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#126 |
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
Har!
In other news: yes, more rake. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
Truck looks great but when did you say you were going to lower it ?????
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
![]() Actually, long term and bigger budget I'd like to do this truck with PB dropmember and trailing arm conversion with coil overs all around for a super low static ride.
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
just harassing you ! that would be sweet !
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
looks great! what size tires are you running?
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
For now just the 255/70/15's that it came with.
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
I ignored the ball joints when I did the drop, went to get an alignment and found out the lowers are shot. I knew better, just crossed my fingers and hoped they were still tight. The uppers are original, guessing the lowers are too, just more proof the truck had an easy life. So I guess that means I'll be replacing the ball joints this weekend which gives me a chance to cut another 1/2 round off the coils.
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
Mmmmmm, more drop. Eeeexcellent. LBT's front is WAY shot as well, which is why I havent quickie dropped it. This'll be cool!
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
Nah, just ignore the greasy worn out parts and go for the cool, like me!
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
Ya'll have probably seen a stock engine bay. I like this one...but I think it needs a 5.3 or 6.0L. REALLY clean though, down to the stickers!
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
That is the best part of '87 vs. '86 and older: the simpolicity. There are way fewer vacuum hoses and BS on the TBI stuff.
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
Jonboy, this is the same stance I'm wanting for my truck!
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
Easy peasy.
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
Get to it, Big Mike!
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
It's also less stuff to tear out to go LS, and you get the good fuel tanks. Win/win!
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
Yep, and I will leave the transmission too. Basically the easiest LS swap there is.
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
perfect!
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
Such a Bad *** truck. I need to get a swb 2 wheel now.
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
Thanks!
Funny, I'm always wishing I had a 4wd unless I have one and vise versa. Well, I took the truck to get aligned and discovered that the lower ball joints were shot. I knew this was a possibility but I burried my head in the sand when I was doing the drop. The fact that the uppers were original and the lowers likely were should have been my clue! I just didn't want to mess with it. So I rolled up my sleeves and got greasy (I hate this job). Well, now they're done, 4 new ball joints and outer tie rod ends. The ball joints were AC Delco, spent a total of $60 including one tie rod end and shipping. Not too shabbay! I was able to use the beefy CPP sway bar too. Happy about that!
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
Ok, let's hope the lowering chapter of the book is closed. The 15x7's have been cleaned, painted and mounted. No clearance issues at all, lock-to-lock. I think they look great too.
Do ya'll agree that the rear window needs to be one piece and it needs a sport bumper? Those are the next two exterior projects unless somebody talks me out of it. I'll have to get into the a/c soon though. I'm just happy that it's ready for the local cruise-in (Saturday).
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#147 |
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
clean truck, I agree the rear bumper needs to go. keep up the good work.
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
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LS swap in this one also? I'll be waiting for the build thread man!
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Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed
I happen to have a solid back glass for it. Gonna look cleeeeeeeean.
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