PLAN B

[the_blaze]

FYI, those filter adapters use a pretty specific set of bolts to attach it to the block...

The kit i purchased came with the hardware. I read a bunch of reviews on other adapters where people complained about the lack of bolts.

 

[the_blaze]

Tomorrow is the day! A-bomb install! Dumb question, if i want to keep the front of the spring in the stock location do i use the furthest back hole?

 

[Fastereddie]

Tomorrow is the day! A-bomb install! Dumb question, if i want to keep the front of the spring in the stock location do i use the furthest back hole?

Don’t you have 52’s?

 

[Fastereddie]

This is where I’m at with 52’s and stock location fush.

 

[skunked]

Drop a plumb bob to mark where it is now if you want to keep it in the same location. I'm all the way forward but on 52's and 6" shackles.

 

[the_blaze]

Don’t you have 52’s?

No not yet, i just have 2.5" procomp springs and an ez inch. I will eventually do the 52s

 

[Fastereddie]

Not positive, but I think I read the rearmost hole will work with stock?

 

[skunked]

Not positive, but I think I read the rearmost hole will work with stock?

that is correct

 

[72gmck5]

Tomorrow is the day! A-bomb install! Dumb question, if i want to keep the front of the spring in the stock location do i use the furthest back hole?

Shouldn't you have researched this before arranging to have people show up to help you install the abomb and rear shackle hangers?

 

[the_blaze]

Shouldn't you have researched this before arranging to have people show up to help you install the abomb and rear shackle hangers?

Sigh.... i know it works with stock springs... i just didn't want to guess which hole was the correct one.... i was thinking of doing what skunked suggested but if somebody who had experience with this already did that and knew for sure i figured asking would save a couple minutes of work... consider this RESEARCH

 

[skunked]

Sigh.... i just didn't want to guess which hole was the correct one....

that's completely up to you

 

[the_blaze]

Lol you win the internet today

 

[ashman]

that's completely up to you

Wow, @skunked seems to be much more open to the idea than Mrs the_blaze.

 

[skunked]

Wow, @skunked seems to be much more open to the idea than Mrs the_blaze.

Isn't that usually how it is

 

[the_blaze]

I went out and measured and measured and measured some more. Yes the rear most holes are for the stock length. I did discover that ill need to cut 1/4" off each side of the front bushings but from what im told thats totally fine and safe.

I can now try to sleep while i wait to tomorrow's festivities

 

[the_blaze]

Yaaaasssss got the a-bomb and shackles/shackle hangers on! Thanks @ashman for the help and use of the shop and @72gmck5 ,@Drummingpeke , @Fullerton and others for the help! It went pretty quick and turned out great!

PHOTO DUMP:

 

[blazinzuk]

Geez you guys look so serious.

 

[72gmck5]

Geez you guys look so serious.

Abombs are no laughing matter.

 

[ashman]

Glad to help. @Fullerton (chris) said he learned a lot.

 

[the_blaze]

Lets talk bumpers..
I personally like stingers, i think they look tough and (i hear) the theory is they "could" prevent a forward flip... my only concern is if they would make working on the truck a huuuge pain in the ass...

Thoughts? Anyone on here have a stinger? I have commented on merricks garage's posts a couple times but he never responds.

For the rear id like to keep it as simple as possible and hopefully keep a tow hitch.