Well , I decided the C50 was just too big right now so it was a C30 cab and straight commercial chassis with a flat bed or a 4x4 Suburban. Today I Bought a GMC ' Suburban Assault vehicle .Well I went with most peoples advice and went with a SBC ( mainly cause one wasn't in my price range ) and a I got a half ton with 3/4 ton springs . It was cheap but it has a few issues . It has a 6 inch lift with 35 ×12.50 × 15 tires on some kind of aftermarket wheel that is simple and I like them . Compared to the vette as nd the wifes acura it seems as big and tall as a school bus .
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It's big. Not C50 big though
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My second ex-wife bought an Expedition, the first year they came out. What was it, 1998? She decided she didn't like me after all. She hated everybody, everything, and she finally decided she didn't like me, either. I was the last thing to go. But I sure do miss that Expedition.Charter member of the Turd Nuggets
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I'd think you'd like that a lot. Yes with the SBC, at-least when you're revving it out to get up a hill it won't sound like you're killing something! Those very-positive-offset wheels will give you grief with the independent front suspension, such as wobble under certain conditions and pulling the steering around on rough pavement, maybe watch for something closer to factory offset on CL. Otherwise, the IFS on those is a nice deal, drives much better for all-around than the previous-gen....
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it's already rusty, so you don't have to worry about the body! nice.
Looks like fun, enjoy it
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How much work did they have to do to put the 2500 springs under the back of it? Been considering putting 1500 leafs on the back of my 2500 and then adding air bags to keep the load capacity up. I find the rear a bit too stiffly sprung for when I'm using it for it's 8+driver capacity but don't want to loose the towing.Central TEXAS Sleeper
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Originally posted by Loren View PostI'd think you'd like that a lot. Yes with the SBC, at-least when you're revving it out to get up a hill it won't sound like you're killing something! Those very-positive-offset wheels will give you grief with the independent front suspension, such as wobble under certain conditions and pulling the steering around on rough pavement, maybe watch for something closer to factory offset on CL. Otherwise, the IFS on those is a nice deal, drives much better for all-around than the previous-gen.
Previously HoosierL98GTA
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Originally posted by CTX-SLPR View PostHow much work did they have to do to put the 2500 springs under the back of it? Been considering putting 1500 leafs on the back of my 2500 and then adding air bags to keep the load capacity up. I find the rear a bit too stiffly sprung for when I'm using it for it's 8+driver capacity but don't want to loose the towing.Previously HoosierL98GTA
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I love the gmt 400
I see this one was left alone with factory front end. I like that most of these bodies.
A solid axle dodge lover tends to have their way with them sometimes
I went nerd on electrical since my serious time with a kc135..and old subaru
These trucks are a dream,. Even the alternator thinks
time for some LED swapping!Previously boxer3main
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Originally posted by CTX-SLPR View PostHow much work did they have to do to put the 2500 springs under the back of it? Been considering putting 1500 leafs on the back of my 2500 and then adding air bags to keep the load capacity up. I find the rear a bit too stiffly sprung for when I'm using it for it's 8+driver capacity but don't want to loose the towing.
Front got crew cab one ton springs.. Bolt on.
Me? I'd remove a long leaf in your 3/4 ton pack and maybe a short one.. Not the thick overload one tho..
Buy the spring bolts for the center.
For derby use, straight springs is desireable thus we alternate which way they curve. And "home made" locating pins break or shear
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