Mono Leaf Pictures

[djleighk15]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jadesmarine

If I were you I would bag the front then wait to to the rear until you have everything you need for the rear. I promise you that you will thank everyone that has said to wait!!! its hella worth it man.
If you go ahead and d the mono leaf just be careful.(dont do it)

My front is already bagged

[19Courier80]

These pics are of my last truck I mono-leafed with a 3" block, I had a 4" block in it in the beginning,. but when it was down the driveshaft rubbed the gas tank crossmember HARD. So I went with a 3" block, with this it would only rub when the front was locked up and the rear was aired out. this setup did me fine, never gave me any trouble other than a little rub when sitting as described above. Setup consisted of the 3" block, mono-leaf, s-10 notch, Gen 2 bridge kit with Slam bags on 18" wheels. pic is laid out, circled how close driveshaft was to gas tank crossmember laid out. It sat low, but did not lay frame, however probably could have with the 4" block and a new x-member or notching the stock one.

[goodiemob]

last post from me (mabe) i just dont get the point of doing a notch, bridge, all the cross members and such just to end up putting a halfass mono leaf in. do your self a favor and get the links. sorry i know my posts are pissing you off cause its not what you wanna here.

[BlackEsDime]

if you don't see the point, then don't do it. But their's no point in expressing a worthless opinion. I'm pretty sure he's already made his decision on whether or not he's going to do it. So either help him out or continue to the next thread were your post may be helpful and not quite as repetitive.

[1/4milecrazy]

Quote: Originally Posted by goodiemob

last post from me (mabe) i just dont get the point of doing a notch, bridge, all the cross members and such just to end up putting a halfass mono leaf in. do your self a favor and get the links. sorry i know my posts are pissing you off cause its not what you wanna here.

I dont understand how you can sit on your soapbox over there and contiually tell this kid what to do and what not to do when you are not even bagged and have no experience in bagging a truck. this site is full of keyboard commandos like you. let the guy do what he wants, its obviously a proven set up. it works!!!!! period!!!!! whether the S-10 forum thinks its right or not is totally irrelivant here. you have NO experiance with the set up so how can you talk about it? I drive my truck daily with a monoleaf and before that Brian(orangesonoma) drove it for years with the same exact spring.

[Jadesmarine]

good choice in hydraulic lines thats what i have also! sweet

[BlackEsDime]

wow, didn't even notice the hydraulic lines... thats some pricey stuff for airline. haha, but you don't really have to worry about any leaks on compressions/ptc's

but yeah, goodiemob - I've bagged a BUNCH of trucks so I'd like to think i have a pretty valid opinion on this. Like i said... read more, post less. You'll learn alot... when you have experience, your opinion will be viewed much more helpfull.

[Jadesmarine]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jadesmarine

good choice in hydraulic lines thats what i have also! sweet

Very old pic but heres mine with hydraulic hoses made by parker in nc


then i covered em up!

[djleighk15]

Thats A Really nice setup above....To use the hydraulic lines did he have to use any type of fittings to convert it over I wonder. I dont know to much about the hydralic lines. Thats sick though, Very clean good job courier! Yea Thanks guys for the input and tips I do appreciate it...Your so right Blackesdime Read more post less....Ive gone days of just reading and not posting one time just going though every usefull thread and try and get some knowledge out of them....I strongly believe in Build not buy, and me not previously having any fabricating skills this site and some other forums can help tremindesly if you just take the time to read and learn from it...I know lots of members are againt mono leaf but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta to for the time being you know. You just gotta know who is talking out of there ass and who know what there talking about. And im not saying you dont know anything goodiemob but dont try and give advise on a subject your not experienced in..I do however appreciate the input but its nothing i havent heard before about monoleafing.

[1/4milecrazy]

Quote: Originally Posted by djleighk15

I strongly believe in Build not buy, and me not previously having any fabricating skills this site and some other forums can help tremindesly if you just take the time to read and learn from it....

well unfortunately built not bought BS is another problem all on its own, reading a forum will not teach you how to weld or fabricate. and learning how to weld while installing a bridge in your truck frame is not a good idea either.

Please learn how to weld before attempting to bag your truck, or just pay someone to do it, at least the welding. I hate seeing trucks where people learn how to do it along the way while reading a forum and looking at project threads. Remeber you are gonna be driving on public roadways with other people, endangering lives cause you want to be "built not bought" is not cool.

[J.Cakes]

Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy

well unfortunately built not bought BS is another problem all on its own, reading a forum will not teach you how to weld or fabricate. and learning how to weld while installing a bridge in your truck frame is not a good idea either.

Please learn how to weld before attempting to bag your truck, or just pay someone to do it, at least the welding. I hate seeing trucks where people learn how to do it along the way while reading a forum and looking at project threads. Remeber you are gonna be driving on public roadways with other people, endangering lives cause you want to be "built not bought" is not cool.

i much rather have a truck built by me than paying someone, but i cant weld and when i bagged the rear of the truck, i did everything except the welding, i had my dad weld it all up for me, saved me tons, he wouldnt let me touch it with a welder since it was going to be driving on the roads and its a big safety hazard, so he did it. Leave the welding to a professional or someone who has a lot of experience, cuz your life is on the line while driving as well as other motorists

[1/4milecrazy]

Quote: Originally Posted by 00redsdime

i much rather have a truck built by me than paying someone, but i cant weld and when i bagged the rear of the truck, i did everything except the welding, i had my dad weld it all up for me, saved me tons, he wouldnt let me touch it with a welder since it was going to be driving on the roads and its a big safety hazard, so he did it. Leave the welding to a professional or someone who has a lot of experience, cuz your life is on the line while driving as well as other motorists

exactly!!! thank you i would rather build it myself too, fortunately i am a skilled welder and a certified auto mechanic, over 16 years in each field so me doing it myself is fine.

its just when you go to shows and pics of your truck end up in the hacked rides thread with drag and destroy stickers all over cause you want to build it yourself is just ignorant and selfish.

