few questions bout my 83 stepper - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stepside83 · 11-14-2010, 07:53 PM

i have a 1983 chevy 2wd c-10 stepside, and im buliding it up form the ground up, im 23, and im doing all the work my self with my dad and a buddy, i have a stud on the frame that broke for the shock to attach to, it broke when i was takeing the truck apart, and i cant seem to figure out where to get a new one, or 2 might as well re place both of the back ones, another question is, im wanting to get a set of 18x8 boss 338 with the gray centers, has any one had any problems with them fitting there truck? mine is lowered 3 in the front and 5 in the rear, would like to go lower but not sure what would be the best route, i dont have a lot of money, but i do have attention to detail, any suggestions on what to do to make my truck lower, im all ears, thanks guys your all a huge help to me, and cant wait to see what you have to say about what ive asked thanks again

......zac

1BadSS · 11-14-2010, 08:13 PM

I just did new monroe shocks on my truck and they came with new studs for the rears, along with new bolts.

benoit454 · 11-14-2010, 09:37 PM

tried the parts store for new shock studs? I know they have them. I also know some shocks have them as mentioned, some do not though.

**crossy** · 11-14-2010, 10:53 PM

try these first and ask both guys what diameter the NON-threaded part is as shocks have different size holes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Shock...Q5fAccessories

also these - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Unive...Q5fAccessories

11-14-2010, 07:53 PM	#1
stepside83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: butler pa Posts: 328	few questions bout my 83 stepper i have a 1983 chevy 2wd c-10 stepside, and im buliding it up form the ground up, im 23, and im doing all the work my self with my dad and a buddy, i have a stud on the frame that broke for the shock to attach to, it broke when i was takeing the truck apart, and i cant seem to figure out where to get a new one, or 2 might as well re place both of the back ones, another question is, im wanting to get a set of 18x8 boss 338 with the gray centers, has any one had any problems with them fitting there truck? mine is lowered 3 in the front and 5 in the rear, would like to go lower but not sure what would be the best route, i dont have a lot of money, but i do have attention to detail, any suggestions on what to do to make my truck lower, im all ears, thanks guys your all a huge help to me, and cant wait to see what you have to say about what ive asked thanks again ......zac

11-14-2010, 08:13 PM	#2
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: few questions bout my 83 stepper I just did new monroe shocks on my truck and they came with new studs for the rears, along with new bolts. __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

11-14-2010, 09:37 PM	#3
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: few questions bout my 83 stepper tried the parts store for new shock studs? I know they have them. I also know some shocks have them as mentioned, some do not though. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

11-14-2010, 10:53 PM	#4
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: few questions bout my 83 stepper try these first and ask both guys what diameter the NON-threaded part is as shocks have different size holes. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Shock...Q5fAccessories also these - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Unive...Q5fAccessories __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.



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