SCYOTA's 1985 Pickup Build-Up Thread
01-13-2008, 04:42 PM
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Well my parts came today and I can't wait to install them. I ordered these parts off of www.datinfab.com. He makes some of the parts that other companies sell so it is cheaper to go through him. Ed is a great guy and was more than happy to make up some custom stuff for me. Here's the pics of what UPS brought me.
He custom made these shackle hangers to work with my Chevy springs. They measure 3" wide with the bushings pressed in.
He custom made these shackle hangers to work with my Chevy springs. They measure 3" wide with the bushings pressed in.
everyone elses looks and is such better shape...Post up some updates when you get the chance..
01-13-2008, 07:15 PM
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Sorry I haven't updated lately. The axle all back together and waiting to be put on the truck. I plan on putting the axle back under the truck tomorrow once I mount the IFS box. I am not sure what brand the front springs are but they provide about 3" of lift. I just ran outside and snapped some pics of the axle.
I bought a few more parts from Ed at www.datinfab.com. The diff armor will be on soon as I forgot to order it when buying all the other gussets.
I bought a few more parts from Ed at www.datinfab.com. The diff armor will be on soon as I forgot to order it when buying all the other gussets.
01-16-2008, 04:18 PM
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The axle is back on! There are still a few things that need to be done but at least it's back under the truck. If I get some time tomorrow I will bleed the brakes, steering and torque everything down so I can test it out. Here are some pics as it sits now.
01-18-2008, 01:51 AM
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Love this thread man. It's inspired me to go ahead and go through my front axle as well.
I was curious before I go ahead and start ordering the parts from the company you linked, did they give you any kind of discount for ordering basically the entire front end rebuild kit? I went to the link and noticed that, for instance, several of the gussets are sold individually. it'd be cool to get a bulk package with basically everything you ordered in one shot.
Great work mang
I was curious before I go ahead and start ordering the parts from the company you linked, did they give you any kind of discount for ordering basically the entire front end rebuild kit? I went to the link and noticed that, for instance, several of the gussets are sold individually. it'd be cool to get a bulk package with basically everything you ordered in one shot.
Great work mang
01-18-2008, 03:59 AM
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Reaaaaalllllly niced work. One question about the back end ... any worries about the angle of the rear drive shaft to axle coupling, ie the effect on the universal?
PS I wish I had your welding skills!
PS I wish I had your welding skills!
01-18-2008, 07:24 PM
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I doubt that the drive shaft angle will cause any issues. Those springs and shackles lifted it at most 4-5 inches. If I run into any problems I will post them up to let people know.
01-18-2008, 07:39 PM
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looks very good man...this is just the kind of build we need to see more of...real world people put real world stuff on their real world rigs. love it! keep up the good work and i'm gonna keep following this one.
01-18-2008, 08:31 PM
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I'm not sure I understand your post...something about the real world...
02-08-2008, 05:41 PM
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I haven't updated lately because there has been very little progress made on the truck. I am still waiting for my rear third member to come back from the shop. Once the third is back, I can break in the gears, put the new tires on and take it for a drive.
I decided that a bobbed bed will suit me as good or better than a flatbed so today I started to bob it. I still need to finish welding it up and then prep it for paint.
Before I started.
End cut off and removing the 12" section.
Rear view of the chop.
Tacking it back together.
Side view.
I'll try to post up some photos of the finished bob within the next few days.
I decided that a bobbed bed will suit me as good or better than a flatbed so today I started to bob it. I still need to finish welding it up and then prep it for paint.
Before I started.
End cut off and removing the 12" section.
Rear view of the chop.
Tacking it back together.
Side view.
I'll try to post up some photos of the finished bob within the next few days.
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