[99 to Life]

12-1 Got some progress made. Got slammed with a big snow storm so I stayed up north for the whole week, I got to work almost three full days on her. So I got some bag cups, upper control arms and got the front moched up. Had to trim out the spring pocket quite a bit for the 2600 lb bags and roll plates. bag cups gave me hell trying to drill bag holes and not hit the bolts that bolt to the lower control arm. I may not have to dehump the arms. As it is right now it is about 3.75-4" off ground front to back, with no substantial weight on it. The back frame rests on the axle, so no notch as of right now. Good thing is, more bed room.

So that seems pretty far off from laying frame, but good thing is plenty of clearance incase something goes bad, and two I'm at 3" off frame right now. I think aired up ride height the frame will be around 7" which is where my 51' rides, but the 51' is 4" off frame, so I'm guessing the 49' should be cruising with body about 4" off ground so pretty close to my current truck and perhaps a little better. I figured the highest the cab could mount would be 3" that enable me to bolt the front fender on and have it sit on the ground. the running boards normally have a 1.5-2" gap below cab, so I may add filler in there.

I'm pretty happy so far with the outcome, rather than notch frame, dehump control arms, just to get my body 4-5" off frame, I may take my chances with driveshaft, which is about the only issue I see having. All in all I like how I'll have as much bed room as possible and the safety of the frame keeping my oilpan up outta the ground.