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85 Suburban. Back in the shop

63chevyll

63chevyll

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Finally able to work a deal on this suburban.
Been looking for over a year and came up with this. This is good cause Ill be able to get rid of 3parts trucks to support this cause

The blazers just don't fit my family anymore.

UPDATE 9/7/13
1985 suburban
TBI 454 (converted from 350)
TH400
Gear vendor GONE
D60
FF14B
4.56s with Detroit or tru trac in rear (need to verify)
Redneck 2wd steering box, ported w/ crossover steering, BONES steering arm.
Frame repair done behind box
Engine and Front crossmember built and in
Front 56's springs with 7.25 shackles
rear 63's with 7in shackles

The good:
It's mine
Wife is happy
Fits all kids (3bench seats)
Running gear is solid
Its Bdass to me


The bad:
Needs some maintenance work, but all able to do as I go and keep it driveable.
Oil cooler lines leaking, FIXED
Has power Windows

The ugly:
King pins real loose, FIXED 11/19
Has a tape player removed

The plans:
Lift 4 inches, front done and back
Install new tires, done
Remove gear vendor, removed
Bust out cut off wheel for rust, soon
Longer drive shafts. Done
203 205 ORD doubler and the right TH 400 that needs to be installed, don
Winch bumper and add winch 16.5 TI done
Engine mount cradle DONE
Remove front crossmember under radiator is build something more supportive DONE
build shock hoops done


Fix little stuff as we go
Keep wife and kids happy

Will update this thread as I go.
Pretty excited, never did a build before on anything with 4wheels and I will gladly accept any suggestions or criticism as I go. That comes with the territory from internet.

Thanks for looking
Brad

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Horrible start, I tell you what I'll save you the trouble of hauling it to the dump I'll be there to pick it up in a few days...........











LOL, JK looks like a good start . Cut the fenders, and throw some Hummer 37's on there !!
 
Sweet job Brad! I've seen that one several times on Craigslist and even drove by a few months ago and looked at it in the parking lot. Glad you picked it up. Congrats on your new adventure!
 
jeff in co said:
Sweet job Brad! I've seen that one several times on Craigslist and even drove by a few months ago and looked at it in the parking lot. Glad you picked it up. Congrats on your new adventure!
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yeah he had it listed all summer, and had it listed with 5.13s, WTF???

the previous owner had all the work done, and this guy goes to Air Force and is leaving town soon and he was ready to move it.

He said he got he only got a few calls on it in 5 months.

Nice guy tho, but im pumped, wish i could leave work and go work on it.
 
Well little progress tonight. Got a little behind cuz had to Do a heater core in wifes suburban and replace some hoses. Did heater core and hoses in an hour.

Well on to this one. Ripped all the gear vendor wiring, switches and little control box. The previous owner pop riveted module high on the inner kick panel. What a pain in the ass.

Also removed an ancient brake controller and the hard line ran to it. Another pain in ass.

Fixed some vacuum leaks and cleaned up some wiring.

Now on to power windows and oil cooler lines. Taking care of little Crap before I start on the fun stuff.
 
Sorry man, keeping it for my K30.

I never owned one before and really like how it worked driving this suburban around.

Now I need to figure out what to do for now til I decide what to do on the tcase side of things. The new ORD 241/205 is sounding real interesting and doable now
 
Yeah thanks.

Well just got my 4-6inch ORD brake likes and steering box repair plates

If anyone is in the market for longer brake lines these sure aRe nice. I kind of wish I would have went with the 8 inch or longer lines because these 52 inch springs may flex out more than a 6 inch line. But oh well.

Right now this burban frame has no box problems but since the box is coming off anyway I'm just going to add the plates.
 
Hey quick question,
For those who have done the upper king pin rebuild on a D 60

Where do you guys find the kit or parts for it?
 
I have the 205 that is in my jimmy right now I will be pulling, when I do my doubler. Its twin sticked already. Hollar if you want to take a look at it. Since I haven't started dismantling it can be driven too.
 
70jimmy said:
I have the 205 that is in my jimmy right now I will be pulling, when I do my doubler. Its twin sticked already. Hollar if you want to take a look at it. Since I haven't started dismantling it can be driven too.
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hmmm,

What trans are you running now. :thinking:

as of now im unsure what Tcase, or what direction

I like the new 241/205 combo, but it will be summer before ill have the $$$ for that end of it.


I just picked up the tail housing for the 208 so I can get the gear vendor out of it and get a driveshaft in the burb to keep it mobile.
 
63chevyll said:
Hey quick question,
For those who have done the upper king pin rebuild on a D 60

Where do you guys find the kit or parts for it?
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Are you talking the upper kingpin itself, Or just the spring and bushing?

If so, I would look at rockauto.com
 
Hmm, didnt think of them,
I havent pulled apart yet, but the spring and bushing, I hope the pin is not worn, but rather gathering parts before i start the front end
 
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