drewcrew
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You have one of the best looking trucks I have ever seen. And I don't think there is a wheel made anywhere that is as good looking as the ones on your truck especially when they are polished.
88GMCtruck's 98 Silverado Towpig Build: "Black Fox"
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cool_as_crap
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Nice find on the shocks, I want to hear about how they ride the next time you take your camper out.
I'll be in the market for new shocks later this year.
I'll be in the market for new shocks later this year.
88GMCtruck
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Thanks!!!!!!!!
They work great, truck handles better IMO. I need to play around with the settings some and see if I can find a better adjustment.Nice find on the shocks, I want to hear about how they ride the next time you take your camper out.
I'll be in the market for new shocks later this year.
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2 weeks ago I took a sunday drive up to check out my camp spot on the lake, which, unfortunately was under water. Still was a good opportunity to get some photos of the dually.
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The last weekend I went and had my big 'ol party in the woods trip. Ended up being about 120 people this year, live music, a DJ, hot tub and lots and lots of booze. Was a great time.
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Here is our core camper crew. Don't mind the RAM.
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This year, I actually had someone else drive up my 88 to play around with. So for the first time in a long time I had the red truck out to play a little. I can't wait to start giving this thing some lovin'
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Biggershaft96
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That ram makes the black fox look small lol. Also looks like 88 is starting to need new tires but dam that is a nice set of trucks.
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Yeah the new Ram trucks (Dodge) are just plain huge.
And yes, the 88 needs tires. They have about 45k on them which is awesome for a mud tire.
And yes, the 88 needs tires. They have about 45k on them which is awesome for a mud tire.
Biggershaft96
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I know lol i have the biggest truck out of most of my friends and i took it to the lima ohio jamboree and i felt like it was the smallest truck there lol. Thats pretty good for 45k
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Was a long, long 4-day weekend for me. Spend a huge chunk of it doing some upgrades to the dually.
First off, I bought a new CB. Uniden Bearcat 880CHR. The CB that was in the truck previously came from the 88 but since it's been out a little more I decided it should go back. This CB is a bit larger than what I was using, but I made it fit only blocking 1 power outlet which is no big deal to me. It has lots of options, including 7-colors of backlighting.
While I was messing around inside I fixed a few burnt out LEDs in the dash. This thing is looking more and more like a cockpit.
I also, FINALLY found the console front block off plate!
But most of the weekend was spent plumbing my onboard air and firestone airbag controls. I've had all this stuff for years and have just neglected to install it.
Instead of using the tiny 1/2 gallon firestone tank, I opted for a 6 gallon tank I had.
Finding a mounting solution took a little bit of time, but I managed to fit it behind the passenger side front rocker panel. I used some angle to mount to two existing bolts up front (for some d-rings I had installed in the bed) and to the wheel well support bolts in the rear.
Then I had to run the lines
And mount the airbag controls.... Another hard part. I almost went with them in the center console but decided against it. Under the dash was not and option as there was just no good space left. I opted to mount them at the suggestion of 83GMCK2500 in the side of the driver seat. Some might give me flack for mounting them where I can't see the gauge, but think about it: airbags are kind of a set it and forget it kinda thing. Level your truck and you are done. IMO it's advantageous to be able to stand and look at the truck while leveling, instead of sitting in the cab. Ran all my wiring and plumbed the lines up under the seat, and wired everything up to the factory fuse block. Running a factory relay in the underhood fuse block, off the 30-amp Aux B post.
Last piece of the puzzle was the pump, which is a small guy for now. Later I'll upgrade to something that runs a little better, hopefully I can run some air tools off it. It was mounted under the driver seat, under the truck. I ran the intake up into the boxed section of the frame to keep crud out.
Another little project I had set aside and hadn't installed, was a set of 4-note Cadillac horns. I decided to install them behind the bumper, and made a plug in pigtail for them. Had to make sure the idiots can hear me.
Now, those who pay close attention to details may have noticed 4 air lines, one of which was a large 1/2" that connected to an electric solenoid on the top of the tank.......... Yeah.....................
