QA1 goodness for my C10 part 2

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thanks for all your comments and yes I am planning on boxing the frame.......

[@johnhickerson3290]

I love this truck. I don't know which one is more cool, this truck or the 66 Chevelle.

[@mikepoint4983]

Your one talented man Lucky , keep up the amazing work I can’t wait to see it complete .

[@cruztalamantez9136]

During my Covid-19 stay at home I ran across this series, kind of reminds me of the old stock car days. Most everyone was using truck trailing arms on Chevelle frames. This frame setup would have made for a terrific roundie pounder, then.

[@zacksan0021]

Got me some front QA1 coil overs for my 4 6 dropped 98 short box Chevrolet. Sweetness

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Truck is comin' right along. Lookin' good!

[@andrewwilson8317]

Nice work. Think you might have to perhaps add a doubler plate or even box the rails over the axle? Might be worrying about nothing but sure does look a bit too thin in the area or the notches? Had to brace a truck that came in for work,it was twisting its frame. All the torque goes through it to those big tyres! The fix was to box the rails at half depth with 5/16" plates!. Half depth was a compromise that worked well, as strong as boxing but retained most of the look of open rails. Once painted it did not show. The doubles tapered at the ends back to the stock open rails.

[@michaelspinello3607]

Andrew Wilson It looks like still will be alot stress in that area over the tube fish plating is a good option on inside of the frame .

[@LTV_inc]

Wow! You are a craftsman. Keep up the good work!

[@johntotten4872]

Really enjoy your videos Lucky.

[@michaelkopperstad4008]

Hope QA1 gave you a good deal, I for one will be installing same kit for my 71 c10 for next winter project. If they offer a promo code discount please pass it on. Cant wait for next video, Mike in Port Orchard WA.

[@SimThrills4U]

He'll yeah buddy I'm up in Whidbey island and I just picked up a 68 C10 I'm building with QA1 suspension

[@filmcostar]

looks good would adding a steel plate to box the section where the over cut is help out more then just a small weld on the qa1 kit

[@Jmon45]

Keep the videos coming lucky love your content

[@gtmotorsports937]

What fuel tank is that? I have watched all your videos and seem to have missed the fuel system install.

[@rayjon237]

I somewhat agree on boxing, but that is one big frame reinforcement they use in the QA1 kit, looks to be 1/4 inch and almost 2 ft long, the way it all ties in i doubt it would flex unless Lucky really Hoon's this thing.. oh wait a minute maybe we should be talking about roll cages and frame ties ....with lucky...lol ...nice work

[@chicagovasko]

I hope that c notch don't mess up all your hard work. Reinforce that frame Lucky.

[@ALWhiteAuthor]

You going to box in that rear section? Even with welding that bracket across the top, there's a hell of a lot of meat missing back there. Isn't it always a little better to overbuild it than to have to go back and fix it later?

[@juanmartin7490]

Man looks so clean and way better than cpp I bought cpp for my truck but I’m not happy with the product Good video 👍🏻

[@travisferrell592]

What did you not like about the Cpp? I was looking at either the qa1 or cpp for my 71. Qa1 is a bit more pricey but looks like a better product to me overall. As they say buy once cry once

[@glenspargo8827]

love your work Lucky

[@kevinthomas895]

I don't know if you have a finished paint job in the plans but there is a Ruby Red that comes on the new Superduty trucks that would look great on this truck.

[@grumpy1962R]

I wish this video wasn’t so old already but here it goes. I am building up a 1965 Chevy C10. I’m at the point now where I need to install the rear swaybar. I opted out for a 9 inch Ford rear end from Moser. Where the bushings and the U-bolt need to attach to the axle, the center section overlaps that space so the U-bolt are not big enough. Maybe the pumpkins too big as well? I need to solve this issue, I would love to know if anybody else has experience with this, and what is the workaround?

[@jerryhope9626]

I'm doing a leaf truck as well what was the measurement for the pads? Please help!!

[@frankm8533]

Looking great lucky! Definitely box the rear at least.

