Tech: 88GMCtruck's Budget Solid Axle Swap Build

[88GMCtruck]

They are eagle alloys, i don't remember the model number but they don't make them anymore. I was only borrowing them from a friend at the time, till my wheels showed up.

 

[the big blue bus]

oh dang it i like those wheels alot. similar to my buddys but his have holes instead of that cut out design

 

[Crash]

They look like this centerline.

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[88GMCtruck]

Ah, I forgot that, they were modeled after those. I do know the set I had weren't centerlines, but they are the same style none-the-less

 

[sak778]

Eagle Alloy SERIES 194

http://www.4west.com/AmericanEagle194.htm

 

[AirmanSkee]

Do you have a parts list of what all you needed for this? And where to get it for the most part? I want to do this but mine is a 97 and wasnt sure how much different the process would be.

 

[AirmanSkee]

Any more details on the front spring packs you made? Just wondering how you did it and what springs you used.

 

[88GMCtruck]

Do you have a parts list of what all you needed for this? And where to get it for the most part? I want to do this but mine is a 97 and wasnt sure how much different the process would be.

Most of the parts are listed on the first page, at least the parts i used.

Any more details on the front spring packs you made? Just wondering how you did it and what springs you used.

I used 2 sets of 5-leaf 1/2ton rears from a 73-87 pickup. I cut 2 of the leaves shorter and added them to the pack. It worked out ok but i'm planning on getting a new set soon.

 

[Swims350]

does the bottom overload have to be removed? I know most I see our jusdt like yours but why? Some I have seen have left them.

Also most say 52's are way too soft for daily driving. Yours must be stiffer with added leafs.

 

[88GMCtruck]

Yeah, you don't want overloads, they limit uptravel anyway. The 52s in my form aren't too soft, they ride pretty nice actually.