked out pretty well.
Crossmember has holes in perfect spots to run the wiring through too.
handloader90
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Bout to get these spring hangers and 60" springs swapped in.
handloader90
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Well I got the brackets bolted on, got lucky and didn't screw up any of the new holes that were made.
Got the rubber bushings and sleeves out of the 60" springs.
Got the poly bushings out of the 56's without tearing them up and transplanted into the 60's.
Went to hang the first spring and my shackle is the wrong way lol.
If it stops raining I'm gonna get the 14 bolt bolted back up to the new springs then flip the shackle flip opposite sides. My shackle angle should be vertical at that point (no weight in the rear).
Got the rubber bushings and sleeves out of the 60" springs.
Got the poly bushings out of the 56's without tearing them up and transplanted into the 60's.
Went to hang the first spring and my shackle is the wrong way lol.
If it stops raining I'm gonna get the 14 bolt bolted back up to the new springs then flip the shackle flip opposite sides. My shackle angle should be vertical at that point (no weight in the rear).
Noob! Lol
