sooper dookie is lifted,
now back to the chero!
floor is almost done then on to a reverse shackle mod
then I can remount the cab, finish the floor, and make a dog house.

 

not bad!!!

 

it would be better if I had done it out of 18-16 ga, and bead rolled it,
but I don't have the equipment or the time.
im on a dead line for this truck, I gotta have it put back together by next Friday
and moved out of the shop, I have a side job to do on a 38 chebby.
my goal is to finish the suspension, hang the front sheet metal, and finish the floor.
I have all my driveshafts coming, and id like to get the fuel system done, so I can do some oki wiring and drive it out.

 

video of it running and driving out of the shop under it's own power, or it never happened!!!

 

itll be from the drivers seat, but itll happen!

 

 

Already one of my favorite builds here. Keep it up!

 

Can we get pictures of the rear shackle mount too?

 

soon as I get them done, sure! lol
I only had time to do the front yesterday.
today I hope to get the rear shackle mounts done,
and front cab mounts installed...
but its Wednesday, and I gotta do a Costco trip, payroll, quote a few jobs and order material. work stuff. gotta get that done before I can play.
I only get to spend a few hours a day in the shop.
since youre so impatient, ill give you a pre install shot lol


Heavy Duty Flush Mount Shackle Hanger Pair for 3" wide springs 3.5" overall | eBay

 

Sexy already, I'm very interested because I'd like to build my own rsk to avoid more lift. I already have a 6 inch drop hitch on my flatbed, any more approaches foolishness and low weight ratings.

 

the RSK I did on my 87, lifted the front 1/2" higher
this requires you to sink the rear shackle mount in the frame.
the technical build thread is over on OB
"87 Crew Cab w/ 6 doors"

 

no dice for today, I got the rear spring hangers de-riveted, but that's it. work was busy

 

Is there a noticeable difference with just an RSK and same springs? (I assume there is since you're doing it twice now)

 

I honestly couldn't tell you.
my 87 rode rough all of the time,
but I tore it completely down and bought new springs, flipped the shackle and bought good shocks.
it rides like a dream.
kinda hard to compare a clapped out suspension to a new one, ya know?


I doing it for this one for future mods like a bumper and im also going to be using it as a radiator support.
I also like the fact that it strengthens the frame up front.


just got done with building the shackles, yesterday was a wash.
ill be doing it soon..
but first, my rifles are in, gotta pick em up!

 

a lot of progress today, I still need to do some more gussets, and blow it apart for final weld.
but here are some preliminary pictures.
forgot to take a pic of the shackle installed, oah well youll get one tomorrow