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AceX · 02-19-2009, 06:15 PM

Well, I'm at the point again where I want more. I think that the stereo is done for now, so I want to refocus my efforts elsewhere right now.

I was thinking that I could/should rework the suspension, but wanted to see what you guys think, and maybe offer some suggestions as to what to do or how to go about it.

I was planning on a McGaughy's 4.5/6 kit with c-notch and possibly helper bags, along with their new big brake kit front and rear. I might end up working with Nate on a one-off Dropmember as well...

The big brakes wouldn't fit with the current wheels, so I'd install a set of Billet specialties Vintec (soft lip) wheels with the "spinner cap". 18x8 up front and 20x10 out back.

I really want to see what you guys think though. I haven't really seen a whole lot of wheels that appeal to me and go with my truck, so I was hoping one of you might have a suggestion.

The truck:

killthewabbit · 02-19-2009, 06:27 PM

I dig the look of your truck now. If you wanted to stay with 17" wheels, you could go with the bigger versions of what you already have...

http://www.twe-inc.com/sltspecs.php

menace121978 · 02-19-2009, 08:34 PM

do it!! then next year i'll have a reason to be looking under your truck! LOL

i like the looks of the mags though... if i ever get wheels again i'll be looking at the coys.
the plan on mine is to keep my mags for regular cruising and some coy5's for shows so you can see the disc's in the back. i'm sticking to factory size brakes/rotors so i can still run the slots w/ a 5/7 drop to get rid of any fender gap.

tvblazer78 · 02-19-2009, 10:36 PM

Billet specialties Vintec (soft lip) I seen them before..

That would set it off, but you may want to go with one size front and back. Like just 18" or 20". Keep us posted,,

Trav

andrewmp6 · 02-20-2009, 03:11 AM

The brakes i would look at http://www.kore3.com/index.php they have kits front and rear but the rear is no parking brake tho.Why not get a art rear set up or do you want to keep the leafs.

AceX · 02-21-2009, 03:30 PM

I'm leaning towards 18's all around with larger tires. Would probably ride a little better and fit the brakes I'll be running better.

This whole ordeal may have to hold off though. I have another deal int eh works right now that will suck all my excess cash from my wallet like a hooker.

AceX · 02-21-2009, 04:32 PM

I think I found the wheel/tire combo I want.

Billet Specialties Vintec Soft Lip w/ spinner cap

18x8 front with Toyo Proxes S/T 255/50/18

18x10 rear with Toyo Proxes S/T 295/45/18

Now to start saving...

tvblazer78 · 02-21-2009, 08:00 PM

That would work..

jared78 · 02-23-2009, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceX

I think I found the wheel/tire combo I want.

Billet Specialties Vintec Soft Lip w/ spinner cap

18x8 front with Toyo Proxes S/T 255/50/18

18x10 rear with Toyo Proxes S/T 295/45/18

Now to start saving...

I'm running 255/45/ 18 and 295/40/20 toyos on mine with roughly the same drop. I think the sizes you listed will be too big. Mine are pushing it now. they ride great by the way. that toyo is a great tire.

C-10volvo · 02-23-2009, 02:06 AM

I'm running the toyo proxes s/t's 255/45/20's and 295/45/20's on my truck. The only thing I've noticed is that the compounds on the tire are pretty sensitive to the temperature. I cant get traction at all when its 40 something degrees out.

AceX · 02-22-2009, 08:26 AM

With what I'm working on right now I think that 18's will be perfect. They'll be lighter than 20's and will clear the big ass brakes I want to run too.

Also, I'm not really into big wheels. I like 'em on certain cars/trucks, but they really just never appealed to me. I'm happy with 15's, but the brakes will require a 17"+ wheel... The Toyo tires I chose are only slightly taller than the tires I have now, which is also nice.

*78 Chevyrado* · 02-23-2009, 02:38 AM

I love the stance it has now. Seems like every other truck is slammed, it's getting as common as a 350 small block...lol. I'd say go for the brakes, can't ever have enough of that. sucks the slots have to go, though those vintecs would look great.

AceX · 02-23-2009, 03:28 AM

Mt room amte and I are about to try and figure out a custom rear suspension. A sort of bolt on 4 link w/ coilovers. We'll have to see what we can come up with.

