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.

 

Bummer deal on the accident. Was reading through the build and heart sank when I saw the pic. Flat bed looks killer btw.

 

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.

 

Very nice.

 

Wow looks great. They really did an amazing job! Im glad shes all back together for you and able to drive straight!

 

Wow, that was fast turn around! I'm glad to see it all fixed! Can't wait to see the spare tire carrier!

 

Looks great. Glad to see it back together.

 

I like the toolboxes on the bed

 

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

 

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.

 

I'm somewhat serious I guess. Leaf springs are attractive for the price though.

 

Nice work, truck looks tuff! Really looks like a beast with the 37's on there, look like you had plenty of clearance with them!

 

^^^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.

 

Looks great!! 3" gave it more than I thought it would.

 

Sorry double post

 

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.

 

Just checked out their site. That is a badass kit!! They only have a 4 link rear kit though. 3 link would allow me to avoid the additional cost and fab of relocating and buying a new fuel tank.

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!

 

Agreed. But once I started thinking about it, the new front spring hanger combined with the required longer shackles give another 1-1.5" of lift. I'm really glad I didn't go with the 4" springs.

 

Pesky wheeling deadlines... Look forward to the rigs evolution.

 

Hahaha yeah. Ruins everything! You want to go?