Chris AU's (2nd) '98 ECSB K1500 Build Thread

[thz71]

Whats the specs there? Just a BL? Tire and wheel size?

Yah BL block and crank 35s on 15s

 

[SwampHound]

Just my $0.02, go with the RCX 6. I have skyjackers 2-3 and its just an over glorified crank.

 

[JScott23]

IMO on a half ton unless it has good gearing, (3:73 or preferably 4:10) stick with smaller tires.. i had 33's on a K1500 with 3:42 gears and it was a reciepe for eating transmisssions.. i'd rather have smaller tires and have a little more giddy up at the pedal.

I vote 35's over 37's unless you have 3:73 or lower gearing.

Just my personal opinion, for what it's worth.

 

[thz71]

IMO on a half ton unless it has good gearing, (3:73 or preferably 4:10) stick with smaller tires.. i had 33's on a K1500 with 3:42 gears and it was a reciepe for eating transmisssions.. i'd rather have smaller tires and have a little more giddy up at the pedal.

I vote 35's over 37's unless you have 3:73 or lower gearing.

Just my personal opinion, for what it's worth.

I would guess this truck has 3.73s

 

[ChrisAU]

Now I'm thinking 35's on 15x8's with just a block and crank...idk.

 

[thz71]

Now I'm thinking 35's on 15x8's with just a block and crank...idk.

Copy cat lol

 

[ChrisAU]

Copy cat lol

Yours are 15x10's no?

 

[thz71]

Yours are 15x10's no?

I actually don't remember lol

 

[oohunter04oo]

The 2-3 RCX isn't a bad kit except for the shock extensions. So I would recommend some Bilstein 5100's instead of the extensions.

 

[ChrisAU]

One last note on this one: As I mentioned, I sold it to my best friend. I'll still be working on it. Before I sold it, I replaced the fuel filter in hopes of solving a hard start - HOLY COW. I had no idea how much a bad fuel filter could affect a truck. It's like a new truck for my friend, which is awesome. Change your fuel filters people!