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3drburb · 02-01-2016, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Forgive my ignorance, but in what way does it drive better? Is it smoother, corner better, or track straiter? Are you running a rear sway bar?
Thanks for any insight- Brian

All of the above.
A little background on the suspension. Bagged all around with 2.5 drop spindles with front and rear sway bars.
All of the additions made it handle better than stock, but sometimes it could get a little loose around curves or when caught in a little grove in the roads and when the roads are wet and the truck was lowered a lot.
When we lower these trucks to much the rear end will pull to the drivers side because of the stock pan hard bar being bolted to the axle and the driver side frame.
It would get a little scary sometimes, more so when I am running my narrower winter wheels and tires.
So yes, this keeps the track straighter which helps everything (sway bars) to work so much better.
I highly recommend adding a long one if you are bagged or very low.
I hope this answers your questions.

4shongo · 02-01-2016, 04:23 PM

Installed a new Pioneer radio (with Bluetooth), new chrome center vent (real easy to change while radio is out of the way), remounted wiper delay switch to better location under the dash. I'm ready for cruising season to start!!!

Average Joe · 02-01-2016, 08:50 PM

Thanks 3drburb! That is a great explanation.

3drburb · 02-01-2016, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Average Joe

Thanks 3drburb! That is a great explanation.

You are welcome.
Btw the bar cost $129 at Summit Racing with free shipping.

LuckyScott · 02-02-2016, 12:04 AM

When I installed the drop kit on my Sub it came with the longer bar. Glad I installed it.

reichdav · 02-02-2016, 05:50 PM

Finally got the steering column "guts" back together (again). Replaced the signal parts and upper bearing a second time after pinching the purple wire on first replacement and darn near burning up the 'burb. Also replaced the headlight switch (I hate that design). Pretty much the same as the '57 I restored. Spent more than an hour vacuuming. There's a lot of carpet in the 'burb compared to either of my pickups.

**1968k20** · 02-14-2016, 05:36 PM

Almost got stuck, but had fun doing it!

Average Joe · 02-14-2016, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968k20

Almost got stuck, but had fun doing it!

Cool. Is that lake Almanore?

Average Joe · 02-14-2016, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4shongo

Installed a new Pioneer radio (with Bluetooth), new chrome center vent (real easy to change while radio is out of the way), remounted wiper delay switch to better location under the dash. I'm ready for cruising season to start!!!

Gotta have tunes! Wiper delay is on my list of future mods.

**1968k20** · 02-14-2016, 10:24 PM

Yes it is lake Almanor!

**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 02-22-2016, 01:12 AM

Tired of blowing through header gaskets so decided to give these Remflex gaskets a try. Also bolted up the pair of extreme tow hooks I picked up from another board member a while ago

**68SWB4x4** · 02-22-2016, 01:53 PM

Those tow hooks!

**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 02-22-2016, 04:48 PM

I just sourced a set of these for the back, need to do some drilling and reinforcement but they are a perfect complement to the front hooks!

highwinger · 03-07-2016, 09:30 AM

Last week, my low beams went out...again. I had already replaced the dimmer switch so I picked up a couple headlights. During the troubleshooting, I found one of the tabs broke off the headlight, but the it was really a poor connection at the dimmer causing intermittent lights.

I've also been having troubles with my electric fan switch...again. While I was testing the switch vs temp, I noticed one fan didn't come on at all. So, I ended replacing one of them too. The new fan switch seems to be working better...who knows for how long

04sshd · 03-08-2016, 08:33 PM

Cleaned up the interior a bit

highwinger · 03-14-2016, 08:05 AM

It's that time of year...Saturday, I spent a couple hours and a couple gallons of gas recharging the AC. Unfortunately, I think this is may have to happen again before the year is out. It's the first time I successfully did it myself though, so that's a personal accomplishment. It was blowing 40deg this morning on the way to work.

Sunday, I got a load of sod to beautify suburban-ia.

Poor kids at Home Depot couldn't believe I used the burb to haul sod. I like it because of its utility. I can use it like a truck, it is my daily driver, load the family for trip and/or put it in a car show.

Dburger · 03-15-2016, 08:13 PM

Prepped the '72 "GMC"'s hood for paint:

dslr28 001 by FordTorino73, on Flickr

1967 Hood Work by FordTorino73, on Flickr

dslr22 032 by FordTorino73, on Flickr

**1968k20** · 03-15-2016, 08:38 PM

How bout pics of your carryalls?!?

Dburger · 03-15-2016, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968k20

How bout pics of your carryalls?!?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...postcount=2689

I have two 383 strokers and eventually, one will go into this '72 GMC. For now, it's sitting outside without a hood.

Dburger · 03-17-2016, 05:03 PM

More hood prep today.

More 1967 Hood Work by FordTorino73, on Flickr

**1968k20** · 03-18-2016, 11:51 PM

I brought Paloma home today (67 GMC)! She's the one on the left. Cupcake is the other one.

**HO455** · 03-19-2016, 01:32 PM

Love the old school brush guard on Cupcake.

**1968k20** · 03-19-2016, 02:09 PM

That brush guard on cupcake was given to me by the original owner!! He payed $40 for it in 71!

**HO455** · 03-19-2016, 04:16 PM

Too cool! I couldn't resist. I had to look up how much that would be today. $231. A pretty good deal even if you didn't know it would last 45 plus years.

