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Bennett68C10 · 08-08-2016, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

How it needs to sit:

Yeah, that looks awesome

mcbassin · 08-08-2016, 08:45 AM

Looking good Chris!

**GAc10boy** · 08-08-2016, 11:01 PM

Spent the better part of the afternoon/evening going through the entire thread. I've seen it before but never went through your thread. Nice to see you're back on it! Love everything about this truck.

gringoloco · 08-09-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looking good Chris!

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Yeah, that looks awesome

Thanks guys! Means a lot coming from two dudes with killer trucks

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Spent the better part of the afternoon/evening going through the entire thread. I've seen it before but never went through your thread. Nice to see you're back on it! Love everything about this truck.

Thanks for taking the time. Stay tuned, we aren't done yet...

Liking the look of this one, too. It's Ridetech coilovers with 18x9.5s, 295/40s all around. I think 18s, if done right (and I have some ideas) could look awesome, get me the extra inch lower, and without having to cut inner fenders. Hmmmm...

knomadd · 08-09-2016, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

How it needs to sit:

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Liking the look of this one, too. It's Ridetech coilovers with 18x9.5s, 295/40s all around. I think 18s, if done right (and I have some ideas) could look awesome, get me the extra inch lower, and without having to cut inner fenders. Hmmmm...

DO IT!!! That'll look awesome!

gringoloco · 08-09-2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

DO IT!!! That'll look awesome!

Agreed! Need some fundage. Wanna buy a motorcycle or Mustang?

knomadd · 08-09-2016, 02:05 PM

I'm going to have to pass. I'm trying to get my funds back too. My LS swap is held hostage by my back yard renovations the wife wanted. Gotta keep her happy.

gringoloco · 08-21-2016, 09:47 PM

...but if I'm gonna go to all the trouble, why not go all the way...

Zoomin · 08-21-2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

...but if I'm gonna go to all the trouble, why not go all the way...

That's exactly the kind of thinking that takes me from rotating the tires to doing a frame off.

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Bennett68C10 · 08-22-2016, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

...but if I'm gonna go to all the trouble, why not go all the way...

been there twice now, at least on my current build I decided to go all the way from the start.

STOCKISH · 08-22-2016, 09:38 AM

Looks killer man
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gringoloco · 09-14-2016, 10:13 AM

Well, after a bunch of hemming and hawing, the suspension decision has been made. I sold the SV1000 this past weekend and put the money toward a PB touring front and NL coilover rear (with some minor personal tweaks--great vendors both!). Planning on using the Ridetech single adjustable "HQ" series on all four corners.

This plan will put me at (or near) my current ride height, but with hopefully improved steering, handling, and ride quality. It should also leave room to adjust down approximately another inch, if I decide later that I want to be lower ...and I can always do a PB body drop if I just gotta have that extra .75". For now, we'll see just how easy of a "bolt-on" these will be

**Palf70Step** · 09-14-2016, 06:07 PM

Looking forward to your work on that ole pickemup.

gringoloco · 09-19-2016, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Looking forward to your work on that ole pickemup.

Blazer is getting some attention while I wait for parts, which, thanks to shores6 are already beginning to show up

mcbassin · 09-19-2016, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Blazer is getting some attention while I wait for parts, which, thanks to shores6 are already beginning to show up

Very nice!

gringoloco · 09-19-2016, 08:32 PM

...and some unexpected NL boxes:

Gus350 · 09-20-2016, 05:20 PM

Very nice truck I love this build. When you changed to the longer Dorman wheel studs did you end up having to use a longer or deeper lug nut. Thanks.
I'm in the same boat with my Boss 338 and rear disc I'm getting about 5-6 turns to tite.

Thanks Kevin

shores6 · 09-20-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Blazer is getting some attention while I wait for parts, which, thanks to shores6 are already beginning to show up

Can't wait to see the new setup!

gringoloco · 09-21-2016, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Gus350

Very nice truck I love this build. When you changed to the longer Dorman wheel studs did you end up having to use a longer or deeper lug nut. Thanks.
I'm in the same boat with my Boss 338 and rear disc I'm getting about 5-6 turns to tite.

Thanks Kevin

Thanks! Same lug nuts, though I did have to enlarge the holes in the axle to fit the studs.

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Originally Posted by shores6

Can't wait to see the new setup!

