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Murfman1967 · 11-18-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by davyjeeper

I like what you're doing.

Might make the bedsides removable in case you get in a tight spot.

I was thinking that exactly. Anyone have experience with Dzus fasteners? I can get them from a oval track shop that I did some side work for, he'd rather (So would I) pay me in barter. Do they hold tightly? Would there be a problem using them on a street driven truck?

davyjeeper · 11-18-2009, 07:20 PM

A few years ago there was a cool ex race truck chevy stepside for sale I looked at buying. He had male/female tube about 1" with pins. I'm fuzzy on details, been a while, but that's how I'd do it.

muleshemi · 11-18-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murfman1967

I was thinking that exactly. Anyone have experience with Dzus fasteners? I can get them from a oval track shop that I did some side work for, he'd rather (So would I) pay me in barter. Do they hold tightly? Would there be a problem using them on a street driven truck?

Dont have a lot of hands on experiance with them, but watching circle track races, on dirt tracks, and seeing how well the hold up in those conditions I would think they would hold up just fine.
maybe put one bolt in them? as a justincase

Murfman1967 · 11-19-2009, 04:00 PM

I decided the hitch is staying put, and going to mount the spare above it, that is my 35" BFG, and there is room for a 37 if I do a little trimming:

It is nice and low, easy to see around and access, and should help put some weight out back and low. I am going to put another tire mount on my roof rack for when I need to use the bed to haul stuff.

Elwenil · 11-19-2009, 04:26 PM

Any thoughts about raising the hitch up some? I know that would sort of screw your low tire mount but the hitch seems to hang down pretty low. If it's not a concern then it's no big deal but I had good luck with my W100 when I cut the hitch and mounted the hits to the inside of the top lip of the frame and not the bottom lip. I then bolted the sides through the frame rails so it was probably stronger that way than just hanging off the bottom of the frame. Plus it raised the hitch up about 4". It may not be worth it with your plans but I thought I'd mention it since the hitch seems to be out there pretty far compared to the frame and bed.

Murfman1967 · 11-19-2009, 04:44 PM

My original plan was to move up the trailer hitch, but I already use an 8" drop hitch on my car hauler, If I were to raise it another 6" I'd have a 14" drop, and the idea of that scares me. I have had the truck on the Pink trail at the badlands, and was able to keep the hitch from dragging by line choice. I am building the the truck to chase at desert races, along with some mild pre-running, but it will also be my primary tow rig as well, so I need to make comprimises. This is why I went with the mini packs instead of full leaf packs as well, I don't care for the 909 Squat while towing. I will look at it again tomorrow, maybe I could find a happy medium, and raise it so the bottom is even with the spring hangers, looks to be ~ 3" or so.

11-18-2009, 07:20 PM	#102
davyjeeper David Wymore Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27563 Location: El Centro, CA E. of San Diego by Superstition and Truckhaven Posts: 1,025	A few years ago there was a cool ex race truck chevy stepside for sale I looked at buying. He had male/female tube about 1" with pins. I'm fuzzy on details, been a while, but that's how I'd do it. __________________ Hot rod Cummins Ram for sale http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=769720 Need 30/35 spl 60 locking hubs. Need NP203/NP205 Doubler adapter.

11-19-2009, 04:26 PM	#105
Elwenil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41063 Location: Covington, VA Posts: 2,518	Any thoughts about raising the hitch up some? I know that would sort of screw your low tire mount but the hitch seems to hang down pretty low. If it's not a concern then it's no big deal but I had good luck with my W100 when I cut the hitch and mounted the hits to the inside of the top lip of the frame and not the bottom lip. I then bolted the sides through the frame rails so it was probably stronger that way than just hanging off the bottom of the frame. Plus it raised the hitch up about 4". It may not be worth it with your plans but I thought I'd mention it since the hitch seems to be out there pretty far compared to the frame and bed. __________________ ~Elwenil~ Mopar Parts Advisor 88 Dodge Ramcharger AW450 MilSpec Project 318 NP435 NP205 Frt/Rr D60s

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11-19-2009, 04:00 PM	#104
Murfman1967 Granite Guru Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17605 Posts: 694	I decided the hitch is staying put, and going to mount the spare above it, that is my 35" BFG, and there is room for a 37 if I do a little trimming: It is nice and low, easy to see around and access, and should help put some weight out back and low. I am going to put another tire mount on my roof rack for when I need to use the bed to haul stuff.

11-19-2009, 04:44 PM	#106
Murfman1967 Granite Guru Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17605 Posts: 694	My original plan was to move up the trailer hitch, but I already use an 8" drop hitch on my car hauler, If I were to raise it another 6" I'd have a 14" drop, and the idea of that scares me. I have had the truck on the Pink trail at the badlands, and was able to keep the hitch from dragging by line choice. I am building the the truck to chase at desert races, along with some mild pre-running, but it will also be my primary tow rig as well, so I need to make comprimises. This is why I went with the mini packs instead of full leaf packs as well, I don't care for the 909 Squat while towing. I will look at it again tomorrow, maybe I could find a happy medium, and raise it so the bottom is even with the spring hangers, looks to be ~ 3" or so.