There's about a 2-3" gap. I thought the same thing..... part of me wants to relocate it. Part of me says leave it alone....
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PLAN B
This build was 2 parts 1 i have a truck I made to pretty to wheel so I'm building an ugly one I can actually enjoy.
And 2. My cousin has been trying to join us for blazer bash but his truck wont be ready so we are surprising him with this one
I do have concerns that the brace on the axle may clip the rear bump stop mounting bracket. Part of me wants to cut it back.
I never hit the rear bump stops, maybe its time for a new design that actually does something.
Any rule that this anti wrap needs to be on the passanger side? If i spun the crossmember around i could run it down the drivers side and be a lot further from the fuel filter.
I did flip the top bolt around (not in this pic) to add additional clearance. I mean this shouldn't move side to side.
Another question i had is the front shackel sits a few inches further forward than my cv on my driveline. Anyone see issues with that?
I never hit the rear bump stops, maybe its time for a new design that actually does something.
Any rule that this anti wrap needs to be on the passanger side? If i spun the crossmember around i could run it down the drivers side and be a lot further from the fuel filter.
I did flip the top bolt around (not in this pic) to add additional clearance. I mean this shouldn't move side to side.
Another question i had is the front shackel sits a few inches further forward than my cv on my driveline. Anyone see issues with that?
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No issues. It can be on either side but under static compression your axle will move basically straight up. And under flex that bracket will move away from the bracket.
Fuel pump, ya thats a pain. Most run it on that side because of exhaust
Fuel pump, ya thats a pain. Most run it on that side because of exhaust
Yup im in the same boat now that i think of it unless i ditch the exhaust 
Onward!
Onward!
Mine is on the drivers side.............
Oh yeah i definitely need to stick with passenger side
Yup the cool kids go drivers side, diff, traction bar, ya know stuff like that
Parts are starting to stack up. Cant wait for the next phase of this build
Hypothetical question...
This truck has an oil cooler that's right behind the grill with a good gap between the cooler and the condenser. Anyone see an issue with moving the trans cooler directly behind that.
When I do the radiator swap to the 4 core I want to add a 12" or 14" pusher fan I have laying around (i have so many fans...) just to help keep the ac ice cold when idling for hours in 100 degree weather. I noticed the stock big blocks all have little pusher fans I figured it couldnt hurt. Moving the trans cooler would make this a lot easier.
I may even switch to a plate style trans cooler for improved cooling....
This truck has an oil cooler that's right behind the grill with a good gap between the cooler and the condenser. Anyone see an issue with moving the trans cooler directly behind that.
When I do the radiator swap to the 4 core I want to add a 12" or 14" pusher fan I have laying around (i have so many fans...) just to help keep the ac ice cold when idling for hours in 100 degree weather. I noticed the stock big blocks all have little pusher fans I figured it couldnt hurt. Moving the trans cooler would make this a lot easier.
I may even switch to a plate style trans cooler for improved cooling....
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Usually a puller fan is better mostly because it is not in the way of the cool air when the truck is moving.
@imiceman44 I agree puller is better however, this fan is in addition to my 19.5" mechanical puller fan that's sitting in the factory position. This is a little helper fan for when the vehicle isnt moving.
These older ac systems kinda go flat when the vehicle is just sitting so having a little breeze up front really helps.
My question/ concern is really just around moving the trans cooler over behind the oil cooler and if upgrading to a plate style might make it cool better.
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@kgblazerfive think doing something down the middle like offroad design does would work for center bracing of the legs?
Maybe 1/8" thick?
Maybe 1/8" thick?
And as an added bonus it'll give you more stability in REALLY deep water crossings!
is there a minimum speed for that to take effect
That is how mine is minus the 1/8 in thick. I used a piece of round that I had
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Factory big block trucks have little pusher fans.
I probably wouldn't stack coolers, put them side by side.
But if you were going to to add fans it probably wouldn't matter much.
yeah i am going to try to stagger the coolers more on the drivers and add the pusher fan on the passenger side. i found a decent way to mount all this stuff with zero fab work.
There we go. Looks like my parts are all in. (Minus the radiator that's sitting in my silver truck waiting for its aluminum radiator to show up)
I think Leah should wrap all that stuff. You can open it twice!!!!
