Search results

  1. bustedknuckles

    5.3 pros and cons.

    Quick question. My 98 is 4.3 and new 4l60e 2wd. I have found a good deal on a 01 tahoe 5.3. Good price cause no title but runs perfect. What all can I use from the tahoe to swap into mine? Can I use my transmission? I know I can do research on all of this and I will but right now I need to know...
  2. bustedknuckles

    Made changes, opinions needed

    I've made a few changes after the drop. Removed trim and painted tail gate. Painted door mirrors body color and added wider trim rings to the wheels. What i was thinking was painting the grill factory color. Not the complete grill just the black trim. Its faded where it was black so I was...
  3. bustedknuckles

    Finished drop, finally

    overlook the dirt and grease and fingerprints. The drop is finally done. What a beast of a job especially working on gravel. Still have work to finish but the hard part is done.
  4. bustedknuckles

    New ball joint recommendation

    looking to start lowering this weekend. I figure am going to replace all the ball joints as one is already shot anyway. Any recommendations on brand, any to stay away from? I'd really like to buy local so I have them in hand and ready. BTW its going either 3-5 or 4-6 drop if that matters in the...
  5. bustedknuckles

    Rally wheel trim rings

    does anyone know if the corvette style trim tings are the same as the truck rally rings. The wheels are 15x8 so I think they use a 3 inch ring. Is they're a difference in style or fitment. I just need to know as I need to order a new set. Any suggestions from those who have bought them in the...
  6. bustedknuckles

    lug nut size, suggestions

    1998 c1500 2wd. Using 15x8 truck rally wheels. Who knows the thread , length and seat that I need. Thanks
  7. bustedknuckles

    lug nt size, suggestions

    1998 c1500 2wd. Using 15x8 truck rally wheels. Who knows the thread , length and seat that I need. Thanks
  8. bustedknuckles

    Paint code?

    I am getting ready to lower my truck but a paint job has to wait. Where can I find a paint code or information so I can do some small ding and dent repair and touchbup the paint in the mean time. Thanks
  9. bustedknuckles

    Need shocks.. are these what I want or need?

    4/6 drop. Are these good and what i need. Thanks 1998 1500 reg cab short bed 2 wheel drive Drop spindles, cut coils, notch and flip. Thanks
  10. bustedknuckles

    15x8 truck rally question

    found a set of 15x8 truck rallies with new 275 60 15 and 235 70 15 tires at a good deal. Any issues with this combo on 4/6 drop. Pic is example, not mine. Thanks
  11. bustedknuckles

    3rd brake light

    where can I get a new 3rd brake light and gasket. 98 chevy reg cab shortbed. All i can find are Led and I'd like to keep the original look. Mine is corroded and the seal leaks. Thanks
  12. bustedknuckles

    Full drop kit questions

    ok. Im ready to bite the bullet! Any suggeations on whether to purchase everything in a kit or select piece by piece? Which would save me money and headaches? I've heard good and bad about all companies but think im partial to DJM products according to reviews. Any companies suggested? I've...
  13. bustedknuckles

    Take a guess at what drop this has

    I was traveling backroads today and saw this setting in a storage lot. Pretty nice truck from what I could see. Had new 295-50/15 on the back and 245-60/15 on the front couldnt see a frame notch from where I was at so I dont know if was notched or flipped. I think like a 2-4 but I'm not sure...
  14. bustedknuckles

    2006 Subaru seats

    picked a set of seats up for 50.00 looked ok so gave it a chance. Took tracks off and fabbed some rails that bolt to my original risers . Ran some bolts through and shimmed with a few washer so slides worked freely and here is passenger side. What do yall think.
  15. bustedknuckles

    Buick roadmaster LT1 swap

    question for yall. Uncle passed away about 2 yrs ago and left several cars. I am gifted them all. Mostly nothing worth much s10, Nissan and Mazda trucks, tempo or mercury equivalent. Anyway the one that peaked my interest is the roadmaster. After a little research I found that it it an LT1...
  16. bustedknuckles

    Shocks and springs

    Belltech 8000 nitro drop 2, shocks and DJM 2 in lowering springs cs2351-2. Listed locally. Im planning 4-6 or 4- 7 and am gathering parts. Will these springs and shocks work. Of course I know the springs will with the 2 inch spindles will get the 4 im wanting. But the shocks say 2 inch. Will...
  17. bustedknuckles

    Rally wheels with 4/6 drop

    found these locally for 200. 2 15x8 and 2 15x7 . Thinking 275-60-15 back and 255-60-15 front. Really like the old school look of trucks with rally. And issues I need to be aware of. Just gathering parts and getting ready for the drop and would like to have everything here and ready. Thanks again...
  18. bustedknuckles

    Western chassis flip kit

    any opinions on western chassis flip kits? I have a Maxtrac frame notch kit already. Any issues with either that I need to be aware of before I start. Price is 129.00 total on wester chassis. Good price? Other than that I just need the upper and lower shock mounts, correct. Where did you get and...
  19. bustedknuckles

    Maxtrac spring part number

    found a set of maxtrac springs with part number 250510-3. Can't find that number anywhere. Anybody have an idea. Guy says 2-3 drop for 88-98. But I can't verify. Somebody have an answer?
  20. bustedknuckles

    Power Nation truck build

    anyone see the truck build on YouTube. Video is about two hrs and covers building a 93? Truck. They mentioned using door mirrors from a newer model truck but didn't say what year or model. Does anyone have any idea of what mirrors they are using. Or has anyone used a different mirror on their...
  21. bustedknuckles

    Cut spring advice.

    has anyone ever cut their coils? Any advice on which is better, cut one inch or new springs. Anybody documented the process? I'd like to know the pros and cons. Thanks yall
  22. bustedknuckles

    Out of the blue. Transmission gone.

    Help. I'll try to make this short as i can. Everything has been fine with the exception on transmission being slow to go into drive. Noticed a whine somewhere that faintly sounds like power steering fluid low. Wasn't fluid just couldnt pinpoint the faint whine. Transmission fluid fine but die...
  23. bustedknuckles

    Will these work? Need help quick!

    Will these fit my 98 with a 2/4 drop? Will they tuck? Will i have any issues? Need help fast before they are sold.
  24. bustedknuckles

    Help me save my sanity.

    I have been researching for months on Choices for a drop and wheels and tires for my 98 reg cab short bed. I am thinking a 3/5 drop. And my wheel choice is 15" x 8" corvette style rally wheels. I have fallen in love with the old school look. I am terribly confused with the wheel and tire size...
  25. bustedknuckles

    Advice on speakers

    Anyone have any advice for adding speakers in the doora and behind the seat. Regular cab. I think 6 1/2 in doors and 4x6? In back. Looking for something decent but not wanting to spend a ton of money. Factory speaks still sound ok but rear just wont handle any bass anymore. Maybe add a small amp...

Latest posts

Members online

... and 12 more.
Total: 1,444 (members: 62, guests: 1,382)

Forum statistics

Threads
64,238
Messages
1,389,439
Members
51,202
Latest member
DirtrdDiva98

Share this page

Top