How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Still tinkering and cruising. Amazing how many little things go wrong with a truck when it sits for 3 years...

Still looks great though!

[Palf70Step]

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Yep, letting them sit is the worst thing for them. Glad to see you getting right back at them!

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey Chris,
It does suck letting any vehicle sit for that long.
It's cool you're back in the C10 gang. Are you back in Texas?

Not TX this time, but UT. There are tons of old trucks here, but most of them 4wd.

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Still looks great though!

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Thanks guys, good to be back! Slowly chipping away at the little nags, but overall enjoying it very much; although after driving it back to back with my 'winter beater' 5.0 muskrat, I kinda wish the truck had efi, and R&P, and a manual transmission, and coilovers, and, and, and...

Hmmmm... I'll have to think for a bit on this...

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Still tinkering and cruising. Amazing how many little things go wrong with a truck when it sits for 3 years...

Can't be too bad, looks like it got you to where local beers are served.

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Can't be too bad, looks like it got you to where local beers are served.

Good eye! It's actually a fruit/veggie stand that also sells beer. I was there looking for potatoes

In the last few days I've completely redone the carb's linkage, wiring, and plumbing (step dad installed a new edelbrock, thanks, but not up to standard), got the fuel gauge working again (broken sender wire), stopped an awful squeaking (lubed hood hinges/latch), and got the stereo working properly (amp/subs were acting up). I'm no fan of the electric choke and I need to set the idle mixture to something other than eye-watering.

Though I've enjoyed the small fixes, and the truck is a pleasure to drive, it has left me wanting more. I think selling the 5.0 will provide enough fundage to make some improvements, but where to start, engine/transmission or suspension?

[smbrouss70]

Definitely the suspension! It doesn't have to be super powerful to have fun in the twisties!

[Bennett68C10]

Truck looks really good, can't wait to see what upgrades you make!

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Good eye! It's actually a fruit/veggie stand that also sells beer. I was there looking for potatoes

In the last few days I've completely redone the carb's linkage, wiring, and plumbing (step dad installed a new edelbrock, thanks, but not up to standard), got the fuel gauge working again (broken sender wire), stopped an awful squeaking (lubed hood hinges/latch), and got the stereo working properly (amp/subs were acting up). I'm no fan of the electric choke and I need to set the idle mixture to something other than eye-watering.

Though I've enjoyed the small fixes, and the truck is a pleasure to drive, it has left me wanting more. I think selling the 5.0 will provide enough fundage to make some improvements, but where to start, engine/transmission or suspension?

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Definitely the suspension! It doesn't have to be super powerful to have fun in the twisties!

Definitely suspension, get the stance, handling, and stopping right and then you can give it more GO!

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Truck looks really good, can't wait to see what upgrades you make!

Thanks, me too!

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Definitely the suspension! It doesn't have to be super powerful to have fun in the twisties!

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Definitely suspension, get the stance, handling, and stopping right and then you can give it more GO!

I think I agree with you guys. Been looking at a few options, but need to do some more research.

- Porterbuilt is at the top of the list, due to options, trusted design, amongst other positives. I think a mild front DM would pair well with NoLimit's rear coilover trailing arm kit and would keep it simple.

- NoLimit WideRide looks good, but I've read of teething problems which I'm not sure were ever resolved. Also don't like the idea of cutting huge reliefs into the inner fenders.

- Global West's option looks interesting, but they are stingy with the info. I'll email them to see if they can answer ground clearance, engine placement, alignment specs, etc. Downside, for me anyway, is that it keeps the steering box and linkage.

- Scott's, I'll be honest I haven't really looked at. Adding that to the 'to do' list.

...but part of me would like to go lower, especially after parking next to this pretty little thing. I'm trying to control the snowball. Once you go touring or extreme, the additional supporting mods get out of hand quickly

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks, me too!



I think I agree with you guys. Been looking at a few options, but need to do some more research.

- Porterbuilt is at the top of the list, due to options, trusted design, amongst other positives. I think a mild front DM would pair well with NoLimit's rear coilover trailing arm kit and would keep it simple.

- NoLimit WideRide looks good, but I've read of teething problems which I'm not sure were ever resolved. Also don't like the idea of cutting huge reliefs into the inner fenders.

- Global West's option looks interesting, but they are stingy with the info. I'll email them to see if they can answer ground clearance, engine placement, alignment specs, etc. Downside, for me anyway, is that it keeps the steering box and linkage.

- Scott's, I'll be honest I haven't really looked at. Adding that to the 'to do' list.

...but part of me would like to go lower, especially after parking next to this pretty little thing. I'm trying to control the snowball. Once you go touring or extreme, the additional supporting mods get out of hand quickly

I don't think an extreme drop on coilovers is very practical, just too low. But it certainly depends on how much and where you're going to drive it. Don't forget RideTech for coilovers, site vendor MCB matt has KILLER prices on their stuff. There are a couple install videos of their stuff on here somewhere, definitely worth a look.

