So I had to replace the left rear brake wheel cylinder for the drum brake the other day, no progress pics but took about an hour and $18 overall...
Update progress will be slow, but good news is i have a job, so i will be able to get more parts for her, and get some wheels, any suggestions for...
Here's my 83 What ive done; -pulled torsions -bumb stops cut in half -3in blocks -flipped overload -14" steelies with 205/60/R14...
Update So I started working on the body drop more, and I also worked on the hood, trying to get it to shut and open properly. Cutting the bed...
The ride is really bumping, and the bump stop and tires absorb everything up front. in the back, if i had the bed an the axle would hit my frame...
So i think i have most of the damage repaired, I'll post pics of before and after here pretty soon, i know i'm in need of a new hood, but that's...
Take a look at my 83, that should give you some ideas, re-key the torsion bars if you crank those, mine are pulled....
Thanks Yankee, let me know what you have for front end wise, I rear-ended someone and now i'm in great need of a hood, grille, front bumber. I...
Byker let me know when you want to meet up and i can check out those parts, and Yankeetaco do you still have the chrome bumber?
Update So i cut the bump stops in half and gained about an inch more drop. The tire tucks about an inch and no need to roll fenders... Yet....
Thanks for the tip byker. Heres a couple shots of how she sits now. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I love this truck but, I have one question. Where did you get the rear flares?
We're close to the same height right byker? Side by side they looked pretty close.
Next on my list is -carpet -New floor mats -Fixing the door speakers -Sound proofing -and some performance parts from LCE i think im going to...
I'll see if i can have more made, what colors? and you guys might have to pay for them i'm not sure though, But she had them made for me on...
Update So i forgot to mention a few things with my previous updates. First being ive had a decent stereo setup in her for a little bit now, it...
Big-ish Update Hey guys, im back. So while i was gone i started the body drop process, by taking off my bed, i figured since i havent done a...
Cool! Right now she is in the shop. I'm doing the body drop, and ill start looking for a bumber!
Yeah that would be awesome.
Hey Byker, nice to meet you and finally see your truck in person. thanks for the tips and ideas, maybe we can meet up again. Love the truck.
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