2011 access cab overhaul

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Thank you sir, so do you think it would be worth it to relocate the shocks and run 14's?

 

Yes and it would also allow for more droop depending on your shackle length and angle.

 

Very nice

 

And you could avoid dropping your bump stops to keep as much uptravel as possible. The way I had mine set up the 12" shocks weren't limiting droop but I had to drop the bump stops 2.5-3" to avoid bottoming out the shocks. I still had like 4" uptravel but it was quite high

 

Pdugan6 do you have your bumpstop set for when your spring starts to go negative or when the shock is bottomed out?

 

I set it up so the bump stops keep the springs from going negative.

Yep. There is plenty of room for up travel on mine but my shocks would bottom out too. And the springs would go negative.

 

Thank you so much, I am going to start compiling parts for my swap soon I appreciate the info.

 

Good luck man, the swap is a good bit of work but well worth it!

 

I certainly hope so! Your build was helpful as well its a shame your truck was totaled.

 

Sweet man. Good luck. Congrats on the soon to be swapped beast!

 

I wouldnt say soon haha im thinking this time next year, just want to have everything ready so that the install can be smooth as possible

 

Right around the corner

 

subd!

 

Hey Pat what exactly did you have ATO trim off 2"?

 

I really like your truck man... I got some info from you on the rear chevy springs.. I even have all the parts: rear flip kit, rear (front side) leaf hangers and springs I just cant seem to cut into it since I dont have a working welder anymore. I did my extended shock towers two nights ago at my buds shop.. but I might hold off on the springs. In the mean time keep posting on here
I got a q for you: what length shocks were you able to run? Looks like you got a lot of droop

 

Never mind.. I seen your length of rear shocks on the first page of the build 12" with stock towers? You must be sitting pretty high in the rear.

 

12" and using the stock shock mounts. I am sitting high in the rear. When I'm not loaded with tools and my shell it probably lifted it 4-4.5" but that can also be adjusted with what length shackles you use.

 

I had him make the bumper 2" shorter on the side wings. I cut 2" out of my rear wheel wells and flares so I wanted it to match up to my cuts.

 

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