OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker - Page 3

Low88 · 08-07-2006, 10:31 AM

just wanted to let everyone know that this is veryyyy time consuming, and not as easy as this thread makes it look.

low88 out.

Low88 · 11-26-2006, 07:27 PM

hope nobody minds if i post my pics up.

My expected/unexpected headaches so far.

1. steering shaft wants to go through the frame.

2. passenger side exhaust manifold = reallllllly tight fit, watch how you modify that frame.

3. leave room for lower radiator hose

4. mechanical fan is not even worth putting back on, I just got a flex-a-lite black magic.

5. Trans tunnel had to be raised on the firewall itself, I thought you only needed to raise inside the cab.

6. Making an exhaust with a cat and muffler and squeezing it under a bodydrop chassis is quite a task

7. tapping holes in a boxed frame is tiresome

8. its pretty easy to modify the stock trans x-member, if you dont want to make a brand new one.

Other than that, everything is going smooth. I have taking my cab on and off down to a 2 minute process, literally... Air truck up, put jackstands under cab, lay truck out. The truck doesnt have a battery at the moment, and I have learned that you can use a 9V battery to operate selonoid vales, LMAO.

DjLunchbox · 11-27-2006, 06:05 PM

looks nothing short of craptacular LC, just what i expected

btw, what are selonoid vales? is this something new i should be looking into?

Sweet Tea Man · 11-27-2006, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjLunchbox

looks nothing short of craptacular LC, just what i expected

btw, what are selonoid vales? is this something new i should be looking into?

must be a northern thing

Low88 · 11-28-2006, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjLunchbox

looks nothing short of craptacular LC, just what i expected

btw, what are selonoid vales? is this something new i should be looking into?

lol did you post this before or after i got off the phone with your ass. thanks for the veng vs. zeng clarification.

giffer87 · 01-28-2007, 09:45 PM

what size of drop is actually needed to lay rocker? 2.5", 2.75, 3" i guess i could go out and measure mine, but i'm not too sure my body mounts are where theyre suppose to be right now... and do you have to loose your heater box when SFBD?

Low88 · 01-29-2007, 03:51 PM

i went 2 3/4". Its getting shimmed up to about 2.5" which is perfect for laying rocker. I am running 255/45/17's and do not have to tub the firewall, and the heat is staying. If you are all about the big rollers, you will need to ditch the heat or relocate the box when you tub the firewall. You can lay rocker on a 255/35/20 tire though without tubbing the firewall. The firewall will need a little massage though.

low_clazz · 02-01-2007, 10:12 PM

any more updates? mine is getting done as we speak...cant wait.

Low88 · 02-02-2007, 04:22 AM

ill get new pics this weekend. pretty much all the chassis work is done... If my truck was in nice paint and had a nice interior, It would be done by now. Im just trying to go the full 9 yards now.

giffer87 · 02-04-2007, 08:08 PM

Alright thanks for the info, ya ive got 265/35/22 sooo definatly would need to tub the firewall...

Sweet Tea Man · 02-05-2007, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low88

If my truck was in nice paint...

when does that stage come?

Low88 · 02-05-2007, 06:52 PM

after tax returns lol

chevy6998 · 03-29-2007, 11:22 AM

what happened to all of the original pictures, this thread use to be a great deal longer?

1l0burb · 06-26-2007, 12:21 AM

has anyone done a stockfloor on a square body burb

Mr.showtime84 · 07-07-2007, 11:52 PM

Has anyone done a 97 tahoe 2wd 2dr? Plus I havea set of dropstar 05 24inch rims.........

low94 · 07-08-2007, 12:09 AM

Anyone have any info on some how reusing the rear section of the frame? Reason I ask is cause I have a 6 link and don't want to redo the suspension.

Low88 · 07-08-2007, 07:31 AM

you don't have to touch the rear section of the frame if you don't want to. you just have to tie the 2x4 into the frame right behind the cab. It has no affect on where your 6 link bolts to.

low94 · 07-08-2007, 09:08 AM

But then how would I lower the bed down?

