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Old 08-27-2012, 04:13 AM   #95
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Re: 66 4x4 my sons new project

Spent the day getting the front spring and shackle hangers on, in addition to some poly bushings and grease-able bolts.







I also switched my 14B rear to a disk brake setup. Used a DIY4X bracket, 3/4 ton front rotors, and some wheel studs from a SRW one ton. I put new seals in the hubs and cleaned up the spindles, but regrettably I did not clean up the hub housing. I didn't feel like making a second trip back and forth to the shop after the drums were pressed off, so the hubs will stay a little rusty. Oh well.







I also stripped and painted a few more parts today. doing a little at a time makes the tedious work more tolerable. Anyway, once the rear shackles dry I'll hang the front springs and get the axles back underneath it. Then it will officially become a K20 pickup!
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