98 Z71 Silverado Beginner Build (INTRODUCTION)

[CruiseLifeB]

Hello Happy to be here
Got my first truck a couple months ago.
300K + miles
3” Body Lift
New trans & new engine about 40K miles ago (claimed the seller)
Starts great and strong Every time .
Took it to a Mechanic at time of purchase for a once over he told me the front end needed to be completely redone. & he took out the front driveshaft out (I have it) because the U-Joints we in horrible condition & at risk of failing. Had a wedding almost a month ago, and finally have settled down and have the time to work on it. I have little experience with cars and no mechanical experience (changing headlights, tail lights, temp sensors, tires, etc mostly cosmetic stuff)
I will be mainly using as a Farm/Work truck & some Hauling. But I do have a love for classics & I would like to completely refurbish the truck if time and money allows, maybe even have it be the first truck my young daughters learn to drive God willing . Happy to be here looking forward to learning a lot. Will be getting my U-Joints in this week so I will be posting again soon

 

[Caman96]

Welcome. What’s the plans for it?

 

[CruiseLifeB]

Welcome. What’s the plans for it?

Mainly will be a farm/work truck and some hauling For now, but I still would like it to be a pretty nice truck by the time I’m finished playing with it. I would like to get it mechanically sound first with basic parts before I think about custom mechanics, then start on cosmetics body and interior.

 

[Komet]

These trucks are relatively easy to work on. I recommend downloading the factory service manual available from various posts on this forum, it will have all the maintenance steps, torque specs, and fluid types and capacities that you need.

 

[GrimsterGMC]

Welcome to the forum, ask any advise you need, there are people here who are happy to help you out.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Welcome to the forum, from Houston, Texas.
Sounds like you have a good truck, and a great plan for getting it sorted out. Once it runs, drives, stops, shifts and steers like it's supposed to, and it's reliable and trustworthy, then you can start on the cosmetics/appearance stuff.

 

[CruiseLifeB]

Welcome to the forum, from Houston, Texas.
Sounds like you have a good truck, and a great plan for getting it sorted out. Once it runs, drives, stops, shifts and steers like it's supposed to, and it's reliable and trustworthy, then you can start on the cosmetics/appearance stuff.

Originally from Dallas, Much Love!

 

[DixieMafia251]

Welcome to the club bubba! Nice ride! And Congrats on gettin hitched! As these guys have mentioned,Anything you need we are here! Just ask and you shall receive!

 

[CruiseLifeB]

Hello !
Been a minute but we’re still pushing on.
the work done so far,
Distributor replacement (about 2 weeks ago)
Crankshaft sensor replacement
Spark plugs & wires.
Also changed the grill it was cracked not a perfect replacement but buys me some time and allows me to see my end goal vision. Also put a valence on, wanting one with tow hook cut outs took my hooks off for now gonna clean and repaint.
Wanted to start on the timing cover and chain, but heard a pop when I was out on my weekly drive, & I want to do the front end first before I get to the timing because after all it does still run and sound good.


Was curious if getting replacement upper arms completely was a better choice (I was already planning to do it with the lowers) or keeping the arms stock and just replace the ball joints & bushings

 

[CruiseLifeB]

Summit Distributor

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