The FailRated '85 Longbed Build Thread
02-25-2014, 07:02 PM
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Where are you in Baltimore? I'd be happy to take a look at it. Frame could be tough to straighten depending on what's wrong. The sheet metal/core support is easier. Straighten all the sheet metal before you remove any damage, I seen magic worked on crumpled steel with a pogo stick and jack.
03-13-2014, 04:26 PM
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Back from the body shop! Fred Frederick auto body in Laurel did a fantastic job. I dropped it off for frame work only but they went ahead and realigned the entire front clip and core support too. The truck now drives just like it did before. Great service and quick turn around. I may start on the tailgate/tire carrier tomorrow. So much to do before our April 26th Gore, VA trip.
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03-24-2014, 03:04 PM
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It was a busy weekend!
-TG Front 3" springs(keep in mind I have a 1" body lift)
-TG spring hanger
-TG high steer
-U-bolt flip
-Frame plates
-13" shock hoops
-14" stroke 5125's
-'86 IFS steering box
Now I need my front drive shaft lengthened and I need to decide what to do in the rear. Any suggestions? 56" S-10 springs? 63" Chevy springs? 3 link?
test fitting a 37x12.50
33x10.50s
-TG Front 3" springs(keep in mind I have a 1" body lift)
-TG spring hanger
-TG high steer
-U-bolt flip
-Frame plates
-13" shock hoops
-14" stroke 5125's
-'86 IFS steering box
Now I need my front drive shaft lengthened and I need to decide what to do in the rear. Any suggestions? 56" S-10 springs? 63" Chevy springs? 3 link?
test fitting a 37x12.50
33x10.50s
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03-24-2014, 05:16 PM
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Very nice. If you are serious about linking the rear, check out 4wheelunderground.com, that is the baddest system I've seen. I just did the 3-link on my front, it is an incredible kit.
03-24-2014, 05:29 PM
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03-24-2014, 05:53 PM
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^^^no doubt they are cheaper. The guy Brian, Tacorunner on pirate4x4 and other forums, is the owner and his customer support is amazing. I bothered that poor guy many times while doing my SAS.
If you are going springs why not try the old man emu leafs. The Dakar springs are really nice and you can get them for $100 a spring from ironpig off-road. They have a 2" lift iirc, and bolt to the stock location. If you need a bit more lift I'd weld som blocks on the axle.
If you are going springs why not try the old man emu leafs. The Dakar springs are really nice and you can get them for $100 a spring from ironpig off-road. They have a 2" lift iirc, and bolt to the stock location. If you need a bit more lift I'd weld som blocks on the axle.
03-24-2014, 06:13 PM
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Thanks. I wish the 37's were mine. We just threw one on to see how it would look. I got a set of 35's to run for a while until I get shafts up front. The next set will be 37's for sure. I'm also expecting it to settle quite a bit with bumper, winch and motor swap.
03-24-2014, 06:23 PM
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^^^no doubt they are cheaper. The guy Brian, Tacorunner on pirate4x4 and other forums, is the owner and his customer support is amazing. I bothered that poor guy many times while doing my SAS.
If you are going springs why not try the old man emu leafs. The Dakar springs are really nice and you can get them for $100 a spring from ironpig off-road. They have a 2" lift iirc, and bolt to the stock location. If you need a bit more lift I'd weld som blocks on the axle.
If you are going springs why not try the old man emu leafs. The Dakar springs are really nice and you can get them for $100 a spring from ironpig off-road. They have a 2" lift iirc, and bolt to the stock location. If you need a bit more lift I'd weld som blocks on the axle.
I'm pretty sure I'm going to do a leaf setup for now. This thing has to be wheelable by 4/26 and that is coming up fast!
03-24-2014, 06:30 PM
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