[@TheAlejandromd]

A lot of help from your videos getting ready to pull the trigger on this suspension but am a little worried that my rear end has been narrowed to fit 20x12 and not sure if that's gonna be a issue being that the coil overs sit on the outside the reason why I like this kit

[@beezo2560]

Power and handling of the Chev-hell with the ability to haul stuff. Hey Lucky, I'm moving soon. Could sure use your help. Just kidding. 💙 the truck.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Man that thing's going to handle!

[@cool62chev]

Super cool, Lucky!

[@grumpy1962R]

Where did you source the fuel tank? Have you ever remote mounted a battery. I am using a 496 Stroker and I would like to remote mount the oil filter to a place without having to let oil run down my arm. A canister filter with a drain spigot on the steel cup that holds the canister filter

[@grumpy1962R]

Another thing, what size wheel did you use in the rear? Could you have gone bigger and how much either side of hub face would you add to width of the wheel? Thanks for your experience!

[@garyharris1350]

Please help I spent a lot of time looking for the right 4 link 7 years and no luck I like this set up hope it will fit my budget thanks guys for a ll of your help no to safe up to buy what I need love all of yo go's bless just received my rims and tires

[@josephrodriguez4029]

What part number and vendor used for the LS fuel tank?

[@barryragle6338]

I’m doing the same thing to mine with leaf springs. What was the measurements for new pads. 70 c10

[@billycooper9879]

What size is that gas tank and what pump set up did you use for it? I need to get one for my CT.

[@jameskelly1217]

What kit is this ?

[@KILLAFORD41]

Is this a leaf to spring conversion. If so will you mention what all to think about before diving into it

[@RugaWorld1]

So did you have to shave the axle down for the shoe ..I took my rear end out of a 1994 GMC suburban it’s still a 3” axle 10 bolt will the u bolt be big enough my truck 1983 c10

[@CharleyGeorge]

Hey Lucky, I saw the suspension on the truck. It is sick as hell and huge congrats. But I wanted to mention one thing, that massive amount of missing back frame at the cut outs at the bump stops is way too much. I know you are going to lay down the power to this thing and do some burn outs. I would surely do the same but I think it is way too weak to leave alone and just weld the top of that bracket to the frame. I suggest inserting a replacement piece into the missing area and welding it in or at least sandwich it with another stock plate joined at the same locations as the bracket you put on from the kit.

[@CharleyGeorge]

Hey one more thought. The reason why I suggested to add additional meat or sandwich the bracket is because I would be afraid of the frame to twist in that area. It is a super high stress place with tone of different forces on it. these forces could be acting all at once, like of you are going to to burn out donuts in it. Your frame will have the stress from pulling and pushing of the spinning tires plus the additional twist of the side to side action of the donuts. I hope all that makes sense.

[@TheNortherner88]

What fuel tank is that?

[@timhickey9687]

@Lucky's Garage Show hey mate what locks in the pinion angle? Is it just those u-bolt clamps?

[@h.i.sc-10tips31]

What fuel tank is that I'm restoring my 67c10 and thinking of moving the fuel tank out of the cab

[@396M21]

Prittay, Prittay, Prittay cool!

[@markbrittell2001]

Sweet build Lucky what size tires are you running on the back of the truck?

[@michaeljohnson404]

What gas tank did you use?

[@stevenmaines9114]

What tires r those??

[@misfit0313]

I just stumbled onto and subscribed. I'm building a 70 C10 swb at home. The chassis is just about completed, but then I discovered the QA1 coil over kits today. when looking at Jegs and other online retailers these kick came with options for different spring rates. Do you have any recommendations for the front and rear? How much of a drop can be achieved with these kits? Currently, I'm 3.5 in the front, using CPP 1" coils and their 2.5" drop spindles. 5" drop in the rear, using CPP coils as well.

[@davegalloway2596]

How did you end up terminating the exhaust i am doing the exact same thing right now

[@juliocifuentes4320]

Do you know the length from the coilover to the tire? For clearance

[@dreilly396]

What did you use for a pinion angle? I believe truck arms are 0. Any clearance issue with the fuel lines on top of the tank? Nice job.

