- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I think it's a good platform to build with a solid axle, we will see if it lives up to my expectations.
Me too! I think it's very well proportioned, between the 1 Ton axles, 5" lift and 37's... it's just about right.
GMC / Chevy Project Dual Sport ; 1998 GMC Sierra
- Thread starter Greg
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I think it's a good platform to build with a solid axle, we will see if it lives up to my expectations.
Me too! I think it's very well proportioned, between the 1 Ton axles, 5" lift and 37's... it's just about right.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
One thing I've noticed is that the rear sits a tad low... I may eventually have the stock springs re-arched and see if I can get another inch to inch and a half out of them. There is a chance the front springs will settle as well, since they're new and are Tuff Country's Eazy Ride springs.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Good to know. I already have ORD's "Zero Rate AAL" which is essentially a block that bolts onto the bottom of the spring pack. I really don't want any more blocky-ness... we will see what happens with the front springs.
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
This.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Oh, forgot to mention... the truck clears the garage door just fine! About an inch to spare! 
TJDukit
I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S.
- Location
- Clearfield
Oh, forgot to mention... the truck clears the garage door just fine! About an inch to spare!
Nice, and X2 on the re-arched springs just going flat again.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Got it, idea of re-arched is abandoned!
So just for shits & giggles...
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TJDukit
I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S.
- Location
- Clearfield
Didn't realize it till now but I LOVE those H2 wheels on that thing.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Fully agree with you, they fit on this truck like they came from the factory!
spencevans
Overlander
- Location
- Farmington
Great looking truck, but I don't remember it having that many dents when you bought it.
Great looking truck, but I don't remember it having that many dents when you bought it.
I was thinking the same thing, I was wondering if it was your punching bag when you went hulk-status.
Jk
all in all a very clean K series to start with, and some very clean mods. Yielded a great result! I too am curious as to your front bumper plans. The rest of the truck flows together so well it's hard to imagine a bumper that won't stick out aesthetically.
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- Location
- Smithfield Utah
Just keeps getting better! Time for a full-size rig only party!
Time for a full-size rig only party!
sixstringsteve
Well-Known Member
- Location
- UT
I would laugh so hard if I saw you step out of that at a gas station. I'd be expecting a guy with a full on beard, tatoos, leather jacket, cigarette in his mouth to get out of that rig. I love it though. It totally fits you, but you're not the stereotypical 37" chevy kind of guy.
sixstringsteve
Well-Known Member
- Location
- UT
I still think you stole your truck. If I didn't know how hard you worked (and how good your work is), I'd think you were driving your dad's truck. I love your rig Chance.
No offense intended Greg. I don't know the first thing about stereotypes. It just looks like such a tough, mean machine, and you're one of the mellowest guys I've met. I think it's cool.
No offense intended Greg. I don't know the first thing about stereotypes. It just looks like such a tough, mean machine, and you're one of the mellowest guys I've met. I think it's cool.
Speaking of stereo types, you keep sounding so Expo.
sixstringsteve
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- Location
- UT
My rigs aren't clean enough or expensive enough to be on expo
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Thanks! I agree, it looks 'just right'. I'm pleased with how it turned out.
Great looking truck, but I don't remember it having that many dents when you bought it.
Yeah, the dent on the drivers fender was there when I bought it... the crumpled passenger quarterpanel was due to bald tires, deep snow and a very unfortunate wheelbarrow that was buried in the snow, right next to the road! The other little dents and dings were already there.... at the very beginning I mentioned the dents! They probably didn't stick out because the truck was so low, you couldn't really see them!
If I can find another clean, white drivers side fender I will replace it. The rear quarters may get trimmed, we will see.
Just keeps getting better!
Sounds fun to me! No new dents, please.
I would laugh so hard if I saw you step out of that at a gas station. I'd be expecting a guy with a full on beard, tatoos, leather jacket, cigarette in his mouth to get out of that rig. I love it though. It totally fits you, but you're not the stereotypical 37" chevy kind of guy.
I'm working on the beard...
I know just what you're saying, no worries.