Originally Posted by dsraven (Post 8360345)

when I did my hinges I took a pic to remember how they look, then dissassembled, sandblasted, welded up a few really oblong holes, drilled the holes to accept a common pin and bushing set, then primed and assembled. you really need to watch the pin and bushing set because they can be a poor fit from new. maybe better to find a tight fitting bushing and pin then ream them after they are installed.

I had a spare cab that was bent badly so I cut the eyebrow out of it and welded it into the cab I am using. the eyebrow part wasn't available at that time. not sure about now. drill through the spot welds and be aware there is lead filler on each corner at the top of the A pillar. I cut the inner panel and outer panel out and installed as a unit. there are also reinforcements in the cab corners in that area on each side so be careful of what you cut into there. they are around the visor mount holes and you will likely see the spot welds from the inside.

Originally Posted by dsraven (Post 8361320)

Originally Posted by dsraven (Post 8362036)

there is an inner part,seen from inside with the door open https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...ts/t70968.html

there is an outer part, seen from outside with the fender off, the hinge bolt goes through it
https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...ts/cx1822.html

there is a filler part underneath that connects the two parts https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...ts/t70994.html

there is a front fender mount lower bracket that also attaches to the outer lower part https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...ts/t70921.html

gonna need some weld through primer as well

hope you got everything you need before the welder dude shows up.

Originally Posted by 6BT 56 (Post 8377273)

I have used both systems in my build . Used a stock position non power box to a Dana 44 with a raised arm on it . Was a bear to stear but did work ok. I now have a dodge box , same as gm mounted up front . I followed Orri g's thread . He did this 20 years ago. I must admit tho I'm not happy with it . The box is up front , push pull. The springs are pinned on the rear and shackles on the front. This is opposite of how gm designed it on the k series trucks . It leads to a up and down movement in the front when you steer it. When I jam the gas on mine it really makes for a lot of correction in the steering to counteract the rise of the front end on acceleration. I'm taking mine appart to move the shackles to the rear and put solid mounts on the front springs up front . Just as the gm truck that used this box . Any questions ask away . Don't want to tie up too much of your thread here .

Originally Posted by 6BT 56 (Post 8377305)

I don't think that's a bad plan. Steering box in the rear , springs hard mounted in the rear. Mine being opposites is I think where most of my trouble is from. getting a steering arm made is a good idea. I used a raised arm for a gm truck. The arm from there to pitman are was very short. I think your on the rite track making a arm.