89 Flatbed Longer driveshaft, beefier springs & heavier Axle?
07-13-2017, 07:20 AM
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Had to come with a downward frame extension to give a landing plate for the front spring hanger.
any comments, questions or advice? Id love to hear some input and talk fab details. I will be guessting the hangers to the frame aswell.
any comments, questions or advice? Id love to hear some input and talk fab details. I will be guessting the hangers to the frame aswell.
07-19-2017, 07:43 AM
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So I finished the hanger gussets
I moved over the LSPV 20" and put it out another 1" to clear the frame strut
I welded and angle Iron off of the LSPV axle mount with extra height so I can chop it off at the proper height and bolt on the lever as needed
I mounted the shocks after LOTS and LOTS of deliberation and remaking the shock mounts twice. The angle for the shocks is steep, as soon as I get some cash I will get bilsteins with a 4" plus length and weld a amount mount higher up making the shock closer to straight up while keeping the axle mount in its exact place. Something like a 30* angle is close to stock
Only thing left is the redirect the muffler so she is mufflerless for now (im in CALI so this is not normal to be mufflerless)
ONE QUESTION: Are my spring plates OK bowing like that?? Should I get new plates?? I cant re use my U-bolts right?
im about to primer the fuel pump and take her for a ride.
I moved over the LSPV 20" and put it out another 1" to clear the frame strut
I welded and angle Iron off of the LSPV axle mount with extra height so I can chop it off at the proper height and bolt on the lever as needed
I mounted the shocks after LOTS and LOTS of deliberation and remaking the shock mounts twice. The angle for the shocks is steep, as soon as I get some cash I will get bilsteins with a 4" plus length and weld a amount mount higher up making the shock closer to straight up while keeping the axle mount in its exact place. Something like a 30* angle is close to stock
Only thing left is the redirect the muffler so she is mufflerless for now (im in CALI so this is not normal to be mufflerless)
ONE QUESTION: Are my spring plates OK bowing like that?? Should I get new plates?? I cant re use my U-bolts right?
im about to primer the fuel pump and take her for a ride.
07-19-2017, 09:57 AM
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Is that spring plate warpage bad?
It drives MIGHTY fine! Going 50 no issues just some squeakyness. Damn this website is terrible at uploading pics than it even rotates my pics the wrong way. Amazing how crappy of a uploading system this site has.
It drives MIGHTY fine! Going 50 no issues just some squeakyness. Damn this website is terrible at uploading pics than it even rotates my pics the wrong way. Amazing how crappy of a uploading system this site has.
07-19-2017, 10:06 AM
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Well... I am not sure of the warpage. I have no experience with that.
However, uploading pictures to YotaTech is quite easy and I have never had a problem with the upload process.
Try this method instead of using attachments: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f122...loader-301179/
However, uploading pictures to YotaTech is quite easy and I have never had a problem with the upload process.
Try this method instead of using attachments: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f122...loader-301179/
07-20-2017, 11:48 AM
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So she runs like a champ, drives real smooth, no vibrations no awkward pulling although im assuming i need ti get my alignment done again.
also i am going to be taking apart the front suspension soon to grease up or switch out anything that might need attention.
also i am going to be taking apart the front suspension soon to grease up or switch out anything that might need attention.