[goodiemob]

Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy

I dont understand how you can sit on your soapbox over there and contiually tell this kid what to do and what not to do when you are not even bagged and have no experience in bagging a truck. this site is full of keyboard commandos like you. let the guy do what he wants, its obviously a proven set up. it works!!!!! period!!!!! whether the S-10 forum thinks its right or not is totally irrelivant here. you have NO experiance with the set up so how can you talk about it? I drive my truck daily with a monoleaf and before that Brian(orangesonoma) drove it for years with the same exact spring.

dam dude i think your string is hanging out you know nothing about me ****in chill out dude i have the rite to post just as much as you

but back to the mono im just trying to show that monos are scetchy and i was just trying to incourage him to save for the links. but i know nothing about bagged trucks so ill just move on to the next thread.

[1/4milecrazy]

Quote: Originally Posted by goodiemob

dam dude i think your string is hanging out you know nothing about me ****in chill out dude i have the rite to post just as much as you

but back to the mono im just trying to show that monos are scetchy and i was just trying to incourage him to save for the links. but i know nothing about bagged trucks so ill just move on to the next thread.

i never said you dont have the right to post, but dont post what you dont know, just because you hear everyone saying the same thing does not mean its the truth.

Quote: Originally Posted by djleighk15

SO i know I know you dont have to tell me save up and get a link system and do it right the first time. Dont want to hear it just want to be bagged till I save up for the 3 link.

Read the first post, he wasnt asking for opinions, just pictures. it happens to every thread on this forum. people just wanna see there name on the screen so they have to add there 2 cents

[goodiemob]

Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy

i never said you dont have the right to post, but dont post what you dont know, just because you hear everyone saying the same thing does not mean its the truth.



Read the first post, he wasnt asking for opinions, just pictures. it happens to every thread on this forum. people just wanna see there name on the screen so they have to add there 2 cents

relax bro i dont want to have any problems with anyone on here. just dont jump to the conclusion that i dont know what im talking about.

[way2low]

i have mono leaf and baggs over axle and im layin out. but the ride is pretty rough im still saving for the link setup but at least till i do that i can drag the piss out of my truck

[Indys10]

Save you pennies and buy a link instead of temporarily mono leafing it. I went throught this same ordeal and actually posted a simaliar thread and and some members talked me out of it. I feel you pain about the price of a link, i actually saved my money from the begining of last school year (high school) till this past spring to bag my truck while only making 5 bucks an hour cash and getting money from all my family durring cristmass to bag my truck.

[djleighk15]

Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy

well unfortunately built not bought BS is another problem all on its own, reading a forum will not teach you how to weld or fabricate. and learning how to weld while installing a bridge in your truck frame is not a good idea either.

Please learn how to weld before attempting to bag your truck, or just pay someone to do it, at least the welding. I hate seeing trucks where people learn how to do it along the way while reading a forum and looking at project threads. Remeber you are gonna be driving on public roadways with other people, endangering lives cause you want to be "built not bought" is not cool.

I Know how to weld so thats not a concern im worried about.. I def feel you though I wouldnt want to endanger anybody else on the road at all...As long As you take your time check everything multiple time before moving on and simply do it right you'll be good.

[zms2004]

i still have dearched mono leafs on mine while im building it, mine lays on 18s, and i have a few buddies' layin on 20s. mine will lay on a 20 also, and im goin 22s, i havent tried my 28" tires yet, but im on 6 inch dearched leafs. but as stated, its only temporary. my buddy snapped one of his goin down the highway about 55 mph. mono leafs CAN be dangerous, not sayin they always break, but its always a possibility.

[project87sdime]

blowing a line or bag, even draggin is all dangerous not much more then running mono so if you take a chance in other areas mono for a little bit is no different just like when people argue bout not running shocks and how it effects braking..if your scared stick to stock...

[BlackEsDime]

Quote: Originally Posted by project87sdime

blowing a line or bag, even draggin is all dangerous not much more then running mono so if you take a chance in other areas mono for a little bit is no different just like when people argue bout not running shocks and how it effects braking..if your scared stick to stock...

i wouldn't compare that to shocks... i've LITERALLY seen people's wheels come off the ground 3"+ from not having shocks in the rear. If you don't think thats unsafe, then YOU should stick to stock.

[djleighk15]

Wow, This thread finally died down a bit... Ill post some pics of the mono setup im working on once im done. Probably be like another week or so im sure

[djleighk15]

Well Like I said I would post my pics when I get done with the mono leaf setup so here ya go...remember Like I said 3 Link is coming once I get my next paycheck on the 30th.



Still gotta do the Tranny X Member Mod to fix this\/\/\/\/



And I still have to cut out my front fender skeletons cause the front tires reast on them. So still work to be done but its getting there

[fscott20]

lookin good so far

[setser]

Looks really good, can't wait till you get the 3 link on. Good luck.

[djleighk15]

Quote: Originally Posted by setser

Looks really good, can't wait till you get the 3 link on. Good luck.

I know Me either... get my check on the 30th then ill order it so Ill probably be installing it mid August

[fastSdime]

Any pics of your monoleaf? Show your work and tell the haters to F off!

[Drag_Racer408]

Yeah i would like to see some pics of this setup. Looks good as far as spacing within the fenders.

[project87sdime]

heres some mono...

[zms2004]

ive actually had 3 trucks with monos, never had a problem. and without shocks, its bouncy as hell, but i like it. lol. but ive also had the 3 link on one, and it rode pretty smooth, for just havin bags, no shocks.