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Old 07-03-2007, 11:42 AM   #51
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2 and 1/2 ton Rockwells That's gonna be one bad a$$ blazer,Andy.I cant wait to see the k5 once you have the drivetrain under it.I dont think there is any other k5 in the hoosier state with 2 & 1/2 ton Rockwells and a tire above 44
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Old 07-03-2007, 11:45 AM   #52
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AS FAR AS THE 1TON SETUP.ITS MOST LIKELY GETTING TOSSED INFAVOR OF ROCKWELL 2 1/2 TON MILITARY AXLES AND 46 OR 49" MEATS.
Schweeet! Can't wait to watch that stage of your project!
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Old 07-03-2007, 12:04 PM   #53
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thanks for the compliments and encouragement guys.but be patient it may be a little slow going.
UNLESS....if i can sell the tahoe then most of that $$ i can put into the k5.

ive got my 5.3 wiring harness about 80% complete(removed un-needed wiring and sensors,rerouted)cant do much more with it untill the engine is sitting between the framerails.

i am researching and experimenting with a home-fabbed wheel brake setup for the rockwells so it will be somewhat streetable.pinion brakes are for sure cheaper to fab and install...im just not sure how safe they are on the street.

i am also working out some suspension ideas:4 link all around would be cool,but would cost a lot of $$ for the front to ride and drive the way i want.i think im going with leaf springs up front and a triangulated 4 link in the rear.i just think the rear will be easier fab work,its not like im building a rock crawler needing massive flex so a rear 4 link should be good enough.

well as i get more pics and ideas ill let you all know.
this board has been a great resource for great people and great info...
thanks to all..........
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Old 07-03-2007, 10:38 PM   #54
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your doing a hell of job keep it up
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Old 07-05-2007, 05:15 AM   #55
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Can't wait to see it on the ground! Or rather in the air!
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Old 08-21-2007, 08:10 AM   #56
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Re: My Build Begins!*updated 8-21-2007

update photos:
found lots of ugly damage on the right bedside.cut parts from a shortbed i had lying around to fix it.
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Old 08-21-2007, 08:11 AM   #57
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one more of bed:
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Old 08-21-2007, 08:12 AM   #58
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heres the diy4x b52 kit.this is very nice stuff.
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Old 08-21-2007, 08:12 AM   #59
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my s&w 10point cage kit:
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Old 08-21-2007, 08:13 AM   #60
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heres the rear axle,just before disassembly...if you dont have a crane or engine hoist,dont plan on thionking of moving these....heavy sob's
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Old 08-21-2007, 08:14 AM   #61
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heres the front axle after teardown:
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Old 08-21-2007, 08:15 AM   #62
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heres the stock rockwell shafts compared to dana 60 1ton axle.
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Old 08-21-2007, 08:46 AM   #63
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my s&w 10point cage kit:
What do you think about that cage?
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Old 08-21-2007, 08:50 AM   #64
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Wow...
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Old 08-21-2007, 09:24 AM   #65
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Good to see your moving ahead with this build.

Doing anything to 'stay light'?

No really, you think you'll be able to be under 7K lbs in the end?
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Old 08-21-2007, 09:32 AM   #66
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So Far In Mock Up The Cage Looks Nice.plus For $250.00 I Couldnt Pass It Up.

Does Not Planning To Run The Top On Count As Trying To Be Light??

Future Plans Are Including The 16k Winch.cause If This Pig Gets Stuck............its Gonna Be Stuck!!!!!

Interior Will Be Sparse,but Extra Addons Will Still Outweight
The Stock Interior Stuff..
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Old 08-21-2007, 09:44 AM   #67
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Excellant work, Look forward to progress!!
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Old 08-21-2007, 10:39 AM   #68
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I'm digging the tires that are on the rockwell axle. That's quite a bedside repair. Can't wait to see more progress!
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Old 08-21-2007, 10:59 AM   #69
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the tires on the rockwell axle in the photos are the stockers..about 42" tall.heavy as hell...but will be good to use as mockups to get ready for the 49's
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Old 08-21-2007, 11:52 AM   #70
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Wow... Great work on the Blazer, and those Rockwells are gonna be awesome under there!!!

Now that your bodywork skills are getting so good, just let me know when you're ready and I will send up one of the old Dodges... maybe not 4x4 but at least the yellow one has a 4.10 Dana 60... does that count?

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Old 08-21-2007, 12:10 PM   #71
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yeah,build me a shop and the bodywork is free!!!!!!!!!!!!

i will have to be careful.....dont want the house to burst into flames when i pull a CHRYSLER/DODGE into the shop...
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Old 08-21-2007, 06:08 PM   #72
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i will have to be careful.....dont want the house to burst into flames when i pull a CHRYSLER/DODGE into the shop...[/QUOTE]

lol... hey great body work... you can just imagine what i thought(and said) when i seen the first pic of your tub..lol
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Old 08-22-2007, 08:31 AM   #73
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thanks all for the encouragement.
if you didnt catch it. the guy with the old chryslers/dodges is my little brother.musta got dropped a lot when he was young
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Old 08-22-2007, 10:23 AM   #74
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Great Work Keep the pics comin'.....
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Old 09-05-2007, 09:18 AM   #75
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got some more work done on the diffs,got centers cut out,cleaned,new high clearance and strength skids indsalled.axles painted,begin assembly next week.i am narrowing frt axle,wilkl have more pics.
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