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ironworks · #**251** 12-14-2010, 09:39 AM

I have a black truck that you could redo and change to your hearts content. No greater satisfaction then fixing something that was not broke.

**tones2SS** · #**252** 12-14-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Was there for a couple hours today -- and we're all kind of shooting for "May".

Is this because they have other builds as well Greg? Or, just because that thay are waiting for parts and the build will actually take that long to complete?
Gonna be a mean little hot rod for sure.

Keep us posted.

96z28ss · #**253** 12-14-2010, 11:42 AM

cause May is when it stops raining in Washington.

**GregWeld** · #**254** 12-14-2010, 12:13 PM

So here's the body dropped on the chassis for a little test fit. NO those are not my tires - they're just some they had around. Mine will be 'mo bigga

**GregWeld** · #**255** 12-14-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ironworks

I have a black truck that you could redo and change to your hearts content. No greater satisfaction then fixing something that was not broke.

I don't think it runs or drives.

**waynieZ** · #**256** 12-14-2010, 12:20 PM

Very nice Greg.

ironworks · #**257** 12-14-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

I don't think it runs or drives.

So you want me to do it all.... GEEZ

**GregWeld** · #**258** 12-14-2010, 12:31 PM

Trying to get the stance right -- and the front just won't come down with the IFS in there as it is -- so it gets whacked... will also try a smaller dia tire up front and a larger dia in back -- STANCE IS JUST TOO CRITICAL to not get it right now!

The front needs to come down at least an inch more....

**GregWeld** · #**259** 12-14-2010, 12:38 PM

Just a learning curve item for you guys that haven't done this before -- or are planning on installing a cross member front end some time....

As you jack the back up (or drop it) and or drop or raise the nose... that will change the caster! So make sure you have the stance set up before you weld all this stuff in! Right now - with this stance - my caster is at about 0*.... and these little POS drive like crap as it is -- let alone being at 0*. So you have to whack it and change it no matter what if you want it right.

That little statement doesn't make me a suspension guru.... I'm just saying - to those that read these threads etc... I'm trying to help someone that isn't aware of this stuff just to think about it.

96z28ss · #**260** 12-14-2010, 12:46 PM

looking at those pics, I don't think I like high boys.

Even with the front lowered. You won't need to put it on the lift to work underneath it.