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  1. #111
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    Quote Originally Posted by GasGuzzler View Post
    Why did you have to redrill the axles?
    He had to redrill the axles because he is running the 8.8 rear end and it comes with a different bolt pattern.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 68 TT View Post
    He had to redrill the axles because he is running the 8.8 rear end and it comes with a different bolt pattern.
    what he said, the axles came with 4.5" x 5 and I needed 4.75" x 5

    I could have gotten new wheels but that would have been a pain if I ever wanted to swap them out later.
    s10 with 4l60e and cammed 5.3 on the road!THREAD
    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.".

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    OIC...forgot about the F**d rear axle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GasGuzzler View Post
    OIC...forgot about the F**d rear axle.
    yeah a buddy of mine who is a ford guy always gives me crap about that. it has discs, a good rebuildable posi, and 31 spline axles. there is no way I could have hunted down a 12 bolt for the same price or built a 10 bolt to hold up.
    s10 with 4l60e and cammed 5.3 on the road!THREAD
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    I've been researching an S10 swap and it seems like everyone goes with the 8.8. Must be a reason

    1969 Chevy RCLB C10 350/TH400 SOLD
    2007 Chevy RCSB 4.8 4x4 LS SOLD
    2008 Chevy RCSB 5.3 4x4 LT SOLD
    2010 Chevy CCSB 6.2 4x4 LT SOLD
    2005 GMC CCLB DRW 6.6 Duramax 4x4 191,000 and counting
    2013 FORD CCSB F350 6.7 Powerstroke 4x4


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    Well I ordered a welder last night(lincoln 180hd 240v mig), ordered my wiring 2 weeks ago and am back from school. I'm starting back on her today so some progress should be up soon.

    still need to
    -install fuel pump
    -install gas tank
    -finish rear end
    -install traction bars
    -fix serpentine system
    -install brake system
    -install headers
    -fab exhaust system
    -install fenders, hood, and core support
    -get computer tuned
    -intall new wiring harness
    -relocate battery

    and a bunch of other little things.

    then I need to hope I did it right, this is my first build after all....

    hoping to have everything ready by the time my wiring gets here in mid july, and have it on the road by the end of july.

    But we all know how project deadlines go...
    s10 with 4l60e and cammed 5.3 on the road!THREAD
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    got my 230v in my garage, routed a few vaccuum lines and fixed my serpentine system. Pics tomorrow



    welder is scheduled to get here on tuesday
    s10 with 4l60e and cammed 5.3 on the road!THREAD
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  8. #118
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    here she is with a new belt routed for the car style intake. if you do it like this you will need a spacer about 3/4 inches thick or a ton of washers, a longer bolt, and a belt that is 102 inches long to 102.5 inches long, any shorter or longer and it wont work. it took me 4 belts to find that out. 100 and 101 were both too short, and a 102.7 fit but didn't have enough tension on it.









    did anyone notice my detail work on the alt bracket?







    just waiting for my welder now, scheduled delivery is tuesday
    s10 with 4l60e and cammed 5.3 on the road!THREAD
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    Lookin' good

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    very nice

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