Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 7651817)

Still tinkering and cruising. Amazing how many little things go wrong with a truck when it sits for 3 years...

Originally Posted by smbrouss70 (Post 7651932)

Yep, letting them sit is the worst thing for them. Glad to see you getting right back at them!

Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 7652133)

Hey Chris,
It does suck letting any vehicle sit for that long.
It's cool you're back in the C10 gang. Are you back in Texas?

Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 7652138)

Still looks great though!

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 7652208)

:agree:

Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 7651817)

Still tinkering and cruising. Amazing how many little things go wrong with a truck when it sits for 3 years...

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould (Post 7652425)

Can't be too bad, looks like it got you to where local beers are served. :lol:

Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 7653233)

Good eye! It's actually a fruit/veggie stand that also sells beer. I was there looking for potatoes ;)

In the last few days I've completely redone the carb's linkage, wiring, and plumbing (step dad installed a new edelbrock, thanks, but not up to standard), got the fuel gauge working again (broken sender wire), stopped an awful squeaking (lubed hood hinges/latch), and got the stereo working properly (amp/subs were acting up). I'm no fan of the electric choke and I need to set the idle mixture to something other than eye-watering.

Though I've enjoyed the small fixes, and the truck is a pleasure to drive, it has left me wanting more. I think selling the 5.0 will provide enough fundage to make some improvements, but where to start, engine/transmission or suspension?

Originally Posted by smbrouss70 (Post 7653284)

Definitely the suspension! It doesn't have to be super powerful to have fun in the twisties!

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 7653435)

Truck looks really good, can't wait to see what upgrades you make!

Originally Posted by smbrouss70 (Post 7653284)

Definitely the suspension! It doesn't have to be super powerful to have fun in the twisties!

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould (Post 7653768)

Definitely suspension, get the stance, handling, and stopping right and then you can give it more GO!

Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 7653972)

Thanks, me too!



I think I agree with you guys. Been looking at a few options, but need to do some more research.

- Porterbuilt is at the top of the list, due to options, trusted design, amongst other positives. I think a mild front DM would pair well with NoLimit's rear coilover trailing arm kit and would keep it simple.

- NoLimit WideRide looks good, but I've read of teething problems which I'm not sure were ever resolved. Also don't like the idea of cutting huge reliefs into the inner fenders.

- Global West's option looks interesting, but they are stingy with the info. I'll email them to see if they can answer ground clearance, engine placement, alignment specs, etc. Downside, for me anyway, is that it keeps the steering box and linkage.

- Scott's, I'll be honest I haven't really looked at. Adding that to the 'to do' list.

...but part of me would like to go lower, especially after parking next to this pretty little thing. I'm trying to control the snowball. Once you go touring or extreme, the additional supporting mods get out of hand quickly :confused:

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould (Post 7653992)

I don't think an extreme drop on coilovers is very practical, just too low. But it certainly depends on how much and where you're going to drive it. Don't forget RideTech for coilovers, site vendor MCB matt has KILLER prices on their stuff. There are a couple install videos of their stuff on here somewhere, definitely worth a look.

Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 7654018)

Ridetech makes great products, agreed, but the lack of wheel centering and no gained ground clearance are a turnoff. If I do go PB/NL, I'll likely use their coilovers. Though, the Vikings look enticing.

I really like the stance of this one (full PB coilover), though maybe just a tad higher in the rear for me.

Originally Posted by smbrouss70 (Post 7654258)

That grey truck is sweet, but it is not an accurate representation of the REVO suspension height, as it was modified to sit a couple of inches lower than it's bolt-in beginnings.

Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 7654269)

I thought the rear might have been. Wasn't aware of mods to the front. Where is that info?

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould (Post 7654101)

That's a nice one... or was a nice one, I think it got destroyed.

Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 7654106)

Me? Swap to one of the current TB EFI set-ups (FAST) & PB's Coil-over Touring DM or Roadster Shops REVO suspension set-up....
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=50938
275/19's in front & 335/20'S out back....

Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 7654386)

Too bad, it was cool, before the wheel swap. I'm not sure I want to get into what's needed to go that low: inner fenders, high hump, hood hinges, etc, etc, etc. The list gets long...

I have been looking at Fitech and have yet to see a bad review that didn't involve the back order wait time or the fuel unit (which I wouldn't use).

Ooh, I forgot about the RS setup. Looks good, but basically puts me where I sit now (see below from their site), not that that's a bad thing, and it's $8k-ish just in parts before additional mods (front + rear).

Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 7654391)

PB's Touring set-up beckons you ;)

Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 7658612)

Update: I think I've pretty-well settled on PB for the upgrade. All of the others have self-eliminated for one reason or another; add to that I already have the PB sway bar mounted and have some "in store credit" with them and it's a no-brainer.

Working with them now to determine what the best course of action is based on how low I want it to sit. Also need to fluff the truck fund by selling off some "extra" vehicles...

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould (Post 7658836)

Nate and his crew make killer parts, a touring DM with coilovers would be about as low as I could go with my local roads. Only drawback is having to raise the bed floor a bit...

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould (Post 7658836)

Nate and his crew make killer parts, a touring DM with coilovers would be about as low as I could go with my local roads. Only drawback is having to raise the bed floor a bit...

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 7658847)

Piece of cake, I know some one who's done that before....:metal:.

Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 7654018)

I really like the stance of this one (full PB coilover), though maybe just a tad higher in the rear for me.