Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........

[slick4x4]

Made blocks and bolted it up.... I used a high quality all thread
The fellow at fastenall said it was a step above a grade 8 bolt
I also went with a 5/8 size vs the original 9/16 u-bolt
... With the 300 i6 and original leaf pack ....
I'm thinking notching the frame won't be nessacry
I put 500# on the very front and still had good clearance

Top nuts will be welded , bottoms double nutted....

[slick4x4]

Pulled the rear apart ... Tore down & cleaned all leafs
Also pressed in all new bushings .. Everything nice & tight like new
Cut the leaf perches off the rear and used them on the bottom of the axle
Got my rear end set to correct degree & spot welded the perches
Just used the old u-bolts for setting up
Going to buy some new ones ...
Probably will use the next size bigger for strength

[Truckrat]

Will you still be able to use your stock shocks on front and rear
or have to go with shorter ones. Everything looks good so far.
Wondering if I could flip the front axle on my 57 like that! TR

[slick4x4]

Bought some shocks at auto zone for the rear
They were about 4" shorter
Haven't measured for the front yet
Haven't done anything for about 5 days....
Dam flu has kicked my butt ...

[orangeRcode]

Take care of yourself. I've heard the flu outbreak is bad in this part of the country.