Jimmy P · 07-08-2007, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by low94

But then how would I lower the bed down?

the bed floor essentially stays in the same place. You section 3" out of the inner bed sides/front wall and lower the outer panels only. You dont do anything with the frame in the back

low94 · 07-08-2007, 09:26 AM

so you basically stockfloor the cab and conventional BD the box?

08-07-2006, 10:31 AM	#41
Low88 Drive and Enjoy. Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2004 Member ID: 19385 Pics: My Gallery Location: Live Free or Die Age: 23 Posts: 2,334	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker just wanted to let everyone know that this is veryyyy time consuming, and not as easy as this thread makes it look. low88 out. ***tehhaterz they always group them close together, but they never group them close enough to me 88 OBS 2.75" SFBD in progress 05 GTI - fun from the factory.

11-26-2006, 07:27 PM	#42
Low88 Drive and Enjoy. Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2004 Member ID: 19385 Pics: My Gallery Location: Live Free or Die Age: 23 Posts: 2,334	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker hope nobody minds if i post my pics up. My expected/unexpected headaches so far. 1. steering shaft wants to go through the frame. 2. passenger side exhaust manifold = reallllllly tight fit, watch how you modify that frame. 3. leave room for lower radiator hose 4. mechanical fan is not even worth putting back on, I just got a flex-a-lite black magic. 5. Trans tunnel had to be raised on the firewall itself, I thought you only needed to raise inside the cab. 6. Making an exhaust with a cat and muffler and squeezing it under a bodydrop chassis is quite a task 7. tapping holes in a boxed frame is tiresome 8. its pretty easy to modify the stock trans x-member, if you dont want to make a brand new one. Other than that, everything is going smooth. I have taking my cab on and off down to a 2 minute process, literally... Air truck up, put jackstands under cab, lay truck out. The truck doesnt have a battery at the moment, and I have learned that you can use a 9V battery to operate selonoid vales, LMAO. ***tehhaterz they always group them close together, but they never group them close enough to me 88 OBS 2.75" SFBD in progress 05 GTI - fun from the factory.

11-27-2006, 06:05 PM	#43
DjLunchbox king rigger reppin CAF I Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2003 Member ID: 7624 Pics: My Gallery Location: manchester, CT Age: 28 Posts: 3,672	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker looks nothing short of craptacular LC, just what i expected btw, what are selonoid vales? is this something new i should be looking into? 1989 gmc sierra, 383 LT1 stroker, T56 , spec stage 3, eaton 4:10 posi, PST bushings,kp 6 link, conti's, the usual air stuff, some nice smooth imodium green sealer, some old 17's and BAM...a money pit!

01-28-2007, 09:45 PM	#46
giffer87 Bad ass 92 Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2003 Member ID: 8470 Pics: My Gallery Location: Canada Age: 20 Posts: 156	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker what size of drop is actually needed to lay rocker? 2.5", 2.75, 3" i guess i could go out and measure mine, but i'm not too sure my body mounts are where theyre suppose to be right now... and do you have to loose your heater box when SFBD?

01-29-2007, 03:51 PM	#47
Low88 Drive and Enjoy. Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2004 Member ID: 19385 Pics: My Gallery Location: Live Free or Die Age: 23 Posts: 2,334	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker i went 2 3/4". Its getting shimmed up to about 2.5" which is perfect for laying rocker. I am running 255/45/17's and do not have to tub the firewall, and the heat is staying. If you are all about the big rollers, you will need to ditch the heat or relocate the box when you tub the firewall. You can lay rocker on a 255/35/20 tire though without tubbing the firewall. The firewall will need a little massage though. **tehhaterz they always group them close together, but they never group them close enough to me 88 OBS 2.75" SFBD in progress 05 GTI - fun from the factory. Last edited by Low88 : 01-29-2007 at 03:52 PM.*


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02-01-2007, 10:12 PM	#48
low_clazz nfamusairsuspension.com Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2003 Member ID: 9421 Pics: My Gallery Location: Fort Worth, TX Age: 23 Posts: 1,364	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker any more updates? mine is getting done as we speak...cant wait.

