Either should do the job.
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'89 R3500 Crew Cab 2wd to 4wd conversion & beyond
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Started out with 2wd TBI350 with SM465 to current 4wd with 454, 700r4, NP241
It turns out the 454 fan clutch is the same one I was using on the C10 before I went to the Windstar fans. I was price checking the part numbers on Amazon, and it said I had ordered that fan clutch last year. I can at least start with that one and see if I need to try the other.
I had been saving up and paying stuff off to put EFI in the C10. But the carb has been running so well, I decided to do something else fun.
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Good choice on tires!
i so want to do 40" rubber under this truck with the 8" bds lift and 3" body lift . the end goal is old school look and tear up the streets .
this pic is 6" lift and 3" body with 38" tires .
The first tires I had on this truck were used Nitto Trail Grapplers. They have been my favorite so far and I want to get them again. It was just a choice of 40" vs 37".
I was surprised how the price on 40s has come down, at least for some brands. I remember when @B_to_C bought 40s about 13 years ago they cost around $2500. Now they can be had for a little over $400/tire.
Ever since I was finishing up the 4wd conversion and realizing how tall this truck is, I've been wanting to cap it off with 40" tires. I figure I'm only getting older and not much skinnier, I better do it now while I can still climb into a tall truck.
i so want to do 40" rubber under this truck with the 8" bds lift and 3" body lift . the end goal is old school look and tear up the streets .
this pic is 6" lift and 3" body with 38" tires .
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I was surprised how the price on 40s has come down, at least for some brands. I remember when @B_to_C bought 40s about 13 years ago they cost around $2500. Now they can be had for a little over $400/tire.
You’re going to like those tires
But where’s number 5?
@mrk5 I'm late to the game and can't quickly find if you are using a standard or reverse rotation fan but, for the record, GM did spec a severe duty clutch specific to trucks with 4.56 gears. I doubt Hayden, etc will show something this specific.
The truck is long gone so no VIN or RPO's but TARussell had an '83 K30 crew cab dually with a 454 / 4spd and 4.56 gears. At some point he had to replace the clutch and a friend at a local Chevy dealer told him about the special application clutch.
The truck is long gone so no VIN or RPO's but TARussell had an '83 K30 crew cab dually with a 454 / 4spd and 4.56 gears. At some point he had to replace the clutch and a friend at a local Chevy dealer told him about the special application clutch.
I'm too much of a skinflint to buy a new spare; I'm sure I'll find some dude with a skanky old 40 I can pick up cheap. I did just occur to me this weekend I wasn't going to have a fullsize spare for those.
Mine is standard rotation. It still has the v-belts. The one I have is a severe duty, so I hope it will work. After you mention it tho, I feel like I have seen listings that mention gear ratios. I checked the 2 I was looking at but they don't say.
Tires mounted.
Used balance beads. 14oz per tire according to the chart.
Used balance beads. 14oz per tire according to the chart.
That is going to look good driving over the priuses on the 70 fwy heading to moab.
Looks badass Scott. The balance beads are the bees knees
Looks bitchin. So sawzall or deathwheel? The leading edge of the rear opening looks close.
Please, please, pretty please! If you trim the fenders take a moment to make them look nice. Don’t just walk up and lop off an awkward triangle.
I've run B_to_C's 40's previously and they only rub on the front of the rear fender. But I don't think I really articulated the suspension. Might have to see if I can talk the wife into driving it up the RTI ramp.
I was looking at the rear fenders trying to figure out if I could just trim them back to that stainless steel guard plate thingy. I'd rather not have to trim anything. Technically the rear of the back fenders are cut but that was to remove the pieces barely hanging on due to rust.
Ultimately I would like to pull the front fenders and finish out that trimming better too. I'm thinking about adding a piece of 1/8" thick flat strap between the skin and inner layer and welding up the cut area. The front fenders are too floppy.
There's a K5 I see around here from time to time that did the ugly fender cutting. They are cut like a trapezoid. Like this only upside down: \___/ Looks horrible.
I might need to move the tail pipe back a bit further.
