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kens67chevy · 06-05-2003, 11:02 AM

slammed67

did you modify your control arms at all?

could you give some under hood shots!!

how much did it cost?

thanks

ken

Slammed67 · 06-05-2003, 11:08 AM

Ken,

Click on this link to see what all was involved in the modification:

Project: X-Member

tommie · 06-05-2003, 12:35 PM

slammed67, got some bigger pics of your truck photoshopped...??
looks cool in the avatar. how about a bigger pic??

jays68yak · 06-05-2003, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tommie
slammed67, got some bigger pics of your truck photoshopped...??
looks cool in the avatar. how about a bigger pic??

There was a post with bigger pics floating around in the 67-72 message board. I think zoomy was doing the chopin. Might try search for them. Im lazy otherwise i would give ya a link.

Slammed67 · 06-05-2003, 12:38 PM

photoshop pics

jays68yak · 06-05-2003, 12:38 PM

opps it was zumo
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=55264

guess im not that lazy

errr Jason beat me too it.

tommie · 06-05-2003, 12:56 PM

cool,

thanks i missed that thread

dinnut · 06-05-2003, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JHickson6

bahahah

me neither!

me neither!

Slammed67 · 06-08-2003, 09:05 PM

Well, I finally got to drive the truck after the front suspension modifications! It seems to ride a little smoother since I'm not using as much psi in the front bags, maybe around 5-10 psi less. It seemed to ride rougher before. Everything seems so be working as planned. I just need to install some bump stops to keep the tires from resting on the fenders when the bags are dumped. Now it's time for bodywork!!

dinnut · 06-08-2003, 09:25 PM

i was wondering when you were gonna finish the body work...

XXL · 06-08-2003, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slammed67
I just need to install some bump stops to keep the tires from resting on the fenders when the bags are dumped.

Oops... walking out to the garage now

AccuAir · 06-11-2003, 03:26 AM

Why was the extensive cutting on the cross member required around the bag?

Slammed67 · 06-11-2003, 09:09 AM

The "extensive cutting" was done to basically raise the upper bag mount, thus lowering the ride height. If you check out the link that shows the whole project, it'll explain everything.

phantom dually · 06-13-2003, 12:07 AM

I have heard from several sources that the same plan could be acomplished by simply using a cup type upper mount vs the plate style that mounts to the lower part of the x member. Did the mod you fabricated move the mounting point of the bag any higher by going this route vs the cup type mount?? Also personally I think your fab work looks great and even if it is the same it looks 10 times better because of the overall appearance.

Slammed67 · 06-16-2003, 12:07 AM

I think you'd only be able to get the upper bag about 3/4" higher using an upper cup as opposed to a plate. If you were only looking to get a small amount on extra drop, I guess that'd work. However, one thing i like about my method is that it positioned the bag vertical as opposed to an inward angle like it was before.

phantom dually · 06-16-2003, 06:02 PM

Have you thought about pitching this idea to a fab shop. That has to be worth something!!

06-05-2003, 11:08 AM	#27
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Ken, Click on this link to see what all was involved in the modification: Project: X-Member __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

06-05-2003, 12:38 PM	#30
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	photoshop pics __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

06-05-2003, 12:38 PM	#31
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,453	opps it was zumo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=55264 guess im not that lazy errr Jason beat me too it. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

06-08-2003, 09:05 PM	#34
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Well, I finally got to drive the truck after the front suspension modifications! It seems to ride a little smoother since I'm not using as much psi in the front bags, maybe around 5-10 psi less. It seemed to ride rougher before. Everything seems so be working as planned. I just need to install some bump stops to keep the tires from resting on the fenders when the bags are dumped. Now it's time for bodywork!! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

06-08-2003, 09:25 PM	#35
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i was wondering when you were gonna finish the body work... __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-05-2003, 11:02 AM	#26
kens67chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 32	slammed67 did you modify your control arms at all? could you give some under hood shots!! how much did it cost? thanks ken

06-05-2003, 12:35 PM	#28
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	slammed67, got some bigger pics of your truck photoshopped...?? looks cool in the avatar. how about a bigger pic??

06-05-2003, 12:56 PM	#32
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	cool, thanks i missed that thread

06-11-2003, 03:26 AM	#37
AccuAir Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 17	Why was the extensive cutting on the cross member required around the bag?

06-11-2003, 09:09 AM	#38
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	The "extensive cutting" was done to basically raise the upper bag mount, thus lowering the ride height. If you check out the link that shows the whole project, it'll explain everything. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

06-13-2003, 12:07 AM	#39
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I have heard from several sources that the same plan could be acomplished by simply using a cup type upper mount vs the plate style that mounts to the lower part of the x member. Did the mod you fabricated move the mounting point of the bag any higher by going this route vs the cup type mount?? Also personally I think your fab work looks great and even if it is the same it looks 10 times better because of the overall appearance. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

06-16-2003, 12:07 AM	#40
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I think you'd only be able to get the upper bag about 3/4" higher using an upper cup as opposed to a plate. If you were only looking to get a small amount on extra drop, I guess that'd work. However, one thing i like about my method is that it positioned the bag vertical as opposed to an inward angle like it was before. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

06-16-2003, 06:02 PM	#41
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Have you thought about pitching this idea to a fab shop. That has to be worth something!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

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