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I want this done man! Just couldn't look at a pile of parts any longer and hate to see my truck on jackstands. Makes me feel like a redneck
and I live in nice neighborhood.Clint
Dirtgypsy goes SOA
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I want this done man! Just couldn't look at a pile of parts any longer and hate to see my truck on jackstands. Makes me feel like a redneck
and I live in nice neighborhood.Clint
sorry for the stupid question but what is SOA?
SOA - Spring Over Axle. The spring pack is attached to the top of the axle housing. The stock configuration is SUA - Spring Under Axle. With stock springs it gives a 6 - 7" lift and also increases flexibility. So there is lift without increased stiffness in the ride that you get from lifted spring packs. But the springs tend to wear out faster in the SOA configuration.
THANKS!!
Looking really nice Clint! You'll be finished in no time.
Dylan
Dylan
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Thanks Dylan,
Just couldn't handle going to another TLCA event on 33's. My wife was starting to make fun of me and my little tires.
Hope to wrap it up soon but need to maintain a relationship with my boys and keep the marriage happy
clint
Just couldn't handle going to another TLCA event on 33's. My wife was starting to make fun of me and my little tires.
Hope to wrap it up soon but need to maintain a relationship with my boys and keep the marriage happy
clint
Hey Clint, looks mighty fine.
Now the grooves in the Red Sandstone won't be quite as deep
Welcome to the Dark Side.
Dave
Now the grooves in the Red Sandstone won't be quite as deep
Welcome to the Dark Side.
Dave
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thanks man!
I did get your pm and am sorry I did not reply. I am a jackass. At any rate congrats to you man but take your wife for a drive on a bumpy road a week or so before McGrew
The bumper is yours when you want it. If you decide to take a road trip up north before fire season I would host you and help you mount it up.
Hey Clint, looks mighty fine.
Now the grooves in the Red Sandstone won't be quite as deep
Welcome to the Dark Side.
Dave
Hey Dave!! Good to hear from you and thanks for the compliment. Hope Canada is treating you guys well! Man I am loving the thought of the SOA on this truck and appreciate the welcome to the dark side it just feels right.
So Moab next year?
Clint
We're doing fine up here thanks. Wish the snow would go though.
Yep, your gonna love the SOA, whole different truck.
We're planning on Rubithon next year, but might be persuaded to do Moab as well
Regards to the family,
Dave
Glad its all coming together for ya. Just make sure you keep up at rubithon
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Thanks Matt.
I don't think I will have any problems keeping up at Rubithon
I am expecting to be pleasantly surprised at how well the truck wheels.
We will be welding on friday if you decide you want to head out to take a crack at the power mig 200. Just give me a call or I may call you this eve anyways.
Clint
I don't think I will have any problems keeping up at Rubithon
I am expecting to be pleasantly surprised at how well the truck wheels.
We will be welding on friday if you decide you want to head out to take a crack at the power mig 200. Just give me a call or I may call you this eve anyways.
Clint
Thanks Matt.
I don't think I will have any problems keeping up at Rubithon
I am expecting to be pleasantly surprised at how well the truck wheels.
We will be welding on friday if you decide you want to head out to take a crack at the power mig 200. Just give me a call or I may call you this eve anyways.
Clint
Take as many setup pics please. It will help me out.
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will do Randy. Also please fell free to call if you have some more questions that I amy be able to confuse us both with
clint
clint
Clint,
My wife makes fun of me too about my 33's. But in my case it's because I am on stock springs. Let me know if you need someone to take your safari kit off your hands. I need to make it to an event to see your guy's rigs! Awesome things happening these days.
My wife makes fun of me too about my 33's. But in my case it's because I am on stock springs.
Let me know if you need someone to take your safari kit off your hands. I need to make it to an event to see your guy's rigs! Awesome things happening these days.
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Clint,
My wife makes fun of me too about my 33's. But in my case it's because I am on stock springs.
The lift is spoken for but I will put you in line. Please feel free to come out to a meeting to see the rigs and get to know people. third thursday every month at Busters BBQ on Barbur BLVD.
Indeed very good things going on with the club and local support.
Clint
Thanks Dylan,
Just couldn't handle going to another TLCA event on 33's. My wife was starting to make fun of me and my little tires.
Hope to wrap it up soon but need to maintain a relationship with my boys and keep the marriage happy
clint
Now you can make fun of me and my 35's on the 'Con
Dylan
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Now you can make fun of me and my 35's on the 'Con
No laughs here man (other than your fro) as I will more than likely be running them myself!
Got some more work on the truck today. Put the weight on the axles and re-measured. rear needed no adjustment and the front needed 1/2 degree on the drivers side after settling.
Pulled them out and welded. Sorry no pic of the rear but it looks like everyone elses.
Full weight, welded, and ubolts in:
Pulled front axle and welded in. Here is how we set it up:
Set axle level side to side and front to back with pinion angle set to 14 degrees:
Then measured side to side front to back at various points to set the pads:
Also took measurments from floor to pad. Most of the set up was done with the axle mounted to the leafs and then mounted to the truck. After the pads were measured on the floor. It sat overnight then full weight on it then everything was remeasured then welded. 1/2 degree is not bad but was corrected as it will make a difference on the highway at 70 mph.
Parts plile getting smaller:
Full weight on rear with 33's. Frame to ground measures 24 3/4" just aft of rear spring hanger:
I figure I have about 3 days left of front axle rebuild, steering, brakes, one diff rebuild with ARB, then flex it out at MetalTech for the shocks/ mounts.
Maybe end of next week? Don't hold me to it
Feeling a bit like this:
clint
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Got some more work on the truck today.
Feeling a bit like this:
clint
Coming right along. Very nice. Any pics of the shock mount? I want to see that RuffStuff mount in action as I may switch mine to that.
I will however re-evaluate once it is on the ground. If a call to driveline tech is in order then it is in order. Just hard to swallow $800 to $1000 for what he charges.
Clint
what the hell?!
800-1000 for drivelines?!!!
i had my rear drive shaft re tubed for under 150, and it was next day turn around. balancing was an additional 50 bux. so it woulda been 200 if i would have had it balanced.