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Mr. 250r · 12-06-2011, 11:38 PM

Is there any pro/cons to staggering the rear shocks i know for the most part 80s trucks were mostly straight don't cant remember the 1-ton setup i would have to look at my axle but the new trucks also do this, does anyone know anything about it?

Your41Plague12 · 12-07-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. 250r

Is there any pro/cons to staggering the rear shocks i know for the most part 80s trucks were mostly straight don't cant remember the 1-ton setup i would have to look at my axle but the new trucks also do this, does anyone know anything about it?

It's supposed to reduce axle wrap a little bit as well as wheel hop. It helps to keep the axle centered in the wheelwell when a bump is hit. My '83 K20 is like this from the factory, so I imagine this body style was all like this. I could be wrong though.

OP, from a fellow truck lover from south of your border, THANK YOU for your service! I have many friends in the service and it takes bravery and courage that others just wouldn't understand. I appreciate everything you guys do to help keep us free. Nice rig, too! I love the choices on just about everything you did. I wish mine was half as nice as yours.

billybigrig1989 · 01-06-2012, 06:09 PM

murray, answering ur question, yes it is plywood, its a pressure treated box liner made by mytron box liners out of northern BC. They hold up really well and as it looks in the future this truck wont be sittign out in the weather too much haha

billybigrig1989 · 01-06-2012, 06:12 PM

couple more pics of bed liner

joe231 · 01-06-2012, 07:09 PM

What are the advantages to a wood bedliner?
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billybigrig1989 · 01-06-2012, 11:50 PM

Well I went with it over the spray in because for one, it was accessible at the time as I had a contact that had one built for a really good price. Second was that I had a spray in box liner in my other 2006 half tonne and after a few years no matter what i washed it with it never looked like new, for $250 i can pull out old wood liner and put a new one in. Looks like brand new and dont have to worry about 3 or 4 layers of boxliner when a person has to respray.

billybigrig1989 · 03-06-2012, 11:58 PM

please post all ads in the classified sections of the site. thanks

arrover · 03-07-2012, 12:34 PM

Awesome truck. I saw it on ebay and your pictures showed that you have AMP Research PowerSteps. I have them on my 06 Megacab and love them. Since AMP doesn't make a kit for the 73-91 Chevys, what kit did you use? Was it tough to get them adapted to the Chevy? Any info on how you did that?

billybigrig1989 · 03-07-2012, 02:23 PM

Hi there, thanks for the compliments everyone. The power step I actually built the whole mounting rail from scratch out of a 1.5x5.5 inch tubing. I have all the build pictures to show how I did it but my computer crashed, as soon as I get it going I'll post them. Thanks again.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 03-07-2012, 08:51 PM

So am I reading in to this right that you are selling your truck?????

Sure enough, found it on the bay. Good luck with the sale. Do you plan to do another?

billybigrig1989 · 03-09-2012, 09:44 AM

Yes that is right It is for sale, I am hoping to start another one day but as of now I have.no plans of when or what. Thinking about doing an old muscle car maybe? We will see. Depends if this truck sells or not.
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billybigrig1989 · 05-07-2012, 02:11 PM

Here is where it all started!!!

billybigrig1989 · 05-08-2012, 12:19 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAKPbSbALsg

crewcabsquared · 05-08-2012, 08:55 AM

You did a great job on the truck, turned out slick. When you can find those pics of the way you mounted the amp steps I would really appreciate if you could post them. I am wanting to install a set on my 86 crew. And also how you wired them, thanks. Again, awesome truck!

(joey) · 06-10-2012, 06:45 PM

great job dude.love it

carboncrew · 06-13-2012, 12:54 PM

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Hi there, thanks for the compliments everyone. The power step I actually built the whole mounting rail from scratch out of a 1.5x5.5 inch tubing. I have all the build pictures to show how I did it but my computer crashed, as soon as I get it going I'll post them. Thanks again.
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I would love to see this also...I found a set and really interested in making them work.

thanks

gtdownonit · 06-13-2012, 01:37 PM

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Hi there, thanks for the compliments everyone. The power step I actually built the whole mounting rail from scratch out of a 1.5x5.5 inch tubing. I have all the build pictures to show how I did it but my computer crashed, as soon as I get it going I'll post them. Thanks again.
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Id like them as well.

LiftWhereYouStand · 07-25-2012, 06:05 PM

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Id like them as well.

