Tim Steele's 84 Build up.
Aug 11, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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Very nice looking truck! What lift springs are you running up front? I know the TG 3" front lift springs are about 2" shorter than the 4 & 5" lift springs,( they fail to make that clear in their install instructions)looking at your pics, I'd agree with 85'turborunner, it looks like your hanger needs to go back an inch or so. Nice build, hope you get it figured out.
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Aug 11, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Aug 11, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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I had a similar issue when doing my SAS. I ended up moving the spring hanger back about an inch and everything was good.
I know a ton of people run the rear shocks like you have them, hell I even did for a week but the ride was horrible. I went back to the factory position and it is way better.
Edit: By the way I'm a Steele also.
I know a ton of people run the rear shocks like you have them, hell I even did for a week but the ride was horrible. I went back to the factory position and it is way better.
Edit: By the way I'm a Steele also.
Sep 11, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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i put on some rock sliders and i also have the trunion eliminator and dirty thirty's to put on. other than that im putting away money to get a dual case setup. ill post up some more pics soon.
Oct 14, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Decided to put trail gear rear leafs on and i plan on relocating the shock mounts.
Pulled the fuel tank to weld the inside of the front spring hanger and add a parking brake cable.
Pulled the fuel tank to weld the inside of the front spring hanger and add a parking brake cable.
Oct 15, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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Finished up the rear today except the shocks.Can't figure out how I want to mount them. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have a set of shock mounts from trail gear laying around.
Trail Gear rear shackle mount.
Springs Hanging
Trail Gear rear shackle mount.
Springs Hanging
Oct 16, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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got the trunnion eliminator and dirty 30's in. what a pain in the ass. i hate dealing with the front axle. still need to build a front drive line and mount my rear shocks.
Who needs a jack?
Who needs a jack?
Oct 22, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Holy craplula.... BEAUTIFUL! VERY Much one of my top 3 color fav's! Gorgeous paint!
Nice work on the rest of it... And WOW, what a beast! 84, eh? Wow, ... I guess I'm mixed up.... I though the 84 Grill was different. BUT MEH, whatever, that's irrelevant .... this thing is SICK!
Nice work on the rest of it... And WOW, what a beast! 84, eh? Wow, ... I guess I'm mixed up.... I though the 84 Grill was different. BUT MEH, whatever, that's irrelevant .... this thing is SICK!
Nov 3, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Holy craplula.... BEAUTIFUL! VERY Much one of my top 3 color fav's! Gorgeous paint!
Nice work on the rest of it... And WOW, what a beast! 84, eh? Wow, ... I guess I'm mixed up.... I though the 84 Grill was different. BUT MEH, whatever, that's irrelevant .... this thing is SICK!
Nice work on the rest of it... And WOW, what a beast! 84, eh? Wow, ... I guess I'm mixed up.... I though the 84 Grill was different. BUT MEH, whatever, that's irrelevant .... this thing is SICK!
