What should my next mod be? (with poll) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BR3W CITY · 09-27-2017, 09:51 PM

I've reached the zenith of first world problems. I don't know what my next mod should be to the H8RDCPTR (which is my truck, for those of you who didn't put that together). I'm to the point where the truck is so far modified, I can't decide which can of worms to open next.

1. Tubular LCA's. I like the idea of moving my wheels 3/4" forward to fill the openings, and shedding some weight and improving geometry is a big plus. Costs around $1k for the set, which is pricey. I'm already doing a new steering gear, and have coilovers, so LCA's seem like a good option.

2. 4 wheel brake upgrade; I've already got Wilwood D52's up front, but I'd like to upgrade the pads and rotors, and use my old D52's w/ a CaptainFab bracket, to complete 4 wheel disc. Pads, rotors, bracket, and refreshing my core calipers is $5-600

3. New converter. My trans is stout, but the converter is of dubious origin and not the correct stall for my application. I could see some gains in the 1/4 and improve power handling with a nice unit from TCI. ~$8-1200

4. New wheel combo; My rear steel wheels are killing me with unsprung mass, so a new wheel set is a great idea...BUT I'm mostly looking at drag wheels from Weld or similar. ~15x10 rears alone are nearly $650 EACH, and thats not counting if I want a matching set with 15x5-6 skinnies at another ~400 EACH.

5. Finish my nitrous. I already have a bottle, valve, opener, and plate kit...but still need nozzles, brackets, lines, and solenoids...plus I want to run either methanol or q16 supplementary fueling. $5-900 depending which setup.

So, what do you guys think?! There are 50 other smaller things that coincide or depend on one of these major upgrades...but I need to pick the direction to go!

**vetnat** · 09-28-2017, 12:32 AM

Tubular control arms, or nitrous a close second. These sound the most fun to me, and its nice to do the fun stuff first sometimes

**Clyde65** · 09-28-2017, 03:00 PM

I say brakes! Safety first!

rvrfoot · 09-30-2017, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

I say brakes! Safety first!

x2

BR3W CITY · 09-30-2017, 06:58 PM

I appreciate the comments. Just so you know, I do already have hydroboosted Wilwood disc brakes up front, it would only be an upgrade to 4wheel disc.

rvrfoot · 09-30-2017, 07:00 PM

I would go that way.

BR3W CITY · 10-01-2017, 10:58 PM

Lots of fans of braking 'eh? I can tell which way the age demographic on the forum is leaning now hahahahah.

I'll be leaving the poll up for a week or so, and I WILL take the top suggestion and make it the next purchase.

fredhlynch2 · 10-02-2017, 04:22 AM

Brakes for sure. Always look to safety first. Tough to justify the other fun mods if you wind up in an accident because of faulty brakes.

You can achieve a certain comfort level knowing you can stop when you need to. Going fast is always fun but the second part of that fun equation is stopping effectively.

Slow Build · 10-02-2017, 04:41 AM

I would try to do the LCA's and the front brakes together. It would cost more but it would only have to be taken apart once. Then move on to the back brakes next at a lower cost since you will need less parts. After that I'd knock them out in the order you listed them.

I love spending other peoples money.

BR3W CITY · 10-04-2017, 11:08 PM

I've only ever made other peoples money, so I only spend other peoples money

So we have a small hitch in the works. In order to do rear disc brakes, I HAVE to get different rear wheels!! My custom built 15x12" wheels have too narrow of a hoop, which doesn't clear most disc brake setups...so I need to at least get different rear wheels...hmmmm

rvrfoot · 10-04-2017, 11:24 PM

Or just go drum?

Robert Haas · 10-05-2017, 10:10 AM

If you already have upgraded the brakes, (On the front) maybe consider a sway bar. It was the single biggest improvement I made to my truck driving wise when it still had stock suspension.

BR3W CITY · 10-05-2017, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvrfoot

Or just go drum?

like a kid walking into the middle of a movie

Already have a driving truck, already have drum brakes, point of thread is next upgrade. Drums are only an upgrade from...nothing.

BR3W CITY · 10-05-2017, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Haas

If you already have upgraded the brakes, (On the front) maybe consider a sway bar. It was the single biggest improvement I made to my truck driving wise when it still had stock suspension.

I have a front sway bar. Have considered a rear, but haven't had it as a focus. I've got limitations due to being backhalfed w/ coilovers.

