BlueOx build

BillysGruff · 02-27-2013, 08:26 AM

Hopefully the name hasnt been taken already. I've always called my truck that. 2003 Silverado thats been through the wrenches. Its been in two wrecks, neither my fault...so once the trans went, that was the last straw for me. Plans are leaf sprung 52's, 4.88's, 37's/Hummer beadlocks combo from Trailworthfab.com. It will be a dual purpose vehicle. No thrashing till exo, shorten rear, and no bed. On with the pics...

I always liked this pic

NP241C D-drop

Gear pattern for 9.5

BTF diff cover

Closeup

Running stock brakes, poor tape measure

U-bolt flip

Shackle flip

1330-1350 conversion u-joint

9.5 Installed

Press brake that is functional, but still needs some work

Trans parts, piece of .375", 9/16" socket

Locking collar needs some work

Start of winch bumper, .375" base plate, .188" brackets holes matching to frame for bolt on, 14* bends on bottom piece, tube is 1.75" .188" wall CREW

Got this hunk of **** for 1K locally, man it needs work

Any body need an HSA?

'78

Missing a couple lockout pieces on both sides

Rear end pic

And a face to match the name, poser shot, stock truck

Currently I'm waiting on '89 rotors and new 14x1.5 studs. I'm currently searching for hub parts, have some not local friends with parts, but I'm thinking my best bet is a boneyard. Thats its for now. More to come.

Jonesy · 02-27-2013, 10:07 AM

Looks like a great start. I would love to have a SAS truck like this.

twiztedzuki · 02-27-2013, 08:28 PM

histeer arm looks like death trap, **** mud boggers do! id keep bed and dovetail for looks, also it will not stay dual purpose for long so spend wisely so you aint upgrading suspension each year. b a fun trail rig fo sho

underpowered · 02-27-2013, 10:32 PM

i would have loved to do this to my 03 instead of selling it.

boomhauer · 02-28-2013, 12:22 PM

?...why do you have a ford front end for a chevy truck unless you are planning to change a lot of stuff.?

BillysGruff · 02-28-2013, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boomhauer

?...why do you have a ford front end for a chevy truck unless you are planning to change a lot of stuff.?

Same reason you have a linked HPD60 front.;)

underpowered · 02-28-2013, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boomhauer

?...why do you have a ford front end for a chevy truck unless you are planning to change a lot of stuff.?

have to change more stuff to use a chevy front end. IFS GM trucks are drivers drop from the factory, where as GM SFA trucks were all passenger drop. Ford axles are drivers drop, so easier to swap to match the stock front output side.

BillysGruff · 02-28-2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twiztedzuki

histeer arm looks like death trap, **** mud boggers do! id keep bed and dovetail for looks, also it will not stay dual purpose for long so spend wisely so you aint upgrading suspension each year. b a fun trail rig fo sho

I want to shorten wheelbase at that time. Probably wouldnt be street legal then. Plan is to upgrade when it breaks, unfortunately not if, but when.

BillysGruff · 02-28-2013, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonesy

Looks like a great start. I would love to have a SAS truck like this.

Thanks bud.

93 Krawler · 04-26-2013, 06:28 PM

I developed a crack on the driver knuckle in Harlan. Time to upgrade.

Sent from my Radar 4G using Board Express

itbrokeagain · 12-26-2014, 03:24 PM

Have I seen this truck running around Anderson? Live on salem?

BillysGruff · 12-29-2014, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

Have I seen this truck running around Anderson? Live on salem?

Yes

Hopefully I wasnt doing anything stupid, lol.

itbrokeagain · 12-29-2014, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillysGruff

Yes

Hopefully I wasnt doing anything stupid, lol.

My mom lives next to the fire house and I work in Anderson. I see it all the time

BillysGruff · 01-02-2015, 04:56 PM

So in order to make this work, I had to remove 5/16" of the splines from the back because the shaft has a non splined part. I used the drill press and a cylindrical grinding stone set at the proper height and went around till it was ground down fairly well. The first time I didnt take enough metal out and the assembly was moving back and forth. The second time I felt it slip over the non-splined part and the dust cover was in the right spot. I also ordered a 2011 Ram 2500 d-shaft from car-part for $85, which will be the base, since they have double cardon 1350 CV's with a flange that mates up well with the 208 flange. I may have to grind some down of the flange if its in 4-high. Looks like it might hit, but we'll see. I replaced the seal because it was leaking. I also put some caulking at the end of the splines just to make sure it doesnt leak anymore.