Me too! All of the NoLimit stuff is here already--received the rear coilovers today. Now just waiting on the PB crossmember and arms. Still need to figure out what rack I want to use. I've been advised that the quick ratio (2.5 turns) is too twitchy with the dropmember. Dave suggests using the standard 3.0 turns version, which was offered on 4-cylinder Mustangs. I've got an idea to use the 03-04 Cobra rack, as it's basically the pinnacle of the Mustang II/Fox rack design, with tight, crisp feel, but I definitely don't want the twitchiness.

mcbassin · 09-21-2016, 08:11 AM

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Me too! All of the NoLimit stuff is here already--received the rear coilovers today. Now just waiting on the PB crossmember and arms. Still need to figure out what rack I want to use. I've been advised that the quick ratio (2.5 turns) is too twitchy with the dropmember. Dave suggests using the standard 3.0 turns version, which was offered on 4-cylinder Mustangs. I've got an idea to use the 03-04 Cobra rack, as it's basically the pinnacle of the Mustang II/Fox rack design, with tight, crisp feel, but I definitely don't want the twitchiness.
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I'm going to follow this upgrade closely. It sounds very similar to what I "think" I may want to do to my truck. I would love to do these exact upgrades to my truck.

gringoloco · 09-21-2016, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I'm going to follow this upgrade closely. It sound very similar to what I "think" I may want to do to my truck. I would love to do these exact upgrades to my truck.

I don't mind being the guinea pig--hopefully it turns out like I have it in my brain. Overall, the cost is comparable to buying a full Hotchkis setup, with the benefit of height adjustability (to a degree). Adjustable shocks, tube arms, and rack could be considered upgrades above what the Hotchkis kit offers.

Ideally, this is a bolt-in affair, with little 'custom' work required. For me, I know going in I'll have to do some exhaust work to get around the new panhard and I may end up shortening my steering column (not required, personal preference). Unknown possibles include driveshaft, H-pipe, cooling fan, high-hump, and pretty much everything else.

gringoloco · 09-27-2016, 07:56 PM

Boxes are piling up

NewType72 · 09-27-2016, 09:08 PM

Oooooooohhh me likey boxes!

Rochlow · 09-27-2016, 09:59 PM

Ohhhh hheeeyy!! Tuning in! You got my attention again!

gringoloco · 09-28-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NewType72

Oooooooohhh me likey boxes!

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

Ohhhh hheeeyy!! Tuning in! You got my attention again!

Pretty excited here, too! Unfortunately, it's gonna have to wait until the Blazer is back together, as the bed currently looks like this:

08-08-2016, 08:45 AM	#2
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08-08-2016, 11:01 PM	#3
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08-09-2016, 02:05 PM	#7
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I'm going to have to pass. I'm trying to get my funds back too. My LS swap is held hostage by my back yard renovations the wife wanted. Gotta keep her happy. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

08-21-2016, 09:47 PM	#8
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08-22-2016, 09:38 AM	#11
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09-14-2016, 10:13 AM	#12
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Well, after a bunch of hemming and hawing, the suspension decision has been made. I sold the SV1000 this past weekend and put the money toward a PB touring front and NL coilover rear (with some minor personal tweaks--great vendors both!). Planning on using the Ridetech single adjustable "HQ" series on all four corners. This plan will put me at (or near) my current ride height, but with hopefully improved steering, handling, and ride quality. It should also leave room to adjust down approximately another inch, if I decide later that I want to be lower ...and I can always do a PB body drop if I just gotta have that extra .75". For now, we'll see just how easy of a "bolt-on" these will be __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

09-14-2016, 06:07 PM	#13
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09-19-2016, 08:32 PM	#16
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ...and some unexpected NL boxes: Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

09-20-2016, 05:20 PM	#17
Gus350 68 C 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Advance ,Mo Posts: 554	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Very nice truck I love this build. When you changed to the longer Dorman wheel studs did you end up having to use a longer or deeper lug nut. Thanks. I'm in the same boat with my Boss 338 and rear disc I'm getting about 5-6 turns to tite. Thanks Kevin __________________ Kevin "Life is Hard But its Harder when your Stupid" John Wayne 68 C10 70 C20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=602326#

09-27-2016, 07:56 PM	#22
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Boxes are piling up Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

09-27-2016, 09:08 PM	#23
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09-27-2016, 09:59 PM	#24
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