Skee's 97 K1500 Stepside build thread

[AirmanSkee]

Okay so I started my SAS thread, trying to collect as much info before I get home so I know what to get and will have 90% of the parts ready.

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15468

Dana Axle Build

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?15675-Rebuilding-Ford-HP44-with-GM-outers-for-SAS/page2

If you have any input, let me know! Thanks!

Also have a color thread to help pick a paint scheme.

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthr...or-a-different-color-for-my-truck-Suggestions

 

[AirmanSkee]

And after the SAS, planning on going with some 8 lug Classics from Mickey Thompson. Havent decided on which ones, the Locks or the IIIs?

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I was thinking a Color Matched bead lock. With whatever color I end up choosing.

 

[AirmanSkee]

Not a real update, but I have got some stuff lined up for the SAS when I return this summer. I joined a club in Alaska called MatSu OHV, and I think I have a pair of 1 tons with 4.88s and Detroit lockers for the swap. D60 front and 14bff for the rear, which will make me all 8 luggy! Also have a TCase, some springs lined up, and hopefully a few pairs of skilled hands to tag along in the process to get it back on all wheels. If they are still there when I get back, it may be sitting on some 39.5 Pitbulls. I will keep you all updated!

 

[AirmanSkee]

Im going with the Ford Shock towers, Part #E5TZ*18183*A. Cheap and used alot for the swaps, and trusted by the rest of the guys up here in AK.

 

[AirmanSkee]

Welp ladies and gents.... Looks like the plans have changed again. But for the good. I have got a different rig lined up to purchase when I return home from a fellow military member. Its almost a twin to mine, Red Reg Cab Stepside. Its a 93, with the 305, 5 spd (Yesssss standard!) and already 90% done with the SAS. And I am picking it up for relatively cheap. Here are a few of the pics I have gotten, and mind you, these are the "in progress" shots. In some it still has the 1/2 ton axles, but it has been fully converted to D60s front and rear. Needs tidied up and finished (brakes, shaft, shocks, new wheels/tires, etc) but in the end will be cheaper than the swap on my truck, and will allow me to keep my truck a DD and not worry about breaking it on the trail.

Here are a few shots of the "new" truck...

Back when it was on 6" lift

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During swap

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How it sits now

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There is quite a bit of stuff I will end up changing/fixing up (new bumper maybe, plastidip the whole truck (wanna keep it red like my DD) waterproof alot more stuff, fab some bars/sliders/protective gear, the ideas are definitely endless).

Now, the plans for the SAS are not thrown out the window on my 97, but it will be downsized some, and the truck will be kept my DD and made my tow pig for the new truck, and for whatever toys I pick up along the way.

Let me know what you guys think.

 

[88GMCtruck]

Sounds like a good plan. Your definitely going to save some money buying a truck already partially built, and having two rigs is always nice. If your going to regularly tow with your other truck, you'll either need to lower it down some or get way more power. Trust me. My trailer is about 6k and with the small block it didn't want to get out of its own way on 35s.



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[AirmanSkee]

Which would you recommend? Looking for more power or dropping it? I kinda like the 6" on 35s, but would 33s be enough of a drop? I'm definitely open to all opinions and options!


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[TylerZ281500]

i think you need a silver line to match your step pads.

 

[AirmanSkee]

The step pads and bed caps are probably going to be painted this summer when I get back.

 

[TylerZ281500]

id powder coat em, if you back in ohio or close to me i could get em powder coated for cost of poweder or a few bucks if my guy has some spare of the color you want laying around.