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Old 06-08-2011, 09:07 AM
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New axel update PICS!

well after, hours including fabing new sway bar mounts, and painting, grinding I finially was able to get the drop axel in. It was very tough, I had suspected my frame was tweeked but it was worst then I thought. I finially loosened the leafs and was able to alighen the axel pads with the spring pack....anyhow I got the look I wanted...tell me what you think...I have before and after pics...





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Old 06-08-2011, 09:26 AM
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'Hot dog, well that's like looking up Bridgette Wilson Sampras' skirt' (famous quote: Ricky Bobby)
Looks great, definitely worth the effort.
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Old 06-08-2011, 11:00 AM
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Thanks Man,
Yeap, I used a 3inch drop axel from speedway, also, bought their drop tie rod ends, I have a reverse eye mono leaf from Midfifty. The mono is new with the center bolt moved forward to center the wheel...I also, have a front sway bar from CPP...I can't wait to wire this thing!!!
 
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Old 06-08-2011, 12:06 PM
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I actually liked the look of it before hand, but I live on gravel roads!

Looks like you did a nice job though, and if your happy with it, I'm happy with it!
 
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I like it, i love the rake but I'm 65 yrs. old and it brings back the good old days when the rake was in, Garry
 
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Looks just right. Is that the look you were going for?
 
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that looks great!
 
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Old 06-08-2011, 09:41 PM
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yeap!!...its the rake i wanted...worked out great...maybe sam can chime in?
 
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Im a rake man, I like how it droped your nose, eventually id like to drop mine. nice job.
 
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Nice, very nice. I like those wheels on it too.
 
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