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Allenfab’s 2008 5-lug SAS and LS swap

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by allenfab, Jun 19, 2022.

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  1. Jun 19, 2022 at 5:10 AM
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    Picked up a 2008 reg cab 5-lug with a disassembled 2.7 (bad head gasket) for $2k with 277k miles. Decided to part out most of it, keeping the body, frame, and interior for a base build. I'm going to actually keep track of costs on this one in an attempt to keep the price relatively low.

    For the instagram people, I will be keeping track of the build on there as well as many other projects I have. Instagram is allen.fab

    plans, as of now, are:
    5.3 LS, auto trans, manual t-case
    99-04 Super Duty axles
    Leaf springs all around
    Probably 35s, maybe 37s
    As low a frame height as possible

    Actual build:

    22.25" Frame height on 37s

    Powertrain:
    - Gen 4 5.3 LS
    - TSP Stage 3 low lift truck cam
    - 243 heads
    - Summit LS swap SS headers
    - 2.5" SS Y-pipe
    - 3.5" Street Max Stainless 22x11 muffler
    - 4L60E transmission
    - NP241C transfer case
    - Tom Woods slip yoke eliminator
    - Tom Woods Rear 1350 Double Cardon driveshaft
    - True-Cool 40K transmission cooler

    Axle:
    - 99-04 Super Duty Dana 60 front, Sterling 10.5 rear
    - 4.56 Gears
    - Yukon Grizzly lockers
    - Yukon Rear diff cover

    Steering:
    - Toyota IFS box tapped for Hydro-assist
    - Factory GM LS pump
    - Summit Racing 20" heat sink cooler
    - Borgeson Steering shaft and joints
    - Weaver fab machined knuckle and arm for crossover
    - RuffStuff steering links, Chevy 1-ton TRE's
    - Sky flat pitman arm

    Suspension:
    Front:
    - Superlift 2.5" springs SLF-01-232-6
    - 5" length shackles
    - Ruffstuff U-bolt flip kit
    - Bilstein 5125 12" shocks

    Rear:
    - Chevy 63" 3-leaf
    - Ruffstuff swap kit w/5" shackles
    - 14" Bilstein 5125 outboard shocks
    - Ruffstuff U-bolt flip kit

    Wheel/Tire:
    - 37x12.50R17 Toyo
    - 17x8 Black Rock Steel wheels 4.5" BS

    Interior:
    - Autometer Ultra-lite 2 fuel, transmission, oil pressure, and water temp gauges
    - Scangauge III

    Lighting:
    - Factory

    Misc.:
    - Rock Sliders
    - Ultra high clearance rear bumper
    - 08 Tundra Brake Booster
    - 1-5/16" GM master cylinder
    - Trail-Toys GM MC adapter kit
    - 1987 Blazer 25 gal. fuel tank
    - Walbro 255 fuel pump
    - Smittybilt 10K X20 winch w/synthetic rope


    Not going extreme like my last build, just want something reliable and low maintenance (wishful thinking).

    Current Pic:

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    from the Marketplace ad:
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    allenfab, Jun 19, 2022
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  2. Jun 22, 2022 at 6:19 PM
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    Good riddance… sold the motor and transmission for $600, and picked up some salvage yard 63s and a IFS box

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  3. Jun 29, 2022 at 4:21 PM
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    Picked up some axles today… 60 front, sterling 10.5 rear. Decided to go with a set of superlift 2.5” lift springs for 73-88 Chevy K10’s, they have a lighter spring rate and will allow for a fairy low height.

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    allenfab, Jun 29, 2022
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  4. Jul 10, 2022 at 12:32 PM
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    Waiting on parts to do the suspension so decided to knock out a rear bumper. I wanted to keep it simple but useful. It’s built out of 4x2 and 2x2 3/16” rectangle and square tube that I had left over from previous jobs. Gained 9” of clearance after cutting up the bed. It’s getting d-ring mounts welded on once I get them, but other than that just needs ends capped, chain hooks, and paint.

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    allenfab, Jul 10, 2022
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  5. Jul 10, 2022 at 12:36 PM
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    Sweet! Now it’s time to flip those hangers.
     
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  6. Jul 14, 2022 at 5:16 PM
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    Soooon. Thinking I will start the suspension at the beginning of August
     
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  7. Jul 18, 2022 at 2:47 AM
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    Rear bumper done and on. I think I ended up with about $35 into it. Next up is starting the axle/suspension swap

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    allenfab, Jul 18, 2022
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    Awesome!!!
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2022 at 4:54 PM
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    we WILL wheel together once I am done with this one
     
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    Hell yea! Pretty sure I have wheeled more in the past 12months that I have in the prior 5yrs LOL!!
     
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    I'm guessing you are enjoying living in North Carolina now :D
     
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  14. Jul 21, 2022 at 2:37 PM
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  15. Jul 24, 2022 at 4:53 PM
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    *not my wheels and tires*

    rolled a 38.5 bogger up to the truck for shits and giggles… and this is at 20” frame height. Still can’t decide between 35s and 37s but I’m leaning 37s…

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    That truck will look great with 37s on it!
     
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    go 37s
     
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    Please do 37s at least.
     
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  19. Jul 24, 2022 at 7:54 PM
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    allenfab [OP] I hate everything

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    At least!? Bihhhhhhhhhhhhhh
     
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    What frame height are you shooting for?
     
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