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Old 05-24-2009, 04:53 PM   #1
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Good upgrades?

I have decided to restore my K10 to stock and just buy an M1008 for beating/offroad/etc. What are some good upgrades from stock? I think my list is pretty good so far.

Rear disk brakes (maybe)
Front and rear lockers
New front springs (diesel weight has killed them)
32x11.5 BFG A/T
Banks intake and exhaust(or maybe just the sidewinder kit)
And hopefully a stock diesel tach
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Old 05-25-2009, 03:33 PM   #2
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Re: Good upgrades?

I would go with m/ts instead of the a/ts. The a/ts blow in the mud and m/ts last just as long.
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Old 05-25-2009, 04:11 PM   #3
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Re: Good upgrades?

as for the sidewinder kit, i believe you can piece together the turbo parts from a 6.5 and they will all bolt on
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Old 05-25-2009, 05:30 PM   #4
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as for the sidewinder kit, i believe you can piece together the turbo parts from a 6.5 and they will all bolt on
They will, but it all adds up to the same price.
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Old 05-25-2009, 05:31 PM   #5
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I would go with m/ts instead of the a/ts. The a/ts blow in the mud and m/ts last just as long.
I will be restoring then reselling the truck as stock/original. So M/T IMO would be too aggressive for a fully restored truck.
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Old 05-26-2009, 05:57 AM   #6
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I will be restoring then reselling the truck as stock/original. So M/T IMO would be too aggressive for a fully restored truck.
Neither one would be stock/original.Same with tach,turbo,and other stuff on your list.I`d just restore.Don`t modify,especially to sell.If keeping,I always get the truck right,then customize from there.
You can piece together the 6.5 turbo parts for alot less than a Sidewinder kit.And,that turbo ain`t much that comes with it.The main thing is you`d need to modify your heater box or re-configure the turbo location.I took the big turbo off my truck and want to sell it.I`m back to original equipment.
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Old 05-26-2009, 05:06 PM   #7
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If you're gonna sell then a simple wash and wax with some armor all would be all I do... The less you put in the more profit you will see.
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