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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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https://pbfab.com/1963-72-chevy-pick...lovers-level-1 https://pbfab.com/1963-72-chevy-pick...l-1-coilovers1 Gets you all of the same handling/ride quality as my setup, but with a 7-9” ride height (2” of coilover adjustability, as measured at the bottom of the framerails under the cab) and no cutting of bed floor or front inner fenders.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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Now, if your budget dictates that you don't want to go that low, I completely understand. There are a LOT of supporting mods for this look that cost a lot of both time and money.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Would minimal backspacing help with this?
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
DEFINITELY! Should I start cutting?
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Thanks Chris and Steven. I am definitely sold on the Porterbuilt stuff. I will be investing in the full suspension upgrade. Just need to scrape up the $$.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Did those delrin tailgate pieces help with the noise as you expected? Also, do those Altman latches retain the use of the lock stem on the inside?
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
The delrin trunions definitely cut down on noise from the tailgate. The Altman latches do retain the use of the lock rods and buttons on the inside.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Thank you for the quick response, items are added to the buildsheet.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
If anybody wants to check out Gringo's truck, I will have it at C10's in the Park this weekend in Waxahachie, TX.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Thanks for the heads up! I'm hoping to be there.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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![]() Also, checked out your Blazer too, did not see anyone around them when we looked them over, so unfortunately we did not get to meet any of you and the crew.
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Sorry, we weren't around when you were by the trucks, there is a lot to look at over there. If Gringo would have gotten me a life-sized cut-out, at least you could have met him! ![]()
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
I never have been able to make it to that event. I would bet a dollar that you drove within 5 to 10 minutes of my house on the way.
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I'll take my dollar now! ![]()
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
3000 miles? Is that all? Glad to hear updates and it's being taken care of.
36 months...... Dang. Thank you for your service.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Thank you! Has that TKO gotten any quieter?
Appreciate it. It’s no hardship tour, sipping gluwein in Germany and touring Europe has its perks. I do miss some stuff about the states, though, mostly truck related ![]()
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
It has gotten a lot quieter, but the whine isn't completely gone. My Blazer might still be like yours but with a much louder exhaust masking the sound... for now.
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BEST damn thread title period !!! subbed
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Woot! More to come, someday…
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