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entourageguy · 05-25-2007, 11:25 AM

Finally getting around to posting some pics.
I picked up an ART 4-link with bags for 88-98chev pickup off ebay. I had to shorten the bars an inch and made up some plates to mount to the frame. Did a C-notch and made up some boxing plates as well. The axle is only 2 5/8" dia and the kit is for a 3" axle so I cut up a 3" piece of tubing to make up the difference when attaching to the axle. I've got rebuilt calipers and turned rotors. The parking brake cables are from a late 80s vette and are a good length for the stock mounting spot.

I've got the lower airbag mounts on the axle just need the upper mounts as well as the shock and panhard mounted. Then mount the 3 gal. tank and valves.

Anyone need a set of 5" lowering leaf springs and a truck 12 bolt

I started when the weather was still cold and pretty quiet at work. So I want to get this done but don't want to rush it.

Brian ...

M van Run · 05-25-2007, 02:55 PM

Hello,thats looking good!!!

Wen I have the time,I want to make it the same way.
Keep up the good work.

Greetz Mark (from Holland)

watahyahknow · 05-25-2007, 04:28 PM

hey ook een hollander ......
i would like to see a side pic when the truck is back on its wheels with the bed mounted and the bags deflated .
i'm in the process of bagging mine and like to see how mush the mini C notch you put in the frame lowers the truck totally

entourageguy · 05-25-2007, 09:53 PM

This is how its sat before

This was with the axle approx. 3" from the factory bump stops.
The ride height when finished should be about the spot where the axle touches the bump stops. With the bags deflated the rear end just about touches the bed floor...
The P.O had the front coil overs turned up about 1.5". so that should drop the front a bit more as well

Brian ...

tiggerstoy · 05-25-2007, 10:05 PM

that looks like it will hug the floor nicely....he,he,he.....low is good!
nice jod.

entourageguy · 06-01-2007, 06:36 PM

Thanks
Brian ...

Kabwe · 06-02-2007, 10:56 AM

What is the width of your rearend (mounting point to mouning point)? By the way, nice truck .

Jebb1978 · 06-02-2007, 02:48 PM

You did it! Great job man, it looks sweet!

entourageguy · 06-02-2007, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabwe

What is the width of your rearend (mounting point to mouning point)? By the way, nice truck .

Kabwe
I believe 60" for the 4x4 rear end
58" for the 2x4.. that is what Cal has in his.

You did it! Great job man, it looks sweet!

Thanks Jebb... Where have you been lately?

Brian ...

CAL 58 GMC · 06-03-2007, 01:55 PM

Great Job Brian! Are you running a mustang II front? are you going to run bags up front? Your trucks going to look sick when she slammed!

entourageguy · 06-03-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Great Job Brian! Are you running a mustang II front? are you going to run bags up front? Your trucks going to look sick when she slammed!

Yea It has a MII front end. I've been watching shock waves on ebay but have not made a purchase yet. The PO had the coil overs cranked up so I put them back down. He also notched the frame to raise it for the MII front end so the front end sits higher as well. Seems silly as he also had lowering spindles in it but felt it was going to sit too low

Picked up a set of ralley wheels to paint yellow and try out the porta whites.
Been busy this week so I haven't had a chance to do any more work on her and it's starting to drive me crazy as alot of the other people in the area have their rides out.

Brian ...

entourageguy · 06-10-2007, 07:58 PM

Well started blasting my ralley rims. Found some neat hot rod trim rings that will show some of the yellow paint on the rims before the white walls start. The trim rings have about 4 rings on the inner edge. Also found a set of center caps with ribs that fit where the factory top hat centers go.

Finished all the welding and put on a coat of paint. Just need to plumb the brakes and hook up the parking brake cables. Also need to mount the tank and compressor.

Brian ...

Daniel U · 06-10-2007, 10:19 PM

Nice work Brian. Not to highjack your thread, but I just saw these this last weekend and fell in love with them:

I think I'll end up running these with a white wall untill I get some money saved back up:

entourageguy · 06-11-2007, 07:23 AM

Yea same style of rim. GM had them in a lot af sizes 14x7 15x6 15x7 15x8. Now being reproduced. Different centers are also available as well. Lots around at the flea markets too.