Cherub · 02-23-2009, 09:31 AM

If i ever fall into some money im deffinatly ordering me some vintec 20X8.5 and 20x12 mmmmmm *drool*. Your plan sounds good ace,

andrewmp6 · 02-23-2009, 11:05 AM

A bolt on 4 link with coil overs would be nice to have.why not do a 3 link and use a watts link?

AceX · 02-23-2009, 11:32 AM

We're still in the initial planning stages. We've only been bouncing ideas off each other. I may just end up doing traction bars and a flip kit, but I figured that because I'll have a one-off front suspension, that maybe the rear should match...

AceX · 02-23-2009, 01:19 PM

Announcement: Just secured a 6.2L from an '07 Escalade ESV. I'm all giddy.

Cherub · 02-23-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceX

Announcement: Just secured a 6.2L from an '07 Escalade ESV. I'm all giddy.

pull out or just engine?

C-10volvo · 02-24-2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceX

Announcement: Just secured a 6.2L from an '07 Escalade ESV. I'm all giddy.

You know the Dow fell 250 points today right? Just kidding bro, did you score the harness, ecu and petal out of the caddy?

**N2TRUX** · 02-23-2009, 03:04 PM

Sweet...

AceX · 02-24-2009, 05:20 AM

I scored an entire truck...

killthewabbit · 02-24-2009, 10:51 AM

Nice score! Hmm, I wonder what else you can use from the Escalade aside from the powertrain...

AceX · 02-25-2009, 04:02 AM

Alot I'm sure, but the entire interior has been stripped, tail lamps are gone, frame is bent... Only thing in decent shape is the motor/trans and rear end.

So I'm starting a list of parts that I want to add or need for the swap. It's getting long really quick...

One-off Dropmember w/QA1 coilovers
Tubular Trans Crossmember
Custom Driveline
Custom Front Control Arms
Flip kit w/ C-notch
Cal-Tracs Bars (chrome)
New A/C system with chrome hard lines and custom pressure lines
All New Autometer Gauges
New Custom Exhaust
New wheels and Tires
SSBC Big Brakes front/rear
SSBC Brake Master Cylinder (polished)
New Brakelines
Powdercoat front and rear suspension

I'm sure the list will grow much longer as I continue. Hopefully I can work out some deals with people and work a ton of overtime so I can do this next winter. Also, my room mate wants me to supercharge it...

EDIT: In the few minutes since I posted that, the list had doubled in size... I didn't bother to edit the current one though. Now reason to, its long enough.

Anyone know someone @ GMPP I can talk to about this project. This motor and especially the trans are so new that they don't even offer them for sale int he after-market yet...

02-19-2009, 06:15 PM	#1
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension Well, I'm at the point again where I want more. I think that the stereo is done for now, so I want to refocus my efforts elsewhere right now. I was thinking that I could/should rework the suspension, but wanted to see what you guys think, and maybe offer some suggestions as to what to do or how to go about it. I was planning on a McGaughy's 4.5/6 kit with c-notch and possibly helper bags, along with their new big brake kit front and rear. I might end up working with Nate on a one-off Dropmember as well... The big brakes wouldn't fit with the current wheels, so I'd install a set of Billet specialties Vintec (soft lip) wheels with the "spinner cap". 18x8 up front and 20x10 out back. I really want to see what you guys think though. I haven't really seen a whole lot of wheels that appeal to me and go with my truck, so I was hoping one of you might have a suggestion. The truck: __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

02-19-2009, 06:27 PM	#2
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension I dig the look of your truck now. If you wanted to stay with 17" wheels, you could go with the bigger versions of what you already have... http://www.twe-inc.com/sltspecs.php __________________ -- Will

02-19-2009, 08:34 PM	#3
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension do it!! then next year i'll have a reason to be looking under your truck! LOL i like the looks of the mags though... if i ever get wheels again i'll be looking at the coys. the plan on mine is to keep my mags for regular cruising and some coy5's for shows so you can see the disc's in the back. i'm sticking to factory size brakes/rotors so i can still run the slots w/ a 5/7 drop to get rid of any fender gap. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 02-19-2009 at 08:35 PM.

02-19-2009, 10:36 PM	#4
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension Billet specialties Vintec (soft lip) I seen them before.. That would set it off, but you may want to go with one size front and back. Like just 18" or 20". Keep us posted,, Trav __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

02-20-2009, 03:11 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension The brakes i would look at http://www.kore3.com/index.php they have kits front and rear but the rear is no parking brake tho.Why not get a art rear set up or do you want to keep the leafs.