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

I don't think an extreme drop on coilovers is very practical, just too low. But it certainly depends on how much and where you're going to drive it. Don't forget RideTech for coilovers, site vendor MCB matt has KILLER prices on their stuff. There are a couple install videos of their stuff on here somewhere, definitely worth a look.

Ridetech makes great products, agreed, but the lack of wheel centering and no gained ground clearance are a turnoff. If I do go PB/NL, I'll likely use their coilovers. Though, the Vikings look enticing.

I really like the stance of this one (full PB coilover), though maybe just a tad higher in the rear for me.

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Ridetech makes great products, agreed, but the lack of wheel centering and no gained ground clearance are a turnoff. If I do go PB/NL, I'll likely use their coilovers. Though, the Vikings look enticing.

I really like the stance of this one (full PB coilover), though maybe just a tad higher in the rear for me.

That's a nice one... or was a nice one, I think it got destroyed.

[SCOTI]

Me? Swap to one of the current TB EFI set-ups (FAST) & PB's Coil-over Touring DM or Roadster Shops REVO suspension set-up....
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=50938

275/19's in front & 335/20'S out back....

[smbrouss70]

That grey truck is sweet, but it is not an accurate representation of the REVO suspension height, as it was modified to sit a couple of inches lower than it's bolt-in beginnings.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

That grey truck is sweet, but it is not an accurate representation of the REVO suspension height, as it was modified to sit a couple of inches lower than it's bolt-in beginnings.

I thought the rear might have been. Wasn't aware of mods to the front. Where is that info?

[smbrouss70]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I thought the rear might have been. Wasn't aware of mods to the front. Where is that info?

Ambition Road's facebook gallery on the truck.
https://www.facebook.com/Ambitionroa...89182187854104

[SCOTI]

I followed the build on Lateral-g but that info was not listed. I was curious how it sat @ that point.

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

That's a nice one... or was a nice one, I think it got destroyed.

Too bad, it was cool, before the wheel swap. I'm not sure I want to get into what's needed to go that low: inner fenders, high hump, hood hinges, etc, etc, etc. The list gets long...

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Me? Swap to one of the current TB EFI set-ups (FAST) & PB's Coil-over Touring DM or Roadster Shops REVO suspension set-up....
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=50938
275/19's in front & 335/20'S out back....

I have been looking at Fitech and have yet to see a bad review that didn't involve the back order wait time or the fuel unit (which I wouldn't use).

Ooh, I forgot about the RS setup. Looks good, but basically puts me where I sit now (see below from their site), not that that's a bad thing, and it's $8k-ish just in parts before additional mods (front + rear).

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Too bad, it was cool, before the wheel swap. I'm not sure I want to get into what's needed to go that low: inner fenders, high hump, hood hinges, etc, etc, etc. The list gets long...

I have been looking at Fitech and have yet to see a bad review that didn't involve the back order wait time or the fuel unit (which I wouldn't use).

Ooh, I forgot about the RS setup. Looks good, but basically puts me where I sit now (see below from their site), not that that's a bad thing, and it's $8k-ish just in parts before additional mods (front + rear).

PB's Touring set-up beckons you

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

PB's Touring set-up beckons you

Has been for a long time, haha. Touring over mild, why or why not, that's the multi-thousand-dollar question.

[gringoloco]

Update: I think I've pretty-well settled on PB for the upgrade. All of the others have self-eliminated for one reason or another; add to that I already have the PB sway bar mounted and have some "in store credit" with them and it's a no-brainer.

Working with them now to determine what the best course of action is based on how low I want it to sit. Also need to fluff the truck fund by selling off some "extra" vehicles...

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Update: I think I've pretty-well settled on PB for the upgrade. All of the others have self-eliminated for one reason or another; add to that I already have the PB sway bar mounted and have some "in store credit" with them and it's a no-brainer.

Working with them now to determine what the best course of action is based on how low I want it to sit. Also need to fluff the truck fund by selling off some "extra" vehicles...

Nate and his crew make killer parts, a touring DM with coilovers would be about as low as I could go with my local roads. Only drawback is having to raise the bed floor a bit...

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Nate and his crew make killer parts, a touring DM with coilovers would be about as low as I could go with my local roads. Only drawback is having to raise the bed floor a bit...

Piece of cake, I know some one who's done that before.....

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Nate and his crew make killer parts, a touring DM with coilovers would be about as low as I could go with my local roads. Only drawback is having to raise the bed floor a bit...

Agreed. Killer parts. I wish the bed floor was the only drawback to touring height. I count steering frame notch, inner fenders, hood hinges, electric fan, high hump, shifter, exhaust, driveshaft, brake/fuel plumbing... and that's just off the top of my head. This is the snowball effect I'm wanting to avoid.

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Piece of cake, I know some one who's done that before.....

The bed on this one is raised 3" already, but I'd need 5" to clear the mild step notch, which would match the touring height front.

I just gotta decide how much that extra inch is worth to me

[smbrouss70]

It's all about that extra inch!

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I really like the stance of this one (full PB coilover), though maybe just a tad higher in the rear for me.

Which setup does that truck have? You know you won't be happy unless you get what you have envisioned in your head.