My weekend accomplishments - '87 build

[Mr.Chevy4x4]

Well this weekend almost killed me, but the suspension is done. Static drop with spindles, springs, and flip in rear. Also rebuilt the front suspension with new bushings, ball joints, and steering components. Drives GREAT!

First pic is how she came home.
Second is with the new rolling stock.
Third is half way done. I did the easy end first.
And then the fruits of my labors!

[Mr.Chevy4x4]

Just bought a L33 all aluminum 5.3L and 4l60e to replace the TBI 350/700r4. Can't wait to get started on the swap!

[cory d]

looks great and i love that its white. the rear bumper looks out of place though

[meter swinger]

Looks 1000% better. That truck will be really sweet with that engine swap.
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[Mr.Chevy4x4]

Thanks guys! Yep, it definitely has a sport bumper in it's future! The front bumper guards will also be coming off. I scored a '91 GMC core support and grille assembly for it last weekend also.

[kwin]

So how big a drop is it and what brand kit is it?

Thanks

[Mr.Chevy4x4]

It's a McGaughys kit and I think they advertise is as 4.5/6. The front spindles are 2.5 inch and the springs are 2 inch. I went with the McGaughys kit because it comes with the C-notch for the rear flip kit.

[trout]

nice truck wonder wat it look like if the topper was still on it and was lowerd and wheels

[Smoke_Dog]

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!

[J Knight]

Originally Posted by smoke_dog

sweet!!!!!!!!!!

x2, 3, & 4.

[canadian trucker]

wow, that looks great

good job.

what are the wheel specs. (boss 338 18"?)

[SBTork]

real nice job! What size are the rims? 18's?

[baclay9]

Looks awesome man! I am going to jump on the "wheel and tire size" wagon.

[Mr.Chevy4x4]

Thanks everyone! They are Boss 338's. 18x8 and 18x9.5 with Nitto 555's 245/45 and 295/45. I had one of the early sets of Boss 338's that required some "massaging" to fit, but these new ones simply bolt right on. I'm glad they got that problem fixed.

I read Glock's entire "Fred" build thread and that convinced me I NEED a late model motor. I really like the weight savings of the L33 and the fact that it also has the LS6 heads.

Once the drive train is done I will focus on the paint. The body is really straight, but the factory paint is definitely showing it's age.

[kwin]

Originally Posted by Mr.Chevy4x4

It's a McGaughys kit and I think they advertise is as 4.5/6. The front spindles are 2.5 inch and the springs are 2 inch. I went with the McGaughys kit because it comes with the C-notch for the rear flip kit.

Thanks man, it looks awesome! I wonder if it will fit on a suburban?

[R&K's71]

sharp truck isnt it nice when hard work pays off great job

[Mr.Chevy4x4]

Originally Posted by R&K's71

sharp truck isnt it nice when hard work pays off great job

Thanks! Yes it is nice to see the results. In my job the majority of what I do I never get to see the end result of, so this is my ocupational therapy!

Mike

[SBTork]

The L33 5.3 will make that truck a BLAST to drive. Make sure you start a build thread once you get that project going, can't wait to see it.

[77shortstep]

Love it!!!!

[BB72CHEVKT]

Looks great!

[franky69c10]

nice drop any pics of the truck dropped with the rallys on it

[riz]

What back spacing do your 338's have? This is the EXACT set up I have planned for my 81 shorty. Did you have any issues with the McGaughey's 4.6/6 drop kit? Where did you buy your tires and rims? Looks great! It gives me an excellent idea of how mine will look.

RIZ

[Mr.Chevy4x4]

Originally Posted by franky69c10

nice drop any pics of the truck dropped with the rallys on it

I don't have a picture of this truck with rallys, but this is my second white '87 SWB. Here is a picture of the first truck with rallys. It was lowered the same way as this one, but the rear sat a little lower.

[Mr.Chevy4x4]

Originally Posted by riz

What back spacing do your 338's have? This is the EXACT set up I have planned for my 81 shorty. Did you have any issues with the McGaughey's 4.6/6 drop kit? Where did you buy your tires and rims? Looks great! It gives me an excellent idea of how mine will look.

RIZ

I had zero problems with the parts provided in the drop kit. The one thing I wish they provided and don't are new u-bolts for the rear. I ended up having to cut mine off and go buy new ones. No big deal though. You will have to bend the hard line of the brake hose out by the caliper though to prevent it from hitting the new spindles. It's easy to do, but don't miss it and force the caliper on or you will be buying new brake hoses (ask me how I know)

The wheels have 4.5 inches of back spacing on the front and 5 in the rear. I bought them from a guy on ebay. Here's the listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boss-Motorsp...item5d30ef542b

[northern 85]

Nice job!