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cochino12 · 12-09-2011, 12:06 PM

I decided on doing the porterbuilt arms narrowed but $1300 is a little more than I can spend right now (if it still snowed in colorado it would be a different story

) so had a friend of mine cup my lca's for now. hopefully I can order the porterbuilt stuff next month. Still need to clean these up paint them and put some new ball joints in.

I also got a new 88-91 gmc grill, found some of the headlight stuff I needed so I can start the front end swap this weekend. I finally got the stuff I need to get my blazer rolling so I can finally list it for sale. Just need to put some color on it and decide what I'm going to ask for it.

cochino12 · 12-12-2011, 06:13 PM

Got the arms put on last weekend and now it lays on the control arms, still need to pull a leaf out of the back, maybe add a 1" block to get the rear to hit the notch.

Leedogg · 12-14-2011, 06:03 PM

Nice Adam!

So basically- that's as low as you can go with a stock frame and crossmember? What are you running for the rear notch?

luifer76 · 12-15-2011, 12:21 AM

The LCA's look good man...... and the truck looks sick....

cochino12 · 12-16-2011, 11:49 PM

Thanks guys

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Originally Posted by Leedogg

Nice Adam!

So basically- that's as low as you can go with a stock frame and crossmember? What are you running for the rear notch?

Apparently most one tons will lay frame but some will hit the arms first, lucky me, my arms hit first

I'm using a bolt in western chassis notch which was plenty tall enough to get the diff to hit the bed. I didn't want to but I ended up cutting a hole to clear the pumpkin, sticks through about 2-3"

SCOTI · 12-16-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Thanks guys

Apparently most one tons will lay frame but some will hit the arms first, lucky me, my arms hit first

I'm using a bolt in western chassis notch which was plenty tall enough to get the diff to hit the bed. I didn't want to but I ended up cutting a hole to clear the pumpkin, sticks through about 2-3"

I'm just going to cut/raise the floor between the tubs.

cochino12 · 12-18-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I'm just going to cut/raise the floor between the tubs.

That is what wanted to do also, I'm waiting on mr porterbuilt to finish his 1 ton 4 link first though. I have a feeling its not going to be done as soon s he thinks though.
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SCOTI · 12-18-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

That is what wanted to do also, I'm waiting on mr porterbuilt to finish his 1 ton 4 link first though. I have a feeling its not going to be done as soon s he thinks though.
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RideTechs HD Airbar. Just relocate the upper bag mounts a little higher & do a generic step-notch if more drop is desired.

They don't offer a c-notch w/their kit & thus the un-cut frame is what limits the total amount of drop. I still don't understand where they get their 7-10" drop dimension for the 73-91 C30 set-up when there's no c-notch used because on mine the dimension is </= 8" between the top of the axle tube & the bottom of the frame.

cochino12 · 12-18-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

RideTechs HD Airbar. Just relocate the upper bag mounts a little higher & do a generic step-notch if more drop is desired.

They don't offer a c-notch w/their kit & thus the un-cut frame is what limits the total amount of drop. I still don't understand where they get their 7-10" drop dimension for the 73-91 C30 set-up when there's no c-notch used because on mine the dimension is </= 8" between the top of the axle tube & the bottom of the frame.

I just went to the airride.com site and they dont list the c30 kit anymore?

**lolife99** · 12-18-2011, 11:40 PM

Didn't find it at www.ridetech.com,... but Jegs still shows it listed.
Hmmm,...
http://www.jegs.com/i/Ridetech/029/1...ductId=1631811

SCOTI · 12-19-2011, 12:04 AM

That's weird. I wonder if they're phasing the HD stuff out??

cochino12 · 12-26-2011, 08:05 PM

Got an email from Nate today, looks like he has had some other requests for a bolt on 1 ton kit and thinks it should bebetter by the end of January.
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Leedogg · 12-26-2011, 09:00 PM

I hope they do so.

Does KP do a 6 link setup for 1 tons? I am thinking porterbuilt front and a 6 link out back for mine. But that'll be at least another 15 months from now.

SCOTI · 12-26-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Leedogg

I hope they do so.

Does KP do a 6 link setup for 1 tons? I am thinking porterbuilt front and a 6 link out back for mine. But that'll be at least another 15 months from now.

They only offered 1/2 ton stuff when I researched rear suspension options. Also, based on conversations I had w/them before CA Chassisworks bought them out, the 6-link is intended for a cruiser only & not for supporting ANY kind of load other than the cooler & lawn chairs for a show.

cochino12 · 01-29-2012, 08:29 PM

This weekend I finally had a chance to finish up all the wiring, routing hoses, and clean up the rest of the air install. I also wired in the new headlight harness for the new core support. I still have a leak in the right front bag somewhere but I'm going to call it done for a couple weeks so I can work on my new swb.

rs72z · 01-29-2012, 10:10 PM

Truck looks awsome Adam. I love the GMC front.
Paul
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rs72z · 01-29-2012, 10:12 PM

What size tires did you end up with on the front?
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cochino12 · 01-30-2012, 10:34 AM

Thanks, I really never liked that phantom grille, GMC looks much better I think. Front and rear tires are 225 75 16

rs72z · 01-30-2012, 12:03 PM

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Thanks, I really never liked that phantom grille, GMC looks much better I think. Front and rear tires are 225 75 16

Do you still have the front fender wells in?

cochino12 · 01-30-2012, 02:33 PM

as requested, a picture of the rear bag maxed out. It lifts the rear fender about 2.5" above the tire

cochino12 · 01-30-2012, 02:34 PM

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Do you still have the front fender wells in?

inner fenders have been pulled out and the inner fender structure was trimmed up too.

