My S10 Project:

[Just_Robert]

The front suspension is currently being built by Max at Bio Kustumz. It will lay the rocker panel on a 22" wheel and get atleast 12-14" of travel. The spindles, control arms, and the engine crossmember will all be hand fabricated out of sheetmetal. No round or square tubing will be used. The factory steering was ditched in favor of a Mustang II rack (more to come on that!) It will use Slam Specialties RE7's and Fox Racing 2.0 shocks. Factory Blazer spindle design was incorporated for the C6 Z06 Corvette Brake swap.



Engine Crossmember:

[Just_Robert]

The Lower Control Arms:

[Just_Robert]

Rear Steer Mustang II (Flaming River short pinion rack):

[Just_Robert]

The start of the diamond rails under the cab. This is the straight portion. The bends will be all mandrel style. Made out of 3/16" PNO.

[Just_Robert]

The Fox 2.0's:

[Motown 454]

Very nice it looks like they do some great work.

[Just_Robert]

This is definitely a different project than what you guys are use too, but we're all after the same end result.

The front suspension is pretty much lined out. All the Max lacks is the upper control arms, which will be diamond shaped. After I get that back from him in California, Keith Sawyer at Nfamus will get the frame transition (engine crossmember to rails) going, and we should see some progress on one of his nice 4 Link setups in the coming months. I'm ditching the factory S10 rear end in favor of a Winters V-8 Quick-change . Nick at Intro Custom Wheels will be taking care of me with a set of RTE 66 Gallup's.

Should see some progress this week on the uppers and shock arms!

Robert

[HectorM52]

WOW. Fab work looks amazing.

But what exactly are you going for? Laying rockers on 22's? AND it's gonna handle like its on rails?

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[Tig]

Looks killer, they sure do look like they do a great job.

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[Just_Robert]

WOW. Fab work looks amazing.

But what exactly are you going for? Laying rockers on 22's? AND it's gonna handle like its on rails?

I'm subscribed.

Thanks man. You have a nice project going.

This is just simply my cruiser. I'm into air suspension, so my "coilover" is an airbag. I get the biggest thrill by ridding a 1/2" of the ground. I've seen alot of crazy trucks in my scene, but only a few of them compare to the hot rod world.

It's going to handle like a Caddi

[lower90xcab]

killer fab work....

[thetoystore]

for those that dont know. Max Fish of BIO Kustoms is the chip foose of the minitruck'n world. his work is second to none nomater what car or truck it goes into. love it

[LMDGUY]

BIO Kustoms builds nice stuff. keep the pictures coming

[Eric Howell]

Killer fab work!
What is going on with the steering linkage? Any pics of the truck you started with?
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[Just_Robert]

Killer fab work!
What is going on with the steering linkage? Any pics of the truck you started with?
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It's a front steer rack that was mounted as a rear steer making the steering output reversed. With the bell crank (cantilever arm mounted to the side of the rail), it then reverses it so that it is pushing in the right direction for a rear steer. It has been compared to a Rube Goldberg device, but there really was no other simpler way to accomplish it.

As for the truck, I'm quite embarrased.

[Twentyover]

It's a front steer rack that was mounted as a rear steer making the steering output reversed. With the bell crank (cantilever arm mounted to the side of the rail), it then reverses it so that it is pushing in the right direction for a rear steer. It has been compared to a Rube Goldberg device, but there really was no other simpler way to accomplish it.

And you couldn't source a rear steer rack?

While the workmanship is great, the linkages have complexed up the steering. Every joint is a place for it to get sloppy from clearance.

I guess I don't get it. I'll wait until it's done to look at it in total.

[Eric Howell]

It's a front steer rack that was mounted as a rear steer making the steering output reversed. With the bell crank (cantilever arm mounted to the side of the rail), it then reverses it so that it is pushing in the right direction for a rear steer. It has been compared to a Rube Goldberg device, but there really was no other simpler way to accomplish it.

As for the truck, I'm quite embarrased.

Now I understand how it will work. Nothing to be embarrassed about with your truck. This is what I'm starting with.

[Just_Robert]

While the workmanship is great, the linkages have complexed up the steering. Every joint is a place for it to get sloppy from clearance.

Very true. Every extra joint is an extra chance for failure. If I went the front steer route, It would be mounted fairly high up (basically in the way of everything). With this crazy steering setup, It allows me to mount my rack at any height I want (low and out of the way). One draw back right now is I need to get a front sump LS pan made, but I'd rather spend the money on that and keep the motor as low as possible.

Just keep your mind open. It has alot going on, which is my style. It will be done before you know it!

[Just_Robert]

Lower Shock Mounts:


I'm not sure how they are installed. The uppers will get finished up sometime this week. I'll get pics of both once they're installed.

[Just_Robert]

Now I understand how it will work. Nothing to be embarrassed about with your truck. This is what I'm starting with.

I might follow you over to S10Planet.... Hmm.