Best/Easiest way to take out rear shackle rivets??

[Andy B]

My drop kit will be here next week and I was just wonderin how the rest of you peeps took those rivets out. I got a nice selection of air tools and a plasma cutter if need be. But any tips or hints would be appreciated. Thanks.

Andy B

99 Dak R/T RC

[kaui56]

air hammer and a grinder. have fun.

[Andy B]

LoL, Thanks. I always have fun workin on my truck.

Andy B

[WicKed R/T]

Sharp new drill bits and a big hammer :hammer: :p

A grinder might come in handy also.

[DirtyR/T]

:stop: don't forget the safety glasses you would like to see your truck after you drop it

[WicKed R/T]

Also, it would be a good idea to measure you truck first. Just to see if you get the right amount of drop.

[kaui56]

Also, it would be a good idea to measure you truck first. Just to see if you get the right amount of drop.
you might want to do this on level ground...

[Andy B]

Thanks for all the tips. Sport Truck Direct failed to tell me that the lowering A Arms were bein drop shipped from the factory so I wont be able to get the kit on till next weekend. :dammit: :fight:
I'll sure as heck never do business with them again. And the salesmen I spoke with said he would call me back as soon as he found out info about them, he never called, I had to call and get the info for myself.
I just hope the western chassis parts are decent.


Andy B

99 Black R/C R/T

[kaui56]

not too many people with those, so let us know what you think after you get em on.

[Andy B]

not too many people with those, so let us know what you think after you get em on.

Will do man, will do. The rear Shackles look nice and heavy, I jus hope the a-arms are decent lookin. They supposedly have a life time warranty on all the parts.
I also went to sears and lowes and got some nice new chisels and a air hammer chisel bit and new drill bits so I hope it goes well.


Andy B

[Andy B]

The A-Arms came today. :woowoo: They are decent looking. Now I just gotta wait till this weekend to put them on. Any tips for installing them?? Thanks again.

[Andy B]

Well I got the kit on. Wasnt too bad after all. I just used a cuttin torch and 4'' hard disk grinder to remove the rivets. The truck sits decent, but not low enough for me. I think Im gonna order up some 2" lowerin springs and drop the front down a lil more to make it a full 3" in the front. And set the rear down another 1/2". I'll post pics soon...

[kaui56]

pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics
hey man, hurry up wit those pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics :hammer:

[Andy B]

Im tryin to figure this shizzle out right now, so lets give 'er a try. :help: So calm down sun :smash: Ok it says my file is too large <hate when they say that> :D so how do is shrink it down??

[twistedrt01]

:stop: don't forget the safety glasses you would like to see your truck after you drop it
ROFL good point adam :)

[WicKed R/T]

open up your pic/s in paint and then go to image on the top toolbar, now go to stretch/skew. Use the same number in both horiz. and vert. (i.e. 50%H, 50%V)

[kaui56]

damn how big are your pictures...it sure is taking a long time to shrink...hahaha jk...are you tring to make an avatar or just post the pic? and what program are you using to adjust the picture?

[Andy B]

:dammit: lol. I'll give that a try, Im not computer literate, so, bare wit me.

[Andy B]

Lets see if this works, this is dropped 4/6 wit the back sittin on the bump stops and wit 255/55/17's

[Andy B]

ANd heres the 2/4 drop, dunno why the pics are so small, but pics are better than no pics

[02graphiteR/T]

Truck looks hot man! Nice job :mullet:

[Andy B]

Truck looks hot man! Nice job :mullet:
Thanks bro :toast: , its come a long way. I got big plans for it soo we shall see...