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    Sal's K2500 Dana 60 Solid Axle Swap

    Front shock setup is complete, some details: OBS Ford shock towers welded to the WFO 88-98 Chevy frame plates with Bilstein 5100 series shocks and M14-2.0x80mm bolts. Bottom shock tabs are builder parts from RuffStuff. This gives me just over an inch of extension remaining at full droop...
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    Sal's K2500 Dana 60 Solid Axle Swap

    @Sean Buick 76 3.73's in the rear axle, 4.10's in the front dana 60. Once it's on the road I'll make the final decision on which to keep. It's probably going to be the 3.73's so i'm not screaming on the highway
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    Sal's K2500 Dana 60 Solid Axle Swap

    I started to tackle the wheel situation. I received some help and recommendations over on the Axle+Brakes section of the forum and ordered a single 16" x8, 8x6.5" -6", 8x6.5 steel wheel from Rough Country. I needed the bigger backspacing to clear the steering arm that is machined into the...
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    8 Lug Steel Wheel Options

    I ordered a single wheel to test fit, the larger offset -6" on these Rough Country wheels helps a ton. That seals the deal, thank you for the help @jmccracken1214 and @95burban
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    8 Lug Steel Wheel Options

    Thanks for the tip of Rough Country wheels, @jmccracken1214 I order one up, we'll do some quick test fitting next week and if all is well order up the remaining 3
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    8 Lug Steel Wheel Options

    Dang those RC wheels seem like a great deal! I was hoping for 17" wheels so I could clear a steering arm, but maybe a half-inch spacer wouldn't hurt
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    8 Lug Steel Wheel Options

    Solid axle swapped cummins eclb project https://www.gmt400.com/threads/sals-k2500-dana-60-solid-axle-swap.41097/ Just going for black steel wheels
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    8 Lug Steel Wheel Options

    Hey guys, I'm looking for opinions/options for 8-lug steel wheels in the 17" size. Nothing fancy, just black steel wheels that don't break the bank. What's everything running these days? I'm still stuck in the past with M/T, Pro Comp, Crager, but I see various brand names I'm unfamiliar with on...
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    Sal's K2500 Dana 60 Solid Axle Swap

    @cj8scrambld yes it was Mitchell's! small world! My experience was good, no surprises. I could not get the vehicle to them, so I showed up in person with every detail and picture I could on a diagram to help talk their language. I made a second trip that same day to get them additional...
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    Sal’s ‘95 c3500

    New tire time. I put 235/85/16 tires on the c3500. They fit without issue and fill out the wheel wells so much better than the stock skateboard wheel 225/75/15
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    Sal's K2500 Dana 60 Solid Axle Swap

    Thank you so much @CumminsFever. I appreciate the kind words. I didn't do as much as I would have liked over the 2023 summer but I havnt forgotten about the project and will continue work soon-ish, brain dump of remaining tasks - Finish front shock towers, frame plates, and fender liners -...
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    Sal's K2500 Dana 60 Solid Axle Swap

    after a few months of saving up some funds I made a stop by my local drive shaft shop and custom ordered front and rear shafts. No Bluetooth driveshafts for the truck! The shop recommended a single piece aluminum rear shaft and heavy walled steel front shaft with full length splines All the...
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    Under hood picture request? Wiring help

    I've been using Bring A Trailer to look over low mileage vehicles engine bay picks, so many clean examples : https://bringatrailer.com/chevrolet/ck-gmt400-1988-2002/
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    Hood release Cable

    The cable being secured to the fender most likely isn't a make or break issue, as Drunkcanuk mentioned the rubber bumpers are super important. Next up on the list is simply lubrication of the hood latch, make sure the mechanism is moving properly. You can test it by sticking a screwdriver...
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    '97 ECLB 2500 part out

    I just received a few small parts from @Stumpy. Great guy to work with.
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