Fixing the 85 K10 up for nice daily driving? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Destructo · 08-02-2004, 10:35 PM

I bought me a 2000 model 1.8T GLS 5 speed beetle for daily driving but if I get to the point I like driving my truck enough then I may sell it and use my truck for daily driving again. I want some opinions on what I could do to make it more comfortable, one would be some new seats, A/C of course (had factory A/C) and what else? I'm thinking about putting a bumper off a blazer or burb on the back and replacing the custom job I have on the back right now.

I would also like to get it to handle a little better, it doesn't handle too well right now and seems loose and likes wonder a little bit. Heres a couple pics so you can tell me what to do

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This is a little bit of an old pic, looks the same except for the rear bumper and the addition of a chrome grill guard.

apstguy · 08-03-2004, 02:32 AM

First of your truck looks awesome. If weather stripping is not so great, replace that. Make sure you have a nice seat of course. A/C (I just did mine). For handling get an anti-roll bars from a 3/4 or 1 ton fron the junk yard or get hellwig or other repsected brand anti-roll bars. Get polyurethane or polygraphite bushing for the anti-roll bars. Steering stablizer or a dual stabilizer would help with the wandering.

Destructo · 08-03-2004, 12:59 PM

I'm going to put some stock springs back under it because the lift rides harsh and hard to passengers to get into, I already have a couple 1 1/4" sway bars their just not installed right now.

screwballl · 08-03-2004, 01:09 PM

i prefer when trucks liek that ride rough so you can feel every rock in the road, helps you "feel" the road better since you're higher than stock and also usually helps to tighten the steering a bit...

8t5Silverado · 08-03-2004, 01:20 PM

That is a great looking truck. I have seen it before, but not those pics...I can't remember if you said those were 32's or not.

Destructo · 08-03-2004, 01:37 PM

heres a pic of the frontend that somebody had requested

and a new picture, this is the latest shot of how it looks now. Sorry for the quality, I had to cut it down so the size wasn't too big to host it here.

the tires are 33x12.5"

And a picture of what i'v been driving daily, I dunno, I don't really tow anything that is real heavy, I think I just need some wider wheels (15x10) so that I can put more than 21psi in the rear tires without them riding on the middle of the tire.

08-02-2004, 10:35 PM	#1
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Fixing the 85 K10 up for nice daily driving? I bought me a 2000 model 1.8T GLS 5 speed beetle for daily driving but if I get to the point I like driving my truck enough then I may sell it and use my truck for daily driving again. I want some opinions on what I could do to make it more comfortable, one would be some new seats, A/C of course (had factory A/C) and what else? I'm thinking about putting a bumper off a blazer or burb on the back and replacing the custom job I have on the back right now. I would also like to get it to handle a little better, it doesn't handle too well right now and seems loose and likes wonder a little bit. Heres a couple pics so you can tell me what to do . This is a little bit of an old pic, looks the same except for the rear bumper and the addition of a chrome grill guard. Attached Images __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle. Last edited by Destructo; 08-02-2004 at 10:40 PM.

08-03-2004, 02:32 AM	#2
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	First of your truck looks awesome. If weather stripping is not so great, replace that. Make sure you have a nice seat of course. A/C (I just did mine). For handling get an anti-roll bars from a 3/4 or 1 ton fron the junk yard or get hellwig or other repsected brand anti-roll bars. Get polyurethane or polygraphite bushing for the anti-roll bars. Steering stablizer or a dual stabilizer would help with the wandering. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

08-03-2004, 12:59 PM	#3
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I'm going to put some stock springs back under it because the lift rides harsh and hard to passengers to get into, I already have a couple 1 1/4" sway bars their just not installed right now. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

08-03-2004, 01:09 PM	#4
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	i prefer when trucks liek that ride rough so you can feel every rock in the road, helps you "feel" the road better since you're higher than stock and also usually helps to tighten the steering a bit... __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

08-03-2004, 01:20 PM	#5
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	That is a great looking truck. I have seen it before, but not those pics...I can't remember if you said those were 32's or not. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

08-03-2004, 01:37 PM	#6
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	heres a pic of the frontend that somebody had requested and a new picture, this is the latest shot of how it looks now. Sorry for the quality, I had to cut it down so the size wasn't too big to host it here. the tires are 33x12.5" And a picture of what i'v been driving daily, I dunno, I don't really tow anything that is real heavy, I think I just need some wider wheels (15x10) so that I can put more than 21psi in the rear tires without them riding on the middle of the tire. Attached Images __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle. Last edited by Destructo; 08-03-2004 at 01:40 PM.



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