RedRoad · 03-22-2016, 04:07 PM

Polished and detailed some old hubcaps. Hope they dont pop off the rims when I hit a bump!

02-01-2016, 04:23 PM	#127
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Installed a new Pioneer radio (with Bluetooth), new chrome center vent (real easy to change while radio is out of the way), remounted wiper delay switch to better location under the dash. I'm ready for cruising season to start!!!

02-01-2016, 08:50 PM	#128
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Thanks 3drburb! That is a great explanation. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

02-02-2016, 12:04 AM	#130
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? When I installed the drop kit on my Sub it came with the longer bar. Glad I installed it.

02-02-2016, 05:50 PM	#131
reichdav Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: charelston ny Posts: 24	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Finally got the steering column "guts" back together (again). Replaced the signal parts and upper bearing a second time after pinching the purple wire on first replacement and darn near burning up the 'burb. Also replaced the headlight switch (I hate that design). Pretty much the same as the '57 I restored. Spent more than an hour vacuuming. There's a lot of carpet in the 'burb compared to either of my pickups.

02-14-2016, 05:36 PM	#132
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Almost got stuck, but had fun doing it! Attached Images

02-14-2016, 10:24 PM	#135
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Yes it is lake Almanor!

02-22-2016, 01:12 AM	#136
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	Remflex Header Gaskets and Extreme Bend Tow Hooks Tired of blowing through header gaskets so decided to give these Remflex gaskets a try. Also bolted up the pair of extreme tow hooks I picked up from another board member a while ago Attached Images

02-22-2016, 01:53 PM	#137
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Those tow hooks! __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

02-22-2016, 04:48 PM	#138
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	Rear Extreme Bend Tow Hooks I just sourced a set of these for the back, need to do some drilling and reinforcement but they are a perfect complement to the front hooks! Attached Images

03-07-2016, 09:30 AM	#139
highwinger Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 297	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Last week, my low beams went out...again. I had already replaced the dimmer switch so I picked up a couple headlights. During the troubleshooting, I found one of the tabs broke off the headlight, but the it was really a poor connection at the dimmer causing intermittent lights. I've also been having troubles with my electric fan switch...again. While I was testing the switch vs temp, I noticed one fan didn't come on at all. So, I ended replacing one of them too. The new fan switch seems to be working better...who knows for how long

03-08-2016, 08:33 PM	#140
04sshd Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 120	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Cleaned up the interior a bit __________________ 1968 Chevy C-10 Suburban - 350/350 1969 Chevy C-10 Panel Delivery - 454/400 1972 GMC K1500 Jimmy - 350/350/np205 1978 Chevy Corvette Silver 25th Anniversary reddit.com/r/chevyc10 <-Join it!

03-14-2016, 08:05 AM	#141
highwinger Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 297	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? It's that time of year...Saturday, I spent a couple hours and a couple gallons of gas recharging the AC. Unfortunately, I think this is may have to happen again before the year is out. It's the first time I successfully did it myself though, so that's a personal accomplishment. It was blowing 40deg this morning on the way to work. Sunday, I got a load of sod to beautify suburban-ia. Poor kids at Home Depot couldn't believe I used the burb to haul sod. I like it because of its utility. I can use it like a truck, it is my daily driver, load the family for trip and/or put it in a car show. Attached Images

03-15-2016, 08:13 PM	#142
Dburger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Prepped the '72 "GMC"'s hood for paint: dslr28 001 by FordTorino73, on Flickr 1967 Hood Work by FordTorino73, on Flickr dslr22 032 by FordTorino73, on Flickr __________________ 1953 Suburban Carryall 3106, 1993 S10 4x4 ext cab 1958 Suburban Carryall 3116 ex school bus 1959 Apache 36, 1984 C30 3+3 DRW 6.2 4MT 1967 C10 fleetside LWB, 1969 Chevy Suburban C10 1972 GMC Suburban C10 1972 Chevy Suburban C10 clam shell/tailgate

03-15-2016, 08:38 PM	#143
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? How bout pics of your carryalls?!? __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

03-17-2016, 05:03 PM	#145
Dburger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? More hood prep today. More 1967 Hood Work by FordTorino73, on Flickr More 1967 Hood Work by FordTorino73, on Flickr More 1967 Hood Work by FordTorino73, on Flickr More 1967 Hood Work by FordTorino73, on Flickr __________________ 1953 Suburban Carryall 3106, 1993 S10 4x4 ext cab 1958 Suburban Carryall 3116 ex school bus 1959 Apache 36, 1984 C30 3+3 DRW 6.2 4MT 1967 C10 fleetside LWB, 1969 Chevy Suburban C10 1972 GMC Suburban C10 1972 Chevy Suburban C10 clam shell/tailgate



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03-18-2016, 11:51 PM	#146
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? I brought Paloma home today (67 GMC)! She's the one on the left. Cupcake is the other one. Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

03-19-2016, 01:32 PM	#147
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Love the old school brush guard on Cupcake. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-19-2016, 02:09 PM	#148
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? That brush guard on cupcake was given to me by the original owner!! He payed $40 for it in 71! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

03-19-2016, 04:16 PM	#149
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Too cool! I couldn't resist. I had to look up how much that would be today. $231. A pretty good deal even if you didn't know it would last 45 plus years. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-22-2016, 04:07 PM	#150
RedRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 927	Re: What did you do to your Suburban Today? Polished and detailed some old hubcaps. Hope they dont pop off the rims when I hit a bump! Attached Images

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