Topic: ***CODY'S RUNNER*** *REDEMPTION**

[brockbuilt85]

Is it all together and sitting on the ground? 

no we got the spring on, i need some longer ubolts, and to remove a leaf, then weld up the hangers. as soon as i get my parts ill continue.

1. replace brake line with longer one
2. remove leaf from each side and see where it sits
3. weld up brackets
4. bolt axle to leaf springs
5. hook up drive line
6. (hopefully without taking the roof with me) drive out of shop
7. shock placement
8. bump stops

[fordh8r]

Thought you was gonna just leave the 5 leaf set up amd see first. Is it because you plan on just reusing your existing u-bolts?

[brockbuilt85]

Thought you was gonna just leave the 5 leaf set up amd see first. Is it because you plan on just reusing your existing u-bolts?

I got a ubolt flip kit from Dave for free and they are too short for that spring pack, and the 5 leafs give me way too much lift in the rear from what we alas way the mock up, so I'm going to bring it down to 4. I don't think I can keep the 5 leafs on there and get it out of the shop due to ceiling clearance haha

[brockbuilt85]

Too much lift

[brockbuilt85]

 

[brockbuilt85]

[brockbuilt85]

[brockbuilt85]

[Jud]

 

So this is finally happening! I've seen so many different suggestions as to where to place what it will make your head spin. Any suggestions? Right now it's about 4 1/2". I have a 6" rear shackle, it's sky's kit. They have a small write up saying it should be at 2-2 1/2" but that would require taking out the existing hangers which I'm going to do anyway, but I need to disconnect it all to do it. Just wanted to get some ideas from people here.

I have always mounted the sky rear hangers right where you have them and they have always worked good for whatever rig it was on. I usually just add the extra length of the Chevy's vs. stock Toyota's and move the front hanger up by that much (putting the rear axle in the stock location) 

[fordh8r]

 

[brockbuilt85]

busy cleaning up that yard. might be able to get back to it soon. need to take springs back out and pull the leaf. while they are out ill weld up the hangers. need to replace brake line. i need to figure out what to do for my upper shock mounts still, i got some lower ones that are made for the contour of the axle.

[fordh8r]

i need to figure out what to do for my upper shock mounts still

Make some like the ones I made for the Devil Dog.

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[MRHilux87]

Never seen those shock mounts. I like it. The more yotas I've had and rear suspensions I've done, the less I lime the upside down v design.

[fordh8r]

Never seen those shock mounts. I like it. The more yotas I've had and rear suspensions I've done, the less I lime the upside down v design.

Thats probably because they are hand built one-off custom mounts. Thanks! Compliment well received.

[*** YELLER *** [OP]]

Never seen those shock mounts. I like it. The more yotas I've had and rear suspensions I've done, the less I lime the upside down v design.

sorry for the thread jack Cody

MRHilux87 START ON PAGE 10  the shock mounts start there and some other cool stuff

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=82525.0

[brockbuilt85]

Make some like the ones I made for the Devil Dog.

I don't see me buying a plasma cutter in the near future.......

[*** YELLER *** [OP]]

I don't see me buying a plasma cutter in the near future.......

a torch will do the trick too

[fordh8r]

a torch will do the trick too

 

[brockbuilt85]

ill figure something out

[fordh8r]

You could always make a trip out my way with materials in hand. 

[brockbuilt85]

what are the dimensions on those things, steel thickness. i think i have some 1/4" flat plate, 4" wide i could cut some chunks out and mold them. my brother might have bought a plasma cutter ill look into that as well.

[*** YELLER *** [OP]]

what are the dimensions on those things, steel thickness. i think i have some 1/4" flat plate, 4" wide i could cut some chunks out and mold them. my brother might have bought a plasma cutter ill look into that as well.

I have a torch set up if ya need it bottles are empty but its available

[*** YELLER *** [OP]]

or if you sell parts of that link kit, you can use some of those shock mounts and call it even

[brockbuilt85]

3 link kit may be sold complete, it didnt have shock mounts with it anyway ill look around in my parts bucket there might be stuff i can use, i dunno. ive got a ways to go before i get there anyway haha. would like to have it on its ruber again before i should need those

[fordh8r]

what are the dimensions on those things, steel thickness. i think i have some 1/4" flat plate, 4" wide i could cut some chunks out and mold them. my brother might have bought a plasma cutter ill look into that as well.

I believe they are 1/8". Plenty strong in a double shear set up like they are. 1/4" is a bit much but will work just fine.

[brockbuilt85]

since its bought and paid for i will make it work, just will be extra beefy haha

[brockbuilt85]

Ok here is the list for the current project:

1.Weld hangers in
2. Mount springs
3. Replace and Bleed brakes
4. Mount shocks
5. Mount bump stops
6. Box in rear frame
7. Install gas tank
8. install seat
9. Test drive

Need to buy one shock tab (have the rest), 4 ubolts and hardware.

Next project:

1. replace shocks
2. Replace shock mounts on axle
3. Replace clutch

Need to buy clutch and pressure plate, shocks and shock mount.

Spent some time today assessing things and cleaning up the shop to get if back to square one, like to work in a clean organized space where I know my tools are where they are supposed to be. Cut off the old hangers yesterday (most of I them anyway, still some remnants).

[brockbuilt85]

Shop flooded tonight, project to be delayed some......😞

[brockbuilt85]

got some shop time today and finished welding the brackets on for the passenger side and a little frame reinforcement




i also remembered that i have a problem with the fule pump bracket, any suggestions? i looked into buying one but was told that they dont make them for my truck (gave them my vin).