1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lt1wrangler · 01-08-2017, 08:26 AM

My truck is missing the front sway bar, does anyone have one for sale?

lt1wrangler · 01-08-2017, 04:24 PM

The frame and actually turned out really nice from sandblasting and painting them with por15

HunterRotten · 01-12-2017, 12:36 PM

Belltech has some good sway bars if you're interested. They are massive. The front ones are 1 3/8" if I remember are are just under $200 for the whole kit. Includes mounting hardware and polyurethane bushings. The rear sway bar is just a bit thinner but not by much.

If you want to hide the bar, then CPP has a bracket kit that will adjust how low or how high it hangs.

lt1wrangler · 01-13-2017, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HunterRotten

Belltech has some good sway bars if you're interested. They are massive. The front ones are 1 3/8" if I remember are are just under $200 for the whole kit. Includes mounting hardware and polyurethane bushings. The rear sway bar is just a bit thinner but not by much.

If you want to hide the bar, then CPP has a bracket kit that will adjust how low or how high it hangs.

Thanks! I'm on their site now.

lt1wrangler · 01-13-2017, 10:23 PM

I finally got a chance to set a mock up drivetrain in the frame. I used ICT billet motor mount adapters to set the LS engine in there. It's a late 4L80 and 205 case. It really fits nicely. Next comes header mock up

lt1wrangler · 01-13-2017, 10:27 PM

Few more of mock up

MTCK · 01-14-2017, 04:59 AM

Cool what are you running for a motor?

lt1wrangler · 01-14-2017, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

Cool what are you running for a motor?

an 05 6.0L LQ9 motor with a cam and top end work. I like using the BP Automotive harnesses also, makes for a really clean look. I'm just wanting a really clean daily driver that i can tow with on occasion.

lt1wrangler · 01-14-2017, 05:18 PM

I spent most of the morning just trying to figure out how I wanted the sending unit to connect to lines. I took a new sending unit apart and installed a new 3/8" line and flared for quick disconnect. I didn't like the way it fit together so I opted for an auxillary tank unit and flared it. Looks clean I think and eliminates compression fittings .

mattcrp1 · 01-15-2017, 11:52 PM

I like the flare you did. What tooling set up is that?

lt1wrangler · 01-20-2017, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mattcrp1

I like the flare you did. What tooling set up is that?

I bought a hydraulic flaring kit from snap on, I'll check on the brand tomorrow cause I don't think it's snap on.

COS399 · 01-21-2017, 02:29 AM

Just found this build and I'm in. Your making it look way to easy. lol

NorCalAnthony · 01-23-2017, 06:34 PM

Sweet build and great work so far! I've always wanted a CCSB 4x4 square body and having a LQ9/4L80E drivetrain is icing on the cake

For the springs, I'd take a look at Office Road Design (ORD). They specialize in stuff for square body trucks and do custom leaf spring packs from Deaver but built to their specs. http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/ORDCustomSprings.htm

lt1wrangler · 01-27-2017, 11:25 PM

Started back to on frame. Got the springs and axles mounted. And decided to get the 205 case tore down and rebuilt.

lt1wrangler · 01-31-2017, 07:42 PM

Transfer case done!

lt1wrangler · 02-03-2017, 06:43 PM

Progress is slow while I'm finishing the suburban. Here's a few things we are working on. I did high steer arms with a 2wd box to keep the steering geometry right.

lt1wrangler · 02-03-2017, 06:44 PM

Gas tank and new brackets mounted. I went with smaller tank because of the short bed conversion

MTCK · 02-04-2017, 11:38 AM

Looking good. You running two tanks or just the one?

lt1wrangler · 02-04-2017, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

Looking good. You running two tanks or just the one?

I guess just one but Im rethinking that decision lol. When i installed tat tank, I kept thinking how small it was!

Kaysen · 02-04-2017, 12:42 PM

I just installed one tank on my k30 and already regretting it. Granted yours will get better mileage than mine but you'll still have around a 200 mile range before completely empty. I think it's be cool to put a 40 gallon burb tank in the back, and plumb the side tank in to refill the burb tank when it gets below half full. Truck is coming along nicely, good job sir.

MTCK · 02-04-2017, 02:30 PM

Yeah we get about 10-12 mpg with all our 6.0 6l90 combo work trucks. 160-200 miles! 40 gallons in my crew keeps the number of gas stops from being obnoxious when I daily drive it.

lt1wrangler · 02-04-2017, 11:18 PM

Does the burb tanks fit in the back easy? Can I use factory mounting?

daddyjeep · 02-05-2017, 10:25 AM

I don't think you can fit the 40 gal with a short bed. I had to clearance my 25 gal for my passenger side shock. A lot of guys relocate the shock, but I already had everything painted when I realized I had a problem.

lt1wrangler · 02-05-2017, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by daddyjeep

I don't think you can fit the 40 gal with a short bed. I had to clearance my 25 gal for my passenger side shock. A lot of guys relocate the shock, but I already had everything painted when I realized I had a problem.

