Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

:lol: been there twice now, at least on my current build I decided to go all the way from the start.

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Looks killer man
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Well, after a bunch of hemming and hawing, the suspension decision has been made. I sold the SV1000 this past weekend and put the money toward a PB touring front and NL coilover rear (with some minor personal tweaks--great vendors both!). Planning on using the Ridetech single adjustable "HQ" series on all four corners.

This plan will put me at (or near) my current ride height, but with hopefully improved steering, handling, and ride quality. It should also leave room to adjust down approximately another inch, if I decide later that I want to be lower ...and I can always do a PB body drop if I just gotta have that extra .75". For now, we'll see just how easy of a "bolt-on" these will be :lol:

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Looking forward to your work on that ole pickemup. ;)

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Blazer is getting some attention while I wait for parts, which, thanks to shores6 are already beginning to show up :metal:

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Very nice! :metal:

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

...and some unexpected NL boxes:

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Very nice truck I love this build. When you changed to the longer Dorman wheel studs did you end up having to use a longer or deeper lug nut. Thanks.
I'm in the same boat with my Boss 338 and rear disc I'm getting about 5-6 turns to tite.

Thanks Kevin

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Can't wait to see the new setup!

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Thanks! Same lug nuts, though I did have to enlarge the holes in the axle to fit the studs.
Me too! All of the NoLimit stuff is here already--received the rear coilovers today. Now just waiting on the PB crossmember and arms. Still need to figure out what rack I want to use. I've been advised that the quick ratio (2.5 turns) is too twitchy with the dropmember. Dave suggests using the standard 3.0 turns version, which was offered on 4-cylinder Mustangs. I've got an idea to use the 03-04 Cobra rack, as it's basically the pinnacle of the Mustang II/Fox rack design, with tight, crisp feel, but I definitely don't want the twitchiness.

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

I'm going to follow this upgrade closely. It sounds very similar to what I "think" I may want to do to my truck. I would love to do these exact upgrades to my truck.

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

I don't mind being the guinea pig--hopefully it turns out like I have it in my brain. Overall, the cost is comparable to buying a full Hotchkis setup, with the benefit of height adjustability (to a degree). Adjustable shocks, tube arms, and rack could be considered upgrades above what the Hotchkis kit offers.

Ideally, this is a bolt-in affair, with little 'custom' work required. For me, I know going in I'll have to do some exhaust work to get around the new panhard and I may end up shortening my steering column (not required, personal preference). Unknown possibles include driveshaft, H-pipe, cooling fan, high-hump, and pretty much everything else.

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Boxes are piling up :metal:

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Oooooooohhh me likey boxes!

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Ohhhh hheeeyy!! Tuning in! You got my attention again!

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Pretty excited here, too! Unfortunately, it's gonna have to wait until the Blazer is back together, as the bed currently looks like this:

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

I am in love with the stance of this truck:

Love can be a dangerous (and wonderful and expensive) thing...

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Yep :lol: :metal: :uhmk:

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

That truck is Bad A$$, any info on it?

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Check out @terry_14_rose on IG. Pretty sure it debuted at Columbus GG and has been making the rounds. Built by strangemotion in TN.

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

WOW!!! Just read this entire thread. Amazing job on this truck. Hopefully I can build one almost like it when I find one!!

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

I love the stance of this truck too! :metal: I looked it over closely at GG in Fort Worth. Very very nice! Everything is so clean too.

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Thanks for taking the time! Nice trucks are out there, keep looking. I waited a long time to get mine--always wanted one. I've had this one now almost 12 years and it has changed a lot in that time. Not done yet, stay tuned!
It looks to be really well done--very simple and sanitary. I'm not a big fan of the ducktail, but to each his own... :chevy:

Stance-wise, I just confirmed order of a level 2, version 7, coilover DM (instead of the mild I was originally planning on), which should get me adjustable between 6 and 7" under the front cab mount (I'm at about 7.5" now) :D

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

That Dave Porter sure knows how to get my pulse racing... :clap:

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 

Follow @tre5customs on Instagram. He's building a 67-72 Porterbuilt coil over truck for a customer. He's pretty good about posting lots of pics.