73-87 4x4s - Page 28 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FourByGuy · 07-12-2012, 06:21 PM

Keeping it going, here's my '76 K20 Silverado with 71K original miles on a 400/400 combo, NP203, D44/Corp14

CODENAMELABROWN · 08-01-2012, 12:22 PM

Hi guys! My 1st post

GCncsuHD · 08-14-2012, 11:01 AM

My 78

Doing what she does best

Mattman2010 · 08-14-2012, 03:18 PM

That is cool, what size lift are you running?
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Dalaigh · 08-14-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

Doing what she does best

Posing?

J/K

still one of my favourite trucks on this site

GCncsuHD · 08-15-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010

That is cool, what size lift are you running?
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If you are asking me, 4" springs and slightly longer ORD greasable shackles up front, and I think a 2.5-3" block in the rear. When I get some time I will probably swap out the rear block for a 4" ORD shackle flip.

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Originally Posted by Dalaigh

Posing?

J/K

still one of my favourite trucks on this site

I was referring to the picture towing our 69 K5 project, but sure I guess she was posing in that pic too

She's done enough hard labor in the last 35 years, she can stand to sit around and look purty. Although I think her hips have been getting wider as the years go on

And thanks!

d-666 · 08-15-2012, 09:13 AM

mine with rally's

Mattman2010 · 08-15-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

If you are asking me, 4" springs and slightly longer ORD greasable shackles up front, and I think a 2.5-3" block in the rear. When I get some time I will probably swap out the rear block for a 4" ORD shackle flip.

Yes I was asking you. I love that stance but have been wondering if that would be to tall to be able to haul a gooseneck.
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GCncsuHD · 08-15-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010

Yes I was asking you. I love that stance but have been wondering if that would be to tall to be able to haul a gooseneck.
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All depends on the gooseneck. I have hauled gooseneck trailers with trucks much taller than that one. Most goosenecks have adjustable necks that you can raise, or it wouldn't take but an afternoon to cut it off, reposition, and reweld it to make it work. Also you can "flip" the trailer axles, but that also makes the trailer itself higher, resulting in a higher platform to load whatever it is you are hauling, and it is more top heavy. A lot of 5th wheel camper guys will go that route, but I wouldn't feel comfortable with that route on a loaded down gooseneck.

Mattman2010 · 08-15-2012, 12:31 PM

That is true, but the trailer is not mine. The guy that owns it said I can borrow it when ever I need to. And sense my truck is a dually and will have a cummins I figure why not be able to borrow a 36 foot gooseneck. I think I've decided just to lift the front of my truck 2 inches (rear sets 4 inches higher than the front right now) and just run some 33x12.5s I'll need a spacer in the rear but it should look BA
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GCncsuHD · 08-15-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010

That is true, but the trailer is not mine. The guy that owns it said I can borrow it when ever I need to. And sense my truck is a dually and will have a cummins I figure why not be able to borrow a 36 foot gooseneck. I think I've decided just to lift the front of my truck 2 inches (rear sets 4 inches higher than the front right now) and just run some 33x12.5s I'll need a spacer in the rear but it should look BA
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As for the rear, I used to have 1.5" spacers between the duals when I had 285/75R16s.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4...w/DSC01162.jpg
When I put the 315/75R16s on the duals just barely touched, so I went to 2.5" spacers, and moved the 1.5" spacers up front for a wider stance.
With 1.5":
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4...9-05-43_86.jpg
With 2.5":
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4...-55-47_466.jpg
I don't have a straight on pic with the 2.5" spacers, but it is about the same gap as before with the 1.5" spacers on the 285s.

Oh yea, just added these too, not sure how I like them, but at least the dog that keeps peeing on my tires might think twice
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4...9-01-58_59.jpg

Mattman2010 · 08-17-2012, 02:44 PM

Where did you happen to buy your spacers from? Im thinking about 285/75r16s so I would have to run spacers with those as well.

86454k30 · 08-28-2012, 07:17 PM

Here is mine with the new 16x10 Raceline's and 315/75R16 Dick Cepek FC II's.

johnsons 78 · 08-28-2012, 11:38 PM

dam!!! nice truck 86 454 k30. is that a 4 or 6 inch lift?

JPalmer81 · 08-29-2012, 04:53 AM

I've said it before and will probably say it again, but your truck is lookin nice, love the new wheels!

77 shorty · 09-09-2012, 01:33 AM

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AJII · 09-09-2012, 01:41 AM

Just a couple shots

Kerlijah · 09-09-2012, 03:45 PM

A couple shots of my buddy's '80 we've been workin on. Complete frame-up build. Someday when I have time to kill, I'll do a whole build thread for it. For now though here's the basic details: it's got a 6 inch suspension lift, 35" (for now) BFGs, newer Silverado black leather buckets, Pioneer deck with 2 10s in a custom box we built, speakers also in the doors. Entire interior is rhino lined for durability and noise cancellation. And the best part, we built a 468 BBC, hooked to a 700R4 and a NP205 (I think? cant remember for sure now) aluminum T-case. Still gotta get er dynoed, but rough estimate about 650-700 to the wheels! Roasts those 35's like they aint even there

thirdstreettito · 09-09-2012, 08:34 PM

Nice truck, but with that hp you'll break your 10 bolts your 700r4 and your NP208.

Kerlijah · 09-14-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Nice truck, but with that hp you'll break your 10 bolts your 700r4 and your NP208.

