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    Idler arm frame mount

    I completely forgot that section existed. Thank you!
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    Idler arm frame mount

    Hi all, I have my new idler arm. However, the j shaped frame mount has grooving inside the bore where the idler arm taper would bolt. This leads me to believe the old idler arm rotated inside the mount at some point. I'd like to replace this frame mount part since I'm replacing everything else...
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    critique my door hinge replacement plans, please

    I appreciate the responses everyone. I already have the hinge and it's been painted with the correct color. I bought a can from Automotive Touchup Paints. The match is pretty dang good. Good enough for a door hinge anyway. I've lowered the truck too much for the wheels I have so I'll be adding...
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    critique my door hinge replacement plans, please

    The hinge doesn't cost much and it's just as difficult to replace so I went with a new hinge. I'm pretty sure the bushing is rotating inside the hinge anyway. That makes it iffy if only a pin and bushing replacement would do the trick. Thanks
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    critique my door hinge replacement plans, please

    I've found threads where others have mentioned getting to those pillar bolts with wrenches. My concern is damaging the paint. I don't think I can easily get to those bolts. Especially, to put them back in without fear of damaging the paint. I thought about pulling the fender, but that involves...
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    critique my door hinge replacement plans, please

    My truck is all together and the paint is in great shape. I need to replace the lower driver's side hinge though. I've never done this on these trucks before so I'm not 100% what I can get away with during the actual work. I'd appreciate any feedback to my plans. My plan, in general, is to...
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    Just one more inch

    I appreciate it, Eddie. I grew up before the age of the internet and cell phones so I'm very familiar with how limited knowledge was compared to today. It was so easy to find vehicles that were not modified properly. They still exist today but the information is out there and readily available...
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    Just one more inch

    I appreciate it, John. Yes, I'm aware Rick is sitting on 22s which is why I was looking at the tire and not the rim itself. I love how tucked his rear wheels are but I prefer thicker tires so I'll most likely never go large than 20s. Marcus, did you have to cut the inner fenders to make the...
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    Just one more inch

    I'm right at 13.5" from hub center to wheel arch. I would say you can go one more inch before you start getting into all the issues associated with going very low. Issues such as needing Slosh Tubz and maybe changing control arms or at least modifying the bumpstop on the factory arms, etc. If...
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    Just one more inch

    I appreciate it, Kevin. I absolutely agree it's great the way it is. I'm always tinkering though so I'll be making changes here and there along the way.
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    Just one more inch

    I understand what you're saying, Kevin, and you're right to a large extent. The truck is a toy for me and spending time tweaking it isn't a chore, it's my hobby. So while most people won't notice the extra 1/2", I will because I stared at it long enough to know what I want it to look like. It...
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    Just one more inch

    Well, I finished up getting the rear shock extenders on and was able to go drive. I rub in certain situations but it's not too bad. I will be altering my bump stops in the front to gain more travel before hitting them. I think I'll try trimming the stop first. This may cause the rubbing to be...
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    Just one more inch

    EDIT: I typed this all out before realizing others had replied before me. Yes, the second number is the aspect ratio. It's a percentage of the width. In this case, 35% of 295mm and 245mm. To calculate tire diameter, you take the width multiply by two times the aspect ratio as a percentage and...
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    Just one more inch

    Did you mistype the front aspect ratio? A 245/35 won't be as tall as a 295/35 tire. Having a 28in tall tire helps fill the front wheel well for sure. I just worry you'll have the same issue with rubbing that I anticipate. I should have mine back on the ground today and can drive it to confirm...
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    Just one more inch

    Your rear tires calculate out to 28 inches but your fronts are at 26 which means you have less wheel to fill the area from hub up to fender than I do. If you want to take away that potential gap, you'll have to go with a taller tire. This may force you to get Slosh Tubz or modify your tubs. I've...
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    Just one more inch

    I only have two leaves in the rear. I carry no weight though. You could remove more leaves or do as mentioned and find a heavy truck repair place. They may be willing to de-arch, ie smash down in a truly strong press, your springs for you if you don't have a leaf spring shop. You may want to...
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    Just one more inch

    Well, I moved the leaf springs up into the higher hole on the shackle which dropped the truck 1/2" in the rear. I still need to get my shock extenders on before I'm done. Then, I can pull it outside and post some pictures. Right now, I'm sitting at 27 inches at the front wheel well arch and 28...
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    Just one more inch

    So I found an issue with the spindles while investigating the truck and what had been done with it. This resulted in me buying McGaughy's 2.5" drop spindles to correct the issue. I went ahead and bought 2" drop springs as well because it was obvious to me that the factory springs had been heated...
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    Incorrect spindle or rotor?

    It was the spindle. From the base of the spindle to the shoulder/chamfer at the end of the threads, you should have approximately 3.125" according to the McGaughys spindles I installed on the truck. The spindles I took off were 3.25" approximately. I just used a tape measure as it was that...
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    HELP!! McGaughys 4.5/6 kit issues

    Did you get this issue resolved? I have the parts to do a McGaughys 4.5 drop on the front coming in today. I'm using BellTech shocks though. 2103HA part number. If you had the suspension unloaded because the truck was on the lift, it's not uncommon at all to have to compress the suspension to...
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    Incorrect spindle or rotor?

    I think you're on to something, bucket. The HD rotors are thicker overall from hub snout all the way to the backside of the friction surface. My guess is that while the spindle has the correct diameter for the smaller bearings and LD rotors, it has the length for the HD rotors. I'm still...
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    Incorrect spindle or rotor?

    I forgot to mention that the back of the spindle is stamped C10LD which I take to mean light duty. Thank you
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    Incorrect spindle or rotor?

    The outer bearings are the same. The inner bearings are larger due to the spindle itself being 1.375 versus 1.25 for the light duty. I'm not sure about length of spindle differences if there are any. I haven't found any information about that dimension. Thank you
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    Incorrect spindle or rotor?

    During my investigation into determining what the previous owners have done to my truck, I have discovered that the front wheel play is way too much. I have drop spindles on the front for sure. I can find no markings that indicate where or who they came from. They appear to be the typical 2.5"...
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    Just one more inch

    I appreciate the kind words and agree the truck does look good now. The 5/7 drop just goes to the next level for me. This is Rick Cheeseman's truck. He's the same height front tire and an 1inch taller in the rear. I love the look https://www.sqrbdy.com/

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