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  1. Darrell

    Wanting to lower a 2wd c1500 and looking for suggestions

    Cool, but how did you get there ? What mods if any and do you like the ride ?
  2. Darrell

    Wanting to lower a 2wd c1500 and looking for suggestions

    The hangers are stock
  3. Darrell

    Wanting to lower a 2wd c1500 and looking for suggestions

    These are the current Belltech shackles I have that were installed by previous owner. I assume this is a 4" drop shackle cause the rear eye of the leaf is close to touching the bottom of the bed. About an 1" or just under an inch from the bed. If this is a 4" drop shackle then I'm guessing the...
  4. Darrell

    Wanting to lower a 2wd c1500 and looking for suggestions

    With a 2/4 drop does that change the geometry of suspension or will it be plug and play with remaining stock components and will I need to change out the current shocks? Would that be a 2 inch coil drop or spindle drop? I understand what you're saying with the skirts as they also cover up...
  5. Darrell

    Wanting to lower a 2wd c1500 and looking for suggestions

    Speedway for all, trim rings and center caps. The center caps can get pricey at around $20 each for hard plastic. Once in a while one will go missing. Not sure if they're getting pulled off from time to time or if one goes sailing off..
  6. Darrell

    Wanting to lower a 2wd c1500 and looking for suggestions

    You're correct. These wheels are aftermarket that replicate the 70s
  7. Darrell

    Wanting to lower a 2wd c1500 and looking for suggestions

    I kinda figured I'd hit with 15's but wasn't 100% sure..thanks Was wanting to stay with the 15's honestly. I recently saw one with a 3/5 drop. Has 255/60R15 x 8 up front and 295/50R15 x 10 on the rear. Also has 3" drop springs (belltech) and 4" lower leaf spring with 1" drop shackles with...
  8. Darrell

    Wanting to lower a 2wd c1500 and looking for suggestions

    I'm really new to this lowering the suspension thing. I know it's been around for years, I just don't know enough to make the leap without some guidance. I do all my own work (mechanical and body), so I'd like to do this myself. I also know there's several ways to skin a cat on lowering. I'd...
  9. Darrell

    Prothane vs rubber body mount bushings

    Also for anyone that's planning to use the urethane bushings they SHOULD have the metal collar for the frame mounting hole. They are available thru a few places at around $110 std cab and $130 ext cab. Those $90 ones found on ebay or Amazon, like my pic that show having the collars, STAY...
  10. Darrell

    Prothane vs rubber body mount bushings

    That's what I'm seeing in the pictures. A metal collar of sort. Thus leaves me wondering if they should be there for it's protection on the frame.
  11. Darrell

    Prothane vs rubber body mount bushings

    Yes, sorry meant to inform
  12. Darrell

    Prothane vs rubber body mount bushings

    No metal sleeves, that's possible. Even the first set I received, red in color, showed what appeared to be a metal sleeve around the base of all the upper bushings. I was assuming these sleeves gave the bushing protection from shaving the sides that sat inside the frame mount brackets
  13. Darrell

    Prothane vs rubber body mount bushings

    Absolutely not set on urethane. Only bought the urethane do to LMC on back order on the rubber. May have to keep the old until I can find new rubber bushings.
  14. Darrell

    Prothane vs rubber body mount bushings

    Nah, the urethane cab bushings, front and rear are the same. Only the radiator support are different. The OEM rubber bushings are different in size in relationship to the urethane. Thus the problem. Correct, LMC are on back order which is why I went in this direction with urethane.
  15. Darrell

    Prothane vs rubber body mount bushings

    Lmao... didn't think I needed to state year, make, model or engine size since the factory bushing mounts were the same use on all 88-98, they did not vary regardless of year, make, model or engine size. Next, I did do my homework as the hardware is only the bolts and the round plates. Hardware...
  16. Darrell

    Prothane vs rubber body mount bushings

    Hello, Hope I'm in the right area since this is just a stock body mount bushing question I bought a set of new bushings that are Urethane. after receiving them, I noticed they did not have the metal sleeves for all the upper bushings (as seen in the picture). I sent them back, love amazon...
  17. Darrell

    which mild cam for 350 tbi

    The cam specs you listed on your initial post is the Edelbrock #3702. It's the same one I installed on my stock rebuild w/TBI (mods) and I love it. It's been great for nearly 2 years now. Edelbrock 3702 - At Summit Racing Equipment Ad·www.summitracing.com/
  18. Darrell

    1-3/8 dia. front sway bar upgrade ?

    Interesting, Didn't see this bar. Now that seems more likely to have a performance difference.
  19. Darrell

    1-3/8 dia. front sway bar upgrade ?

    Hey all, I'm putting together an order for all new front suspension parts for a complete job on my '95. I was wondering if the 1-3/8 dia front sway bar is really that much of a noticeable handling upgrade from the stock 1-1/4. To me, the 1/4 difference in size doesn't seem that it would make...
  20. Darrell

    Header HI Temp Paint

    Yup...save yourself the frustration. In the end they all break down. Or just pick what you like now, It'll be a few months and that's it.
  21. Darrell

    1995 speedometer reading fast

    Thanks, I was a little confused at first on what was being conveyed..lol, but I found the recalibration link on TBIchips Thanks again guys :)
  22. Darrell

    1995 speedometer reading fast

    I just replaced the sensor only. I ordered the new transmission from a vendor and it was shipped to me. I just ordered a standard 4L60E trans and never gave any more thought to it. I'm not a transmission guy, and it sound like it's easier to live with it than fix...lol
  23. Darrell

    1995 speedometer reading fast

    My '95 C1500 (stock) speedometer is reading 12 mph faster than my actual speed. This has been verified with the GPS and also against 2 other vehicles which have the correct reading. So I know it's this truck only. I never really paid much attention to it until as of lately. So I can't...
  24. Darrell

    Engine cooling parts Suggestions

    There are a couple threads on here in reference to cooling with dual fans. If you have a salvage yards near you and you and pick the pieces needed you can build one fairly cheap. Electric fan swap, on the cheap Electric Cooling Fan Conversion You can also go this route which is the way I...
  25. Darrell

    At my wits end with high idle issues.

    That I didn't know.. So you're basically saying it's all aftermarket parts to a degree..

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