My 97 CCSB build

[diesel_brad]

Well i figured i might as well start a build thread. I di not plan on getting to involved with this truck but I cant help myself.
It is a 97 CCSB 7.3 5spd 147k on the truck. I am the 4th owner.

When i first got it, it needed rear spring hangers and shackles. I did those, got them from NAPA. While I had the bed off doing those i noticed the rear shock hangers are pretty bad, so i picked up a good used pair, i still need to put them on.
Spring hangers and shackles - PowerStrokeNation
I then had an issue with the e-brake not holding. So i tore into the rear brakes. I had a n axle seal leaking and worn down shoes. So it got new shoes, hardware and a axle seal. i also upgraded the rear diff cover to the 08 aluminum cover.
Rear axle seal - PowerStrokeNation
Cast Aluminum SD Rear Differential Cover on OBS - PowerStrokeNation

Next up was to get the truck inspected. Well while getting inspected, it needed front brakes, axle u-joints and ball joints. So i said F the Dana 50 and picked up a 95 Dana 60. So far, the complete axle was tore down, sandblasted painted, new ball joints(XRF), axle u-joints(spicer), spindle bearings and seals, axle seals, pinion seal, made a new passenger side u-bolt plate, steering linkage(XRF), and Spicer's extra thick diff cover.
Dana 60 passenger U-bolt plate - PowerStrokeNation
Got another Dana 60 - PowerStrokeNation
Next up is to get a SRW pair of front hubs, new rotors,and calipers and Install the D60 w my SKY RSK, SD "V" code springs and Bilstine 5100 seires shocks from Cary T(OBSWIZ).

After i get that in the front, I will have to see what exactly I want to do with the rear of the truck.

Today i thru a set of 285s on the truck, that i got off of one of my parts trucks.

I will try to keep this thread updated as things get done.

After the suspension is figured out, a clutch and exhaust will be done, then some body work.

[Super_Hauler]

didnt you just buy this truck not to long ago? Seems these are the exact pictures you showed us when you bought it.

[diesel_brad]

Originally Posted by Super_Hauler

didnt you just buy this truck not to long ago? Seems these are the exact pictures you showed us when you bought it.

Yes. I bought it presidents day. the top pic is the day i bought it at the dealer.

And i could'nt find the thread that I thought I started when i bought it

[swamp_ratt]

looks nice with the 285s and no hubcaps. good luck and have fun

[madpogue]

No caps on the Alcoas, esp. with the open steel lug nuts, just looks like they fell off. At least get some push-thru caps and capped nuts. But IMHO, the traditional caps look best.

Please assure us you're gonna preserve the silver-red-silver two-tone. Anyone who paints a monochrome over a two-tone should have their PSD taken away, be made to watch an entire season of "Dancing With the Stars", and be issued a CumminGs. With an automatic.

[dbd181]

I'm watching this one.

[diesel_brad]

Originally Posted by madpogue

No caps on the Alcoas, esp. with the open steel lug nuts, just looks like they fell off. At least get some push-thru caps and capped nuts. But IMHO, the traditional caps look best.

Please assure us you're gonna preserve the silver-red-silver two-tone. Anyone who paints a monochrome over a two-tone should have their PSD taken away, be made to watch an entire season of "Dancing With the Stars", and be issued a CumminGs. With an automatic.

These alcoas are going too. I just threw these on till I get my 315s on my centerlines with the RSK and SD springs

As for the 2 tone. Well the toreador red is going!. It is going to be silver and white instead

[TNScrambler]

Looking good Brad....seems these ccsb trucks have a way of pulling people in....I was looking for a SD when I bought mine, and just happened on a good deal.....now its turned into a full on project truck and currently getting parts gathered up for a zf-6 swap.

Glad to hear your keeping the two tone, I've more than once thought about going two tone on my truck when I get around to painting it.

Justin

[BigStroker]

Brad,

Lemme know when your ready for that clutch and exhaust

[wildstang]

Very nice truck. I have a 96 ccsb 7.3 auto. In rough shape but only paid $4000 for it in 2008. Take some measurements of how much lift you gain with the rsk compared to stock.