1991 v3500 - big dumb lifted forever truck

[muddybuddy]

Unrelated, but pretty sure you asked at one point if i had pics of the 4link on the k30 i had…

Well in my digging into the archives to see if i have more pics of the 42” TSL’s, stumbled upon this thread with some pics. https://ck5.com/forums/threads/12-18-updated-pics-on-my-piece-of-junk.212368/#post-1997164

Putfile and photobucket happened further in the thread but the first post has several that still work.

Back to the archives i go….

 

[muddybuddy]

Best i could find…I’d say close to half of the tread?

Also, the k30 before the coils, 8” susp + 3” body 16.5x12’s and 39.5 boggers

 

[tarussell]

Best i could find…I’d say close to half of the tread?

Also, the k30 before the coils, 8” susp + 3” body 16.5x12’s and 39.5 boggers

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Damn both of those K-5 & K-30 pics look GREAT !
When I look at those I hear ole Bob Segar sing’n “Like a Rock” and think those two trucks should have been used in those old Chevy commercials - such a great look.

 

[Chickntrk]

For my own understanding what is the purpose of this? I guess for a street truck? Seems to me it would ride awful, flex terrible and be very top heavy. I guess I'm so used to the low COG builds of today. These look like the trucks at the bloomsburg jamboree in the 90s. No disrespect to anyone I just don't understand it for a working driving truck.

 

[obijuank5]

Yolo

 

[obijuank5]

I missed out on building jamboree trucks. I want to, so I’m going to. No time like the present I’d say.

 

[fourwheelerjeff]

I missed out on building jamboree trucks. I want to, so I’m going to. No time like the present I’d say.

yeeyee!!

 

[fourwheelerjeff]

I missed out on building jamboree trucks. I want to, so I’m going to. No time like the present I’d say.

 

[Chickntrk]

I like 42" TSLs with hubcaps......@brandon85465 rig

 

[fourwheelerjeff]

Ok guys it’s big dumb mud truck time.

The k30 is going to get some honkin tires on it one way or another. The plan right now is as follows:

8” front springs, zero rate 1.5 forward. I already have a 1” body lift on it.

42 tsl on 17x10 hubcap wheels with a 4” backspace.

I’m afraid it’s gonna rub the back of the fender. I’m probably OK with cutting the front fang off a little.
I’m also afraid it’s not gonna stick out enough and look as ridiculous as I want.

I swear the internet has blocked all pictures of 10” lifted squares to see what this looks like.
Just to get this out of the way, I will NOT run a 52 up front.

Who’s got pics to talk me into this further?

what front springs? Skyjacker, BDS, Superlift or custom? back when I was looking 6" was the most lift I could find for 56" springs for the rear; unless you went custom.

 

[obijuank5]

I like 42" TSLs with hubcaps......@brandon85465 rig

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Man should I church it up with some white wheels and chrome bumpers? That’s a good look too. Initially I was thinking low gloss black like I got now.

A buddy has some springs locally but doesn’t know which manufacturer they are. They look stiff as hell though.

 

[muddybuddy]

The stiffer the better. If you are going to do it, might as well go both feet in and embrace it!

In texas I’m sure you can find a set of tall springs at every street corner.

 

[Chickntrk]

Oh I think you gotta go white wheels, really make those tires pop!

 

[fourwheelerjeff]

Man should I church it up with some white wheels and chrome bumpers? That’s a good look too. Initially I was thinking low gloss black like I got now.

A buddy has some springs locally but doesn’t know which manufacturer they are. They look stiff as hell though.

no part numbers? what color are bushings? I know a guy with some 42" SX2s.

 

[obijuank5]

He said one set it skyjacker and unknown on the other.

Wes just sold his sx2 to some guy up your way. Wonder if they are the same tires lol

 

[fourwheelerjeff]

He said one set it skyjacker and unknown on the other.

Wes just sold his sx2 to some guy up your way. Wonder if they are the same tires lol

I run some 8" Skyjackers before, I didn't think the ride was that bad

the ones I am talking about are on a beat up white K5.

 

[shady]

I missed out on building jamboree trucks. I want to, so I’m going to. No time like the present I’d say.

So, is this going to have 4 or 6 shocks per wheel...
Lol

 

[obijuank5]

Oh those lmao. Those are gone die on the h1 wheels. They don’t leak so they are never coming back apart. Used up all my luck first try.

I run some 8" Skyjackers before, I didn't think the ride was that bad

the ones I am talking about are on a beat up white K5.

 

[Chickntrk]

Don't forget the steering stabilizers

 

[obijuank5]

This is the energy I’m trying to grab.

So, is this going to have 4 or 6 shocks per wheel...
Lol