Any common problems or things that go out on early 90's lifted?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-01-2006, 12:37 PM

I am helping my buddy check out a 1990 Chevy Stepside Pickup. Its got a 4" suspension lift and 35" tires. The dude was going to turn it into a MudBogger but does not have the time or money. He just put like 2,000 $$ into the lift and everything. Its got new CV joints, lengthed drive shaft, Rancho 4" lift, upgraded brakes and pads, 80% tread left on 35" M/T's. I was wondering if theres any common problmes or things that go quicker or to check on the truck. Thanx for any input its greatly appreciated.
-Later

**special-K** · 07-02-2006, 01:38 PM

The center link is prone to failure on all these trucks.Bigger tires make it a shorter life,so I`m told.With 285/75x16s mine goes out every 80,000 miles +/-.That`s my only IFS truck,so I don`t know if trucks w/stock size tires go longer.It`s no big deal,though.They`re not 35s,but I`ve never had to replce any other parts in 240,000 mi.

1969 GMC · 07-03-2006, 08:41 PM

has it ever had a snowplow on it? i'd take a good look at the frame

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-07-2006, 12:31 AM

Naw does not look like a snowplow was ever hooked up too it. I checked out the whole frame and yeah it looks good to me.

07-01-2006, 12:37 PM	#1
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Any common problems or things that may go out on early 90's lifted pickups?? I am helping my buddy check out a 1990 Chevy Stepside Pickup. Its got a 4" suspension lift and 35" tires. The dude was going to turn it into a MudBogger but does not have the time or money. He just put like 2,000 $$ into the lift and everything. Its got new CV joints, lengthed drive shaft, Rancho 4" lift, upgraded brakes and pads, 80% tread left on 35" M/T's. I was wondering if theres any common problmes or things that go quicker or to check on the truck. Thanx for any input its greatly appreciated. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!! Last edited by Hoods69BadBowTie; 07-01-2006 at 01:32 PM.

07-02-2006, 01:38 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Any common problems or things that go out on early 90's lifted?? The center link is prone to failure on all these trucks.Bigger tires make it a shorter life,so I`m told.With 285/75x16s mine goes out every 80,000 miles +/-.That`s my only IFS truck,so I don`t know if trucks w/stock size tires go longer.It`s no big deal,though.They`re not 35s,but I`ve never had to replce any other parts in 240,000 mi. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-03-2006, 08:41 PM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: Any common problems or things that go out on early 90's lifted?? has it ever had a snowplow on it? i'd take a good look at the frame __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

07-07-2006, 12:31 AM	#4
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Any common problems or things that go out on early 90's lifted?? Naw does not look like a snowplow was ever hooked up too it. I checked out the whole frame and yeah it looks good to me. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!



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