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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
That's my kind of score!
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Very nice find, gringo. Totally jealous!
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
I was in Utah @ a VW show a few weeks ago, saw Dave.... The word is there's a c10 build @ kindigit design. . just saying.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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Snapped this pic of the truck tonight after I parked the Blazer. I haven't actually seen it in 3 weeks, since it was under a tarp while I was working rust repair. Forgot how much I like looking at this thing--and how much I'm looking forward to installing the coilovers ![]()
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
great deal and nice repair work = great value/money saved. I paid like $70 for my high hump and it has a small dent/crease near the bottom to bang out.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
I'm in a similar situation, just curious what swayed you to the drop member instead of the wide ride? I'm torn between the two. Both are great products.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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- I was looking for the least "supporting mods", mild DM offered that (toss this out the window now, with the v7, but should still be manageable) - I had some "in-store credit" with PB - I have been doing business with Nate and Co a looong time - A few negative reviews from folks who have installed NL (only of the install itself, performance/ride seems to review well) Honestly, it's just what I was comfortable with. That, and Dave Porter put up with an inordinate amount of ridiculous technical questions, waffling, and general tomfoolery from me. That alone is worth the sale ![]() I figure you can't go wrong either way, just find what appeals to/makes sense to you
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Can you elaborate on this part some? What's the differences between the v6 and v7 that should be manageable and what are the supporting mods?
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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Supporting mods include, but are not limited to: inner fenders, hood hinges, trans hump, trans crossmember, exhaust, shifter linkage, electric fans, battery relocation, etc. Lots I'm sure I've forgotten that has to change when moving the engine/trans/suspension dramatically from stock positioning. The mild/lvl 1 version would have been the optimal choice for lessening the burden of these additional requirements. I just can't seem to resist the urge to go lower--I blame this forum ![]()
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Have you thought much about what you'll do for the bed floor? Raise the entire floor?
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
It's raised 3" already. Remains to be seen if I'll need to use that space
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![]() Did a little lowering today, of the seat. Took 2" out of the mounts and it sits sooooo much better now. It's like I'm actually sitting 'in' the truck, instead of 'on' it.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Ahhh..... 88-98 bench. I feel they allow more legroom as well vs 67-72's.
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
And I thick a tilt wheel in mandatory with the seat bracket modification
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
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Funny, the Blazer has factory tilt, and I end up settting it comfortably at straight...
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Extreme is good,..
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
It is, but also requires an extreme amount of work...
I know, I know... At least I can't change my mind again--there's no other options left ![]() Quote:
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Awesome build! Spent a few hours reading thru all the pages! Your truck inspired me to do a paint job on my 70 stepper like yours! Beautiful truck!
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
So, it looks like we're gonna end up with an 'extreme'ly low static coilover drop. I'll keep the thread up-to-date with any further changes (hopefully no mas)
Thanks and good luck! Only one way to know if you can do it, and that's to try. They have a much better selection of colors available now than they did a few years ago. Great quality paint, that I think I'll be using more of soon...
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Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
Wife just sent me this pic:
...and so it begins (continues?)...
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