Re: Killer
 

Your truck is starting to come along man. Good job

Re: Killer
 

Thanks

Today I picked up a old dodge motor home thingy, so after I scrap out all the aluminum & stuff, I should have the $$$ for my driveshaft :D

Re: Killer
 

Woo Hoo !!!!

My Tri Pro order just came in :metal:
I looked everything over & there are NO dents !!!
The only thing I saw that looked like damage was a lil bend on a couple of the rockers corners & they arent bad at all

I super excited, I cant wait to install my rockers & get my fender on... I hope they fit as good as they look :D

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Re: Killer
 

ahhhh....progress!!!....now stay focused!!LOL....looking good Bomb....keep the pics coming too!!!

Re: Killer
 

Did I miss something? Why 3 rockers?

Re: Killer
 

2 right side rockers are you off your rocker.......

Re: Killer
 

Hey guys, one of those rockers is mine. Save on shipping that way. Maybe one day I will actually get to put it on.

Spray-bomb, are they on???? where are the pics?????
Dad

Re: Killer
 

Nice new parts can't wait to see it together!!!! Bob

Re: Killer
 

I got my drop spindles in today & painted them black

Hopefully I can get some stuff done tomorrow, just been busy lately & havent gotten to work on it much

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Re: Killer
 

kool good info thanks

Re: Killer
 

Just FYI, the only reason I had to do all that was because I wanted my engine as far back as possible ;)

Re: Killer
 

Man there is nothing like new parts to get you moving on a build. I got a lot done back when I came home with my new fenders and core support. I have been slacking since then though. :) Your truck is coming along. Keep the pictures coming...

Re: Killer
 

Should have some more progress tomorrow hopefully

Re: Killer
 

Well guys, I tried to get my front end finished up today but it just didnt happen :rolleyes:

First I found that I had the 1" rotors & not the 1-1/4" ones I need for the drop spindles, so I went out back & pulled off the 1-1/4" stuff I needed

Then I had to run to the parts store to get some seals, I get back & start put'n it together & it seams that my upper BJs are the wrong ones for these drop spindles :(

I had some other stuff that I ran into also, but not really worth mentioning :lol:

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http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...Picture147.jpg

Heres the problem
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More pics later

Re: Killer
 

But you did make it out to the shop and you did make progress.
Keep at it and you'll get there.
Dad

Re: Killer
 

what am i missing on the upper balljoints. is the spindle hitting the UCA? I just tore down my sons front end over the past weekend and i will need to know..... I also was not aware of the 1" vs. 1 1/4" rotors.

Re: Killer
 

Problem looks to be that the ball joint isn't threaded enough so the spindle isn't tight against the UCA.

Is it just the wrong ball joint?

Re: Killer
 

In the first couple pics the BJs are just finger tight
When I tightened them down the upper A-arm is rubbing the top of the spindle

I think the upper BJ is just too small around & isnt seating in the spindle, so Ima go to the parts store & see if the spec a different one for 1-1/4" rotor applications

Ima double check on the lower, but it seemed just fine

Just FYI, I have all 73-87 front suspension under the front of my truck: 85 lower A-arms, 84 upper A-arms, 84 crossmember, 78 rotors & calipers & CPP 73-87 drop spindles

Re: Killer
 

ok, i forgot you were using 73-87.. I just got the 2.5/4 lowering kit with dropped spindles and rear lower springs, and i was concerned, but back on track now. The ball joints seem good on the donor 72 but will replace for good measuer. Keep up the work. its getting closer :metal:

Re: Killer
 

I like progress :D

Re: Killer
 

Did you buy 73+ drop spindles or 71/72 spindles?

You might want to try 71/72 ball joints?

What brand spindles did you buy? They don't look to be ECE, did you get a good deal on them?

I'm seriously considering lowerin' the c-10.

Re: Killer
 

I ordered 73-87 2-1/2" drop spindles from CPP
I bought some new upper BJs for a 73-87, they have the same issue
So I went to my local parts store & had him bring out about 8 different BJs ranging from 63-70 to 3/4T stuff

The 71-72s were way too long, the 73-87s are too long, but better than the 71-72s, & the 63-70s were too short & had the wrong taper
And the 3/4T ones are just way too big

So we have called Mario at CPP several times today & dad is sending him some pics of the problem

Re: Killer
 

So when did they start to re-pop the 67 fenders?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Re: Killer
 

I have had my 67 fenders (re-pop) for about 4 years now....And spraybomb its looking good......Keep it up.....

Re: Killer
 

Man I wouldnt even be able to tell you

But I can tell you that my fender is NICE !!!
I cant wait to see it on the truck to compare it to stock