airedout Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 I would highly suggest going with a slam bag in the front. The firestones expand outward way too much to fit the bag in such a tight location. You are going to have to notch the frame, quite a bit at that. Heres a few pics of mine: I wish i still had all my pics, but the engine crosmember had to be cut because the lower arm was hitting it, it was then plated which adds strength to the notched area of the frame. I also added internal plates inside the frame before i placed my cover over the notched frame for some extra strength. Also dont forget, if you want to lay full rail, you need to cut the center of the tranny crossmember and modify the bodymount since they hang lower than the frame. You may also want to look at your upper control arm mounts, see if your going to going to have enought adjustment to correct your camber at you desired ride height. I re-made my mounts because of this. Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 i got it all done`but now it doesnt want to run` very well,i will get` some pics when i get my internet back on :( Quote Link to comment
Pedro Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Truck looks tuff, wish we got a few more over here with tubs. Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 got the comp back up and runnin,so i took a few pics,but they didnt come out all that great...anyways here they are,enjoy:p LAID UP Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 like i said before the truck road like hell,the front was sitting 1/2"off the stops and there rear was bagged with no shocks,so i added shocks to the front when i bagged it and did the rear up last weekend, rides much better now :) Quote Link to comment
808DA6 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Solid! I like how its tucking tire while aired UP! Haha. -Brian Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 ive took it out for a few test runs (drag sessions:p) and everything seemed ok,so its about time to take the body/bed off to start the stock floor bodydrop,here it is in the driveway ready for dissassembly,the rocker it 4" from the pavement, and the frame is 1 1/2" fromt the ground,so the plan is a 1 1/2"z to get it framed,then a 2 1/2" frame section to get it bodied:blink: Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 I like the rear shock mounts you made. Looks good laid out. Quote Link to comment
peanut2425 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 good work son, nice fast work on the front. Now It would have to be time for a body drop seeing as though you work so fast:D. Looks sweet though Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 thanks,i do like to get things done fairly quickly,i want to get the sfbd done before febuary so i can take it to the world of wheels indy in febuary,i think it would fit in nicely into the rat rod room :D Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 hey do you have any pics of the rear 2 link setup? im gonna run a 2 link on my kingcab and i was looking for some ideas. Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 i took some pics,but nothing turned out good,its pretty basic tho,just 2 2x2x1/4" bars with some suicide doors bushings,i did get a few pics of the front bags all mounted with shocks kingpin cleance frame clearance Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 looks good, but clean that shit! lol Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 looks good, but clean that shit! lol body/bed is coming off tommrrow, ill try to remember to clean it :D Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 I love the look of that truck, perfect in my eyes :D Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 What's that piece that appears to be cracked/broken? Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 hmm,i will have to look into that:blink: Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Sorry if you already said so... Using my phone to browse, but... What bags are you running in the front? Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 just plain old firestone 2500s:) Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Good job mounting them up, looks like no rubbing to me! Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 i love the look of that truck, perfect in my eyes :D thanks!!:):) Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Good job mounting them up, looks like no rubbing to me! no rubbage over here,:D Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 just finished yanking the body off@2am,oh yeah dont mind the 19degree weather:p Quote Link to comment
menotknow Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Yesss! And it'll be even lower when it goes back together, perrrrfect! Quick progress too. Keep it coming, we'll be watching. Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 dan this is a nice build! more pics FTW!!! Quote Link to comment
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