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**kev2809** · 12-23-2021, 06:43 PM

man this front end fought me every step of the way...mostly due to my ignorance

had the spindles backwards, fixed that (after messing up some paint banging them back off), had the top arms backwards, bought new lower balljoints just to make sure I had the right ones, and had to get new bearings for one of the rotors. rushed to get my wheels back on that I forgot to put my damn brake calipers on. but anyways, here's where I am so far. going to install my booster and master tomorrow, and start pulling the rest of the brake and fuel lines so I can start running new ones.

it isn't leveled laid out because the rear frame is on jackstands and it's uneven

**LockDoc** · 12-23-2021, 08:40 PM

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Glad you are finally getting a handle on it. It's called "on the job training"... j/k..

It's looking good no matter how long it takes you.

LockDoc

BAD1916 · 12-23-2021, 08:43 PM

Looking good. When I put mine together I had the uppers on the wrong side and had to swap them. Then after getting it aligned I found out my centerlink was on backwards. Luckily it was all easy fixes that hopefully I’ll never make again until the next time i do��

**kev2809** · 12-26-2021, 07:29 PM

Got the booster and master on yesterday and pulled all the old fuel lines and the brake line that goes all the way back to the rubber hose. I think I will leave the axle lines alone. I did them years ago and they look great and even had fresh fluid in them.

Having a little trouble with the front brake hoses. I bought 73 hoses a while back for the length since I have air ride. Which way is best to run them? One set of pictures I have one hose on and the other set is the other hose. They obviously are LH and RH hoses but running across the upper BJ seems odd to me.

**kev2809** · 12-26-2021, 07:30 PM

Other hose that would cross the upper BJ, but the mounting tab would be facing up like I'm assuming it's supposed to

**kev2809** · 12-27-2021, 06:20 PM

I checked on 73 up trucks on Google and seen some running through the frame instead of that tab on the crossmember. I found an oblong hole that it could fit in.....should this be the best fit? it makes a difference in where I bend the hard lines to. either up to that hole on the frame or up to the tab on the crossmember....

**LockDoc** · 12-27-2021, 10:36 PM

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I really don't remember where I ran mine on the '69 Suburban. It's been too long ago. I guess I could look at the Panel Truck tomorrow if it isn't raining.

LockDoc

**kev2809** · 12-27-2021, 11:24 PM

if you get a chance that would be nice. I think using these 73 hoses throws a wrench in it but I need the longer hoses for the air ride

**LockDoc** · 12-28-2021, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

if you get a chance that would be nice. I think using these 73 hoses throws a wrench in it but I need the longer hoses for the air ride

Snow and freezing rain this morning. Will see what this afternoon brings.

LockDoc

**kev2809** · 12-28-2021, 08:20 PM

good lord I don't know how yall do it lol nearly 80 degrees down here in texas!

**LockDoc** · 12-29-2021, 04:03 PM

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I ran them through the frame on the Panel Truck, like your last pictures. It has a '73 front cross member swap The bracket is fastened to the "A" arm.

Yeah, I saw it was pretty warm down there. We are supposed to get a couple more inches of snow again this afternoon

LockDoc

**kev2809** · 01-04-2022, 08:20 PM

went ahead and tightened them through the hole in frame locdoc like yours...should hold fine.

I moved to the rear of the truck. the plan was to replace the bags and freshen everything up back there. well, I removed everything and now I am thinking of redoing my bag over axle setup. let the snowball continue.....

**kev2809** · 01-04-2022, 08:23 PM

1.

**LockDoc** · 01-04-2022, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

went ahead and tightened them through the hole in frame locdoc like yours...should hold fine.

I moved to the rear of the truck. the plan was to replace the bags and freshen everything up back there. well, I removed everything and now I am thinking of redoing my bag over axle setup. let the snowball continue.....

It just gets bigger and BIGGER...

LockDoc

BigBird05 · 01-05-2022, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

1.

My term for that is "Sensuous". Sensuous in there you might as well.....

**kev2809** · 01-10-2022, 06:21 PM

starting on the brake lines. I'm so terrible at this lol. plan is to run 3/16" line for the rear drum brakes (including the long line to the back rubber axle line). will use 1/4" for the front disc brakes couldn't find a definite answer to what size line so that'd what I chose. hope it works out ok. figured the front discs would need bigger lines than the drums

**kev2809** · 01-13-2022, 08:53 AM

does this tee location look to be in an ideal location? it's easier to make the lines run to it, but if I have a leak it looks like it will be in a hard to reach spot. yall think its ok?

**LockDoc** · 01-13-2022, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

does this tee location look to be in an ideal location? it's easier to make the lines run to it, but if I have a leak it looks like it will be in a hard to reach spot. yall think its ok?

It might be a little tough if you are going to run a sway bar, otherwise it might not be too bad. I think I would go with it.

LockDoc

**kev2809** · 01-13-2022, 04:25 PM

doesn't the sway bars run in the front of the engine?

**kev2809** · 01-13-2022, 08:03 PM

finished up the brake lines think they came out ok. praying they don't leak. with that protective metal wire loom they won't snap back into the factory crossmember clamps. will have to figure out some other mounting clip I guess

**kev2809** · 01-13-2022, 08:04 PM

pictures

**LockDoc** · 01-13-2022, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

doesn't the sway bars run in the front of the engine?

You are correct. I thought I was looking at the front of the cross member... Oh well, another day in the barrel...

LockDoc

**kev2809** · 01-13-2022, 09:23 PM

ha! confused the crap out of me, because I do eventually want a sway bar.

