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  1. mbl530

    Suburban fuel tank in a Long bed?

    Hey Old, I'm new to these forums, seeing your the man everyone turns to, I'll ask my question. I installed an aluminum fuel tank between my rear frame rails, threw out the original outside rail tank.(insurance companies hate them). mine was bought for the 73-87 chevy trucks, so it fit great...
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    drive shaft for lowered trucks

    Thank you Scotty B.
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    drive shaft for lowered trucks

    J Knight what or who is HRPC, remember I am new at this.
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    dropped and new shoes installed

    I wouldn't weld the relocator handle either, for the same reason that you mentioned, having to get in there later on. What I was talking about was the smooth skin that goeas on the tailgate(outer) side. The top curls over the top of existing tailgate. Then the bottom gets bent over the bottom...
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    dropped and new shoes installed

    Did you get your tail gate relocator handle from Mar-k? I got the smooth tailgate cover from them, along with the relocator handle. I am only guessing but they make no mention about a continuous weld along thee vertical sides, I don't think tacks would look that good, and certainly don't need...
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    dropped and new shoes installed

    As soon as I get my new phone I will start posting pics of my build. I finally got the bolts loose on my leaf springs. I order a new set from Eaton Detroit, that has a built in 2" drop. That with the Mcgauphy axle flip and c notch will give me right around 8 inch total drop in the rear. My...
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    dropped and new shoes installed

    so I am guessing your front backspace is around 4.5", and your rear is around 5.5". The Scotts's crossmember is narrowed 3 ". !.5" per side, so this helps out with tire rub on say a 4.5-4.75 backspace. I am doing the rear drop now, a total of 7-8 inches, the the big question 1 piece or 2...
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    drive shaft for lowered trucks

    Got ya, J Knight. My yoke is not a slip on, it's a bolt on. I forgot to mention it is a th400. I need to mention that if I have one made, because I believe the th 400 uses a 1350 u bolt, instead of the 1310 or 1330 ujoints, correct me if I'm wrong.
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    drive shaft for lowered trucks

    Thank you J Knight, I will probably have one made, 1 piece, and do away with the two piece, so what you are saying is the center carrier bearing is done away with?
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    drive shaft for lowered trucks

    J Knight are single drive shafts still available from the dealers for a lwb 75 chevy.
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    dropped and new shoes installed

    Only my 2 cents, I think the square body trucks do look better with the drip rails and emblems removed, especially when going with a dark paint scheme.
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    c-notch?

    Great looking job, It shows that you have patience, with you
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    Leaf Spring Recomendation

    Go to Eaton Detroit website , they have all years, and what size your year takes.
  14. mbl530

    drive shaft for lowered trucks

    Ok guys I'm 63 years old building my 1st square body, I have a 75 chevy long box I am building. I have a 5" drop with a Scotts's dropped cross member in the front. for the rear I bought 2" drop leafs springs from Eaton Detroit. along with a mcgauphys flip kit and C notch. So, 5 in the front...
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    dropped and new shoes installed

    My front cross member was removed and a Scotts dropped crossmember installed. These units are shortened 1.5 inches on each side, to help tuck 20" tires deeper in the wheel well, so hopefully I won't have any rubbing issues. I will be p*** if they do rub.
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    Lowering Leaf Springs. Can't Find Them

    about the 52" and 56" leaf springs on 1/2 ton trucks, could be whether or not it is a one piece drive shaft or a 2 piece shaft? I'm not sure but just asking. On my 75 long bed I went with Eaton 2" drop leafs along with Mcgauphys axle flip and C-notch This will give me 8" drop in rear, and on...
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    axle swap ujoint information

    I am looking for some advice on setting the pinion angle on my 75 c10, with a 5/7 static drop. I'm new to the site, and at 62 yo, I need help
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    Lowering Leaf Springs. Can't Find Them

    lowered leaf springs I went to Eaton Detroit, they can make some with up to a 3 inch drop. Very pricey. Mine ran around 800.00 with shipping. Also, long box c10's had 56" rear leafs.
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    auto metal direct

    from what I have read, most after market giants such as AMD and GOODMARK AND others are made overseas.
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