Hey Daniel how do you do the script between pics? is it with the : at the end of sentences?

Brian ...

Daniel U · 06-11-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by entourageguy

Hey Daniel how do you do the script between pics? is it with the : at the end of sentences?

Brian ...

I use photobucket and after I copy the link I hit enter for a new space, and then type my message, new pic link, enter, message, etc.

Jebb1978 · 06-11-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by entourageguy

Thanks Jebb... Where have you been lately?

Brian ...

Here and there, I check in just normally don't post. I am ashamed of my lack of progress. I worked on it this weekend, didn't get much done but I was out there pluggin away.

entourageguy · 06-18-2007, 11:18 PM

Well I reworked the panhard bar and got the rims on today. Mounted the air tank and compressor. Bled the brakes and hooked up the parking brake. Installed the rear tires put it on the ground and went for a drive. When I got back I thought I'd better try the box on for clearance for the brackets on the steps. Have to cut out a small notch to clear the 4 link front brackets. Also found out you can't put a box that is 51" wide between two rear tires that are only 49.5" spacing.

So I'll be checking out some spacers tomorrow. Here are a few more pictures...
Brian ....

Daniel U · 06-19-2007, 02:28 AM

I likey, I likey. I'd really like to see a shot of the front end too. What center caps are you going to run? Looking good Brian. Keep it up.

entourageguy · 06-19-2007, 08:15 AM

I'm using a small center cap that I found on ebay:
Here's a front shot for you Daniel.
I'm happy with the porta whites. They sit flush with the tire.

Brian

Lightning · 06-19-2007, 09:10 AM

nice progress, that truck is sweet!

Daniel U · 06-19-2007, 10:24 AM

Very clean! Did the PO have the fuel tank inside the cab?

entourageguy · 06-19-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Very clean! Did the PO have the fuel tank inside the cab?

Yea I moved it to the rear last year.
Brian ...

dwcsr · 06-19-2007, 09:18 PM

it really looking good. I like the wheels and tires. Nice touch.

CAL 58 GMC · 06-21-2007, 12:26 AM

Man that look's SWEET, entourageguy! She sitting nice and low, just the way I like them! How large of spacers will you have to use?

entourageguy · 06-21-2007, 07:34 AM

Checked all around locally and could not find anything over 1.25". Just bought a pair of ebay that are 2.5".Not hub centric but I have access to a lathe to make the small ring.

Brian ..

05-25-2007, 11:25 AM	#1
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	My 4-link install Finally getting around to posting some pics. I picked up an ART 4-link with bags for 88-98chev pickup off ebay. I had to shorten the bars an inch and made up some plates to mount to the frame. Did a C-notch and made up some boxing plates as well. The axle is only 2 5/8" dia and the kit is for a 3" axle so I cut up a 3" piece of tubing to make up the difference when attaching to the axle. I've got rebuilt calipers and turned rotors. The parking brake cables are from a late 80s vette and are a good length for the stock mounting spot. I've got the lower airbag mounts on the axle just need the upper mounts as well as the shock and panhard mounted. Then mount the 3 gal. tank and valves. Anyone need a set of 5" lowering leaf springs and a truck 12 bolt I started when the weather was still cold and pretty quiet at work. So I want to get this done but don't want to rush it. Brian ... Attached Images __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

05-25-2007, 02:55 PM	#2
M van Run Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 7	Re: My 4-link install Hello,thats looking good!!! Wen I have the time,I want to make it the same way. Keep up the good work. Greetz Mark (from Holland)

05-25-2007, 04:28 PM	#3
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My 4-link install hey ook een hollander ...... i would like to see a side pic when the truck is back on its wheels with the bed mounted and the bags deflated . i'm in the process of bagging mine and like to see how mush the mini C notch you put in the frame lowers the truck totally __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

05-25-2007, 09:53 PM	#4
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: My 4-link install This is how its sat before This was with the axle approx. 3" from the factory bump stops. The ride height when finished should be about the spot where the axle touches the bump stops. With the bags deflated the rear end just about touches the bed floor... The P.O had the front coil overs turned up about 1.5". so that should drop the front a bit more as well Brian ... Attached Images __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 05-25-2007 at 09:54 PM.