02-21-2009, 03:30 PM	#6
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension I'm leaning towards 18's all around with larger tires. Would probably ride a little better and fit the brakes I'll be running better. This whole ordeal may have to hold off though. I have another deal int eh works right now that will suck all my excess cash from my wallet like a hooker. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

02-21-2009, 04:32 PM	#7
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension I think I found the wheel/tire combo I want. Billet Specialties Vintec Soft Lip w/ spinner cap 18x8 front with Toyo Proxes S/T 255/50/18 18x10 rear with Toyo Proxes S/T 295/45/18 Now to start saving... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

02-21-2009, 08:00 PM	#8
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension That would work.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

02-23-2009, 02:06 AM	#10
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension I'm running the toyo proxes s/t's 255/45/20's and 295/45/20's on my truck. The only thing I've noticed is that the compounds on the tire are pretty sensitive to the temperature. I cant get traction at all when its 40 something degrees out. __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

02-22-2009, 08:26 AM	#11
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension With what I'm working on right now I think that 18's will be perfect. They'll be lighter than 20's and will clear the big ass brakes I want to run too. Also, I'm not really into big wheels. I like 'em on certain cars/trucks, but they really just never appealed to me. I'm happy with 15's, but the brakes will require a 17"+ wheel... The Toyo tires I chose are only slightly taller than the tires I have now, which is also nice. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

02-23-2009, 02:38 AM	#12
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension I love the stance it has now. Seems like every other truck is slammed, it's getting as common as a 350 small block...lol. I'd say go for the brakes, can't ever have enough of that. sucks the slots have to go, though those vintecs would look great.

02-23-2009, 03:28 AM	#13
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension Mt room amte and I are about to try and figure out a custom rear suspension. A sort of bolt on 4 link w/ coilovers. We'll have to see what we can come up with. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

02-23-2009, 09:31 AM	#14
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension If i ever fall into some money im deffinatly ordering me some vintec 20X8.5 and 20x12 mmmmmm drool. Your plan sounds good ace,

02-23-2009, 11:05 AM	#15
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension A bolt on 4 link with coil overs would be nice to have.why not do a 3 link and use a watts link?

02-23-2009, 11:32 AM	#16
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension We're still in the initial planning stages. We've only been bouncing ideas off each other. I may just end up doing traction bars and a flip kit, but I figured that because I'll have a one-off front suspension, that maybe the rear should match... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.



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02-23-2009, 01:19 PM	#17
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension Announcement: Just secured a 6.2L from an '07 Escalade ESV. I'm all giddy. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

02-23-2009, 03:04 PM	#20
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension Sweet... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-24-2009, 05:20 AM	#21
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension I scored an entire truck... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

02-24-2009, 10:51 AM	#22
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension Nice score! Hmm, I wonder what else you can use from the Escalade aside from the powertrain... __________________ -- Will

02-25-2009, 04:02 AM	#23
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Taking suggestions on wheels and suspension Alot I'm sure, but the entire interior has been stripped, tail lamps are gone, frame is bent... Only thing in decent shape is the motor/trans and rear end. So I'm starting a list of parts that I want to add or need for the swap. It's getting long really quick... One-off Dropmember w/QA1 coilovers Tubular Trans Crossmember Custom Driveline Custom Front Control Arms Flip kit w/ C-notch Cal-Tracs Bars (chrome) New A/C system with chrome hard lines and custom pressure lines All New Autometer Gauges New Custom Exhaust New wheels and Tires SSBC Big Brakes front/rear SSBC Brake Master Cylinder (polished) New Brakelines Powdercoat front and rear suspension I'm sure the list will grow much longer as I continue. Hopefully I can work out some deals with people and work a ton of overtime so I can do this next winter. Also, my room mate wants me to supercharge it... EDIT: In the few minutes since I posted that, the list had doubled in size... I didn't bother to edit the current one though. Now reason to, its long enough. Anyone know someone @ GMPP I can talk to about this project. This motor and especially the trans are so new that they don't even offer them for sale int he after-market yet... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum. Last edited by AceX; 02-25-2009 at 05:05 AM.

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