GMC / Chevy Project Dual Sport ; 1998 GMC Sierra
- Thread starter Greg
- Start date
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- build thread
- Location
- Sandy, Ut
Making progress, very cool 
Don't forget I still have that ARB compressor here for you.
Don't forget I still have that ARB compressor here for you.
- Location
- Smithfield Utah
Yahoo now were talking. Can't wait to see more
sixstringsteve
Well-Known Member
- Location
- UT
I'm thinking my next rig will be built along these lines.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
More pics coming! I actually got more parts today as well, forgot my extended brake lines when I was up there last week. I ordered them Monday evening and they were here today (Wednesday) at Noon!
Yeah, it was quite the list of parts... lots of stuff needed to make a IFS GM into a capable, solid axle machine and ORD has that stuff! They were great to work with in person and I do love supporting the 'local' businesses. It's going to be fun to put together, I'm looking forward to it!
You and me both!
Making progress, very cool
Don't forget I still have that ARB compressor here for you.
Little by little, but I expect to really gain some ground over the next few weeks. I haven't forgotten about the compressor, I figure I will get it shortly after I get you those FZJ knuckles...
Yahoo now were talking. Can't wait to see more
More coming right up!
Oh yeah? I dig your Tacoma!
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
How about some actual tech?
Tonight I worked on the hubs, the stock Dana 60 studs and lug nuts are 1/2" and the 14 Bolt has 9/16" studs. Nobody likes mismatching studs and lugs, so I looked into upgrading the Dana 60 to 9/16" studs. It was an easy process, just required buying the right studs and a drill bit. I found this info on Pirate4x4, here - http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=768100
I used Dorman studs, sourced at Car-Quest. Part # 610-278.
Drill bit size 39/64th's to open up the hubs just a little.
I did have to special order the odd sized drill bit and the studs, but once I had the needed parts it was simple to do after knocking out the old studs and removing the old rotor. Drill out the hubs, slid the new rotors over and press in the new, larger studs!
Tonight I worked on the hubs, the stock Dana 60 studs and lug nuts are 1/2" and the 14 Bolt has 9/16" studs. Nobody likes mismatching studs and lugs, so I looked into upgrading the Dana 60 to 9/16" studs. It was an easy process, just required buying the right studs and a drill bit. I found this info on Pirate4x4, here - http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=768100
I used Dorman studs, sourced at Car-Quest. Part # 610-278.
Drill bit size 39/64th's to open up the hubs just a little.
I did have to special order the odd sized drill bit and the studs, but once I had the needed parts it was simple to do after knocking out the old studs and removing the old rotor. Drill out the hubs, slid the new rotors over and press in the new, larger studs!
Tacoma
Et incurventur ante non
- Location
- far enough away
Wild. Chevy 60's have 9/16's stock.
What springs are you using up front? I think I missed that, if you've already said.
What springs are you using up front? I think I missed that, if you've already said.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Wild. Chevy 60's have 9/16's stock.
What springs are you using up front? I think I missed that, if you've already said.
Yeah, you'd think the Ford 60's would have had 9/16's, but.... negative.
I did mention it yesterday, but can do it again for those with ADD... Tuff Country 2" EZ Ride springs.
The ORD Solid Axle Conversion adds 3" lift, so I will have 5" total lift in the front.
Tacoma
Et incurventur ante non
- Location
- far enough away
There are shiny things here! come AWN
That'll do nicely I think... 2" springs are almost flat still, too, so you should get some good flex out of it.
That'll do nicely I think... 2" springs are almost flat still, too, so you should get some good flex out of it.
The late 80's Ford front's must have 9/16's because when I bought new 9/16's lug nuts for all corners, they threaded on just fine.
Cool to see some parts ready to go on!
Yep, my 60 was an 89 I believe and had 9/16th studs.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Yeah, I had a pair of EZ ride springs on a Toyota years ago and they were pretty decent. I think they'll be a good fit.
The late 80's Ford front's must have 9/16's because when I bought new 9/16's lug nuts for all corners, they threaded on just fine.
Cool to see some parts ready to go on!
I should have said "Early Ford 60's".... It was just the '78-79 Ford 60's that were 1/2", according to that spreadsheet in the above link on Pirate.
OrvisKrawler
Captain Obvious
- Location
- Eden UT
yeah my later 60 has 9/16 studs so youre correct, my rear is 14 mm though, haha need to get those changed out
cant wait until you get this swap started, its too bad youre so far away!
cant wait until you get this swap started, its too bad youre so far away!
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
It would be nice to have help, but I don't mind working on it by myself. It will just take some time!
LT.
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Los Alamos, New Mexico
I still geek out on your photos you posted some time ago about the ghost towns in southern Colorado. When we get our full sizes done we should get together and try to hit some of those trails.
LT.
LT.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Karnage Fab
Active Member
- Location
- grand junction, co
we are heading down to ouray tomorrow, wanna join us, we will be doin some easy scenic trails like alpine loop.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I can't, will be working tomorrow... I should be off, but nope.
Karnage Fab
Active Member
- Location
- grand junction, co
we will be there all weekend if u want to meet up, tomorrow will just be drinkin and sittin in hte hot springs
