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project double tap

as it sits in the pic its 4in lift springs front with a 1in zero rate so 5in in front and 4in blocks in the rear. but will end up being 6in in front and a 4in shackleflip in the rear and either 2in springs or blocks to make 6in rear

83ChevyK5Blazer said:
Nice :thumb:. What are you running for lift hight on this one?
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so who is good with body work? anyone local lol any ideas on how to fix this? i was thinking pull the windshield grind the rust out then fill with migwelder then grind and bondo smooth?
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Well, I wouldn't say I am all that great with bodywork, but I've done a repair like that one before. (Unfortunately not close by either!) :doah:

I used a MIG welder, exactly like you said and then a 36 grit sanding disc on 90 deg. die grinder to blend and flatten the welds. Then went over the top with filler and voila! That will do the trick nicely!

These little guys are some of my favorites for making small precise grinding fast work and they do well in tight areas too.

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well i guess i was on the right track with fixing that rust area then :)

also a big thanks to jeff aka muddytazz for building and welding in a frame brace for the steering box today. so now we are another step closer to wheeling again
 
Highpsi said:
Well, I wouldn't say I am all that great with bodywork, but I've done a repair like that one before. (Unfortunately not close by either!) :doah:

I used a MIG welder, exactly like you said and then a 36 grit sanding disc on 90 deg. die grinder to blend and flatten the welds. Then went over the top with filler and voila! That will do the trick nicely!

These little guys are some of my favorites for making small precise grinding fast work and they do well in tight areas too.

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Just curious where do you order the rolocs from we can't source them locally.
 
Jester1 said:
Just curious where do you order the rolocs from we can't source them locally.
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Ahh, that sucks - I hear ya. I'm lucky enough that even my local carquest has them!

I'd check out autobodystore. I think this link below will suit you. And if anyone has ever visited that place they know it is a treasure trove of bodyworking info and gurus. I've bought quite a few things from Len over the years and he is first class. A really great guy that will take the time to help his customers over the phone.

http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=GM
 
got the 40's on front looks good i will need to trim the rear though oh and thats one of the 35's i had on it for a comparison
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motor and tranny are out. now to get my motor prepped and ready to install. tranny has been dropped off to be rebuilt and upgraded. transfercase will have the twinstick installed before going back in as well. will also be painting the motor compartment as well
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got the motor in and running tranny rebuilt and beefed up twinstick installed.
i know its a little dark on video but here is a short video of it starting up
 
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hhhhmmmm video is there for me. i just need to finish putting the front end together tomorrow lights grill and such then it should be drivable i hope since my s10 is down right now and we dont know whats wrong with it

y5mgisi said:
Maybe it's my phone but I don't see the video. Either way, good news!
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thats the gear drive and ill get a better video of it today as soon as i get warm enough to go out in the snow and freeze again lol
 
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