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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Thanks for the compliments! Tire size is 315/75/16 basically a 35x12.5 in a metric size. Federals- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Hood roof and grille are now painted, still need to have the door tops sanded down and blended down.- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Will start sanding the roof and hood tomorrow headlights are more blue in person.- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Sold my 20x12s and bought some 35" federal sand painted my stock wheels black for now. Also painted the bumper and corner lights. New 12000k hIDs gunna be installed tonight. Also have a buddy hooking up a paint job to fix the hood and roof and blend it down For $500.- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Thanks for the compliments!! Got a lot of plans for this thing, aka The Purple Turd, as my wife calls it haha Tow mirrors definitely on the list of things to get and a 1.5" or 2" wheel spacer for the rear. The grille I got off eBay, cut out the OE "insert" and drill and screw in the brackets...- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Recently pulled the trigger and bought the 6" procomp lift kit, new lower ball joints, lower control arm bushings, completely assembled upper arms with new bushings and ball joints, inner and outer tierod ends, new tie rod end sleeves, idler arm, idler arm assembly, pitman arm, steering gear...- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
New grille, headlight seat, smoked cab lights and LEDS, and black smoothie bumper will be hear this weekend. The bumper sticker is from my favorite movie Spaceballs- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Thanks!! I'll sell this set to u if your interested, after I lift it I'm going bigger. Thanks! And I think I trashed the 60 side, the foam was gone and the compartment was broke. But save the 40 bucket seat and going to make an office chair out it one day lol- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Going to order a new complete set of headlights, they bother me not matching- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
the picture doesn't display how tall his truck is in person for some reason, it's truley a sight! The more I look at my front end everyday the more I wanna change it... Lol wasn't what I was expecting at all. I think a black bumper will pull it together more with a new grille, hopefully... I'm...- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Trim removed, new headlights, new tailights, ran some sea foam in the truck. Nothin major. Not sure if I like the new headlights and emblem. We bed lined the corners and the emblem. Probably going to order a new grille and corners soon. Paint and motor in the works My truck next to...- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Thanks !! Pictures make it nicer than in person lol. I really wanna try an get this painted soon. I removed the trim off the sides of the truck today pealed up clear coat in some spots But I haven't decided if I want new body trim or keep it slick. Post pics of the horror tomorrow.- Mr_Sloppy
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Superlift 5" kit
Okay interested in the Superlift 5" kit. Anyone have any good or bad reviews? I am confused on why in the add it says not recommended for crewcab 4door models? But the pictures advertise a crew cab lol... Any reason they would add that disclaimer? Link below...- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Not much, but got a new black low profile tool box, and 6000k HIDS! Paint will be next and maybe the Superlift 5"kit, anyone have any issues with the Superlift kit? Also may do black headlight housings, custom grill with studs, and a LMc front bumper smooth with 2 fog lights that I will...- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Little update on the truck. Got the trans rebuilt and replaced bank 1 o2 sensor. Since the rebuild iv been getting better MPG which is great in the wallet. New HD torque converter and bog warner bands ect... Ditched the tool box for now, will get a new one soon that's low profile. New Tool box...- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Yes haha it's a PITA to wash- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Thanks ! Definently stick with the 20x10, don't go any wider. Instagram gave me the illusion I could run this 20x12 with minor plastic trimming... Minor trimming my ass!- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Thanks ! Definently stick with the 20x10, don't go any wider. Instagram gave me the illusion I could run this 20x12 with minor plastic trimming... Minor trimming my ass!- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Lowed an inch, rides much better, as far as alignment it was ither have the truck drive straight and wear tires fast up front, or deal with a slight pull to the right and not wear tires. So I picked a slight pull and no tire wear. It's not bad. The 4x4 shop swore it has something bent, ither a...- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Gunna lower it a bit tomrrow and see if it helps the angle. Thanks for the input I installed upper moog ballpoints today, I installed the driver side bottom ball joint and still have to install the passenger side. But Has less play so far. Gunna try to align and lower a bit tomrrow...- Mr_Sloppy
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The Stupid Lift Questions Thread
Is that safe? Iv never heard of that... At least not at the shop I work at.- Mr_Sloppy
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1997 k3500 4door long bed restoration / build
Thanks for the compliments! Alright got 2" keys and 2" blocks installed along with the 20x12 moto metal wheels, and the 33x12.5 MT/R also installed new calipers both sides, upper ball joints both sides, and a new left front hub. now I need a LF bottom ball join inorder to get it to stop having...- Mr_Sloppy
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