Sir Vincent Build

[Teck]

Very nice so far

 

[chevysmithz71]

Updates??

 

[dhcomp]

Springs are in, pics soon. 19 bucks worth of grade 8 ! ugh.

Not sure if that is high or low, but Tractor Supply sells grade 8 by the pound, not by the bolt.

 

[desertrat67]

Not sure if that is high or low, but Tractor Supply sells grade 8 by the pound, not by the bolt.

My local TS does not have any of the front end suspension bolt sizes. Even Lowes and HD only had the 9/16"X5" bolts for the spring ends, noit the 7/16"X5 needed for the upper spring hanger. Finally found mine at a local hardware store.

 

[bamacooter]

NewProgress!!!

After a month of rain, cold, or other chores I actually made some progress (finally). I have the front end cleaned, wire-wheeled, flap-disc'd , primered and painted . It is under the truck right now. I am hoping my shackle angle is good and also my pinion angle. I still have to change the diff cover, new fluid, vent line and ubolts but it is off jack stands and I am HAPPY ! pics soon!

 

[gmac95]

Nice build! subscribed

 

[bamacooter]

Thanks!

 

[chevysmithz71]

After a month of rain, cold, or other chores I actually made some progress (finally). I have the front end cleaned, wire-wheeled, flap-disc'd , primered and painted . It is under the truck right now. I am hoping my shackle angle is good and also my pinion angle. I still have to change the diff cover, new fluid, vent line and ubolts but it is off jack stands and I am HAPPY ! pics soon![/quote]

 

[bamacooter]

Pics

Here are some bad pics of the axle, and it under the truck.

 

[chevysmithz71]

Looks good. Is that your final ride height? Sorry, didnt catch your plans.
I dig the Blacked out grill.

 

[bamacooter]

I will most likely add an EZ inch, my shackle angle is bad and i need to move the springs 1 hole forward on the b-52 bracket. Which means my wheels won't be centered in the wheel wells, the EZ inch will let me recenter the axle. I like the height where it is but 1 inch won't hurt. I plan on cutting the rear frame and making it a short bed , I think I have pics of the rear shackle flip brackets near the beginning of the thread . This truck started out as a 2wd long bed , it will be a 4wd short bed when I am done. This won't be "xtreme crawler" just good DD/trail/vacation/ truck. Thanks for the positive feedback!

 

[chevysmithz71]

Do those B52's add any height to the lift as well??

 

[bamacooter]

The b-52s are about the same place on the frame as stock front hanger brackets , it is that they let you use rear 52" length springs that give you lift (about 4 inches) plus the benefit of length is better flex and softer ride.A lso you can move your springs/axle forward or back to tune your truck. I want mine at about the stock location , I am using the b-52 kit to get lift, gain in ride quality for a nose heavy truck, and it is a easy way(relatively) to convert a 2wd to 4wd. Plus the kit is seriously beefy. http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&path=24&product_id=121

 

[YZEATER]

your shackle angle looks just about right to me??

 

[chevysmithz71]

It does look ok. It could go up one more hole on the B-52 if ones opinion wantedm to.

 

[bamacooter]

How much clearance should there be between spring and frame? In the back by the shackle,There is about a half inch.

 

[shaun89]

it looks like u still have one more spot to move the springs forward in the B52 kit,i would do that to stand ur shackle angle up a bit.

 

[chevysmithz71]

it looks like u still have one more spot to move the springs forward in the b52 kit,i would do that to stand ur shackle angle up a bit.

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[YZEATER]

your spring looks pretty flat, so it will not get any closer to the frame. if you stand it up it will ride rough.

 

[bamacooter]

Conundrum

Ah uh more input, need more input. If you think it won't hit the frame I will leave it as is . I would prefer a smoother ride. Suspension gurus here's your chance, I need answers . Thanks