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ocbaud · 03-06-2003, 02:22 PM

i was planning to get some body work done for my birthday, but with how long this shop has had my truck, i dont even want to think about how long another place my dad uses would take to do a little body work.

so, i'm thinking about either a performance suspension components front end kit and rear swaybar?
-or-

dynomax ceramic shortie headers and a set of hooker aerochambers?

if i get the suspension stuff, i'll have all of that done, cept the bigger front bar, which i can get from a junk yard.

but i also need/want the headers and new mufflers.

but i also want my truck to handle great!

Izzy · 03-06-2003, 02:27 PM

I say suspension but if you need some shaving done I wouldn't midn doing it for you. I've got my drip rails and pan done and I'm gonna do my stake pockets and mirror holes this weekend.

ocbaud · 03-06-2003, 02:30 PM

i wouldnt mind you doing it

but you're kinda far away.

i was wanting a big dent/scrape fixed on the passanger front fender, mirrors, and drip rails shaved.

Tom · 03-06-2003, 02:51 PM

front end kit. You already have a good exaust system.

ocbaud · 03-06-2003, 02:53 PM

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Originally posted by Tom
front end kit. You already have a good exaust system.

its good if you like the headers 3" from the ground:p

low 84 · 03-06-2003, 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by fiveeightchevy
I say suspension but if you need some shaving done I wouldn't midn doing it for you. I've got my drip rails and pan done and I'm gonna do my stake pockets and mirror holes this weekend.

you need to hurry up on that bish. from what i here you are cuttin in close to get it painted by houston

PHOENIX · 03-06-2003, 04:03 PM

Do you have a problem with your headers hitting the ground? If so and its hard to avoid it in your driving situations, then I say do the exhuast. But if you dont really have a problem with it hitting the ground then do the front end and rear sway bar.

Tom · 03-06-2003, 05:09 PM

My full lengths were [are] that far off the ground on my 78, and I was fine with it! :p

As for the rear sway bar, I would forget about it. Its only going to help if you dont push your truck hard. If you really drive thr truck, its going to hurt your performance. Dont ask for spacifics, I dont remember. Thats just the info I remember from the long discousion we had over them. They cause the rear to break loose quicker or somthing like that.

79BIG10 · 03-06-2003, 05:41 PM

I say front end kit. Get that done then get everything else. I need a front end kit as well

ocbaud · 03-06-2003, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by Tom
My full lengths were [are] that far off the ground on my 78, and I was fine with it! :p

As for the rear sway bar, I would forget about it. Its only going to help if you dont push your truck hard. If you really drive thr truck, its going to hurt your performance. Dont ask for spacifics, I dont remember. Thats just the info I remember from the long discousion we had over them. They cause the rear to break loose quicker or somthing like that.

i know what your talking about, it's not that it causes the rearend to break loose quicker, its just the way it breaks loose.

the same thing happens with porsche's

BaggedC10 · 03-07-2003, 12:35 AM

My vote goes to finish the suspension. The front-end kit and anti-sway bar(s) will make an amazing difference. Who cares about the headers being 3" from the ground!

Drive accordingly you jobless mofo. :p

ocbaud · 03-07-2003, 12:37 AM

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Originally posted by LowC10
My vote goes to finish the suspension. The front-end kit and anti-sway bar(s) will make an amazing difference. Who cares about the headers being 3" from the ground! Drive accordingly you jobless mofo. :p

they barely scrape when i drive, i'm carefull. i asked my dad how many times he scraped tonight driving it home and he said 3

anyway, i made a new thread, i'm thinking bout asking for gears for my bday instead

BaggedC10 · 03-07-2003, 12:45 AM

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Originally posted by ocbaud
they barely scrape when i drive, i'm carefull. i asked my dad how many times he scraped tonight driving it home and he said 3

anyway, i made a new thread, i'm thinking bout asking for gears for my bday instead

I remember when my dad drove my truck.

Man, I would cringe the entire time.

Personally, I think you would be happier with the suspension components, but do what you want.

ocbaud · 03-07-2003, 12:49 AM

how much of a difference would it make rebuilding the front end?

BaggedC10 · 03-07-2003, 01:04 AM

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Originally posted by ocbaud
how much of a difference would it make rebuilding the front end?

It would make a considerable difference.

If your truck is like mine and most others this old---The bushings are weak and hardly existent. A kit from Energy Suspension or PST would be sweet!

*Edit* Mainly, the front-end would feel much tighter and the truck would feel more composed/easier to control when driving. Especially, in the corners!

*1FaastC10* · 03-07-2003, 01:12 AM

i got a better idea! FIX THE DAMN FLYWHEEL! then worry about other mods.

LOHRTBT · 03-07-2003, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10
i got a better idea! FIX THE DAMN FLYWHEEL! then worry about other mods.

WE have a BINGO!!

79Silv4x4 · 03-07-2003, 05:27 PM

since you have 2.73s, you'll be happier with the new gears than any other of your ideas--guaranteed!

03-06-2003, 02:22 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	suspension or exhaust? i was planning to get some body work done for my birthday, but with how long this shop has had my truck, i dont even want to think about how long another place my dad uses would take to do a little body work. so, i'm thinking about either a performance suspension components front end kit and rear swaybar? -or- dynomax ceramic shortie headers and a set of hooker aerochambers? if i get the suspension stuff, i'll have all of that done, cept the bigger front bar, which i can get from a junk yard. but i also need/want the headers and new mufflers. but i also want my truck to handle great!

03-06-2003, 02:51 PM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,739	front end kit. You already have a good exaust system. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

03-06-2003, 04:03 PM	#7
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Do you have a problem with your headers hitting the ground? If so and its hard to avoid it in your driving situations, then I say do the exhuast. But if you dont really have a problem with it hitting the ground then do the front end and rear sway bar. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-06-2003, 05:09 PM	#8
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,739	My full lengths were [are] that far off the ground on my 78, and I was fine with it! :p As for the rear sway bar, I would forget about it. Its only going to help if you dont push your truck hard. If you really drive thr truck, its going to hurt your performance. Dont ask for spacifics, I dont remember. Thats just the info I remember from the long discousion we had over them. They cause the rear to break loose quicker or somthing like that. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

03-06-2003, 05:41 PM	#9
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I say front end kit. Get that done then get everything else. I need a front end kit as well __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-06-2003, 02:27 PM	#2
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	I say suspension but if you need some shaving done I wouldn't midn doing it for you. I've got my drip rails and pan done and I'm gonna do my stake pockets and mirror holes this weekend.

03-06-2003, 02:30 PM	#3
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i wouldnt mind you doing it but you're kinda far away. i was wanting a big dent/scrape fixed on the passanger front fender, mirrors, and drip rails shaved.

03-07-2003, 12:35 AM	#11
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	My vote goes to finish the suspension. The front-end kit and anti-sway bar(s) will make an amazing difference. Who cares about the headers being 3" from the ground! Drive accordingly you jobless mofo. :p __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

03-07-2003, 12:49 AM	#14
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	how much of a difference would it make rebuilding the front end?

03-07-2003, 01:12 AM	#16
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	i got a better idea! FIX THE DAMN FLYWHEEL! then worry about other mods.

03-07-2003, 05:27 PM	#18
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	since you have 2.73s, you'll be happier with the new gears than any other of your ideas--guaranteed!



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