I've been collecting parts, trucks, and tools for some time now and can finally my SAS is in progress.
I sourced a 3/4 ton frame in excellent shape and with my luck the kid didn't want to pull the 350, harness, ECU, 4l80e, or tcase. A few weeks later my friend's father pulled the motor out of his k1500 for his jeep project and was about to junk the rest of the truck. I stepped in and got it along with the title for free(!!)
My goal will be a registered '97 k1500 sitting on top of a '97 k2500 frame running 8 lug Dana 60 balljoint front end and 14 Bolt rear end. Time will tell if the motor is in good shape after I tear it down, if not then I will be open to swaps or what ever deal can comes my way.
Feedback is always welcome. I'm learning as I go and honestly I think the only thing I have going for me is my patience. I'm not very skilled in body work or being a mechanic but I'm not afraid to read!
The goods
Cab: '97 K1500 Extended Cab
Chassis: '97 K2500 Extended Cab Long Bed
Motor: sbc 350, Supposedly 140k miles and in running condition
Front Axle: Ford '97.5-98 Dana 60HD: BOM# 610741-5, 4.10 Gears
Rear Axle: SF 14 Bolt, 4.10 Gears
Front Brackets: Offroad Designs 36.5" Width SAS Kit for 47" Springs
Rear Brackets: Offroad Designs Shackle Flip
Steering: ???
Front Leafs: ??
Cab is currently in the yard, I have the full front clip as well for it in the barn already. I've been picking pieces off of it over the past few weeks labeling and organizing everything as I go
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The fame the day I picked it up. It is in excellent shape for being in New England it's entire life. It is missing a few crossmembers in the rear that the kid had snagged for his other projects. I was thinking of putting in the 42 Gal suburban tank since why the hell not?
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Frame making it's way home
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Axle making it's way back to the barn. According to the BOM numbers it is a '97.5-'98 Ford 'Dana 60HD'. It is a balljoint dana 60 that I choose to go with because during the 96+ model year they had better front caliper options. I need to get the passenger side knuckle shipped out to be machined for crossover steering. Any recommendations for steering?
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