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C10-Driver · 09-03-2010, 09:49 PM

Picked up my new daily driver yesterday... 2002 Silverado regular cab SWB, 5.3L sitting on 20's. Traded my '68 LWB straight across. Probably gave up a little on the trade but I need a daily driver more than I need another classic so all-in-all, I'm happy with the trade.

I will eventually bag it but for now I think I'll just bump the front end up an inch. I looks like they did a 4/4 drop so the back needs to come down a couple of inches. I could notch it, put stock hangers and shackles back on and flip the axle but the tires are about even with the outer lip of the wheel well so I would need new wheels, tires, etc... and I just can't afford it right now.

Here are a few pics... Enjoy.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-03-2010, 10:55 PM

Niiiiiiiiiiiice!

It sucks you gave up a classic, but it looks like you still have plenty to play with

jb1016 · 09-05-2010, 11:49 AM

Very nice...there aren't many trucks that would make me part with my 93, but I'd give it up if the right 99-02 shortwide came around. They're just really great looking. Then in 03 Chevy rode it right off the rails

The 5.3 is a lot of motor in one of those, too...

JohnC · 09-06-2010, 08:47 AM

Looks like a nice truck man! That should make for a perfect daily driver.

Ricoh · 09-07-2010, 07:13 AM

Nice ride. Looks pristine.

Rick

C10-Driver · 09-07-2010, 11:37 AM

Thanks guys. I'm pretty happy with it. As a few of you have said, it will make a nice daily driver. There are a few little issues I need to sort through which should be expected with a 10 year old vehicle. I'm pretty fussy though so most of it is pretty minor.

I am planning a few changes... I was thinking of using a 1" spring spacer up front to level out the stance a little but, against my better judgement, I decided I am going to remove the rear shackle and hanger kit (4" drop) and go back to stock shackles and hangers and install a 6" flip kit. I like the stance in the front so I'm going to bring the back end down to match. Also, I'm not a big fan of the Torq Thrusts so I am going to look at a set of these instead. They are for sale locally for $900 with only 10K miles on them so the tires are like brand new and the wheels also appear to be in great shape.

Maybe someone could put them on a picture of my truck to help me make up my mind (hint, hint)

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jb1016 · 09-07-2010, 10:22 PM

Nice wheels, are they Boss?

I love TTs, but they just don't look right in six lug form...

C10-Driver · 09-15-2010, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb1016

Nice wheels, are they Boss?

I love TTs, but they just don't look right in six lug form...

Yes, they are Boss wheels. As I said, I'm not a huge fan of the Torg Thrusts but one of my biggest problems with them is that they "poke out" at the hub. All the spokes come to a point and then the centre cap pokes out even farther. The Boss wheel has about the same offset (2mm more actually) but the design makes them look much deeper. Besides that, I like the look of the wheels... At one point I thought of putting a set on my '70.

Thanks for all the compliments. I am enjoying the truck and thinking about all the mods I can do... It truly is a sickness.

jb1016 · 09-15-2010, 11:35 AM

Yeah, I'd really like to put a set of 335s on my truck. They're visually deeper than most other choices.

JWall · 09-15-2010, 05:32 PM

Nice Lookin truck...Congrats!

72BlckButy · 09-15-2010, 05:43 PM

Killer looking DD.

C10-Driver · 10-24-2010, 12:56 PM

Finally got the BOSS wheels installed and adjusted the front end up an inch (I was tired of the tires scrubbing the inner fenders everytime I hit a bump). I have a notch and flip kit on the way so will eventually bring the back down 1 to 1.5 inches but, for now, it looks much better. Here is a pic.

**Boog** · 10-24-2010, 01:29 PM

If there are no rubbing issues right now that looks the best to me. Best look yet.

jb1016 · 10-24-2010, 04:50 PM

Looks awesome!

Jacfourteen · 10-25-2010, 02:10 AM

Nice looking ride! For a driver I think the height is perfect, I wouldn't want it any lower unless it was bagged. When the time comes to bag it are you thinking of going air over leaf or 4 link? Keep up the good work, it definitely looks better now than when you got it.

JohnC · 10-25-2010, 10:26 AM

Looks great man!

Pop's C-10 · 10-25-2010, 12:12 PM

nice looking rig

67ChevyRedneck · 10-25-2010, 06:40 PM

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!

ain't_done_yet · 10-26-2010, 05:02 PM

the pic posted on 10/24, LEAVE IT LIKE THAT!!!

