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tylers88
03-27-2013, 08:33 PM
Just realized I never have put up a build thread on here

I got the truck when I was 15 and it looked like this.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/199940_18198241120_507146120_27382_9156_n.jpg

It had 3" flares, windsheild visor, Ultra 15x8s with 31x10.5 BFG A/Ts

Mods it has
-3" exhaust, no cat, Dynomax Bullet, weld on chrome tip
http://px5.sfstatic.com/thumbs/0000/21/76/181267.jpg (http://www.streetfire.net/video/1988-gmc-custom-exhaust-rev_181267.htm)1988 GMC custom exhaust rev (http://www.streetfire.net/video/1988-gmc-custom-exhaust-rev_181267.htm)
-1 1/2" blocks, bars turned up
-03ish Yukon 16's with 285/75R16 BFG A/Ts
-5" Autometer Sport Comp Monster tach
-Alpine CD player, had a full stereo but that has been removed
-Rebuilt TBI 350
-Rebuilt 700R4, B&M shift kit, TCI clutches Built by me
-97 Grille shell, headlights from a 90 Silverado
-cb with 2 3' white firesticks
http://gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1623&pictureid=34214
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash2/34470_421234036120_507146120_4907951_6839545_n.jpg
with the AR Nitros
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/179837_10150099235701121_507146120_6532055_8110451 _n.jpg
with the Yukon wheels

Plans
-3/4 Drop
-20x8.5 chrome Silverado SS reps
-275/40R20 Hankook Ventus V12
-mildly built 6.0/4L80E
-custom exhaust, headers, possibly to dual exhaust, still not sure about duals or not
-14sf, Trutrac(really want Eaton E-locker)
-Diesel bumper with fog lights in the opening or chrome smoothie
-GMT800(99-06) Rear bumper
-bring the body back to a lazer strait gloss black, undercoat EVERYTHING so I can drive it year round and it will stay together, don't plan on driving during the winter months when its done, just some insurance incase I have to
-20% tint on rear window and roll downs
-convert interior to black
-Autometer gauges
-GMT400(88-98) heated Suburban bucket seats, black leather with black suede inserts
-black suede head liner and visors
-GMT900(07+) jumpseat
-A pair of 10"s and the amp behind the seats
-Rockford 4x6s in the dash and b pillars
-Nice cd player, possibly 7" flipout
-sound deaden the hell out of the cab so it can be a nice quiet ride with out tunes if you want
-train horns mounted to factory spare tire crossmember
-Maybe convert to power window and locks, still unsure about this but it would be nice
-Alarm
I'm sure I have forgot something but I will be adding to the list

BGjohnson
04-06-2013, 09:56 AM
Wait wait, you are dropping a 4x4 and putting 20's on it?

tylers88
04-08-2013, 10:21 PM
Yes, that way I can laugh at the people the have traction issues in pickups. I will hook on street tires simply by pulling a lever back. Also it will get around better than a low 2wd truck.

Domestic Disturbance
04-08-2013, 11:16 PM
still an odd decision. remember with trucks, bigger is better *spit*

SaNdMaNsSi
04-09-2013, 09:00 AM
still an odd decision. remember with trucks, bigger is better *spit*

Ever been to Colorado? Every mexican there buys the biggest, baddest, newest 4x4 truck they can get their hands on...then slams it to the ground and puts 13 inch spinners on it. I'll never understand it.

BGjohnson
04-09-2013, 09:47 AM
Just saying, your CV angles and u joint angles are going to be a bit funky.

tylers88
04-09-2013, 07:15 PM
CV angle will accually be damn near flat, they are still angled down fully decranked and they will be way better than when it was cranked all the way up

tylers88
04-09-2013, 07:43 PM
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1623&pictureid=31290
speaking of full crank here it was

BGjohnson
04-11-2013, 09:16 AM
Full crank is horrible, had a Nissan pickup somebody did that to. It was at full up travel against the top bump stops. Going over a bumpy bridge on the highway made the front end come off the ground.

tylers88
05-03-2013, 10:07 PM
http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u399/tylers88/20130503_170550_zpsf6d3f9f2.jpg (http://s1065.photobucket.com/user/tylers88/media/20130503_170550_zpsf6d3f9f2.jpg.html)
Lowering keys, cost me a case of beer

Getting bald 245/65R17s to put on some steel wheels I have so I can sell my 31s, tires and M&B will be free

tylers88
06-05-2013, 08:47 PM
http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u399/tylers88/20130520_182113_zpsfeb91ed5.jpg (http://s1065.photobucket.com/user/tylers88/media/20130520_182113_zpsfeb91ed5.jpg.html)

Got the wheels and tires on, ready for drop

245/65R17 If anyone cares