ChevyFreak60 · 02-06-2012, 02:57 PM

Bad a$$ truck bro. Were you selling it on craigslist a while back?

luifer76 · 02-06-2012, 07:18 PM

Very nice man.... truck is looking good....

cochino12 · 02-10-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyFreak60

Bad a$$ truck bro. Were you selling it on craigslist a while back?

I was, still thinking about selling it.

yellowGT · 02-12-2012, 11:18 PM

you mind posting what size bags those are and if you have more pics of the notch and rest of setup. Im about to start on mine myself.

12-09-2011, 12:06 PM	#126
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 88 Crew cab dually I decided on doing the porterbuilt arms narrowed but $1300 is a little more than I can spend right now (if it still snowed in colorado it would be a different story ) so had a friend of mine cup my lca's for now. hopefully I can order the porterbuilt stuff next month. Still need to clean these up paint them and put some new ball joints in. I also got a new 88-91 gmc grill, found some of the headlight stuff I needed so I can start the front end swap this weekend. I finally got the stuff I need to get my blazer rolling so I can finally list it for sale. Just need to put some color on it and decide what I'm going to ask for it. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 12-09-2011 at 01:11 PM.

12-12-2011, 06:13 PM	#127
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 88 Crew cab dually Got the arms put on last weekend and now it lays on the control arms, still need to pull a leaf out of the back, maybe add a 1" block to get the rear to hit the notch. Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-14-2011, 06:03 PM	#128
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: 88 Crew cab dually Nice Adam! So basically- that's as low as you can go with a stock frame and crossmember? What are you running for the rear notch? __________________ 1989 Chevy Crew Cab Dually - 454/400, Trans Am Hauler, Future bagged project. 96 Trans Am: 383/m6 - 11.98@115 on 315 M/T D/R's - 408rwhp 394 rwtq 05 VW Passat TDI - 38mpg @75mph 07 Bandit 1250S - Two wheeled fun! Click here to see my FQuick Garage!

12-15-2011, 12:21 AM	#129
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: 88 Crew cab dually The LCA's look good man...... and the truck looks sick.... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

12-18-2011, 11:40 PM	#135
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 88 Crew cab dually Didn't find it at www.ridetech.com,... but Jegs still shows it listed. Hmmm,... http://www.jegs.com/i/Ridetech/029/1...ductId=1631811 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-19-2011, 12:04 AM	#136
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: 88 Crew cab dually That's weird. I wonder if they're phasing the HD stuff out?? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-26-2011, 08:05 PM	#137
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 88 Crew cab dually Got an email from Nate today, looks like he has had some other requests for a bolt on 1 ton kit and thinks it should bebetter by the end of January. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-26-2011, 09:00 PM	#138
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: 88 Crew cab dually I hope they do so. Does KP do a 6 link setup for 1 tons? I am thinking porterbuilt front and a 6 link out back for mine. But that'll be at least another 15 months from now. __________________ 1989 Chevy Crew Cab Dually - 454/400, Trans Am Hauler, Future bagged project. 96 Trans Am: 383/m6 - 11.98@115 on 315 M/T D/R's - 408rwhp 394 rwtq 05 VW Passat TDI - 38mpg @75mph 07 Bandit 1250S - Two wheeled fun! Click here to see my FQuick Garage!

01-29-2012, 08:29 PM	#140
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 88 Crew cab dually This weekend I finally had a chance to finish up all the wiring, routing hoses, and clean up the rest of the air install. I also wired in the new headlight harness for the new core support. I still have a leak in the right front bag somewhere but I'm going to call it done for a couple weeks so I can work on my new swb. Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-29-2012, 10:10 PM	#141
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: 88 Crew cab dually Truck looks awsome Adam. I love the GMC front. Paul Posted via Mobile Device

01-29-2012, 10:12 PM	#142
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: 88 Crew cab dually What size tires did you end up with on the front? Posted via Mobile Device

01-30-2012, 10:34 AM	#143
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 88 Crew cab dually Thanks, I really never liked that phantom grille, GMC looks much better I think. Front and rear tires are 225 75 16 __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-30-2012, 02:33 PM	#145
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 88 Crew cab dually as requested, a picture of the rear bag maxed out. It lifts the rear fender about 2.5" above the tire Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-06-2012, 02:57 PM	#147
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: 88 Crew cab dually Bad a$$ truck bro. Were you selling it on craigslist a while back? __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

02-06-2012, 07:18 PM	#148
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: 88 Crew cab dually Very nice man.... truck is looking good.... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....



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02-12-2012, 11:18 PM	#150
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	Re: 88 Crew cab dually you mind posting what size bags those are and if you have more pics of the notch and rest of setup. Im about to start on mine myself. __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

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