95 K1500 complete rebuild

[jcurtis]

My dad bought this back in 2004 I believe. He was killed in 2005 and I finally talked my mother into giving it to me, after years of neglect. So I dove in to my first resto project:

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[jcurtis]

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Currently starting the rebuild. Step 1 was the Rough Country 4" lift, which is where the project stands today:

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[Drunkcanuk]

Wow.... nothing like going all out the first time!
Stay encouraged, there will be times you want to give up, but don't . Come back here and we will give you the nudge and info you need to stay on track. Good luck and keep the pics coming.

 

[jcurtis]

Wow.... nothing like going all out the first time!
Stay encouraged, there will be times you want to give up, but don't . Come back here and we will give you the nudge and info you need to stay on track. Good luck and keep the pics coming.

Thanks man. I've always worked on cars but never a restoration. I got the differential on today. Reusing some stock parts but replacing most.

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I got one torsion bar out. But the other is kicking my ass. Any suggestions?

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[Vanishing Point]

After you use your favorite lubricant and soak the necessary area and if you have access to a oxygen/acetylene torch, apply heat to the surrounding outer area of the attached LCA. Then drive out the torsion bar with a good strong air hammer or punch with a BFH. Good Luck, and let us know if that works for you.

 

[Izzyhb]

Remember to mark direction and side on those torsion bars, it matters

 

[jcurtis]

Remember to mark direction and side on those torsion bars, it matters

Good advice! Thanks.

Made some more progress this weekend

 

[jcurtis]

Do yall see any reason to replace steering parts while I'm in here if they're not problematic?

 

[Trio]

Do yall see any reason to replace steering parts while I'm in here if they're not problematic?

Depends on the "steering parts" you are referring to. At a minimum, anything with a bushing I would replace unless you know when it was done. Far easier to do with everything already apart.

 

[offroadtahoe]

Noticed you have a steering extension,does it have a body lift? i'd recommend using a Cunningham lower shaft and add 3" body lift to notes when ordering.unless that extension is welded they have tons of play!
+ and deletes rag joint with spline shaft u-joint

Do yall see any reason to replace steering parts while I'm in here if they're not problematic?

supersteer idler arm bracket SS170- they use a taper bearing,I replaced a 500 mile stock bracket with it and huge difference.does exactly what they advertise
cognito steering brace's 110-90245 - keeps idler/pitman solid,toe in check,



but a few of us have gone all out with,
psc xd steering box
kryptonite pitman they also make a stronger centerlink,and tie rod's/sleeves
moog problem solver or proforged idler arm
mevotech ttx tie rods/cunningham tie rod sleeves
ttx upper/lower balljoint's
96+ wolffeng GM109SS Lower Steering Column Bearing upgrade
Cunningham upper or stock u-joint upper vs blob joint (in some trucks)
bds or rancho steering stablizer bracket kit

best steering stuff out there for 4x4 gmt400's