Lol most likely, but when we built it, that's all we had. My buddy actually picked up some 3/4 ton axles recently

86454k30 · 09-16-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by johnsons 78

dam!!! nice truck 86 454 k30. is that a 4 or 6 inch lift?

Its a superlift 6" lift.

And thanks for the compliments!

GSP7 · 09-26-2012, 12:23 AM

'81 k20, picture 'bout 15 years ago, Ive owned it since '87. Has a 1970 rebuilt 350 with 441 heads, Doug Thorley headers, 4" superlift sprgs in front 2" blocks in rear, turbo 400, 35" BFGs. Ive been doing alot of spurce ups on it, original paint. Ill post some more recent pics later. Also have a newer Dodge Cummins 4x4 truck

GSP7 · 10-09-2012, 11:36 PM

toninski · 10-19-2012, 05:09 PM

1981 Chevy K10

duallyinprogress · 10-21-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

My 78

Doing what she does best

could you tell me what size tires, wheels and lift you are running, that is a mean looking setup!

07-12-2012, 06:21 PM	#676
FourByGuy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 8	Re: 73-87 4x4s Keeping it going, here's my '76 K20 Silverado with 71K original miles on a 400/400 combo, NP203, D44/Corp14 __________________ 1976 K20 Silverado

08-01-2012, 12:22 PM	#677
CODENAMELABROWN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ATLANTA, GA Posts: 4	Re: 73-87 4x4s Hi guys! My 1st post Attached Images

08-14-2012, 11:01 AM	#678
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: 73-87 4x4s My 78 Doing what she does best __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

08-14-2012, 03:18 PM	#679
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 73-87 4x4s That is cool, what size lift are you running? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

08-15-2012, 09:13 AM	#682
d-666 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st francois quebec Posts: 162	Re: 73-87 4x4s mine with rally's __________________ 1990 k5 blazer 1990 gmc jimmy 1949 1300 p/u-sold 1977 bbc skylark 96 roadmaster 06 9c1 impala

08-15-2012, 12:31 PM	#685
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 73-87 4x4s That is true, but the trailer is not mine. The guy that owns it said I can borrow it when ever I need to. And sense my truck is a dually and will have a cummins I figure why not be able to borrow a 36 foot gooseneck. I think I've decided just to lift the front of my truck 2 inches (rear sets 4 inches higher than the front right now) and just run some 33x12.5s I'll need a spacer in the rear but it should look BA Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

08-17-2012, 02:44 PM	#687
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 73-87 4x4s Where did you happen to buy your spacers from? Im thinking about 285/75r16s so I would have to run spacers with those as well. __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

08-28-2012, 07:17 PM	#688
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: 73-87 4x4s Here is mine with the new 16x10 Raceline's and 315/75R16 Dick Cepek FC II's. Attached Images

08-28-2012, 11:38 PM	#689
johnsons 78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: corsica south dakota Posts: 27	Re: 73-87 4x4s dam!!! nice truck 86 454 k30. is that a 4 or 6 inch lift?

08-29-2012, 04:53 AM	#690
JPalmer81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 351	Re: 73-87 4x4s I've said it before and will probably say it again, but your truck is lookin nice, love the new wheels! __________________ 1988 Chevy Crew Cab 1ton 4x4 SRW LWB 1977 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516872 "The price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance"

09-09-2012, 01:33 AM	#691
77 shorty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: south dakota Posts: 49	Re: 73-87 4x4s [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1977 K10 shortbox Scottsdale 4x4 1988 C30 Crewcab Silverado 1987 K10 longbox Silverado 4x4 1969 GMC 1500 4x2

09-09-2012, 01:41 AM	#692
AJII Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Guntown,MS Posts: 172	Re: 73-87 4x4s Just a couple shots __________________ 1985 K10 Under Severe Reconstructive Surgery 5.3/New Paint/New Interior/Yadda Yadda Yadda

09-09-2012, 03:45 PM	#693
Kerlijah Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 293	Re: 73-87 4x4s A couple shots of my buddy's '80 we've been workin on. Complete frame-up build. Someday when I have time to kill, I'll do a whole build thread for it. For now though here's the basic details: it's got a 6 inch suspension lift, 35" (for now) BFGs, newer Silverado black leather buckets, Pioneer deck with 2 10s in a custom box we built, speakers also in the doors. Entire interior is rhino lined for durability and noise cancellation. And the best part, we built a 468 BBC, hooked to a 700R4 and a NP205 (I think? cant remember for sure now) aluminum T-case. Still gotta get er dynoed, but rough estimate about 650-700 to the wheels! Roasts those 35's like they aint even there Attached Images __________________ ~Wooden Indian~ 1979 C10 SWB, shaved bed rails, drip rails, tailgate handle. 350 w/ Comp cam, hydraulic lifters, Edelbrock Performer intake, Edelbrock 650 carb, Flowtech headers, Flowmaster 40s, turbo 350 w/stage 2 shift kit...so much fun!

09-09-2012, 08:34 PM	#694
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 73-87 4x4s Nice truck, but with that hp you'll break your 10 bolts your 700r4 and your NP208. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-26-2012, 12:23 AM	#697
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 650	Re: 73-87 4x4s '81 k20, picture 'bout 15 years ago, Ive owned it since '87. Has a 1970 rebuilt 350 with 441 heads, Doug Thorley headers, 4" superlift sprgs in front 2" blocks in rear, turbo 400, 35" BFGs. Ive been doing alot of spurce ups on it, original paint. Ill post some more recent pics later. Also have a newer Dodge Cummins 4x4 truck



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