98 K3500 Crew Cab

[mars2878]

When you're ready for your electrical upgrade. ie: bigger cables, adding in that 2nd battery for the winch & what not. Custom made for your needs.

https://www.gmt400.com/threads/big-3-and-dual-battery-kits.41818/

 

[phatphuck]

I am definitely going with the ARB front bumper for these trucks. One of the best looking off road GMT400 bumpers available.

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Damn I like some of the ideas in this build.

I was thinking something similar originally. But if I were to go with a full overland build I would just do up my Lexus gx470. So the ccsb got the simple all around treatment.

I love ARB as well. They have great products. Have an awning on our gx.

Are these still available from ARB or do you have to find NOS/used?

 

[93chevyluvr]

What size lift are you going for?

That's definitely my go to if I swap. Its a TON cheaper than the WFO. Where the spring hangers, leaf springs, axle, and steering is under $2000 instead of a over $3500 for the WFO.

Plus, Off Road Design is in Carbondale, CO, which is only 40 minutes from me! Hell, I drive passed there when i go to my girlfriend's house.

A coil-sprung Ford Dana 60 from a Super Duty would be cool, but that's so expensive. Between the more expensive axle, custom crossmember, 4 link parts, coil buckets, coil springs, etc, its just too expensive.

What size lift are you going for?

 

[konajoe]

Damn I like some of the ideas in this build.

I was thinking something similar originally. But if I were to go with a full overland build I would just do up my Lexus gx470. So the ccsb got the simple all around treatment.

I love ARB as well. They have great products. Have an awning on our gx.

Are these still available from ARB or do you have to find NOS/used?

Thanks, I believe ARB is still producing them. I called the Main Line Overland NH store and they are checking on the price & availability.

What size lift are you going for?

The plan is ORD brackets, 2" squarebody 47" leafs up front and ORD shackle flip out back. That should put the truck around 5"-4" total lift.

Eventually id like to swap in a Vortec 454 or 8.1 big block and change to ORD's custom front leaf spring, but for now i'll try to get the stock Vortec 5.7 running.

 

[konajoe]

Scored an earlier model Cheyenne grille today for $25

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[mars2878]

Scored an earlier model Cheyenne grille today for $25

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now just get it painted, installed & sell off the 98 grille.

 

[mars2878]

Hey Joe,

How about these for some better lighting?
https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27450C-Headlamp/dp/B007ED7HNY?tag=gmt400-20

 

[konajoe]

I like them but a little steep on the price.

What do you think about these style lights?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/200mm-H6054-HL-109-H4-EURO-CONVERSION-HEADLIGHTS/263845247668

 

[454cid]

Hey Joe,

How about these for some better lighting?
https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27450C-Headlamp/dp/B007ED7HNY?tag=gmt400-20

Says the country of origin is China..... that stinks. For the price, I would have thought they would be US or European made.

 

[mars2878]

I like them but a little steep on the price.

What do you think about these style lights?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/200mm-H6054-HL-109-H4-EURO-CONVERSION-HEADLIGHTS/263845247668

Those should work , if not bright enough you swap in brighter bulbs.
@ least there glass lenses.