Is there much difference in size to do the 31 gallon in the blazers?

daddyjeep · 02-05-2017, 10:34 AM

The only difference between the 35 and 31 is the height.

01-08-2017, 08:26 AM	#51
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul My truck is missing the front sway bar, does anyone have one for sale?

01-08-2017, 04:24 PM	#52
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul The frame and actually turned out really nice from sandblasting and painting them with por15 Attached Images

01-12-2017, 12:36 PM	#53
HunterRotten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Kentucky Posts: 385	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Belltech has some good sway bars if you're interested. They are massive. The front ones are 1 3/8" if I remember are are just under $200 for the whole kit. Includes mounting hardware and polyurethane bushings. The rear sway bar is just a bit thinner but not by much. If you want to hide the bar, then CPP has a bracket kit that will adjust how low or how high it hangs. __________________ 1978 Hawaiian Blue GMC 454/Tremec TKO 500 BUILD THREAD

01-13-2017, 10:23 PM	#55
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul I finally got a chance to set a mock up drivetrain in the frame. I used ICT billet motor mount adapters to set the LS engine in there. It's a late 4L80 and 205 case. It really fits nicely. Next comes header mock up Attached Images

01-13-2017, 10:27 PM	#56
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Few more of mock up Attached Images

01-14-2017, 04:59 AM	#57
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Cool what are you running for a motor? __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

01-14-2017, 05:18 PM	#59
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul I spent most of the morning just trying to figure out how I wanted the sending unit to connect to lines. I took a new sending unit apart and installed a new 3/8" line and flared for quick disconnect. I didn't like the way it fit together so I opted for an auxillary tank unit and flared it. Looks clean I think and eliminates compression fittings . Attached Images

01-15-2017, 11:52 PM	#60
mattcrp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 555	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul I like the flare you did. What tooling set up is that? __________________ My Chevy habit is paid for by Ford diesels... Here is my SLOW LS install: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post6456355 Caliper Rebuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613748 Upper Control Arm Bushings: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=616974 IG mattcrp1

01-21-2017, 02:29 AM	#62
COS399 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northern, MT Posts: 569	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Just found this build and I'm in. Your making it look way to easy. lol __________________ 1987 GMC R2500 SC 454 T400 1988 Chevy R30 CC DRW 12 valve Cummins NV4500 GearVendors

01-23-2017, 06:34 PM	#63
NorCalAnthony Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 208	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Sweet build and great work so far! I've always wanted a CCSB 4x4 square body and having a LQ9/4L80E drivetrain is icing on the cake For the springs, I'd take a look at Office Road Design (ORD). They specialize in stuff for square body trucks and do custom leaf spring packs from Deaver but built to their specs. http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/ORDCustomSprings.htm

01-27-2017, 11:25 PM	#64
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Started back to on frame. Got the springs and axles mounted. And decided to get the 205 case tore down and rebuilt. Attached Images

01-31-2017, 07:42 PM	#65
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Transfer case done! Attached Images

02-03-2017, 06:43 PM	#66
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Progress is slow while I'm finishing the suburban. Here's a few things we are working on. I did high steer arms with a 2wd box to keep the steering geometry right. Attached Images

02-03-2017, 06:44 PM	#67
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Gas tank and new brackets mounted. I went with smaller tank because of the short bed conversion Attached Images

02-04-2017, 11:38 AM	#68
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Looking good. You running two tanks or just the one? __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck



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02-04-2017, 12:42 PM	#70
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul I just installed one tank on my k30 and already regretting it. Granted yours will get better mileage than mine but you'll still have around a 200 mile range before completely empty. I think it's be cool to put a 40 gallon burb tank in the back, and plumb the side tank in to refill the burb tank when it gets below half full. Truck is coming along nicely, good job sir.

02-04-2017, 02:30 PM	#71
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Yeah we get about 10-12 mpg with all our 6.0 6l90 combo work trucks. 160-200 miles! 40 gallons in my crew keeps the number of gas stops from being obnoxious when I daily drive it. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

02-04-2017, 11:18 PM	#72
lt1wrangler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: richmond ky Posts: 102	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul Does the burb tanks fit in the back easy? Can I use factory mounting?

02-05-2017, 10:25 AM	#73
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul I don't think you can fit the 40 gal with a short bed. I had to clearance my 25 gal for my passenger side shock. A lot of guys relocate the shock, but I already had everything painted when I realized I had a problem. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

02-05-2017, 10:34 AM	#75
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: 1988 Crew Cab shortbed overhaul The only difference between the 35 and 31 is the height. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

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