Buda63 · 10-05-2017, 06:45 PM

Brakes, then LCA

View Poll Results: Which mod next!?
PB Tubular LCA's w/ 3/4 offset	4	21.05%
Finish 4wheel Disc	9	47.37%
New Converter (TCI 3800)	1	5.26%
Race wheels (ugh $$$$)	0	0%
Finish the N20. (gimme da juiiice)	3	15.79%
Save the $$ and buy more gold chains. Seriously.	2	10.53%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

09-27-2017, 09:51 PM	#1
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	What should my next mod be? (with poll) I've reached the zenith of first world problems. I don't know what my next mod should be to the H8RDCPTR (which is my truck, for those of you who didn't put that together). I'm to the point where the truck is so far modified, I can't decide which can of worms to open next. 1. Tubular LCA's. I like the idea of moving my wheels 3/4" forward to fill the openings, and shedding some weight and improving geometry is a big plus. Costs around $1k for the set, which is pricey. I'm already doing a new steering gear, and have coilovers, so LCA's seem like a good option. 2. 4 wheel brake upgrade; I've already got Wilwood D52's up front, but I'd like to upgrade the pads and rotors, and use my old D52's w/ a CaptainFab bracket, to complete 4 wheel disc. Pads, rotors, bracket, and refreshing my core calipers is $5-600 3. New converter. My trans is stout, but the converter is of dubious origin and not the correct stall for my application. I could see some gains in the 1/4 and improve power handling with a nice unit from TCI. ~$8-1200 4. New wheel combo; My rear steel wheels are killing me with unsprung mass, so a new wheel set is a great idea...BUT I'm mostly looking at drag wheels from Weld or similar. ~15x10 rears alone are nearly $650 EACH, and thats not counting if I want a matching set with 15x5-6 skinnies at another ~400 EACH. 5. Finish my nitrous. I already have a bottle, valve, opener, and plate kit...but still need nozzles, brackets, lines, and solenoids...plus I want to run either methanol or q16 supplementary fueling. $5-900 depending which setup. So, what do you guys think?! There are 50 other smaller things that coincide or depend on one of these major upgrades...but I need to pick the direction to go! __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

09-28-2017, 12:32 AM	#2
vetnat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 511	Re: What should my next mod be? (with poll) Tubular control arms, or nitrous a close second. These sound the most fun to me, and its nice to do the fun stuff first sometimes __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.

09-28-2017, 03:00 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: What should my next mod be? (with poll) I say brakes! Safety first! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-30-2017, 06:58 PM	#5
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What should my next mod be? (with poll) I appreciate the comments. Just so you know, I do already have hydroboosted Wilwood disc brakes up front, it would only be an upgrade to 4wheel disc. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

09-30-2017, 07:00 PM	#6
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What should my next mod be? (with poll) I would go that way.

10-01-2017, 10:58 PM	#7
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What should my next mod be? (with poll) Lots of fans of braking 'eh? I can tell which way the age demographic on the forum is leaning now hahahahah. I'll be leaving the poll up for a week or so, and I WILL take the top suggestion and make it the next purchase. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

10-02-2017, 04:22 AM	#8
fredhlynch2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Fond du Lac, wi Posts: 91	Re: What should my next mod be? (with poll) Brakes for sure. Always look to safety first. Tough to justify the other fun mods if you wind up in an accident because of faulty brakes. You can achieve a certain comfort level knowing you can stop when you need to. Going fast is always fun but the second part of that fun equation is stopping effectively.

10-02-2017, 04:41 AM	#9
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: What should my next mod be? (with poll) I would try to do the LCA's and the front brakes together. It would cost more but it would only have to be taken apart once. Then move on to the back brakes next at a lower cost since you will need less parts. After that I'd knock them out in the order you listed them. I love spending other peoples money. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

10-04-2017, 11:08 PM	#10
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What should my next mod be? (with poll) I've only ever made other peoples money, so I only spend other peoples money So we have a small hitch in the works. In order to do rear disc brakes, I HAVE to get different rear wheels!! My custom built 15x12" wheels have too narrow of a hoop, which doesn't clear most disc brake setups...so I need to at least get different rear wheels...hmmmm __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

10-04-2017, 11:24 PM	#11
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What should my next mod be? (with poll) Or just go drum?

10-05-2017, 10:10 AM	#12
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: What should my next mod be? (with poll) If you already have upgraded the brakes, (On the front) maybe consider a sway bar. It was the single biggest improvement I made to my truck driving wise when it still had stock suspension.

10-05-2017, 06:45 PM	#15
Buda63 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Buda Tx Posts: 26	Re: What should my next mod be? (with poll) Brakes, then LCA



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