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Old 02-11-2013, 12:52 PM   #26
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Re: 1986 k20 Build Thread

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nice work on some major rust repair. one question, post #8 last pic, are those blocks under your front springs? this is a major no-no,get a taller pack or re-arch your springs.
Yes it is a block its a 6 inch lift spring set and 3 inch block. Please inform me on how this will be a future problem?
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Old 02-11-2013, 01:01 PM   #27
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they WILL get spit out leaving you in a world of hurt. blocks are fine on the rear, not on a steering front axle. google front axle lift blocks. for your safety & everyone around you-ditch the front blocks, just hate to see you wreck all that fine work
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Old 02-11-2013, 04:24 PM   #28
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they WILL get spit out leaving you in a world of hurt. blocks are fine on the rear, not on a steering front axle. google front axle lift blocks. for your safety & everyone around you-ditch the front blocks, just hate to see you wreck all that fine work
i just looked up the pa laws and they are illegal anyways on the front so i will probably just buy new leafs or add some leafs. thankyou for informing me about this.
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Old 02-11-2013, 09:27 PM   #29
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was that a square wrecker if id live closer id buy a lot of extra part for sure! nice work on the floor repairs, it gives me a good idea of whats waiting for me this spring nice heavy duty springs on the 2wd frame
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Old 02-11-2013, 10:32 PM   #30
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haha it actually was my dads daily driver and then the floors wouldnt pass inspection so it sat since like 06.
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Old 02-17-2013, 06:07 PM   #31
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Got all of the seam sealer out of the jams.
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