[@shaunpeirce8651]

Question, are you putting turn downs on the exhaust? Or is it just going straight out the mufflers into the petrol tank? With it going straight out the mufflers i thought it would warm up the tank/petrol? Also keep the videos coming, great stuff.

[@renetorres1932]

Is that a 10 bolt rear end you have on your set up or is it a 12 bolt?

[@chicagovasko]

Good job lucky.

[@elvinferrelljr.5266]

Would it be better to box the frame right there instead of just welding up the outside? Just wondering.

[@chriscraft77022]

so the red links are to adjust pinion angle? that set up is next level.... just those rear qa1s are probaly $700+ im scared to know how much the whole set up is? $7000????

[@Anthony-nc2dv]

5200

[@Anthony-nc2dv]

Yes the links adjust the pinion angle.

[@Dr_Xyzt]

That suspension is really sweet. Are you gonna still run the exhaust the way they are? I mean, it looks like you have enough room to run the pipes in front of the rear tires as long as the suspension doesn't hit the exhaust. I saw your other videos. Your truck is badass!

[@10006LV]

Truck is looking great, can u please let me know how much I need to start saving up. I have a 1982 C10 I will like to us the same front and rear set up u got from Q1A.

[@Anthony-nc2dv]

Just purchased front and rear 4500

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Yup, a sharp chisel helps.

[@C10-4life]

What model is this suspension? Work on 1986 C10?

[@chicagovasko]

I would weld some Ls underneath.

[@IOwnCalculus]

How does the panhard bar attach to that leaf spring axle? My C10 was cursed with factory leaf springs. I'm going to convert it... one of these days...

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Most leaf setups do not use the panhard, except for maybe very high lift. You can see the frame ends at a few different places in the video, two bar setup is a little different than stock, as the factory only did a single bar.

[@IOwnCalculus]

Right, that's my point. My leaf axle doesn't have an attachment for the panhard bar, but as far as I've seen factory trailing arm / coil trucks do have an attachment point for it on the axle.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Hey man, just put up a short vid of my 68 Shortbox to show the factory setup... there is a tab formed on the factory housing. Link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJOVi5-ra6Z3o5I

[@dogman_]

Lucky. What rear end do you have thats holding all of the HP?

[@luckysgarageshow]

C10 has a Currie 9” Chevhell has a Fab9 Wagon has a 10 bolt 😳

[@dogman_]

Thanks. That's another $3500

[@projectinlinesix]

Where did you find that fuel tank? I need one just like it for my '69!

[@projectinlinesix]

What fuel tank is that? I need one just like it for my '69 C10 short bed!

[@stevencarter7999]

Was this a leaf spring truck, you converted to trailing arm?

[@JackTulsen77]

These trucks are trailing arm from the factory

[@RDSAlphard]

I really like this kit, everything looks rather straight forward! Also, Lucky, you sounds rather tired in the video, are you alright?

[@rguzzo3510]

lucky for President

[@luketeverino6085]

What tires are on it

[@TheCanadianBubba]

HAN visible inside rear so likely HANKOOK"s

[@joeschlotthauer840]

I want to be your neighbor, good for me, bad for you.

[@dirtdude1040]

hey Lucky, how do you chooch up enough smack to get dope shit for your own ride while you pay rent and bills and things?

[@luckysgarageshow]

dirt dude Mobile-Tech is my Business. If I’m not on the show I have a couple customers projects at my shop or I go to other shops and work on there projects.

[@dirtdude1040]

Cool, I'm a independent contractor in the marine industry, i perform services for boat service facilities and have some retail jobs that come and go. The question was, how do us mortals get neat parts like you and still pay the rent? I mean, damn... that truck is pretty sweet. You have another show besides this one?

[@ssamotorsfinland]

WHO am i?

[@JohnComeOnMan]

*drool*

[@andydufresne3635]

FIRST!

[@anomamos9095]

Trucks that are as low as a GT40 look stupid! They’re trucks! if they are so low you can’t use them as a truck, and if you can’t use it as designed why have a truck? Cars look cool lowered but trucks that scrape their bellies look ridiculous they need to look like they can clear a speed bump by at least two inches any lower than that and you have a clown car.