90 R1500 Suburban Build

[454Sub]

Got my relay mod done on 3 of the 4 windows. My back passenger side one is cracked so dunno if I'm going to do it right now. Probably will though. They work incredibly well now and it's a worthwhile upgrade for these trucks.

Tightened my shifters up and the 205 actually works worth a d@mn.

Got the 2x4x1/4 for my front bumper. Going to keep it real simple with a taper on the ends to being it to 2x2 and cap it.

Got the 2x6 for my sliders, hopefully going to get the rockers cut out this weekend and the new stuff welded in. It definitely needs this and the bumper before my trip the 18th or it won't look good when it returns. It's almost a shame as the rockers are pristine.

 

[454Sub]

Also need to switch my rear driveshaft around. The tube should of been at the t case end with the slip down low. Makes it a smaller target.

Also figured out my assist setup. Going to port my Saginaw box (I have one of the higher flowing ones luckily) and score a 2in 8in stroke ram that I will limit to about 7in of stroke.

A pic so it's a bit colorful in here. The jeep a few of us have been working on and mine sitting around waiting for parts.

 

[LNielson]

I don't remember where i collected these pictures (not my K5 or my bumper) but i vote you do this with your front bumper.

 

[454Sub]

That was my rough plan almost exactly.

Nice to see it in color though, I like it more now than initially.

 

[LNielson]

It will look great on your burb. Simple and clean. If I wasn't doing a winch bumper this is what would be on my truck.

 

[454Sub]

I'll post my finished bumper pictures today if I can get it done.

Side note, a few friends named it "The Love Glove" because it somehow fits where it shouldn't even be as far as trails go. So it's been dubbed.

 

[F.S.F.W]

Right on man!

 

[454Sub]

Got the sides done.

I'm guessing it's about a 10-15* angle swept back but with my grill filler piece all mangled finding the angle of the dangle with the mangle is difficult. Close enough for trail truck work I guess.

 

[H20 Toie]

Bummer really like the looks of the 91 grill, but to each there own,
agree on the hydroboost it really makes life easier

 

[454Sub]

It is the 91 grill.

Found it in perfect shape in the JY and crushed it on accident the first trip out. I was bummed. Luckily the grill itself is fine, just the bucket.

I found a 78 setup in the yard I truly want more than this 91 style. Round eye for the win.

 

[454Sub]

And it's vacuum brakes btw, but will have assist steering.

I'm not a huge fan of hydroboost brakes personally.

 

[LNielson]

Got the sides done.

I'm guessing it's about a 10-15* angle swept back but with my grill filler piece all mangled finding the angle of the dangle with the mangle is difficult. Close enough for trail truck work I guess.

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It is 10 degrees total: 5 degrees per side.

 

[LNielson]

The round eye front ends are not angled like that, they are curved instead of angled back.

 

[454Sub]

Frame is prepped for install. As you can see she is quite bent.

 

[454Sub]

Not honestly a huge fan, the body lift throws it off majorly. But it's what I got in the time I have.

 

[bmxbryant9]

Round eye ftw! Truck is coming along great

 

[454Sub]

My buddy punched these out real quick. He wasn't a fan of the gap either. These look pretty sick and a good excuse to use the dimpler thing.

 

[F.S.F.W]

I like your dimples.

 

[Justin V]

I like your dimples.

Gross

 

[F.S.F.W]

Gross

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