Project "River Truck" - CCLB 4x4

[arrover]

I haven't worked on the truck much lately but have driven it a few times. I'm starting to feel like working on it again. I'm very happy with the look of the truck after the lift. Someone asked me the other day if I made any driveshaft length changes. I did not change anything and there doesn't seem to be any vibrations in two or four wheel drive. Here are a couple pics that my brother sent me last night. This was the first day I bought it and he was following me home. Once in a while it's fun to look at where your project started.

[EightiesOnly]

Great build and great videos I would love to have a crew!

[arrover]

Thanks EightiesOnly! I like your truck too!

[73Super8]

Sweet truck! Camping looked fun.

[arrover]

This isn't related to 73-87 trucks but we were messing around in my brothers shop the other night and I shot this video:

1972 Chevy K5 Blazer Doing Burnouts Inside the...

[jjzepplin]

WOW! That sure sounds healthy! But you should never do that in reverse! Pushes the gears away from each other. Saw the axle move front to back some too. Can't say I haven't done it myself but I learned the expensive way. What's she got for a motor?

[arrover]

That's actually not me driving and not my rig either. That's really good to know though. Thanks JJ. Luckily the concrete is pretty slick. I think it's just a 350 with headers and not much of an exhaust after that. I'll have to ask though.

[walkerb]

sub'd- nice truck

[arrover]

Thanks Walker!

[walkerb]

Arrover, looks like you had the h2 rims on your truck that was stock height? How did they fit and drive? Do you know or remember the tire size? Thanks

[CodyWorks]

Just found your thread. I also subscribed to your YouTube channel. Those videos are great.. I wish you made a video for every possible problem with these trucks lol. Good looking truck.

[arrover]

Thanks Cody! I'll do more truck videos eventually. I've just been working on other stuff lately. Still loving the truck though!

[arrover]

Yes I did have the H2s on the truck at stock height. I think the stock suspension was even a little sagged. The tires were the same 285/70-17 Hankook MTs that are on it now. They actually fit pretty well. I think there was a little bit of rubbing at full lock but I don't remember it being very bad. The tires are about half worn and they did get close to the fender trim if I remember correctly. My fenders are not trimmed at all and I never four wheeled the truck. I do like the wheels though. You will need conversion lug nuts though. They aren't hard to find on the internet.

[walkerb]

Originally Posted by arrover

Yes I did have the H2s on the truck at stock height. I think the stock suspension was even a little sagged. The tires were the same 285/70-17 Hankook MTs that are on it now. They actually fit pretty well. I think there was a little bit of rubbing at full lock but I don't remember it being very bad. The tires are about half worn and they did get close to the fender trim if I remember correctly. My fenders are not trimmed at all and I never four wheeled the truck. I do like the wheels though. You will need conversion lug nuts though. They aren't hard to find on the internet.

Thanks man. Are the conversion lug nuts just so one can use the center caps? Or will I need them no matter what?

[arrover]

You will need them no matter what you do for center caps. This video will explain more about the conversion lug nuts: http://youtu.be/C6dlwm5IUcw . The conversation about the lug nuts starts at about 2:50.

[walkerb]

Sweet, thanks for the info!

[arrover]

If you haven't seen CaptKaos's gauge pillar pods for our trucks, here's a look:

Gauge Pillar Pods for 1973-1987 Chevy and GMC...

[MTCK]

Sweet. I have a package slip so hopefully mine is here too.
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[y5mgisi]

Those are pretty cool.

[COS399]

Coming along nice. Keep it up.

[arrover]

Now I just need to decide what gauges to put in there....

Thanks COS!

[Hankster]

Black sunpro gauges are pretty close to stock looking!

[arrover]

Hey thanks for the tip Hank! I'll check them out.

[Hankster]

No problem sir! I'm trying to work my way to all my gauges being the black sunpro gauges. lol

[arrover]

My Trailering Special emblems were in pretty sad shape so I've been looking for some better ones. I found these NOS on ebay. I had to pay more than I wanted to but it seems like the correct emblems are hard to find. I think the seller has some more if anyone is interested.