Here is a short build thread of my 97 sas.
started life with a 6" fabtech i got tired of it so i swaped ome one tons under it
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010536.jpg)
52" chevy springs for the front. i added 2 leafs to the pack total of 7. home made shackles for the front. a little long for mock up purposes
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010540.jpg)
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010534.jpg)
rear shackle hangers are off the front of the f350 donor truck
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010542.jpg) (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010542.jpg)
boxed a small part of the frame to help hold the shackle
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010555.jpg) (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010555.jpg)
rear spring perches and a dropped pitman arm for the crossover steering.
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010549.jpg) (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010549.jpg)
home made hi steer arm for cross over steering
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010547.jpg) (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010547.jpg)
disk brake parts for the rear axle
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010545.jpg) (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010545.jpg)
pic of the donor truck
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010529.jpg)
dropping the old lift out.
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/IMAG0065.jpg)
tacked the shackle hanger in place for mock up
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/IMAG0069.jpg)
pic of how it sits on some bald 33's
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/IMAG0074.jpg)
custom front crossmember and spring mounts.
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010627.jpg)
added some gussets
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010647.jpg)
pic of the spring hanger all welded
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010650.jpg)
boxed the frame to make it easier to weld the shock towers
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010634.jpg)
the shock tower welded on.
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010661.jpg)
pic of the crossover. 1.75 od .5 wall. tube
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/P1010659.jpg)
pic of the rear shackle flip all home made
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0118.jpg) (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0118.jpg)
pics of it all done with 33's
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0114.jpg) (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0114.jpg)
made some hd side steps 2x2 1/4" wall
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0505.jpg) (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0505.jpg)
welded some gussets to the frame
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0514.jpg) (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0514.jpg)
bent a hoop up and welded it to the step. painted it with wrinkle paint
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0515.jpg) (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0515.jpg)
pic of the bumper i made with a 2" stinger. it is 6" c channel with 1/4" dimond plate on the top
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0521.jpg) (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0521.jpg)
pic of the truck with 35/15.50/ 16.5 tsl.
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0519.jpg) (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/josephis09/CIMG0519.jpg)
let me know what you think.
also added 35spline outers and warn hubs.
home made hydrulic assist.
hell ya good work! how she handle on the road?
any pics of the hydraulic assist
dam, nice fab work
thanks. it handles great on the road. I will get some pics of the assist soon. as with the curent wheels and tires
If I do this to my yukon, I'll be callin you :P
looks good! should be fun!
==kp Nice !