So, my father gave me a set of Nathan Air Chime K3 locomotive horns.
These aren't generic air "Train horns" but are actual, legitimate horns used on trains. We will just say, they are quite noticeable. These won't get used too much, mostly just for screwing around when i'm not driving, or when the Caddy horns aren't quite enough.
First off, I bought a new CB. Uniden Bearcat 880CHR. The CB that was in the truck previously came from the 88 but since it's been out a little more I decided it should go back. This CB is a bit larger than what I was using, but I made it fit only blocking 1 power outlet which is no big deal to me. It has lots of options, including 7-colors of backlighting.
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While I was messing around inside I fixed a few burnt out LEDs in the dash. This thing is looking more and more like a cockpit.
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I also, FINALLY found the console front block off plate!
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But most of the weekend was spent plumbing my onboard air and firestone airbag controls. I've had all this stuff for years and have just neglected to install it.
Instead of using the tiny 1/2 gallon firestone tank, I opted for a 6 gallon tank I had.
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Finding a mounting solution took a little bit of time, but I managed to fit it behind the passenger side front rocker panel. I used some angle to mount to two existing bolts up front (for some d-rings I had installed in the bed) and to the wheel well support bolts in the rear.
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Then I had to run the lines
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And mount the airbag controls.... Another hard part. I almost went with them in the center console but decided against it. Under the dash was not and option as there was just no good space left. I opted to mount them at the suggestion of 83GMCK2500 in the side of the driver seat. Some might give me flack for mounting them where I can't see the gauge, but think about it: airbags are kind of a set it and forget it kinda thing. Level your truck and you are done. IMO it's advantageous to be able to stand and look at the truck while leveling, instead of sitting in the cab. Ran all my wiring and plumbed the lines up under the seat, and wired everything up to the factory fuse block. Running a factory relay in the underhood fuse block, off the 30-amp Aux B post.
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Last piece of the puzzle was the pump, which is a small guy for now. Later I'll upgrade to something that runs a little better, hopefully I can run some air tools off it. It was mounted under the driver seat, under the truck. I ran the intake up into the boxed section of the frame to keep crud out.
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Another little project I had set aside and hadn't installed, was a set of 4-note Cadillac horns. I decided to install them behind the bumper, and made a plug in pigtail for them. Had to make sure the idiots can hear me.
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Now, those who pay close attention to details may have noticed 4 air lines, one of which was a large 1/2" that connected to an electric solenoid on the top of the tank.......... Yeah.....................
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So, my father gave me a set of Nathan Air Chime K3 locomotive horns.
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These aren't generic air "Train horns" but are actual, legitimate horns used on trains. We will just say, they are quite noticeable. These won't get used too much, mostly just for screwing around when i'm not driving, or when the Caddy horns aren't quite enough.
OutlawDrifter
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those k3's should loosen up the floorboards a little!
dave_erald
Live the dream, or don't, your choice...
Sweet truck guy!
Sorry, I haven't looked through all 105 pages so if it's been asked somewhere I apologize, the chrome wheels that are on it now, what brand are they? Are they 8" wides and did you have to run spacers in the rear? I'm looking to put duals on mine and a 36-40 tall tire but would like to get something wider than the 6" wides I have.
A guy up near me is selling a set of wheels that are awfully similar to what you are running and claims they are 8" wide
Sorry, I haven't looked through all 105 pages so if it's been asked somewhere I apologize, the chrome wheels that are on it now, what brand are they? Are they 8" wides and did you have to run spacers in the rear? I'm looking to put duals on mine and a 36-40 tall tire but would like to get something wider than the 6" wides I have.
A guy up near me is selling a set of wheels that are awfully similar to what you are running and claims they are 8" wide
skylark
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His are old school weld wheels. They are 6.5" wide. I personally haven't seen 8" dually wheels. Spacers are required. Dave runs 255/85/18 and I believe a 2" spacer. I run 265/75/16 with 2.5" spacers so I can run cam lock tire chains like those used on semi trucks.
