'84 K5 Build (Midlife Crisis)

[Babaganoosh]

What do you think your truck is? Sure as hell qualifies for the term classic since it's more than 25 years old.

But then again our family vacations as a kid were loading up the Nomad and heading out for a week or two. Denver to Indy was the longest one we did. The car wasn't a classic by the 25 year definition then (it was '78 for that trip) but it sure wasn't new. Dad carried a small tool box, spare points, condenser and brushes for the generator. Which he had to change out the generator brushes somewhere along the way.

Roadtripping as you've done you know the truck is capable. Its not much further to get to Moab..

Say it like that I'm unsure. Guess you could say muscle cars, would love a 70 Chevelle.

 

[Fastereddie]

Most expensive install kit I’ve ever bought

 

[Bent77]

Most expensive install kit I’ve ever bought View attachment 341215

What’s the going rate?

 

[Fastereddie]

What’s the going rate?

Apparently the ‘99 up 14 bolt is special,aka $$

 

[Bent77]

Does it come with a free locker?

 

[Fastereddie]

Does it come with a free locker?

Pssh, it doesn’t even come with ring gear bolts...

 

[Bent77]

Boooo

 

[fastazz81]

Damn!

 

[Fastereddie]

I ordered some softer springs for my kings. I am sitting at zero preload and want to try lowering it an inch.

 

[Desert_K5]

Tuck those 4d's

 

[Babaganoosh]

I ordered some softer springs for my kings. I am sitting at zero preload and want to try lowering it an inch.

What springs did you get and what ones are you replacing?

 

[Fastereddie]

What springs did you get and what ones are you replacing?

I ordered 200# uppers. Currently they are 250#
That should knock the effective spring rate from
146 to 127.

 

[Babaganoosh]

I ordered 200# uppers. Currently they are 250#
That should knock the effective spring rate from
146 to 127.

I think I have a 250 over a 200 but not exactly sure.

 

[Fastereddie]

Brown Santa strikes again

 

[Fastereddie]

No migusta... looks like I need to get the correct carbide for aluminum haha.

 

[Bent77]

Gummy!

 

[imiceman44]

No migusta... looks like I need to get the correct carbide for aluminum haha.
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Yeah usually a little coarser for aluminum

 

[dbcorvairracer]

No migusta... looks like I need to get the correct carbide for aluminum haha.
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Post up what you find that works well. I've got some similar work to do on aluminum and need to buy something. I've had the same problem in the past.

 

[Fastereddie]

Post up what you find that works well. I've got some similar work to do on aluminum and need to buy something. I've had the same problem in the past.

Ended up trying my tierod reamer and it’s a beast!
Made quick work of that sucker.

 

[ZooMad75]

Ended up trying my tierod reamer and it’s a beast!
Made quick work of that sucker.
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Yikes that's like using a howitzer for fine detail work. The reamer I used last year was the sharpest metal cutting tool I've ever put my hands on. 3 or 4 blips with my 1/2" Chuck drill and it hogged out cast iron like it was butter.