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Old 06-15-2010, 05:54 PM   #1
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Smile Your top three...

Hi everyone. I have a question that I have allways been curious about.

Since we all share the same basic model trucks,

What are your top three repairs, improvements, or upgrades that you have done to your truck that increased your enjoyment?

Mine are in no particular order:
[*]Adding disc brakes
[*]Rewiring entire truck with aftermarket harness
[*]tightening up front end suspension and steering components

Let's hear yours.

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Old 06-15-2010, 05:58 PM   #2
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You have to add HEI , disc brakes
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Old 06-15-2010, 06:26 PM   #3
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Re: Your top three...

disc brakes, I guess hei, ps/pb

disc brakes DEFINITELY
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Old 06-15-2010, 06:32 PM   #4
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Re: Your top three...

I kept mine stock as an end result, but here are a few that come to mind.

1. Removed the headers, and reinstalled the original ram horns.
2. Removed all the butchered wiring, and reinstalled all new OEM harnesses.
3. Installed quieter mufflers, and ran the tail pipes out behind the rear tire.
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Old 06-15-2010, 06:32 PM   #5
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Re: Your top three...

Sway bar and hei are my top two.
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Old 06-15-2010, 06:39 PM   #6
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Old 06-15-2010, 06:52 PM   #7
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Re: Your top three...

PS, then HEI
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Old 06-15-2010, 06:59 PM   #8
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Re: Your top three...

dark tint (today), lowering, new engine
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Old 06-15-2010, 07:03 PM   #9
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Re: Your top three...

1) Pulled it out of the mud
2) Dragged it home from my mom's place
3) Began a frame-off <--- still in progress

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Old 06-15-2010, 07:16 PM   #10
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Re: Your top three...

I guess my three top mods were;

1. '03 Silverado 40/20/40 seats w/ integrated shoulder belts.
2. Hella E-code H4 Headlights w/ relays.
3. Serpentine Accessory Drive kit w/ 1-wire alt.
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Old 06-15-2010, 07:32 PM   #11
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Re: Your top three...

Mag wheels, lowering, HEI...

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Old 06-15-2010, 07:37 PM   #12
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Re: Your top three...

Headers, Exhaust, and wheels
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Old 06-15-2010, 07:41 PM   #13
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Re: Your top three...

1 Losing the extra 20"s of frame and bed
2 4/6 drop
3 New paint
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Old 06-15-2010, 07:44 PM   #14
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Re: Your top three...

Found it, bought it, drove it...


Okay okay... top three upgrades:

1. 4.5/6" drop
2. 6-lug disc brake upgrade
3. Billet Specialties Vintec/Toyo Proxes S/T ii's
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Old 06-15-2010, 07:50 PM   #15
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Re: Your top three...

on my 72 burb 3/4 ton that already has disc brakes...

1: CPP front sway bar / rear poly bushings...
2: Petronix electronic ignition
3: q-jet and 4 row radiator swap

(class IV or V 2x2 receiver hitch....still pending.....)
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Old 06-15-2010, 07:52 PM   #16
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Re: Your top three...

Rebuilt my entire truck..............
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Old 06-15-2010, 07:57 PM   #17
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Re: Your top three...

1. Vintage Air
2. 700R4
3. Power Disc Brakes
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Old 06-15-2010, 08:37 PM   #18
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Re: Your top three...

Haven't done much besides pour fuel through it like sand down a rat-hole.


I guess if I had to pick three things, in no particular order...

1. HEI

2. Headlamp relays & wiring

3. Shift Improver kit

4. 2.5" Softride front springs


OK, so I am mathematically challenged!
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Old 06-15-2010, 09:13 PM   #19
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Re: Your top three...

1. Threw out the 305 and had rebuilt 350 motor installed (no more oil leaks!)
2.Threw out the TH350 had rebuilt 700r4 installed (no more oil leaks!)
3. re-installed the doors after rust repairs so I could drive it (it sat there for 3 months and I was chomping at the bit)

Don't even ask me about my list of least favorite improvements.
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Old 06-15-2010, 09:29 PM   #20
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Re: Your top three...

On the latest project, the Basic Burb, adding PS, PB, and a 2004R mad it much more pleasurable to drive. They would rank as my top 3.
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Old 06-15-2010, 10:00 PM   #21
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Re: Your top three...

Fair enough,

HEI, on the 250 I6

Air bags (kept simple using stock locations)

Audio - (To be determined)

Assuming of course there are no safety issues that need to be addressed immediately.
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Old 06-15-2010, 10:31 PM   #22
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Re: Your top three...

Only one significant improvement so far: I replaced the 4 speed transmission with a 5 speed, so I could drive the truck at freeway speeds. I also replaced a blown engine, but just with a stock 305, so I wouldn't call that much of an improvement

On the list:

BRAKES!
Power Steering
Get the fuel tank out of the cab

This is a working truck, so there likely won't be any major appearance changes.

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Old 06-15-2010, 10:41 PM   #23
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i would have to say...1-- adding a 465hp/tq 383 engine
2--all new front clip (looks great)
3-- 6 inch lift
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Old 06-15-2010, 11:12 PM   #24
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Re: Your top three...

internal reg alt.
700r4 still love my 3ott though
maybe the 350, kinda miss the inline 6
sway bar and ac coming soon i hope
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Old 06-15-2010, 11:10 PM   #25
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350 instead of inline 6
power steering
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