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  1. WeldCountyStix

    eBay Diff Drop Kit Installed K2500/3500

    I did some research before buying this kit and could find a couple bits of information but I wanted to add a little more to what was out there for people. I recently picked up a 1998 K2500 Ext Cab Long Bed with 109K original miles. The truck had sat for the last 13 years mainly the last 7 with...
  2. WeldCountyStix

    1998 K2500 Daily Build | Colorado | 109k

    I followed you. Looking forward to your build as well. Thanks! –
  3. WeldCountyStix

    1998 K2500 Daily Build | Colorado | 109k

    Under the Hood: Okay well first off its 2021 these trucks are now 23+ years old and if you do find one with low miles it's been sitting A LONG TIME. This was the worst thing about my purchase. On the CarFax it shows i'm the third owner. The first owner bought the truck in 1998 and drove it...
  4. WeldCountyStix

    1998 K2500 Daily Build | Colorado | 109k

    Front IFS Completion and Overview: One part I forgot to mention and link to above is the first-gen Duramax extended HD sway bar end links I used: $50 11-19 HD Sway Bar Extended Links - These are 2-3" longer than the OBS links and will be needed if you run cranked keys and a diff drop setup...
  5. WeldCountyStix

    1998 K2500 Daily Build | Colorado | 109k

    Yes on the 5.7L from my experience (I've been look for a while) finding a 5.7L in a K2500 with fuel injection (96-98) is a bit difficult. My plan is to replace the entire factory brake system to as closely as it came off the lot. So far the only item outstanding is the front left caliper which...
  6. WeldCountyStix

    1998 K2500 Daily Build | Colorado | 109k

    Here are current 2021 Part and Labor Prices for my build with links: $6,500 purchase price $610 brake booster and master cylinder ( no link LesSchwab Price ) $180 IFS tear down kit - This has almost everything other than the idler bracket $39 Idler Arm Bracket - Don't skip this it makes a big...
  7. WeldCountyStix

    1998 K2500 Daily Build | Colorado | 109k

    Okay so to start things off here was my (personal) requirements when I was looking for my K2500: • I needed an extended cab at minimum for my daughter • Must be a K2500 but with a Small Block 5.7 for fuel costs to daily • It needed to be a 1996-1998 Vortec model with Fuel Injection (no TBI) •...
  8. WeldCountyStix

    1998 K2500 Daily Build | Colorado | 109k

    This is my first post on this site so feel free to relocate if not in the correct location. Backstory: Myself just like many others are circling back to pickup these OBS trucks right now as the used vehicle market in 2021 hits record highs. My funds in my opinion are better spent buying a...
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