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**lolife99** · 02-25-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WillieloRidez

Well i have the other crossmember out already and the motor is still in it but i read on a forum that you have to pull the motor. I just took the two lower motor mount bolts out and suported the motor with my cherry picker and the crossmember came right out so im not seeing why you would have to pull it out to put the new crossmember in even after i section it

You have a Cool project!

There are a few easier ways to accomplish the 1/2 ton conversion.

Actually you could have left the crossmember in.
Just swap everything from the a-arms out.
I see alot of people "dead set" on pulling the crossmember. It's not necessary.

Another option would have been to swap just the lower a-arm and install a 1/2 ton upper balljoint in your upper a-arm.

3rd option would be to use the "conversion" spindles from ECE that will work with your original balljoints and tie rod ends,... and allow you to use 1/2 ton rotors and calipers.

Either way,...
Love your truck. Keep up the good work.

WillieloRidez · 02-26-2010, 11:41 AM

Thanks a lot, that info is very helpful and will have to remember that the next tim i do one of these. By the way im diggin your blazer that thing is sweet. Here are some pics of progress on my crew cab. Got the crossmember completely in and a wheel on it for mock up. Next is to put new ball joints, brakes and cut one coil out of the stock springs. With the 3inch spindles im hoping it will set it down nicely. Also im throwing in a pic of my 71 jimmy that i just sold, not pretty but sure was fun.

GODFATHER · 02-26-2010, 12:42 PM

Oh and by the way its an 87

menace121978 · 02-26-2010, 12:49 PM

WillieloRidez · 02-26-2010, 12:57 PM

Hey jim title says 88 and so does vin

fleetside86dually · 02-26-2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WillieloRidez

Thanks a lot man. Here are a couple pics

Wow , nice truck . Mine is flletside also , only dually

menace121978 · 02-26-2010, 01:01 PM

are you guys related? you sure are cracking me up!

aggie91 · 02-26-2010, 01:07 PM

Truck looks good from the first pics.

One question: Why convert it to 1/2 ton? It looked already lowered and very cool as a 3/4 ton and the wheels were cool too!

WillieloRidez · 02-26-2010, 01:12 PM

No not related lol thats the guy i bought the truck from. and with half ton it will ride smoother and more wheel choices

*BGRAFX* · 02-26-2010, 01:12 PM

I was just going to ask the same thing, why go through the work to unlower an already cool and unique lowered truck?

Do you have to make any adjustments to the driveshaft when changing from 3/4T to 1/2T?

WillieloRidez · 02-26-2010, 01:20 PM

The truck rode like crap in the front is the main reason it will still be cool and unique when im done with it and will ride like a caddy! By the way jim Bharrison1 has the wheels and tires off the crew cab you might still be able to get them!

And i havent gotten to the back yet to find out. I will keep you posted

p_rubottom · 02-26-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BGRAFX

I was just going to ask the same thing, why go through the work to unlower an already cool and unique lowered truck?

Do you have to make any adjustments to the driveshaft when changing from 3/4T to 1/2T?

I think I can answer these two!

1. Willie's never happy with a vehicle thats not scraping the asphault!

2. Conversion U-joint is all I know of.

fleetside86dually · 02-26-2010, 01:23 PM

Anybody know if there are any 1 ton 3+3 crew cab duallys out there? Been looking to see what other people are doing to them , but I seem to have the only one I can find.

GODFATHER · 02-26-2010, 01:23 PM

Were just too much alike could have been related in a past life he could be my little brother LOL!!!! My damn insurance said it was an 87 LOL!!!!

I was just going to change the rear gear out to a 3:21 that would have put the speedo right on and I wouldnt have had to do anything with the suspension but that was just me. I personally liked the wheels god knows they looked awesome, hell the wife even liked them and she doesnt like any wheels I pick out LOL!!!! It would have looked awesome pulling this around!!!!

Your gonna have to come by and check it out Will, In fact I think you may have owned it at one time or another from what I hear???? Oh well the Burb will look bad ass pullin it to shows

GODFATHER · 02-26-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fleetside86dually

Anybody know if there are any 1 ton 3+3 crew cab duallys out there? Been looking to see what other people are doing to them , but I seem to have the only one I can find.

