Showing posts with label chevy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chevy. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

1955-1959 Chevy Pick-Up Crossmember Kit Installation

Remember the basic rule for a successful installation:
1. Start your installation by supporting the truck on 4 jack stands. The truck should be sitting on the approximate angle that it does on the ground, or slightly lower in front.
2. Begin by removing all the stock suspension components from the frame. The front crossmember should be left in place.
3. Boxing the rails is next. The flange on the left rail should be flattened where the old steering box was mounted and made straight and true. The boxing plates are to stand square on the lower rail flange. The frame rail top edges should be ground straight so the boxing plates fit tight to the rail edges. Do not grind too much off the rails. The boxing plates are then clamped in place, with the front end of the plates against the back of the stock crossmember. Weld in short sections at a time in alternating locations to minimize warpage. It is also a good idea to clamp a bar across the rails to hold them in place during welding. Grind smooth when done. Figure 1.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Chevy or GMC Rear Brake Proportioning Valve Relocation Kit Installation

Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends that a qualified and or certified mechanic performs this installation. This vehicles reaction and handling characteristics may differ from standard cars and/or trucks. Modifications to improve and/or enhance off road performance may raise the intended center of gravity.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Land Cruiser Disk Brake Conversion

This is the Rear Disk Brake Conversion Bracket used with 1978 MoteCalo Calipers for the Toyota Land Cruiser Model FJ40Series Disks/Rotors used are from a Chevy 6 Lug 4 X 4 Regular Cab Pick-up This is drawn to Full scale. Please verify dimensions on all holes prior to drilling. 4X 3/32" thick

Saturday, May 22, 2010

1958-64 Chevy Rear End Kit Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE FORWARD 4-LINK MOUNTING BRACKET:
1. The stock‘58-64 Chevy forward control-arm brackets will need to be trimmed to accept the new fabricat- ed forward 4-link control-arm brackets in your kit.
2. Looking at the front of the factory control- arm bracket, you’ll need to remove the material as shown. Keep the outside edge of the bracket (pen pointing to this edge) vertically straight. The new bracket seats against this edge on both sides of chassis.
3. Install the new bracket all the way into the stock frame bracket pocket until it seats on the outer edge. Keep the new bracket to the top edge of pocket

Friday, May 21, 2010

GMC/Chevy 2500HD/3500 Installation Instructions

This kit is designed only for use on GMC/Chevy 2001-present 8-lug vehicles.
1. Inspect the kits to make sure that all parts and fasteners were provided. The parts list (for each portal)
2. Block or otherwise retain the vehicle from moving. Remove the current steering components from the GMC vehicle. If necessary, take measurements to determine the current toe-in. (An alignment is still necessary.)
3. Remove the old steering assembly from the vehicle. Remove the outer tie rod ends, pitman arm, idler arm, and frame mount for the idler arm.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

2007-2008 Chevy SuperRail Mounting Kit #4423 Installation

Truck Preparation
1. Check part quantities using the Parts List on Page 2.
2. Block vehicle wheels. Some vehicles may require you to raise the rear of the truck in order to make it easier to drill for installing the mounting brackets on the truck frame.
3. You may wish to remove the wheels, to give yourself greater working room.
4. If you have purchased a template, proceed to “Template Method” below; otherwise, begin with the “Layout Method.”

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

GM / Chevy / Cadillac (GMT800) Telescopic Trailer Tow Mirror Fitting Instructions

Made by the world’s largest manufacturer of exterior mirrors, the Telescopic Trailer Tow Mirror combines great looking aerodynamic styling with the toughness only a company like Schefenacker can produce. You’ve chosen one of the hottest new products in the past few years! Its interchangeable covers mean you can personalize the looks that suit you and your pick up, and a wide range of options mean you can have the right equipment for the right job.