Recent content by Roy Dykens

Who’s done snorkels?

I was thinking about a snorkel but I figured the distributor is lower than the air filter so I didnt waste my time. I dont think the engine eating water is gonna be the weak link when it comes to river crossings.
- Roy Dykens
- Post #5
- Jul 14, 2019
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
IFS offroad durability

Ok seems like I'll just grab a leaf spring Ford front axle and either the matching rear or a 14 bolt. Easier to make leads and shackles not look put of place. I think knowing how I do things that having to think about driving it easy would kill all the fun of off roading for me.
- Roy Dykens
- Post #5
- Jul 14, 2019
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
IFS offroad durability

Yes, should have specified that. 97 k1500 Suburban.
- Roy Dykens
- Post #3
- Jul 14, 2019
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
IFS offroad durability

Does anyone actually wheel their trucks with the factory ifs front end? I want to do the straight axle swap but want to keep the truck street legal and we have safety inspections every two years here. In the MVI guidelines it basically says no suspension modifications are allowed but obviously...
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- Thread
- Jul 14, 2019
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
New member, first truck

Hi all. Just bought my first truck, plan to get all the little things it needs patched up and use it as a winter/tow/haul/plow rig. 97 1500 suburban already set up with trailer brake controller and rear air bags. Sat for about a year, so far I've patched up the trans cooler lines and temporarily...
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- Thread
- Dec 23, 2018
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Introduction