dvinesquirrel
1/2 ton status
yeah, i noticed that. didnt look into it yet i was more so happy that i got 4 wheels back on the ground. It is on my list of things to figure out though.
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Squirrel's M1009 build (updated 7-17-11)
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yeah, i noticed that. didnt look into it yet i was more so happy that i got 4 wheels back on the ground. It is on my list of things to figure out though.
Is the center pin location centered on the leaf springs? Maybe it has a long side/short side to the pack and one is "backwards".
dvinesquirrel
1/2 ton status
The pin is centered I did check that. But I didn't check the spring pack itself. I was too happy to see it on the ground. I will measure it tonight.
Just got a call that my wheels and tires are in from Trail Worthy fab. So I iwll be picking them up on the way home from work
dvinesquirrel
1/2 ton status
finally on 4 of the same size tire. they aren't my beadlocks but for now it will do. i have to still mount the tires to the wheels for the 37s but that can wait till i button up the truck mechanically. right now it sits at 47" to the top of the fender well.
today i got the D60 in and i am so happy that it went smoother than the rear. took about 4hrs to swap them. but i ended up breaking one of my brake lines in the process so i am going to order up a new set for the whole truck just to be safe.
i also need to grab some new u-joints. i put the napa #447 in for the 14bolt but forgot to grab the others. I also need to get the steering figured out. the front axle came with a drop arm that doesn't match up to what i have. i am assuming that is for the 2wd steering box? I didnt take pictures of it so i have nothing to show for reference.
other than that all i need to do is crack open the diffs and clean them out make sure no water got in. refill with oil and I'm set.
today i got the D60 in and i am so happy that it went smoother than the rear. took about 4hrs to swap them. but i ended up breaking one of my brake lines in the process so i am going to order up a new set for the whole truck just to be safe.
i also need to grab some new u-joints. i put the napa #447 in for the 14bolt but forgot to grab the others. I also need to get the steering figured out. the front axle came with a drop arm that doesn't match up to what i have. i am assuming that is for the 2wd steering box? I didnt take pictures of it so i have nothing to show for reference.
other than that all i need to do is crack open the diffs and clean them out make sure no water got in. refill with oil and I'm set.
since you have the tape measure, check your alignment, I could swear you have the tires pointing out on both sides.
finally on 4 of the same size tire. they aren't my beadlocks but for now it will do. i have to still mount the tires to the wheels for the 37s but that can wait till i button up the truck mechanically. right now it sits at 47" to the top of the fender well.
today i got the D60 in and i am so happy that it went smoother than the rear. took about 4hrs to swap them. but i ended up breaking one of my brake lines in the process so i am going to order up a new set for the whole truck just to be safe.
i also need to grab some new u-joints. i put the napa #447 in for the 14bolt but forgot to grab the others. I also need to get the steering figured out. the front axle came with a drop arm that doesn't match up to what i have. i am assuming that is for the 2wd steering box? I didnt take pictures of it so i have nothing to show for reference.
other than that all i need to do is crack open the diffs and clean them out make sure no water got in. refill with oil and I'm set.
dvinesquirrel
1/2 ton status
since you have the tape measure, check your alignment, I could swear you have the tires pointing out on both sides.
im sure it is out an alignment is on my list once i get it driveable then i will tackle the little things
So what's up with the rear end? Unless the pics are just crazy it's definitely sitting sideways under the body. The driver's side looks like it's forward and the passenger side looks like it's back.
I'm with Avery, something is amiss with the rear install.
Rene
Rene
dvinesquirrel
1/2 ton status
Yeah, im aware of the rear axle just havent gotten to it. i have slight ADD when i am working on projects. i see jump around a lot, when i see parts for another area of the truck i grab and go. i will get back to the axle eventually lol. 
dvinesquirrel
1/2 ton status
It has been awhile since i updated the trucks status here is where i stand as of today. The front and rear axle and been drained, cleaned up some rust from water in the diff and refilled. The truck did have Trailworthy Fab recenters on it, but i felt they were a bit too heavy for my liking and type of trails i go on so i switched to Pro Comp Steelies using the 37" Goodyear Military take offs.
Today i painted up my new Ballistic fab battery tray that i will be mounting in the rear near where the old spare tire mount was.
Once i cleaned up the garage and was ready to head inside i decieded to take the truck around the block which is maybe a half mile if that. When i parked the truck i noticed i had coolant leaking into the cab. So now up next for the truck is a new heater core. It looks pretty simple to do, I already checked out this article http://coloradok5.com/heatercore.shtml while i am at it i might as well replace all the hoses, not too sure how old they are.
Today i painted up my new Ballistic fab battery tray that i will be mounting in the rear near where the old spare tire mount was.
Once i cleaned up the garage and was ready to head inside i decieded to take the truck around the block which is maybe a half mile if that. When i parked the truck i noticed i had coolant leaking into the cab. So now up next for the truck is a new heater core. It looks pretty simple to do, I already checked out this article http://coloradok5.com/heatercore.shtml while i am at it i might as well replace all the hoses, not too sure how old they are.
andyblack
Registered Loser
That battery holder looks cool. The heater core can be a pain in the butt by the way. It's way easier if you have someone to help you. Blazer's looking good. 
dvinesquirrel
1/2 ton status
I haven't driven much on them yet but i did cut the fenders a when i had 41s on temporarily. I had no rub when turning, then again my trimming was probably overkill for these tires. I would say with 4" lift and minor a trim you would be fine. When work slows down and i get more time i will finish whats left and finally take the truck out for a proper drive.
So what was the issue with the rear axle alignment?
dvinesquirrel
1/2 ton status
Passenger side spring was backwards.
dvinesquirrel
1/2 ton status
Found them on ebay. I think they cost me $25 shipped.
dvinesquirrel
1/2 ton status
No clue, these look like the right size but i have the thread-in pins these have clips. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lifting-Sha...ultDomain_0&hash=item53e89bf814#ht_500wt_1413
I'm pretty sure it is a 1" pin, but double check.
