You will either need to:

Buy new a-arms for the drop.

Modify the existing ones.

Extend the upper control arm mounts.

Or a combination of all 3, since you are trying to lay frame on one of the most difficult to lay frames out there.

Is a body drop possible at all? And does it all add up anyway? you can only go so low before something is resting on the pavement, so you may not need to go through as much trouble as you think you do to get the rockers on the ground?

 

 

I believe im going to have to do a combination of sorts.
New upper control arms and extend the upper control arm mounts. If anyone has pic of this on my style of frame that would be awesome.

Im just concerned about all the right angles and such. Im no suspension specialist

 

Forgot to mention. I have no intentions of doing a body drop. Its just wayyyy to much time and effort. and the results in my opinion are not worth it. If i want to get rid of the gap between the rockers and the ground i will just get some side skirts.

 

ooohhh... lookie what i found

 

I can't wait to see some color on the frame

 

I just looked at this thread and this is some amazing work you have done here. I just would not have the patience to do all this.. But Its looking good

 

The way the parts are rolling in.. it might not be as long as expected.

 

Well little update. The fuel tank is almost done except for puting in the fuel sending unit and welding in the last side of the tank. Filled the tank up and it holds 22 Gallons!!! I think thats about the same as the stock tank. I was very suprised. And thats a size 12 AN (3/4) fitting for the suction line. So you can imagine what is to come.



Also a shot of the frame.



Anyone want to buy a stock fuel tank? pump and all? i got some parts that are just laying around! send me a PM

 

Wow I cannot wait to see your truck when it is all done. I only wish I had the skills to do a 10th of what you have done. I don't know how you have the patience to go this long without your truck though.

 

Im not a fan of lowered trucks, but youve done some serious work here man. major props to you.

Any updates on how the engine transplant is coming?

Also you made some comments about hiding wires in the engine bay...might wanna check this sight out and see if you get any inspiration...
http://www.tucsonpony.com/Trouble

 

The engine transplant is on a standstill. Would have loved to do it while ive got the cab off. But i just want to get this thing back out on the road. Its been tore down for over a year, and its killing me.

 

this is a great project, good work man!

 

UPS showed up today:

DJM Upper control arms
Beltech 2" Drop spindles
2 SS RE7'S (airbags)
Some bag brackets
Digital air management system
and some other small goodies!


Time to get to work!

 

Awesome!