97 ECSB build

[Hillbilly2]

Hey guys, first build thread here. I am new to the forum and decided to post some pics on the progress of my build. The truck was already in progress of getting the small lift when I joined so no pics of before only after I started. Just pulled the truck out of the garage today because the snow was gone and it warmed up. First sign of progress and will be taking it next week to get tires mounted on the new wheels and alignment. Thanks to this forum, I know have more ideas of what I want to do with the engine. Right now I am looking into a 5.3 / 6.0 liter swap or rebuilding current motor and making it into a 383.

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[dowsewashere]

love it. 2in crank and block?

 

[Hillbilly2]

love it. 2in crank and block?

It is a 3" rough country with the upper a-arms, keys, front diff drop brackets and rear leaf.

 

[Hillbilly2]

I was just doing some checking on the height of the truck and I have adjusted the fender height to a 1" rake in the front. The rear is at 40" and the front is at 39". Does any body have any suggestions? Should I have the front and rear the same or different?

Thanks

 

[95C1500]

It's a matter of what you think looks good. If you like rake, leveled, negative rake, etc...

 

[bluex]

I was just doing some checking on the height of the truck and I have adjusted the fender height to a 1" rake in the front. The rear is at 40" and the front is at 39". Does any body have any suggestions? Should I have the front and rear the same or different?

Thanks

That's a matter of opinion really, if it was mine that's how I'd set it up but I prefer them 1-1.5" higher in the back...

 

[twomanymontes]

Welcome, I think the 1" rake looks better.

 

[Hillbilly2]

Thanks guys, I think I am going to leave the 1" rake.

 

[Hillbilly2]

Another mod that has taken place and completed with the lift is the gears. I had swaped out the factory 3.42 rear and front diff for a set of 3.73 from the junk yard. Glad to have the 4x4 working again!! Can't wait till Thursday, should have the tires mounted and on the truck. It is killing me that I can't drive it.

 

[Hillbilly2]

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With the new rims and tires. Having a hard time getting good pics with the freaking snow and cold. Is it spring time yet..

Jay B