Ditto! Lets see those pics. Your Chev is so similar to my project. I'd like to get as much brainstorming as possible.

billybigrig1989 · 10-29-2012, 07:34 AM

hey guys, for sure Ill get those pics on as soon as possible. they were a little time consuming but totally worth it!!

billybigrig1989 · 01-09-2013, 09:05 PM

Well I said I wasn't going to star another project but I just picked up a 1985 Gm long box with sbc 350 on propane. Body is in garbage condition but drivetrain and propane system is in great condition. Let's see what we can make of this thing. Pics coming soon.
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12-06-2011, 11:38 PM	#26
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom Is there any pro/cons to staggering the rear shocks i know for the most part 80s trucks were mostly straight don't cant remember the 1-ton setup i would have to look at my axle but the new trucks also do this, does anyone know anything about it? __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB

01-06-2012, 06:09 PM	#28
billybigrig1989 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 45	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom murray, answering ur question, yes it is plywood, its a pressure treated box liner made by mytron box liners out of northern BC. They hold up really well and as it looks in the future this truck wont be sittign out in the weather too much haha

01-06-2012, 06:12 PM	#29
billybigrig1989 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 45	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom couple more pics of bed liner Attached Images

01-06-2012, 07:09 PM	#30
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom What are the advantages to a wood bedliner? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-06-2012, 11:50 PM	#31
billybigrig1989 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 45	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom Well I went with it over the spray in because for one, it was accessible at the time as I had a contact that had one built for a really good price. Second was that I had a spray in box liner in my other 2006 half tonne and after a few years no matter what i washed it with it never looked like new, for $250 i can pull out old wood liner and put a new one in. Looks like brand new and dont have to worry about 3 or 4 layers of boxliner when a person has to respray.

03-06-2012, 11:58 PM	#32
billybigrig1989 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 45	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom please post all ads in the classified sections of the site. thanks Last edited by Liz; 03-07-2012 at 12:06 AM. Reason: ads must be in the classified section

03-07-2012, 12:34 PM	#33
arrover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 291	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom Awesome truck. I saw it on ebay and your pictures showed that you have AMP Research PowerSteps. I have them on my 06 Megacab and love them. Since AMP doesn't make a kit for the 73-91 Chevys, what kit did you use? Was it tough to get them adapted to the Chevy? Any info on how you did that?

03-07-2012, 02:23 PM	#34
billybigrig1989 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 45	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom Hi there, thanks for the compliments everyone. The power step I actually built the whole mounting rail from scratch out of a 1.5x5.5 inch tubing. I have all the build pictures to show how I did it but my computer crashed, as soon as I get it going I'll post them. Thanks again. Posted via Mobile Device

03-07-2012, 08:51 PM	#35
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom So am I reading in to this right that you are selling your truck????? Sure enough, found it on the bay. Good luck with the sale. Do you plan to do another? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-09-2012, 09:44 AM	#36
billybigrig1989 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 45	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom Yes that is right It is for sale, I am hoping to start another one day but as of now I have.no plans of when or what. Thinking about doing an old muscle car maybe? We will see. Depends if this truck sells or not. Posted via Mobile Device

05-07-2012, 02:11 PM	#37
billybigrig1989 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 45	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom Here is where it all started!!! Attached Images

05-08-2012, 12:19 AM	#38
billybigrig1989 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 45	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAKPbSbALsg

05-08-2012, 08:55 AM	#39
crewcabsquared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 41	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom You did a great job on the truck, turned out slick. When you can find those pics of the way you mounted the amp steps I would really appreciate if you could post them. I am wanting to install a set on my 86 crew. And also how you wired them, thanks. Again, awesome truck!

06-10-2012, 06:45 PM	#40
(joey) Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: halifax nova scotia Posts: 375	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom great job dude.love it __________________ check out my build (the start of a shaved,channeled,bagged 67 gmc with a 01 gmc frame and drivetrain) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434253

10-29-2012, 07:34 AM	#44
billybigrig1989 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 45	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom hey guys, for sure Ill get those pics on as soon as possible. they were a little time consuming but totally worth it!!



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billybigrig1989 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 45	Re: Billy Big Rig ( 1989 GMC Crew Cab V3500) Lifted custom Well I said I wasn't going to star another project but I just picked up a 1985 Gm long box with sbc 350 on propane. Body is in garbage condition but drivetrain and propane system is in great condition. Let's see what we can make of this thing. Pics coming soon. Posted via Mobile Device

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