**Palf70Step** · 11-03-2010, 07:48 AM

Truck looks great, before and after the wheel change. I love my 02 as a DD. One day mine will grow up and have a V8 too.

**lolife99** · 11-03-2010, 08:45 AM

I wish you were closer,... I'd take those old Torq Thrusts off your hands.

09-03-2010, 09:49 PM	#1
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	New Daily Driver Picked up my new daily driver yesterday... 2002 Silverado regular cab SWB, 5.3L sitting on 20's. Traded my '68 LWB straight across. Probably gave up a little on the trade but I need a daily driver more than I need another classic so all-in-all, I'm happy with the trade. I will eventually bag it but for now I think I'll just bump the front end up an inch. I looks like they did a 4/4 drop so the back needs to come down a couple of inches. I could notch it, put stock hangers and shackles back on and flip the axle but the tires are about even with the outer lip of the wheel well so I would need new wheels, tires, etc... and I just can't afford it right now. Here are a few pics... Enjoy. Attached Images __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

09-03-2010, 10:55 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: New Daily Driver Niiiiiiiiiiiice! It sucks you gave up a classic, but it looks like you still have plenty to play with __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-06-2010, 08:47 AM	#4
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New Daily Driver Looks like a nice truck man! That should make for a perfect daily driver.

09-07-2010, 07:13 AM	#5
Ricoh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 36	Re: New Daily Driver Nice ride. Looks pristine. Rick __________________ 80 chev, 350-300 hp, 4 speed. All torn apart now [

09-07-2010, 11:37 AM	#6
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: New Daily Driver Thanks guys. I'm pretty happy with it. As a few of you have said, it will make a nice daily driver. There are a few little issues I need to sort through which should be expected with a 10 year old vehicle. I'm pretty fussy though so most of it is pretty minor. I am planning a few changes... I was thinking of using a 1" spring spacer up front to level out the stance a little but, against my better judgement, I decided I am going to remove the rear shackle and hanger kit (4" drop) and go back to stock shackles and hangers and install a 6" flip kit. I like the stance in the front so I'm going to bring the back end down to match. Also, I'm not a big fan of the Torq Thrusts so I am going to look at a set of these instead. They are for sale locally for $900 with only 10K miles on them so the tires are like brand new and the wheels also appear to be in great shape. Maybe someone could put them on a picture of my truck to help me make up my mind (hint, hint) . __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans . Last edited by C10-Driver; 09-07-2010 at 11:39 AM.

09-15-2010, 05:32 PM	#10
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: New Daily Driver Nice Lookin truck...Congrats! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

09-15-2010, 05:43 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Daily Driver Killer looking DD. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-24-2010, 12:56 PM	#12
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: New Daily Driver Finally got the BOSS wheels installed and adjusted the front end up an inch (I was tired of the tires scrubbing the inner fenders everytime I hit a bump). I have a notch and flip kit on the way so will eventually bring the back down 1 to 1.5 inches but, for now, it looks much better. Here is a pic. Attached Images __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

10-24-2010, 01:29 PM	#13
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,445	Re: New Daily Driver If there are no rubbing issues right now that looks the best to me. Best look yet. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-25-2010, 02:10 AM	#15
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: New Daily Driver Nice looking ride! For a driver I think the height is perfect, I wouldn't want it any lower unless it was bagged. When the time comes to bag it are you thinking of going air over leaf or 4 link? Keep up the good work, it definitely looks better now than when you got it. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

10-25-2010, 10:26 AM	#16
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New Daily Driver Looks great man!

10-25-2010, 12:12 PM	#17
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: New Daily Driver nice looking rig

10-25-2010, 06:40 PM	#18
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: New Daily Driver Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-26-2010, 05:02 PM	#19
ain't_done_yet and won't ever be Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Arbala, TX Posts: 159	Re: New Daily Driver the pic posted on 10/24, LEAVE IT LIKE THAT!!! __________________ '82 SWB 1/2T Silverado (project) '96 SWB 1/2T Silverado, factory leather, Sony CD, Sirius Satellite 2006 Ram 3500 Megacab 4x4 SRW, AMSOIL/Injen CAI, AMSOIL By-Pass, Mag-Hytech cover, AMSOIL Lubriants throughout, and much more!! CHANGE YOUR MIND...NOT YOUR OIL

11-03-2010, 07:48 AM	#20
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: New Daily Driver Truck looks great, before and after the wheel change. I love my 02 as a DD. One day mine will grow up and have a V8 too. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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11-03-2010, 08:45 AM	#21
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: New Daily Driver I wish you were closer,... I'd take those old Torq Thrusts off your hands. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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