2007 Silverado - Buy Once, Cry Once: 1-tons, 40's & a Custom Camper

Andrew_S

Observer
Thanks, hoping to get more done quicker, but it's getting there.
That chassis is for the red/black truck. I started on it a few years ago and then it got sidelined by the SAS for our blue truck, kiddo #1, now this project and likely kiddo #2. One day I'll get around to finishing it.


Sneak peek at this coming weekend's project:
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Kingsize24

Well-known member
Thanks, hoping to get more done quicker, but it's getting there.
That chassis is for the red/black truck. I started on it a few years ago and then it got sidelined by the SAS for our blue truck, kiddo #1, now this project and likely kiddo #2. One day I'll get around to finishing it.


Sneak peek at this coming weekend's project:
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I'm jelly! 😂
 

frojoe

Adventurer
.......I've been considering a couple of options for the accessory drive, dual alternators or maybe even a york 210 and a single big alternator. I'm worried the ARB won't have the output for the tires. Leaning hard towards selling it and going the York route.
Which ARB do you have? For what it's worth, my ARB twin does a great job at filling my 40's from ~22psi to 40psi surprisingly quickly.. Like I have to be checking the tire pressure pretty quickly to make sure I don't overshoot 40psi.
 

Andrew_S

Observer
^ It's the twin. That's good to hear. I'll have to do a test with the identical unit in my other truck and time it. During hunting season (6-8 weeks) I find myself airing up/down almost daily. That's driving the desire for a really quick system.

Quick visual I put together of the arb line up vs york.
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Started cycling/trimming for the tires on Saturday, almost full droop in this photo.
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Far less trimming required than I expected. Definitely won't clear chains in the front under full compression though...
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At least I'll be able to max the steering out to the stops
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Took a break from that and extended the rear wiring harness to compensate for the stretch.
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Perfect little home for this junction. Now all the rear lights/harness will go with the deck and it's a single plug to remove it.
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Power steering cooler installed. I think I'll revisit this and the trans cooler in a few years and put in additional cooling. Time will tell on that one.
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Next big job, tackling this leaking axle seal.
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No idea why but this was leaking immediately. It looked perfectly sound. It must have got twisted when I was inserting the shaft.
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The short side came out with the shaft...
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Ditching these 2-piece seals and going with the standard 1-piece old school design.
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Started on the hydro assist and stopped quickly. Originally, I wanted to position the ram like this:
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However, packaging was proving to be incredibly difficult. So I'm going this route, which means a new diff cover because I don't want to attempt welding to this cast Yukon unit.
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Had a setback with the rear driveshaft design, apparently a steady bearing that mates to a 1410 flange for a double cardan is not a common piece... Going to revisit that tomorrow and finalize the bits and pieces with the shop doing the work.

Also, I can't for the life of me decide on tail lights.
 

Kingsize24

Well-known member
Maybe check out some Australian lights. They have such a huge selection since they use trays there way more than here. The shipping cost is usually surprisingly cheap as well.
 

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