Enitalp
Newbie
My introduction : https://www.gmt400.com/threads/hi-all.57273/
So bought my K1500 yesterday, going to pick it up next week, on a trailer (start well ;p ) mostly because it have no license, and a broken windshield.
So first "mod" a license and a windshield.
I'm starting a list of things i want to do (ref my introduction thread).
So starting at the back.
Let's open the diff (only once i hope) with :
Remove the box and then :
Here are my goals, i want to do it once, i want the best confort and handling possible, not gonna haul heavy stuff, not climbing mountain, paved road, some non paved but still "road". I'm not into the lift with big tire, more stock or slightly dropped with performance tire (and winter tire),
as i understand as it's a K and not a C i loose some option, like doing a full coil over QA1 build, so what can i do ? Just replace the actual shock with the best shock i can found (and still don't know what i should buy, too many options, that i don't understand, order by price and choose the most expensive option ?) I'm lost there, (back and front)
wanted a detroit truetrac as i did had one in my mustang, but summit website says it will not fit my car ? I'm surprised, if somebody can tell me why ?
Part 1. It's here ! https://www.gmt400.com/threads/1996-chevy-sierra-build.57275/post-1228859
Part 2. So it a girl not a boy ? https://www.gmt400.com/threads/1996-chevy-sierra-build.57275/post-1229144
Part 3. Bold statement from the author (c) Murply's law #whaterver https://www.gmt400.com/threads/1996-chevy-sierra-build.57275/post-1229146
So bought my K1500 yesterday, going to pick it up next week, on a trailer (start well ;p ) mostly because it have no license, and a broken windshield.
So first "mod" a license and a windshield.
I'm starting a list of things i want to do (ref my introduction thread).
So starting at the back.
Let's open the diff (only once i hope) with :
Remove the box and then :
Yukon Gear & Axle YK GM8.5-HD - Yukon Gear & Axle Master Overhaul Kits (summit)
Moser Engineering A3088GMTK - Moser Engineering Replacement Alloy Axle Shafts (summit)
Yukon Gear & Axle YDGGM8.5-3-30-1 - Yukon Gear & Axle Dura Grip Positraction Carrier (summit)
Of course, new oil, new wheel studs, wheel nuts.
A new fuel pump to support my LS3 (haven't decided the model yet, if somebody have an idea ?)
Remove the rear drum for some disc brakes
And new suspension, and here i hit a wall, it feel very fuzzy for me.
Here are my goals, i want to do it once, i want the best confort and handling possible, not gonna haul heavy stuff, not climbing mountain, paved road, some non paved but still "road". I'm not into the lift with big tire, more stock or slightly dropped with performance tire (and winter tire),
as i understand as it's a K and not a C i loose some option, like doing a full coil over QA1 build, so what can i do ? Just replace the actual shock with the best shock i can found (and still don't know what i should buy, too many options, that i don't understand, order by price and choose the most expensive option ?) I'm lost there, (back and front)
wanted a detroit truetrac as i did had one in my mustang, but summit website says it will not fit my car ? I'm surprised, if somebody can tell me why ?
The Resume of the build :
Part 1. It's here ! https://www.gmt400.com/threads/1996-chevy-sierra-build.57275/post-1228859
Part 2. So it a girl not a boy ? https://www.gmt400.com/threads/1996-chevy-sierra-build.57275/post-1229144
Part 3. Bold statement from the author (c) Murply's law #whaterver https://www.gmt400.com/threads/1996-chevy-sierra-build.57275/post-1229146
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