05-25-2007, 10:05 PM	#5
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: My 4-link install that looks like it will hug the floor nicely....he,he,he.....low is good! nice jod.

06-01-2007, 06:36 PM	#6
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: My 4-link install Thanks Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

06-02-2007, 10:56 AM	#7
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 4-link install What is the width of your rearend (mounting point to mouning point)? By the way, nice truck .

06-02-2007, 02:48 PM	#8
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: My 4-link install You did it! Great job man, it looks sweet! __________________ 1959 GMC project

06-03-2007, 01:55 PM	#10
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My 4-link install Great Job Brian! Are you running a mustang II front? are you going to run bags up front? Your trucks going to look sick when she slammed! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 06-03-2007 at 01:59 PM.

06-10-2007, 07:58 PM	#12
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: My 4-link install Well started blasting my ralley rims. Found some neat hot rod trim rings that will show some of the yellow paint on the rims before the white walls start. The trim rings have about 4 rings on the inner edge. Also found a set of center caps with ribs that fit where the factory top hat centers go. Finished all the welding and put on a coat of paint. Just need to plumb the brakes and hook up the parking brake cables. Also need to mount the tank and compressor. Brian ... Attached Images __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

06-10-2007, 10:19 PM	#13
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My 4-link install Nice work Brian. Not to highjack your thread, but I just saw these this last weekend and fell in love with them: I think I'll end up running these with a white wall untill I get some money saved back up: __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe Last edited by Daniel U; 06-10-2007 at 10:20 PM.

06-11-2007, 07:23 AM	#14
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: My 4-link install Yea same style of rim. GM had them in a lot af sizes 14x7 15x6 15x7 15x8. Now being reproduced. Different centers are also available as well. Lots around at the flea markets too. Hey Daniel how do you do the script between pics? is it with the : at the end of sentences? Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

06-18-2007, 11:18 PM	#17
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: My 4-link install Well I reworked the panhard bar and got the rims on today. Mounted the air tank and compressor. Bled the brakes and hooked up the parking brake. Installed the rear tires put it on the ground and went for a drive. When I got back I thought I'd better try the box on for clearance for the brackets on the steps. Have to cut out a small notch to clear the 4 link front brackets. Also found out you can't put a box that is 51" wide between two rear tires that are only 49.5" spacing. So I'll be checking out some spacers tomorrow. Here are a few more pictures... Brian .... Attached Images __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

06-19-2007, 02:28 AM	#18
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My 4-link install I likey, I likey. I'd really like to see a shot of the front end too. What center caps are you going to run? Looking good Brian. Keep it up. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

06-19-2007, 08:15 AM	#19
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: My 4-link install I'm using a small center cap that I found on ebay: Here's a front shot for you Daniel. I'm happy with the porta whites. They sit flush with the tire. Brian Attached Images __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 06-22-2007 at 09:04 PM.



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06-19-2007, 09:10 AM	#20
Lightning Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WI Posts: 25	Re: My 4-link install nice progress, that truck is sweet! __________________ 1948 Chevy 3/4

06-19-2007, 10:24 AM	#21
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My 4-link install Very clean! Did the PO have the fuel tank inside the cab? __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

06-19-2007, 09:18 PM	#23
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: My 4-link install it really looking good. I like the wheels and tires. Nice touch.

06-21-2007, 12:26 AM	#24
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My 4-link install Man that look's SWEET, entourageguy! She sitting nice and low, just the way I like them! How large of spacers will you have to use? __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

06-21-2007, 07:34 AM	#25
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: My 4-link install Checked all around locally and could not find anything over 1.25". Just bought a pair of ebay that are 2.5".Not hub centric but I have access to a lathe to make the small ring. Brian .. Attached Images __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 07-04-2007 at 12:03 AM.

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