Papasmurf's 07 4x4 LT Build Thread and now with more other stuff too!

Greg yeah i talked to Alex @osidepunker about his plates, and his plates are bending... he cant get proper torque on the bolts because the plates are bending. so im gonna try the ones i posted and maybe add some strengthing to them if needs be

 

Those look like they’ll do the trick. What is the thickness of the metal?

Looks like a nice setup, I like those flip plates with the super bumps. Where did you get the flip plates and why did you decide to flip them. More clearance?

 

Flip plates are just normal SUA cradles- instead of plates, like the one @papasmurf posted. Want to try to flip em and gain a bit more axle clearance. We are still negated some axle clearance from our lower shock mounts, as they hang super low. a shock relocation kit would help that.

 

evil demons wisper "its called long travel with a bed cage, you should go for it "



LMAO

 

Yeah.. that route is way better..like waaaaaaay better.

 

3.5" Radius with 8 1/2" long

 

What is the thickness of the bolt? 9/16?

 

i think so... not exaclty 100% but that feels right

 

HEY! thanks and welcome to the build thread

 

Thanks guys! Appreciate the help. @sdhq_offroad @papasmurf
Now back to epic long travel stuffs.

 

If I remember correctly, yes.

 

Holy Shit X 2

 

There you go....

 

U bolts are super easy. They're 9/16th. You just need to measure radius and length. Lots of websites sell them in any size you need

It's not really that they're bending and don't work. It's just 9/16th u bolts require a specific torque. 90 ft/lbs I think. Tim told me to only torque them to 50 ft/lbs or they'll bend. He said that 50 is good enough. Well, I torqued to 75 and they look like this:



So really it's my fault for not following instructions, but I wish they would hold the correct torque. They're working fine, but maybe one day I'll try a different design. These are pretty damn thick. I can't imagine how to make them any better

 

All good brother no worries I’ll be working on it this coming weekend and going forward there is still time

 

Man! That bumper came out great, very professional looking. You must've had help from someone with a bracket lift.

 

Clear out some cot space in your garage. I want to come use your truck as a guinea pig for my hopes n dreams.. errr I mean.. help you with your project

 

Funny story I did

 

Okie dokie weekend update.. so i pulled my back muscles last week so was still in pain saturday, but sunday was feeling better so made a little progress...

got my new high clearance leaf spring plates

had to do the final welding on them...

then finally got the correct rubber trim for openings in the bed so installed that and mounted the cage

then worked on cutting off the factory upper shock mounts and bump mounts

soooo much down travel LOL


thats it for now, this week gonna cut holes for shocks, get them trimmed out, mount bump mounts and hopefully get leaf spring mounts tack welded in and pinion angle set.. we will see how this afternoon goes.

 

Looking good Bruce.

 

I have nothing to add.

Here’s a picture.

 

Bruce where did you get those spring plates??? I'm not sure how I feel about them. they look like they will bend and pinch the sides of the leaf packs

But I do like how they don't hang low

 

https://www.nexgenoffroad.com/product-p/deaver.htm

they are made for standard size packs. you are gonna need custom fab for the 3" packs.

 

Me too, I'm thinking do all the welding that Bruce did and maybe add another gusset or two between the bolt holes.

 

I got them from ruff stuff
https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/R2198.html

I’m not sure that’s gonna be an issue because the u bolts will be pulling straight up and they index off the leaf pack bolt ... I mean they should be fine. We will see I do like the clearance of them. Time will tell

 

Yup same ones...as the ones I got

 

Already thought about it and planning on adding a center gusset

 

Btw cutting off the factory upper shock mounts from the frame is a pain in the dick... shits ina weird spot and hard to get to easily.... just takes time w a grinder , cut off wheel, and sawzall