My dad bought the truck and I have been helping out when I can make it back. He wants something he can drive on a daily basis and a sub thirteen second quarter mile would be nice as well. The cab needed a new floor, cab corners, and firewall. All of the body parts are now mounted and we have a rough idea of desired final ride height with the tires we will be using. I will try and get more photos when I get back with the truck and make some progress 51 3100 87 S10 SBSC --extended frame to fit body Here is the plan now that we have the body positioned. Motor/Trans LQ4, L33, or LY6 if we can find a deal on one 4l80e -He has mentioned a turbocharger, but I dont think has the pocket book right now. Rear Ford Explorer 8.8 w/LSD and disk brakes -Already broken down for mock up. It will be getting the tubes trued and welded along with a freshen up. Front Suspension. RE-7 bags w/SD weld in cups shock relocation new bushings and links Rear Suspension SD triangulated 4 link RE-7/RE-8 bags -My dad wants to avoid a frame notch to preserve bed depth. We may be able to get away with a small one, but I doubt go without. Right now we dont have any plans to have any real time control over the air system. He is old and "hitting sides" dosnt really appeal to him. We are hoping to be able to get away with a shrader and ball valve configuration to hold a static pressure in the front and rear. Wheels and Tires Diamond Racing w/smoothie center --15x8 3"BS & 15x10 BS to be determined, thinking it will be 4-4.5" --Welded tabs to hold 6 5/8 baby moon caps 295/50/15 - 265/50/15 --We may need a taller front tire, and the rear will need a small set of tubs. Brakes 98+ Blazer 2 Piston
Hi NoClassic! Welcome to the HAMB. Did you know there's a sub forum for AD trucks? Here's the link http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=132 Come on over and join the 'madness!' You can bounce a few ideas about and maybe get some help on your new project, hell ,you could probably teach us a thing or two as well. Runt Rodder you too!
Runt I replied to your PM. 50scotbolt thanks for the invite. I had seen the subforum but thought it best to post to the intro section to start things off. We ordered the front bags and should have that part of the suspension done when I get home next weekend. Apparently with the RE7 bag we are in for a good amount of spring pocket modification. Hopefully we can get the shock relocation taken care of as well. My dad also got the rear positioned and temporarily braced to the frame over the weekend. I am waiting for images from him, so I can post them.
Thanks guys. I should have been more clear when explaining the axle height we needed to start from. Pops seems think we are building an off-road rig.
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