02-02-2007, 04:22 AM	#49
Low88 Drive and Enjoy. Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2004 Member ID: 19385 Pics: My Gallery Location: Live Free or Die Age: 23 Posts: 2,334	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker ill get new pics this weekend. pretty much all the chassis work is done... If my truck was in nice paint and had a nice interior, It would be done by now. Im just trying to go the full 9 yards now. ***tehhaterz they always group them close together, but they never group them close enough to me 88 OBS 2.75" SFBD in progress 05 GTI - fun from the factory.

02-04-2007, 08:08 PM	#50
giffer87 Bad ass 92 Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2003 Member ID: 8470 Pics: My Gallery Location: Canada Age: 20 Posts: 156	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker Alright thanks for the info, ya ive got 265/35/22 sooo definatly would need to tub the firewall...

02-05-2007, 06:52 PM	#52
Low88 Drive and Enjoy. Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2004 Member ID: 19385 Pics: My Gallery Location: Live Free or Die Age: 23 Posts: 2,334	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker after tax returns lol ***tehhaterz they always group them close together, but they never group them close enough to me 88 OBS 2.75" SFBD in progress 05 GTI - fun from the factory.

03-29-2007, 11:22 AM	#53
chevy6998 From longbed to shorty. Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2005 Member ID: 23833 Pics: My Gallery Location: Fawn Grove, PA Posts: 650	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker what happened to all of the original pictures, this thread use to be a great deal longer? 1989 SCLB, driv 22's, slam rs-72, custom 4-link and wattslink, 1/2 valves, nitrogen 1997 ECSB, stock, but not for long

06-26-2007, 12:21 AM	#54
1l0burb Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jun 2007 Member ID: 70281 Pics: My Gallery Location: Decatur,Tn Posts: 3	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker has anyone done a stockfloor on a square body burb

07-07-2007, 11:52 PM	#55
Mr.showtime84 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2006 Member ID: 54711 Pics: My Gallery Location: backwood of tennessee Posts: 66	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker Has anyone done a 97 tahoe 2wd 2dr? Plus I havea set of dropstar 05 24inch rims.........

07-08-2007, 12:09 AM	#56
low94 OVER8TD Status: Online Join Date: Oct 2005 Member ID: 35681 Pics: My Gallery Location: Winnipeg Age: 22 Posts: 221	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker Anyone have any info on some how reusing the rear section of the frame? Reason I ask is cause I have a 6 link and don't want to redo the suspension. 1994 K1500 9" lift 37" Pro Comps

07-08-2007, 07:31 AM	#57
Low88 Drive and Enjoy. Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2004 Member ID: 19385 Pics: My Gallery Location: Live Free or Die Age: 23 Posts: 2,334	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker you don't have to touch the rear section of the frame if you don't want to. you just have to tie the 2x4 into the frame right behind the cab. It has no affect on where your 6 link bolts to. ***tehhaterz they always group them close together, but they never group them close enough to me 88 OBS 2.75" SFBD in progress 05 GTI - fun from the factory.

07-08-2007, 09:08 AM	#58
low94 OVER8TD Status: Online Join Date: Oct 2005 Member ID: 35681 Pics: My Gallery Location: Winnipeg Age: 22 Posts: 221	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker But then how would I lower the bed down? 1994 K1500 9" lift 37" Pro Comps

07-08-2007, 09:26 AM	#60
low94 OVER8TD Status: Online Join Date: Oct 2005 Member ID: 35681 Pics: My Gallery Location: Winnipeg Age: 22 Posts: 221	Re: OBS Stock Floor Body-Drop how-to....lay that rocker so you basically stockfloor the cab and conventional BD the box? 1994 K1500 9" lift 37" Pro Comps

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