02-27-2013, 08:26 AM	#1
BillysGruff Goats on the Roof! Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 62	BlueOx build Hopefully the name hasnt been taken already. I've always called my truck that. 2003 Silverado thats been through the wrenches. Its been in two wrecks, neither my fault...so once the trans went, that was the last straw for me. Plans are leaf sprung 52's, 4.88's, 37's/Hummer beadlocks combo from Trailworthfab.com. It will be a dual purpose vehicle. No thrashing till exo, shorten rear, and no bed. On with the pics... I always liked this pic NP241C D-drop Gear pattern for 9.5 BTF diff cover Closeup Running stock brakes, poor tape measure U-bolt flip Shackle flip 1330-1350 conversion u-joint 9.5 Installed Press brake that is functional, but still needs some work Trans parts, piece of .375", 9/16" socket Locking collar needs some work Start of winch bumper, .375" base plate, .188" brackets holes matching to frame for bolt on, 14* bends on bottom piece, tube is 1.75" .188" wall CREW Got this hunk of **** for 1K locally, man it needs work Any body need an HSA? '78 Missing a couple lockout pieces on both sides Rear end pic And a face to match the name, poser shot, stock truck Currently I'm waiting on '89 rotors and new 14x1.5 studs. I'm currently searching for hub parts, have some not local friends with parts, but I'm thinking my best bet is a boneyard. Thats its for now. More to come.

02-27-2013, 10:07 AM	#2
Jonesy Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Piner, KY Posts: 141	Looks like a great start. I would love to have a SAS truck like this. __________________ JT Jones 83 Toyota - beater 87 Toyota Truggy

02-27-2013, 08:28 PM	#3
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	histeer arm looks like death trap, **** mud boggers do! id keep bed and dovetail for looks, also it will not stay dual purpose for long so spend wisely so you aint upgrading suspension each year. b a fun trail rig fo sho __________________ SMITH BUILT PERIOD

02-27-2013, 10:32 PM	#4
underpowered They call me......Scuba Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Burlington, KY Posts: 292	i would have loved to do this to my 03 instead of selling it. __________________ beat up rusted out k5

02-28-2013, 12:22 PM	#5
boomhauer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 188	?...why do you have a ford front end for a chevy truck unless you are planning to change a lot of stuff.? __________________ 95 yj, fresh fuel injected 302, c-6, twin sticked 205, 3 linked high pinion d60 front, double trianulated 4 linked 14 bolt rear (all aluminum links) locked both ends, 4:56 gears, full hydro steering, high steer, 4 wheel discs, 16" 2.5 fox air shocks, 39.5" irok's. just finishing a full frame-up redo thanks to a great friend and one knowledgable(sp?) s.o.b casey cravens for without him this could not have been done in such a short time and done right! LOOK OUT "WHITEY" HERE I COME!!!

04-26-2013, 06:28 PM	#10
93 Krawler >>>PMC<<< - CORE Member - - Administrator - Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ross, OH Posts: 2,069 Images: 1268	I developed a crack on the driver knuckle in Harlan. Time to upgrade. Sent from my Radar 4G using Board Express

12-26-2014, 03:24 PM	#11
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Have I seen this truck running around Anderson? Live on salem? __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

01-02-2015, 04:56 PM	#14
BillysGruff Goats on the Roof! Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 62	So in order to make this work, I had to remove 5/16" of the splines from the back because the shaft has a non splined part. I used the drill press and a cylindrical grinding stone set at the proper height and went around till it was ground down fairly well. The first time I didnt take enough metal out and the assembly was moving back and forth. The second time I felt it slip over the non-splined part and the dust cover was in the right spot. I also ordered a 2011 Ram 2500 d-shaft from car-part for $85, which will be the base, since they have double cardon 1350 CV's with a flange that mates up well with the 208 flange. I may have to grind some down of the flange if its in 4-high. Looks like it might hit, but we'll see. I replaced the seal because it was leaking. I also put some caulking at the end of the splines just to make sure it doesnt leak anymore.