HMMMMM..... Maybe this will give you a little insight????

menace121978 · 02-26-2010, 01:28 PM

^^^ i love that pic

WillieloRidez · 02-26-2010, 01:34 PM

Damn right Preston it aint low unless its draggin lol
This ones forsale here in wichita 3500

*BGRAFX* · 02-26-2010, 01:38 PM

I like that pic

WillieloRidez · 02-26-2010, 01:45 PM

If that mazda used to be flat black or green i built all the air ride on it

GODFATHER · 02-26-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WillieloRidez

Damn right Preston it aint low unless its draggin lol
This ones forsale here in wichita 3500

My buddy Jeremy built that truck and traded it to the guy who has it now his name is shawn? One word of advice that guy likes to screw people over so be very careful he has a way of getting what he wants and the other person never getting a title to what he traded them.... Just a little warning. Willie the bad ass GSXR in my garage is part of that situation needless to say I still dont have a title to the bike!

fleetside86dually · 02-26-2010, 01:52 PM

Those look good , but I dont want to lower mine . That looks better with the flares . Mine is fleetside (narrow rear end) . I am thinking of going with super singles on the rear and giving it a classic hot rod look.

p_rubottom · 02-26-2010, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GODFATHER

My buddy Jeremy built that truck and traded it to the guy who has it now his name is shawn? One word of advice that guy likes to screw people over so be very careful he has a way of getting what he wants and the other person never getting a title to what he traded them.... Just a little warning. Willie the bad ass GSXR in my garage is part of that situation needless to say I still dont have a title to the bike!

Glad to see he's getting a bad wrap all over town.

He tried to do the same with me.

GODFATHER · 02-26-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by p_rubottom

Glad to see he's getting a bad wrap all over town.

He tried to do the same with me.

Yup he's a real P.O.S. He screwed Kyle on the bike, Jeremy on the bike and truck, Its a never ending saga for this guy I guess? So buyers beware!

WillieloRidez · 02-26-2010, 03:34 PM

shawn is the guy with the orange ext cab right?

GODFATHER · 02-26-2010, 03:42 PM

The one you posted above thats for sale on craigslist, yes.

02-26-2010, 11:41 AM	#27
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Thanks a lot, that info is very helpful and will have to remember that the next tim i do one of these. By the way im diggin your blazer that thing is sweet. Here are some pics of progress on my crew cab. Got the crossmember completely in and a wheel on it for mock up. Next is to put new ball joints, brakes and cut one coil out of the stock springs. With the 3inch spindles im hoping it will set it down nicely. Also im throwing in a pic of my 71 jimmy that i just sold, not pretty but sure was fun. Attached Images __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

02-26-2010, 12:42 PM	#28
GODFATHER Kansass Fire Starter! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansass Posts: 88	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Oh and by the way its an 87

02-26-2010, 12:49 PM	#29
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-26-2010, 12:57 PM	#30
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Hey jim title says 88 and so does vin __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445 Last edited by WillieloRidez; 02-26-2010 at 01:00 PM.

02-26-2010, 01:01 PM	#32
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! are you guys related? you sure are cracking me up! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-26-2010, 01:07 PM	#33
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02-26-2010, 01:12 PM	#34
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! No not related lol thats the guy i bought the truck from. and with half ton it will ride smoother and more wheel choices __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

02-26-2010, 01:12 PM	#35
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! I was just going to ask the same thing, why go through the work to unlower an already cool and unique lowered truck? Do you have to make any adjustments to the driveshaft when changing from 3/4T to 1/2T?

02-26-2010, 01:20 PM	#36
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! The truck rode like crap in the front is the main reason it will still be cool and unique when im done with it and will ride like a caddy! By the way jim Bharrison1 has the wheels and tires off the crew cab you might still be able to get them! And i havent gotten to the back yet to find out. I will keep you posted __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445 Last edited by WillieloRidez; 02-26-2010 at 01:21 PM.

02-26-2010, 01:23 PM	#38
fleetside86dually Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Woonsocket, RI Posts: 36	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Anybody know if there are any 1 ton 3+3 crew cab duallys out there? Been looking to see what other people are doing to them , but I seem to have the only one I can find.

02-26-2010, 01:28 PM	#41
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! ^^^ i love that pic __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-26-2010, 01:34 PM	#42
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Damn right Preston it aint low unless its draggin lol This ones forsale here in wichita 3500 Attached Images __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

02-26-2010, 01:38 PM	#43
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! I like that pic Last edited by BGRAFX; 02-27-2010 at 08:48 PM.

02-26-2010, 01:45 PM	#44
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! If that mazda used to be flat black or green i built all the air ride on it __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

02-26-2010, 01:52 PM	#46
fleetside86dually Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Woonsocket, RI Posts: 36	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! Those look good , but I dont want to lower mine . That looks better with the flares . Mine is fleetside (narrow rear end) . I am thinking of going with super singles on the rear and giving it a classic hot rod look.



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02-26-2010, 03:34 PM	#49
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! shawn is the guy with the orange ext cab right? __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

02-26-2010, 03:42 PM	#50
GODFATHER Kansass Fire Starter! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansass Posts: 88	Re: Buildin my 88 Crew Cab long bed AKA STRETCH! The one you posted above thats for sale on craigslist, yes. Last edited by GODFATHER; 02-26-2010 at 03:43 PM.

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