NathanJax's 2007 Crew Cab Silverado Build thread

[NathanJax]

Finally getting some stuff done. Found a friend of a friend who can work on trucks. Had him do my C notch last night. He can install my rear 4 link, watts link and bags. Hoping he can do that within a week or two.

 

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[Rocket Man]

Finally getting some stuff done. Found a friend of a friend who can work on trucks. Had him do my C notch last night. He can install my rear 4 link, watts link and bags. Hoping he can do that within a week or two.

Nice little baby notch.

 

[NathanJax]

Nice little baby notch.

for now... have to keep it conservative since it's a DD with 3 young kids. Once i finish bagging it and see how close it is to laying frame things may change...

 

[NathanJax]

Newest pic... figured I'd share. Front inner fenders rest on the tires when laid out, so I'll need to cut them up to go any lower. only sits about 1.5" lower aired out in the front than when it was static lowered.

I drop it off next week to install the KP 4 link, watts kit, and cantilever system

 

[iamdub]

Front inner fenders rest on the tires when laid out, so I'll need to cut them up to go any lower.

It's "only" a $70 solution

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Fenders/Redline/F1075X32-1R.html

 

[Rocket Man]

It's "only" a $70 solution

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Fenders/Redline/F1075X32-1R.html

It’s not all that easy to install those. I replaced my fenders that were already tubbed and you have to cut out all the inner structure and then weld flat panels to the outside of those and then weld it all to your fenders. And be prepared, your fenders have now lost most of their strength due to the structure being removed so you gotta be careful. There’s pics in my Silvy build thread.

 

[Rocket Man]

Here's a before and after of the new fender when I prepped it for the tub, structure removal.



And after tub install.

 

[iamdub]

It’s not all that easy to install those. I replaced my fenders that were already tubbed and you have to cut out all the inner structure and then weld flat panels to the outside of those and then weld it all to your fenders. And be prepared, your fenders have now lost most of their strength due to the structure being removed so you gotta be careful. There’s pics in my Silvy build thread.

I'm very much aware! That's why the quotes on "only" and the emoji. Acquring the trailer fenders is absolutely the easiest part. I'm sure Nathan knows what's up.

I recall that project. Wasn't it that the guinea pig for your new welder?

 

[iamdub]

And after tub install.

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Be ready to throat-punch anyone if they even LOOK like they're about to lean against your fender. A buddy with a bagged '95 Silverado fell victim once.

 

[Rocket Man]

Be ready to throat-punch anyone if they even LOOK like they're about to lean against your fender. A buddy with a bagged '95 Silverado fell victim once.

Yeah people don’t even come close to my truck.

 

[07Burb]

Newest pic... figured I'd share. Front inner fenders rest on the tires when laid out, so I'll need to cut them up to go any lower. only sits about 1.5" lower aired out in the front than when it was static lowered.

I drop it off next week to install the KP 4 link, watts kit, and cantilever system

Looks good, man 4 link and all that will be an awesome upgrade

 

[Fosscore]

Looking good!!

 

[Sevenevez]

Newest pic... figured I'd share. Front inner fenders rest on the tires when laid out, so I'll need to cut them up to go any lower. only sits about 1.5" lower aired out in the front than when it was static lowered.

I drop it off next week to install the KP 4 link, watts kit, and cantilever system

Very NYCE!!!

 

[NathanJax]

Here's a before and after of the new fender when I prepped it for the tub, structure removal.

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And after tub install.

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Easiest thing in the world... make another set of fenders and mail them to me. I will cover all cost, plus extra for your time...

thanks buddy

 

[Rocket Man]

Easiest thing in the world... make another set of fenders and mail them to me. I will cover all cost, plus extra for your time...

thanks buddy

Sorry can’t do without a mock up so once you get that done send me the fenders and the tubs and I’ll weld em up and send them back.

 

[Jeff Groves]

Be ready to throat-punch anyone if they even LOOK like they're about to lean against your fender.

Back in the late '80's I hauled Standard Bred race horses with a dualy and a 5th wheel 6 horse trailer.
People wanted to step on the rear wheel wells to get into the storage area so I painted this on the fenders.
"Up hill slow. Down hill fast. Step on my fender and I'll kick your ass!"

 

[NathanJax]

Sorry can’t do without a mock up so once you get that done send me the fenders and the tubs and I’ll weld em up and send them back.

Even easier, just send me your fenders and make new ones for yourself...

Send me your PayPal info... thanks!

 

[Jeff Groves]

Even easier, just send me your fenders and make new ones for yourself...

Send me your PayPal info... thanks!

Now that sounds like a plan! You know the next set you do will be even better so sucker... Um, give him a deal!

 

[Rocket Man]

Even easier, just send me your fenders and make new ones for yourself...

Send me your PayPal info... thanks!

Mine are tubbed for 28’s so they come all the way up to the hood. You'll need different hinges without springs and have to use a prop rod, relocate your fuse box and overflow container, eliminate your washer fluid container because there's no place for it, tub your firewall and relocate your heater fan housing. Is that what you want? I'm thinking it might be a bit extreme for what you're trying to do....
edit: forgot about the battery. There will be no place for it either up there lmao.