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gardnerme 06-08-2008 06:57 PM

Thanx, scherp. I have not actually selected the center section yet so it sounds like I will have a little play with the axles to make sure it all works. I appreciate your help.

scherp69 06-13-2008 10:03 AM

So I finally got to go to Killer Customs and pick up my Speed Tech subframe. It is awesome!!!! And it was $1000 cheaper than some of the other companies (every penny counts). I also picked up my new Unisteer rack and pinion kit, thanks to Dark Angel. Now if I can just get the deep tubs and quarter panels done...I can get the frame bolted up. Here's some pics.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00045.jpg

G-Mod built in
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00054.jpg

Built in adjustable trans crossmember
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00064.jpg

scherp69 06-13-2008 10:05 AM

Adjustable motor mounts
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ICT00073-1.jpg

Billet shock mounts
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ICT00083-1.jpg

Ready for some wider tires up front now
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ICT00093-1.jpg

A feature I hope to never use, built in tow hooks
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ICT00102-1.jpg

Sway bar mounts up front, not underneath where the frame can break (mine did)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ICT00112-1.jpg

scherp69 06-13-2008 10:08 AM

Unisteer rack and pinion kit
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ICT00122-1.jpg

Polished pump
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00174.jpg

Braided lines
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00153.jpg

Now back to the shop to see if I can get the passenger side quarters done today.

scherp69 06-28-2008 04:06 PM

So I got the Speed Tech high clearance control arms and sway bar that go with the Speed Tech subframe. Now I have the entire Speed Tech subframe package, I just bought it in stages that's all. My plan now is to try and get the driver's side deep tub done and get the quarters on. Then I have to put the driver's side cowel panel on, finish welding up the new floor pans and I'll get to try out the rotisserie that I built.

Here's some pics of the Speed Tech high clearance control arms. These things are sick!!!

Upper Control arm with billet aluminum ball joint cover
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00055.jpg

Stainless Steel cross shafts
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00046.jpg

Lower control arm
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00065.jpg

Sway bar end links
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00094.jpg

scherp69 06-28-2008 04:07 PM

1.25" solid sway bar
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00144.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00134.jpg

scherp69 07-17-2008 02:00 PM

Well I've been able to make some pretty good progress of the past few days until the power switch on my air compressor blew. Wouldn't turn off at all. Thankfully I have a separate breaker in the shop for the compressor. Oh well..this way I'll be able to get a new on that regulates better for the plasma cutter.

Here's some pics of the passenger side that is mostly done. Still have some welding to finish up, but it's strong enough right now to be secure.

new quarter installed
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00352.jpg

Deep tub in
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00154.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00302.jpg

scherp69 07-17-2008 02:00 PM

Today I started on the driver's side. Going to replace the outer wheelhouse, put in deep tubs, replace the trunk drop off and obviously the quarter panel. Here's some before pics:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00312.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00342.jpg

The glue that didn't work :mad:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00332.jpg

scherp69 07-17-2008 02:01 PM

And here's what I got done before the compressor kicked out on me:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00372.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00382.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00432.jpg

scherp69 07-17-2008 02:02 PM

Since I had some spare time after the compressor died, I thought I would look and see how much room I actually have to play with now that I have the deep tubs. The tires that I have in these pics are a 285-35-18. I'll have to trim the quarter/outer wheelhouse lip as it's pretty tight, but wow what a difference. If anyone ever wondered if it was worth it...here's proof.

Gap between tire and wheelhouse/quarter lip
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00442.jpg

Distance between wheel and inner wheelhouse now
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00482.jpg

This is a 2 1/2" piece of square tubing that fit between the tire and inner wheelhouse
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00532.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../PICT00512.jpg


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