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phantom dually · 08-15-2003, 11:29 PM

Looks can be deceiving. The front of the member also has to be clearanced as well as the steering parts move up to. Look at a stock piece vs these pics.

SCOTI · 08-17-2003, 10:40 AM

Phantom, have you got it bolted in yet? What about your header clearance vs. steering shaft angle from the rack?

phantom dually · 08-17-2003, 03:11 PM

I have not got it in yet. Also after I do get it in Im sure that it wil be awhile before I get the motor in. Bill Turner says that it is not a issue. I will find out!! Currently I a working on getting the 4 link bolted up. See bolting up 4 link in the suspension section.

SCOTI · 08-17-2003, 05:43 PM

I looked @ the pics of the top bars. Do the bottom bars bolt in @ the stock leaf hangers??

Once you get the back all together, take somemore pics.....

phantom dually · 08-17-2003, 09:22 PM

Yes the inside top bars bolt to the same brackets for the outside factory leaf spring mount. The bottom bars for the 4 link then bolt to the rearend axle tube. The brackets were not alot of fun to drill the rivets out!!!

phantom dually · 08-22-2003, 10:09 PM

TTT trying to keep to the top since this seems to be a big interest lately. Any one with pics POST!!

Slammed '87 · 08-24-2003, 04:00 AM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
TTT trying to keep to the top since this seems to be a big interest lately. Any one with pics POST!!

...Your'e telling me!, i wanna know everything i can, as i wanna do this to mine this winter! So those of you with the experience (know how) and piks thanks!!! Keep it coming!

70 Jimmy · 08-24-2003, 01:23 PM

OK you've really peaked my interest. I'm looking at either moving my steering box up or going rack and pinion.

Can someone post Turners phone number?

I need to talk to him about going power steering. I'm also concerned about my BBC. Will my truck be too heavy for that set up?

phantom dually · 08-24-2003, 02:51 PM

It should hold the big block fine. 909-926-1729 Tell him james from KY sent you.

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phantom dually · 08-24-2003, 10:17 PM

any questions?? I need to buy a plasma cutter as it would be much easier not to mention faster to cut in these tight areas!!

phantom dually · 08-24-2003, 10:19 PM

Next I will be welding in the brackets that you see in the first few of these pics!!

SCOTI · 08-24-2003, 10:29 PM

In the 2nd to the last pic, what's the 'notch' w/the 2 holes on both sides? They look like the factory holes for the lower control arm shafts.

Oopps.... you were still posting pics. 5th from last pic is the one.

phantom dually · 08-24-2003, 11:21 PM

That is where the bracket for the lower control arms bolt in. If you look at some of the earlier pics in this series you will see a pic of the member on its side with the brackets bolted in.

Slammed '87 · 08-25-2003, 12:40 AM

ok i know it's most likely in this thread somewhere, but i'll just ask, it'll be easyer for me HAHA, first of all what year frame is that, for what truck? How much drop is on your cross member 1.5"? I have an '87 sierra classic and was wondering if i could raise my front cross member using oem a-arm's. How much drop could i go b4 i need to start changing steering parts? Could i do a 2" drop and still use my factory steering? I have looked at my truck a little, but need to look more. I really wanna do this to my truck soon, but i don't wanna have to rip my block and **** all out, so would it be best to wait till i rebuild my engine compartment??? thanks fo ne and all info u can provide!, nice piks btw, looking SWEET! cheers

phantom dually · 08-25-2003, 05:59 PM

The frame is a 83 . You can use the member with the stock arms. The arms only look better and offer you a little more ground clearance. I would do it all at one time. This is a lengthy project so have another vehicle to drive.

70 Jimmy · 08-25-2003, 08:19 PM

In pic 5, it shows a notch and a couple of holes in the Lower/Bottom part of the crossmember. I know I missed something, but what are they for?

08-15-2003, 11:29 PM	#51
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Looks can be deceiving. The front of the member also has to be clearanced as well as the steering parts move up to. Look at a stock piece vs these pics. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-17-2003, 10:40 AM	#52
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Phantom, have you got it bolted in yet? What about your header clearance vs. steering shaft angle from the rack? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-17-2003, 03:11 PM	#53
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I have not got it in yet. Also after I do get it in Im sure that it wil be awhile before I get the motor in. Bill Turner says that it is not a issue. I will find out!! Currently I a working on getting the 4 link bolted up. See bolting up 4 link in the suspension section. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-17-2003, 05:43 PM	#54
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	I looked @ the pics of the top bars. Do the bottom bars bolt in @ the stock leaf hangers?? Once you get the back all together, take somemore pics..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-17-2003, 09:22 PM	#55
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Yes the inside top bars bolt to the same brackets for the outside factory leaf spring mount. The bottom bars for the 4 link then bolt to the rearend axle tube. The brackets were not alot of fun to drill the rivets out!!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-22-2003, 10:09 PM	#56
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	TTT trying to keep to the top since this seems to be a big interest lately. Any one with pics POST!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-24-2003, 01:23 PM	#58
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	OK you've really peaked my interest. I'm looking at either moving my steering box up or going rack and pinion. Can someone post Turners phone number? I need to talk to him about going power steering. I'm also concerned about my BBC. Will my truck be too heavy for that set up? __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

08-24-2003, 02:51 PM	#59
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	It should hold the big block fine. 909-926-1729 Tell him james from KY sent you. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

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08-24-2003, 10:14 PM	#67
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08-24-2003, 10:17 PM	#69
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	any questions?? I need to buy a plasma cutter as it would be much easier not to mention faster to cut in these tight areas!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-24-2003, 10:19 PM	#70
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Next I will be welding in the brackets that you see in the first few of these pics!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-24-2003, 10:29 PM	#71
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	In the 2nd to the last pic, what's the 'notch' w/the 2 holes on both sides? They look like the factory holes for the lower control arm shafts. Oopps.... you were still posting pics. 5th from last pic is the one. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 08-24-2003 at 10:31 PM.

08-24-2003, 11:21 PM	#72
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	That is where the bracket for the lower control arms bolt in. If you look at some of the earlier pics in this series you will see a pic of the member on its side with the brackets bolted in. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-25-2003, 12:40 AM	#73
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	ok i know it's most likely in this thread somewhere, but i'll just ask, it'll be easyer for me HAHA, first of all what year frame is that, for what truck? How much drop is on your cross member 1.5"? I have an '87 sierra classic and was wondering if i could raise my front cross member using oem a-arm's. How much drop could i go b4 i need to start changing steering parts? Could i do a 2" drop and still use my factory steering? I have looked at my truck a little, but need to look more. I really wanna do this to my truck soon, but i don't wanna have to rip my block and **** all out, so would it be best to wait till i rebuild my engine compartment??? thanks fo ne and all info u can provide!, nice piks btw, looking SWEET! cheers __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

08-25-2003, 05:59 PM	#74
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	The frame is a 83 . You can use the member with the stock arms. The arms only look better and offer you a little more ground clearance. I would do it all at one time. This is a lengthy project so have another vehicle to drive. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-25-2003, 08:19 PM	#75
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	In pic 5, it shows a notch and a couple of holes in the Lower/Bottom part of the crossmember. I know I missed something, but what are they for? __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

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