My truck

[joedee]

how it sits today snow plow and salter removed bumper and grille back in

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[vaporlock]

Nice, what's your plans for it?

 

[thz71]

Good starting point!

 

[JScott23]

Looks like a solid starting point, love those GMT400 ECSB 2500's

 

[Horns]

So what direction is this thing going? Looks pretty solid dude.

 

[SixSpeedSS]

Looks good.

 

[joedee]

So what direction is this thing going? Looks pretty solid dude.

Pretty much gonna redo the insides and out sides replace the doors.. I have got so far in parts another set of doors with all the correct options in same color , correct tailgate same color, dash parts in correct color ,and other odds and ends . Still hunting the right set of H2 wheels not sure on chrome or the matte silver ones .Pretty much going to in the end use it to drag my toys around unless I find another one got my eye on a 1997 right now to be a later project

 

[twomanymontes]

Looks like a great starting point. Good luck!

 

[joedee]

I added some 315/70/17 pro comp tires and H2 wheels today

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. I got time this morning to take the truck and wash it down by hand and get it ready to take in for alignment and shocks . I will begin with the stance of the truck before and after .

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The wheels and caps 17 inch H2 chrome with 315/70/17 procomp mt2 tires(34.4 inches tall ) a 125 dollar Craigslist purchase. The caps are GMT400 caps with 1/2 inch removed from rim contact side about .07 of and inch shaved from sides .Fit snug really snug but fit. I used my factory lugs and lug covers..

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Lift : Torsion bars were cranked to level with factory 16inch wheels and 245/70/16 tires. Then we placed the h2 wheels on and cranked for clearance in my case 6 turns on each side did the trick .In rear it will need atleast a 2 inch block . I aired up my overload bags to about a 2inch raise by measurements .

Rubbing Issues :The factory fender flares seem to wrap around the fender and proceed a bit past . I cut in an angle with a razor knife about an inch or less of the protrusion off

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Another issue I had was employees error Remember I purchased this truck in 1998 new as a business truck employee serviced .The tie rod end on the passenger side was way to far out . This was causing the Procomps to hit the flare more on top of the truck wondering to the right while driving .

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I was aware of the issue and after an adjustment or two this problem solved.

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Ride comfort : Stiff not as bad as we thought it would be . But I feel anything past level is getting into rough waters . New shocks are a must IMO . Front end alignment Is a must anytime you compromise factory suspension geometry . As for the Procomp extreme mt2's not to loud I was actually impressed at highway cruise speeds (55-65 mph) They seem louder at 35mph than 65. The wheels A big yes been stopped coming out of places 3 times this week to talk about the wheels . Alot of people around here ask what they are and the chevy caps throws them off . The look is perfect to the truck IMO . Chevy should have sold them on the truck instead of the H2

Other issues to consider: Wheel spacers in the rear would dramatically help the appearance and stance of the truck Since the front wheels stick out more .But we will continue this add on at a later date ..


Well guys there you have it 315/17's on a gmt 400, With GMT400 caps...

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[joedee]

next issues to address is electrical body and paint .. For this the truck is being dismantled . Cab bushings suspension bushings and carpet repairs . I have few bugs in the brake lights and radio memory to figure out