"Project LS10"
May 11, 2013 | 08:15 PM
#251
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From: Drivers seat in Columbia, Mo
I decided to put the rear housing in the truck so I can get the swaybar figured out. I don't think it will be too hard to do but I could be wrong.
May 19, 2013 | 05:42 PM
#252
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From: Drivers seat in Columbia, Mo
I'm dropping the axles off tomorrow after work to get them re-drilled and the hub turned down. My buddy and I were going to do it but he is having trouble with his pulling truck and working 14 hour days so he didn't have time.
I did spend a little time 20-30 min. putting the window tint on the side windows. Easy and only cost $12 so it is a win in my book. I kept it legal on this truck so I don't have the cops after me. The pics don't really do it justice.
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I did spend a little time 20-30 min. putting the window tint on the side windows. Easy and only cost $12 so it is a win in my book. I kept it legal on this truck so I don't have the cops after me. The pics don't really do it justice.
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May 21, 2013 | 07:27 PM
#254
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From: Drivers seat in Columbia, Mo
I worked on the rear a little tonight. I got the U-bolts in with the stock mounting plates on the bottom and keep the 8.8 sway-bar. From what I have read it couldn't be done but I am 90% sure I can make this work now. I have some pics to share but the Iphone makes things look real shitty, the truck is not that nasty on the bottom. BTW the U-bolts are not tight they are just snug.
May 21, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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Looking good man. Yea everywhere I read also says the sway bar mounts have to be cut off to clear the shocks but good job making that work. Not trying to bust your bubble just a piece of vital info but from my understanding 8.8's are notorious for the diff caps to "walk" and cause damage. I was highly recommended by the shop that narrowed my rear end to buy a cover with cap supports if I planned on hard launches every once in a while but that seems to be their only weak point.
May 22, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Looking good man. Yea everywhere I read also says the sway bar mounts have to be cut off to clear the shocks but good job making that work. Not trying to bust your bubble just a piece of vital info but from my understanding 8.8's are notorious for the diff caps to "walk" and cause damage. I was highly recommended by the shop that narrowed my rear end to buy a cover with cap supports if I planned on hard launches every once in a while but that seems to be their only weak point.
May 23, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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[QUOTE=TXsilverado;5106388]my 8.8 will have cap studs, a cover with cap supports, welded tubes and some S.O.S bars. these bars help with axle tube bending.[QUOTE]
My axle tubes are welded also. Another weak point for 8.8
My axle tubes are welded also. Another weak point for 8.8
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May 23, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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From: Drivers seat in Columbia, Mo
Thanks man. It should be fun, for awhile anyway.