My SquareBody Project.........DIY budget, driveway build
Aug 6, 2013 | 10:30 PM
#1
My SquareBody Project.........DIY budget, driveway build
pulled the trigger, parts are ordered! No going back now.
Going to address the suspension first on this build
Parts List:
1. Belltech 4/6 drop kit with Street Performance Shocks(3" spindles/1" springs/flip kit/c-notch)
2. Porterbuilt 1" forward tubular lower control arms/delrin bushings/ for stock coil spring application(centers front wheel in wheel opening correcting the known visual flaw when lowered/adds considerable castor gain approx 7 deg)
3. Stock upper control arms with MOOG K6184 problem solver control arm shafts/bushing kit(allows additional positive camber adjustment)
4. Stock rear leaf springs and shackle w/Energy suspension bushings(have run these before and like them alot)
5. Energy suspension body mounts
6. McGaughy's 12.5" Front Disc Brake Kit part# 63156
7. MOOG tie rods/adjustment sleeve/idler/pitman arm/ball joints
8. Dorman lower control arm bolts
Should be a good start to a nice riding truck!!
Going to address the suspension first on this build
Parts List:
1. Belltech 4/6 drop kit with Street Performance Shocks(3" spindles/1" springs/flip kit/c-notch)
2. Porterbuilt 1" forward tubular lower control arms/delrin bushings/ for stock coil spring application(centers front wheel in wheel opening correcting the known visual flaw when lowered/adds considerable castor gain approx 7 deg)
3. Stock upper control arms with MOOG K6184 problem solver control arm shafts/bushing kit(allows additional positive camber adjustment)
4. Stock rear leaf springs and shackle w/Energy suspension bushings(have run these before and like them alot)
5. Energy suspension body mounts
6. McGaughy's 12.5" Front Disc Brake Kit part# 63156
7. MOOG tie rods/adjustment sleeve/idler/pitman arm/ball joints
8. Dorman lower control arm bolts
Should be a good start to a nice riding truck!!
Aug 10, 2013 | 08:29 PM
#4
I don't know what I hate more.......the wax coating GM puts on the frame of the new stuff.........or...........40yrs of dirt and grease!
Got a few things accomplished today. The main thing I wanted to get done was remove the girder beam up front all the suspension pieces bolt too. Thank GOD! for penetrating oil(but damn that stuff stinks)!!!
Setting piles aside for solvent tank cleaning and blasting! No fancy powder coat for this one............DIY all the way!
Got a few things accomplished today. The main thing I wanted to get done was remove the girder beam up front all the suspension pieces bolt too. Thank GOD! for penetrating oil(but damn that stuff stinks)!!!
Setting piles aside for solvent tank cleaning and blasting! No fancy powder coat for this one............DIY all the way!
Last edited by moregrip; Aug 11, 2013 at 12:57 PM.
Aug 11, 2013 | 11:08 PM
#6
good ol inline 6......talk about sum tough lil motors!! haha me and a buddy absolutely terrorized an inline 6 cylinder in a 66' chevy truck back in high school and couldnt break it for nuthing... tough as nails!!
cant wait to see your final pics of the truck when your done
cant wait to see your final pics of the truck when your done
Aug 13, 2013 | 12:52 AM
#7
good ol inline 6......talk about sum tough lil motors!! haha me and a buddy absolutely terrorized an inline 6 cylinder in a 66' chevy truck back in high school and couldnt break it for nuthing... tough as nails!!
cant wait to see your final pics of the truck when your done
cant wait to see your final pics of the truck when your done
