Tristan's 1994 z71 build thread

[98chevyz71]

I love that bumper!!!

 

[98chevyz71]

If you're looking to turn 39s and actually use the truck as intended (which you obviously do) you're going to be better off starting to collect parts for a SAS than spending time and money buying and installing a body lift only to run those tires on stock 1/2 ton suspension and steering.

Never mind the added stress just from turning the larger tires, but the suspension geometry of our IFS is only designed for ~30" tires and there's really no way to change that. It means whenever the suspension cycles, a lot of force is being applied to the ball joints that they weren't intended to handle. It's worse on high traction surfaces and the less sidewall you have.

I know you're on a budget, I just think you'd be a lot happier in the long run with a solid axle.

he wants 37's im not sure if that makes a difference though

 

[thz71]

If you're looking to turn 39s and actually use the truck as intended (which you obviously do) you're going to be better off starting to collect parts for a SAS than spending time and money buying and installing a body lift only to run those tires on stock 1/2 ton suspension and steering.

Never mind the added stress just from turning the larger tires, but the suspension geometry of our IFS is only designed for ~30" tires and there's really no way to change that. It means whenever the suspension cycles, a lot of force is being applied to the ball joints that they weren't intended to handle. It's worse on high traction surfaces and the less sidewall you have.

I know you're on a budget, I just think you'd be a lot happier in the long run with a solid axle.

Agreed thats why i think ima skip the sas

 

[Solid94]

We just went the opposite with my girls truck. Yanked the 37s and 3" BL for 35s and 4.56 gears. Truck is a lot happier and hopefully won't go through parts as fast. SAS is the way to go and it can be done on a budget.

Truck still looks good tho bro!

 

[Justjoshiny]

We just went the opposite with my girls truck. Yanked the 37s and 3" BL for 35s and 4.56 gears. Truck is a lot happier and hopefully won't go through parts as fast. SAS is the way to go and it can be done on a budget.

Truck still looks good tho bro!

Be sure to budget out more than you think you need for an SAS though!

 

[thz71]

We just went the opposite with my girls truck. Yanked the 37s and 3" BL for 35s and 4.56 gears. Truck is a lot happier and hopefully won't go through parts as fast. SAS is the way to go and it can be done on a budget.

Truck still looks good tho bro!

Wow sounds like u got an awesome girl lol somone needs to make a list of every part needed for SAS

 

[Justjoshiny]

Wow sounds like u got an awesome girl lol somone needs to make a list of every part needed for SAS

I'm willing to bet Skee will.

 

[thz71]

I hope he does because i have a feeling ima end up doing it sooner rather than later

 

[Justjoshiny]

I hope he does because i have a feeling ima end up doing it sooner rather than later

Gotta find a truck you wanna stick with first.. Lol

 

[thz71]

Gotta find a truck you wanna stick with first.. Lol

Lmao true ya got me there