BigOrange90Jimmy
1/2 ton status
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86 K10 Stepside
- Thread starter BigOrange90Jimmy
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Awesome truck
May I ask a couple of things. First off why tons. 35s or even 37s can be handled easily by a built up 10 bolt or 44 still go 14b in fact he rear whether it be full float or semifloat.
Look into cusom springs for a daily driver ride is important
Awesome truck man
May I ask a couple of things. First off why tons. 35s or even 37s can be handled easily by a built up 10 bolt or 44 still go 14b in fact he rear whether it be full float or semifloat.
Look into cusom springs for a daily driver ride is important
Awesome truck man
Nice looking truck!
sweet little truck, good luck on the build. My only advice is to do it in small stages so you can keep it on the road and enjoying it as you progress. The current drivetrain sounds up for the daily driver duty even with 35's once you re-gear and get rid of the gov-bomb.
BigOrange90Jimmy
1/2 ton status
Awesome truck
May I ask a couple of things. First off why tons. 35s or even 37s can be handled easily by a built up 10 bolt or 44 still go 14b in fact he rear whether it be full float or semifloat.
Look into cusom springs for a daily driver ride is important
Awesome truck man
Why tons? I can pick up a set for $800 that are matched. Seems like a no-brainer to pick them up with the gear ratio I need instead of buying the 14b rear and regearing/converting the front or buying a 3/4 ton set. Just thinking. I may still go the 3/4 ton route.
I will look into Deavers or Alcans for the front. The truck came with an ORD flip kit in a box.
I'm building off of previous experience for the reasons I'm swapping out the drivetrain. I want a tough-as-nails daily driver (with some light wheeling) with this body configuration, and I don't have the tools/skills to shorten a 3/4 or 1 ton chassis.
Thanks for the compliments on the truck, and the advice, guys! I'm well on my way to getting what I'm really wanting.
Thats a clean looking step side 
Instead of deavers or alcans you could get ord customs. They are made by alcan but designed by ord specifically for your truck.
I'd be looking for an nv4500 for daily use. Chevy305 got a short throw shifter for one that really tightens up the shifter feel.
Instead of deavers or alcans you could get ord customs. They are made by alcan but designed by ord specifically for your truck.
I'd be looking for an nv4500 for daily use. Chevy305 got a short throw shifter for one that really tightens up the shifter feel.
79rustyk10
3/4 ton status
That thing is sweet!
Subbed for a fellow stepside but Please get rid of that roll bar!
Oh and for daily driving, look into a 5.3 or 6.0 with a 4500 behind it. Now that's solid right there.
Oh and for daily driving, look into a 5.3 or 6.0 with a 4500 behind it. Now that's solid right there.
BigOrange90Jimmy
1/2 ton status
Aw no roll bar? Come on, man! It's a classic! Haha!
Thanks for the heads up on springs. I'll have to read more on the 5.3 to see if that's something I want to get into.
magik235
Still Alive
Great truck. I like it.
For $800, you'd be silly not to go with the Dana 60.
.....oh, and I vote against the roll bar as well.
Martin
.....oh, and I vote against the roll bar as well.
Martin
BigOrange90Jimmy
1/2 ton status
Update!
After tinkering with the truck for a few days, I've been able to uncover some of the history on it.
For starters, this truck wasn't as "rust free" as it was claimed. Someone has replaced both rockers and a partial section of the driver's side floor pan. No big deal, as it looks like it was done fairly professionally.
I've had to remove the transmission to determine what was causing the transmission to whine when in gear. It's at the shop now getting diagnosed. If it needs something minor, I'll have it repaired. If it needs a rebuild, I'll go ahead with the manual swap. I'm currently scouting parts for that, but have a line on a 465/208 combo.
The front fenders, inner fenders and hood need to be replaced due to damage and rust. Driver's side has damage behind the marker light where the bumper was pushed into it. Passenger side has an area on the front wheel well that is bent outwards and creased.
I managed to pick up a parts truck to help with the fuel injection swap for the cost of FREE! It's a '90 Blazer hack job. I'm not a fan of the VSS and electronic speedometer, but I can adapt it easily. It's been sitting in a neighbor's driveway for four years, so I'm not sure what works and what doesn't. For now, I'll strip what I need and part the rest.
There's a leak from the cowl area to the interior. It's probably something to do with this aftermarket A/C setup. I'll have to investigate it more before it ruins the new carpet.
Oh yeah, and I removed the roll bar. Haha!
After tinkering with the truck for a few days, I've been able to uncover some of the history on it.
For starters, this truck wasn't as "rust free" as it was claimed. Someone has replaced both rockers and a partial section of the driver's side floor pan. No big deal, as it looks like it was done fairly professionally.
I've had to remove the transmission to determine what was causing the transmission to whine when in gear. It's at the shop now getting diagnosed. If it needs something minor, I'll have it repaired. If it needs a rebuild, I'll go ahead with the manual swap. I'm currently scouting parts for that, but have a line on a 465/208 combo.
The front fenders, inner fenders and hood need to be replaced due to damage and rust. Driver's side has damage behind the marker light where the bumper was pushed into it. Passenger side has an area on the front wheel well that is bent outwards and creased.
I managed to pick up a parts truck to help with the fuel injection swap for the cost of FREE! It's a '90 Blazer hack job. I'm not a fan of the VSS and electronic speedometer, but I can adapt it easily. It's been sitting in a neighbor's driveway for four years, so I'm not sure what works and what doesn't. For now, I'll strip what I need and part the rest.
There's a leak from the cowl area to the interior. It's probably something to do with this aftermarket A/C setup. I'll have to investigate it more before it ruins the new carpet.
Oh yeah, and I removed the roll bar. Haha!
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I'd be interested in the power mirrors and switch off of the '90 if you sell them.
The rear fender is gone on one side but intact on the other? 
Going to swap the '89-'91 grille onto your '86?
Martin
Martin
Oh, and definitely do the SM465/NP208 combo.
Martin
Martin
BigOrange90Jimmy
1/2 ton status
The rear fender is gone on one side but intact on the other?
Oh it's just as bad, the bondo just hasn't fallen out yet.
Yes, that will be getting swapped as well.
BigOrange90Jimmy
1/2 ton status
Ok, the transmission shop called and said that the pump is shot, it needs a torque convertor, clutches in 3-4 are smoked, and the band is cooked also. So, I told them they have a free case to use with someone else. I called today and scored a hydro 465/241 combo from a '90 K5 for a little more than what the shop told me it would cost to repair the TH700. So I guess that will be coming up on this build thread soon.
