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Old 09-09-2012, 01:27 PM
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Lots of rear suspension work completed in the past 3 weeks including a new Moser 12-bolt, lowered rear, Global West Del-a-lum rear bushings, rear tow hook, and shifting some things around to solve some minor suspension travel issues. Also got the new Aeromotive Stealth tank ordered and my current stainless tank and AC delco pickup is out which will be up for sale shortly. The new tank arrives tomorrow, however all the Aeroquip fittings and PTFE fuel line doesn't arrive until later so I won't be installing it until those arrive. I was going to snap photos of the new rear setup but the new AFCO shocks that arrived were the wrong part number(should have been 3870CR instead of 3870CR-1), so I returned those and I'm waiting for the new ones and I'll get those installed and take some final photos of the rear setup with new tank and other goodies. Rear ride height is much better now also with the 1/2" further drop.

Was able to install my new Rennline front stainless tow hook(universal version) and then put my front bumper back on. For the tow hook's 9/16 shaft I used some thick 1/4" steel to make 2 attach points which I welded to the larger front bumper bracket on the passenger side. Getting those attach points just right is tricky because of everything going on in that area and the tight clearances, especially the front bumper and the upper and lower bolts that hold it down in that area. Took several rounds of install/uninstall/change/try again. Adding a thicker plastic washer to hoop allows you to tighten it down so it's not loose and you can actually fold it up against the valance and it tucks away nicely. A few shots for those who might be searching:







Rear suspension and Stealth Fuel tank setup photos coming shortly.
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