I want to try and drop my drivetrain in this weekend so I can get started on redoing my rear air bag setup to set the pinion angles right.

cowboys in the playoffs playing Sunday so we will see!

**LockDoc** · 01-14-2022, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

ha! confused the crap out of me, because I do eventually want a sway bar.

I want to try and drop my drivetrain in this weekend so I can get started on redoing my rear air bag setup to set the pinion angles right.

cowboys in the playoffs playing Sunday so we will see!

Priorities....

LockDoc

**kev2809** · 01-16-2022, 07:14 PM

heyo! had to slide my trans crossmember up about an inch or 2 to the next set of holes...but it's bolted in with the dingo sliders all the way back. I don't like how the brake lines are just about touching my headers, will have to address that. everything has plenty of clearance.

12-23-2021, 06:43 PM	#776
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! man this front end fought me every step of the way...mostly due to my ignorance had the spindles backwards, fixed that (after messing up some paint banging them back off), had the top arms backwards, bought new lower balljoints just to make sure I had the right ones, and had to get new bearings for one of the rotors. rushed to get my wheels back on that I forgot to put my damn brake calipers on. but anyways, here's where I am so far. going to install my booster and master tomorrow, and start pulling the rest of the brake and fuel lines so I can start running new ones. it isn't leveled laid out because the rear frame is on jackstands and it's uneven Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-23-2021, 08:40 PM	#777
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,780	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! - Glad you are finally getting a handle on it. It's called "on the job training"... j/k.. It's looking good no matter how long it takes you. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-23-2021, 08:43 PM	#778
BAD1916 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VENTURA COUNTY CALIFORNIA Posts: 307	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Looking good. When I put mine together I had the uppers on the wrong side and had to swap them. Then after getting it aligned I found out my centerlink was on backwards. Luckily it was all easy fixes that hopefully I’ll never make again until the next time i do��

12-26-2021, 07:29 PM	#779
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Got the booster and master on yesterday and pulled all the old fuel lines and the brake line that goes all the way back to the rubber hose. I think I will leave the axle lines alone. I did them years ago and they look great and even had fresh fluid in them. Having a little trouble with the front brake hoses. I bought 73 hoses a while back for the length since I have air ride. Which way is best to run them? One set of pictures I have one hose on and the other set is the other hose. They obviously are LH and RH hoses but running across the upper BJ seems odd to me. Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-26-2021, 07:30 PM	#780
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! Other hose that would cross the upper BJ, but the mounting tab would be facing up like I'm assuming it's supposed to Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-27-2021, 06:20 PM	#781
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! I checked on 73 up trucks on Google and seen some running through the frame instead of that tab on the crossmember. I found an oblong hole that it could fit in.....should this be the best fit? it makes a difference in where I bend the hard lines to. either up to that hole on the frame or up to the tab on the crossmember.... Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-27-2021, 10:36 PM	#782
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,780	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! - I really don't remember where I ran mine on the '69 Suburban. It's been too long ago. I guess I could look at the Panel Truck tomorrow if it isn't raining. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-27-2021, 11:24 PM	#783
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! if you get a chance that would be nice. I think using these 73 hoses throws a wrench in it but I need the longer hoses for the air ride __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-28-2021, 08:20 PM	#785
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! good lord I don't know how yall do it lol nearly 80 degrees down here in texas! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-29-2021, 04:03 PM	#786
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,780	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! - I ran them through the frame on the Panel Truck, like your last pictures. It has a '73 front cross member swap The bracket is fastened to the "A" arm. Yeah, I saw it was pretty warm down there. We are supposed to get a couple more inches of snow again this afternoon LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-04-2022, 08:20 PM	#787
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! went ahead and tightened them through the hole in frame locdoc like yours...should hold fine. I moved to the rear of the truck. the plan was to replace the bags and freshen everything up back there. well, I removed everything and now I am thinking of redoing my bag over axle setup. let the snowball continue..... __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-04-2022, 08:23 PM	#788
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! 1. Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-10-2022, 06:21 PM	#791
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! starting on the brake lines. I'm so terrible at this lol. plan is to run 3/16" line for the rear drum brakes (including the long line to the back rubber axle line). will use 1/4" for the front disc brakes couldn't find a definite answer to what size line so that'd what I chose. hope it works out ok. figured the front discs would need bigger lines than the drums Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-13-2022, 08:53 AM	#792
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! does this tee location look to be in an ideal location? it's easier to make the lines run to it, but if I have a leak it looks like it will be in a hard to reach spot. yall think its ok? Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-13-2022, 04:25 PM	#794
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! doesn't the sway bars run in the front of the engine? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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01-13-2022, 08:03 PM	#795
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! finished up the brake lines think they came out ok. praying they don't leak. with that protective metal wire loom they won't snap back into the factory crossmember clamps. will have to figure out some other mounting clip I guess __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-13-2022, 08:04 PM	#796
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! pictures Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-13-2022, 09:23 PM	#798
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! ha! confused the crap out of me, because I do eventually want a sway bar. I want to try and drop my drivetrain in this weekend so I can get started on redoing my rear air bag setup to set the pinion angles right. cowboys in the playoffs playing Sunday so we will see! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-16-2022, 07:14 PM	#800
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!! heyo! had to slide my trans crossmember up about an inch or 2 to the next set of holes...but it's bolted in with the dingo sliders all the way back. I don't like how the brake lines are just about touching my headers, will have to address that. everything has plenty of clearance. Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

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