How much lift do you have?
CK5
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One Piece at a Time: My 1985 Diesel Suburban
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I thought yours must be about the same as mine. Do you have 40s now? If not, I'm curious to see how they work with articulation when you do. I remember on my buddy's truck with 4" of lift we had to do a lot of clearance in the front, basically cut the inner fender out along the firewall and had to hammer everything flat against it. They still rub but not on anything that will damage them.
I too am curious what fits and what hits, hence me finally properly spacing down the bump stops.
I currently run 38” MTRs that measured 37.75 mounted. The 40” Razrs measure about 39.25 unmounted. Also, the MTRs are 14.50 wide while the Razrs are 13.50, and width and backspacing has always played a huge role in clearance at full stuff. I’ll hit a loading ramp or two to check on Monday.
The 40 is unmounted, and the spare 38 has no miles on it. It will be an interesting experiment.
I don’t mind cutting out my inner fenders and building new ones, but I’d rather do it in the context of larger fender openings, and I just haven’t gathered the necessary parts for that body work.
David
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I'll be copying those rear bumps, it's on the winter to-do list.......
and how far your axle is pushed forward.
and how far your axle is pushed forward.
Rear bumps - happy to send you the dxf files if you like.
Front is forward by one inch.
David
I may take you up on that file later, thank you.
I think you'll be into the firewall, I'm at 2.5"sh forward and still manage to get into the firewall in the right conditions.
I think you'll be into the firewall, I'm at 2.5"sh forward and still manage to get into the firewall in the right conditions.
And here I thought I would never run 40s .
David
David
I’m an optimist by nature. Wheeling big trucks like ours reflects that instinct.
I still like being prepared. Two 1480s, one 1350, and one offset 1350. Also, I have a spare front slip with a regular 1350, and a whole spare rear driveline. Without these parts on hand, something would surely fail.
Harriet won’t be going on this trip, which kills me.
Kurt (@Spork929) is headed over, and we’re going to stab the sliders and the rear bumper.
David
I still like being prepared. Two 1480s, one 1350, and one offset 1350. Also, I have a spare front slip with a regular 1350, and a whole spare rear driveline. Without these parts on hand, something would surely fail.
Harriet won’t be going on this trip, which kills me.
Kurt (@Spork929) is headed over, and we’re going to stab the sliders and the rear bumper.
David
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Eventually most of us say that lol
May I suggest prison shank?
I like the way you think. Bring it and you won't need it. Don't bring it and you'll be scouring parts stores for a replacement. Might grab a couple of spare tailight lenses too.
David remember when checking for rubbing, get the rear tire on the "ramp" to check for compression travel in front.
And for that matter rebound. But driving a rear tire up an incline will articulate the front better. It should stuff hard into the bumpstop, then you can see how far those are gonna compress too
And for that matter rebound. But driving a rear tire up an incline will articulate the front better. It should stuff hard into the bumpstop, then you can see how far those are gonna compress too
Inventory = security. We have a support trailer we can leave gear in while on the trail. I plan to make full use of it.
Roger that, and thank you for the guidance. I’m eager to get that done. If I have to space them down further, I can always cut and assemble some quick spacers. If they need to be shorter, I’ll be an hour away from ORD later next week.
By the way - sliders are on, permanently, and the bumper is back on, too. Kurt came over, and we jammed on it for a few hours. It actually wasn’t a bad install at all, but it wouldn’t have been safe to do solo. They’re heavy.
David
^^^^waiting for the money shot with the sliders, bumper and forties on
I’m also ready for that money shot, especially after doing a good side by side comparison of the MTRs and Razrs and observing how they’re not that different.
Here’s today’s checklist:
But first, a bit of the state fair with the niece. I’ll burn the candle at both ends to spend quality time with family.
David
Here’s today’s checklist:
But first, a bit of the state fair with the niece. I’ll burn the candle at both ends to spend quality time with family.
David
That's been my problem this year with work being busy and having the new boys, my daughter feeling left out so I was burning the candle on both ends for far too long, 4 months straight, at one point I was falling apart and had a couple of accidents.
Now I am toning it down a bit and getting my rest
Got to take care of home, always. That said, my wife is super supportive, and I’ll sleep when I’m dead.
Stand by for money shot Monday.
David
Well that's the thing, when you drive for a living not sleeping could get you dead, it almost happened to me.
