There's nothing at all wrong with the kit you've got picked out. Tuff-country springs are awesome. A shackle flip is just another way of doing it, that's all.
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91 V1500 4WD "Clifford" Build
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Alright so keeping the rear springs in the stock location will not decrease ride quality, I'm gonna call the guys at ORD and hear their recommendations.
Exactly, I was more saying that the shocks you picked out are probably gonna be a little short.
Yeah, I had no idea what I clicked. Can you point me in the right direction?
Call ORD. They will set you up with everything you need.
Martin
Martin
Yeah, was hoping I would be able to check them out online first, no offense to them but their site is like stepping back 10 years! Web1.0 all day.
Odd, I think their website is better than 99% of websites.
Overly complicated layouts don't make anything better.
Call them, talk to them on the phone, it is a much better experience than anything over the internet.
Martin
Overly complicated layouts don't make anything better.
Call them, talk to them on the phone, it is a much better experience than anything over the internet.
Martin
Yeah you are right, they are better than 99%
Ok just got off the phone with them, very nice lady on the other end and boy did she know her TRUCKS!
Here is what we came up with....
3" Front EZride springs $324.00
4" RR Springs 52" $480.00
Front U-bolts $45.00
Rear U-bolts $45.00
2" Drop Pitman Arm / 4wd Box $115.00
10mm GM Brakelines $112.00
Bilstein 5125 Shocks $380.00
Greasable HD Front Shackles $99.00
Greasable Main Eye Kit for front eue of aftermarket front springs $27.00
4.5" Rear Super Shackle with Greasable rear upper shackle and spring eye kit - bushings are all 1.5" $190.00
Swaybar Correction/Disconnect system $99.00
GM swaybar bushing kit $19.00
Bolt-in steering box brace $130.00
Total $2,065.00
Thoughts? This seems like anything I could ever need during the install, correct me if I am wrong please. Also if I dont need something let me know.
thanks!
Thats a very complete kit. With that, you should be good to go for a long time
You'll be in good shape with all of that. The guys & girls there at Offroad Design really do know their shit.
Perfect, long time here we go!
Yeah man, great experience with them today on the phone.
So when are we doing this?
I'm not sure, my HOA been all over my ass saying Clifford is too big for parking ect....not sure about starting a tear down at this point.
Been considering taking the easy route and having a shop do it
It's more than I paid for the truck! Not sure what other options I have though......suggestions?
Well, I guess what is really important is what you will use the truck for, and what your means are. If you can afford to throw money at it, go for it.
I can't. So, I do what I can, when I can. I got a Zone 4" lift (which I think is the same as the 1500 Burban), for $500, and it came with shocks. I tossed the swaybar.
Is it as good as the $2000 Tuff Country? Probably not. But I have driven my truck quite a few times over the deserts here, and driven 200 miles and back to my parents multiple times, and I'm happy as can be. I have no complaints at all.
You will probably want a bolt on steering brace after you get bigger tires, I have one sitting here that I'm putting on before Moab. ORD has those.
Holy crap, I just noticed you are in Las Vegas. I'll help you put the lift one, whatever you get.
I can't. So, I do what I can, when I can. I got a Zone 4" lift (which I think is the same as the 1500 Burban), for $500, and it came with shocks. I tossed the swaybar.
Is it as good as the $2000 Tuff Country? Probably not. But I have driven my truck quite a few times over the deserts here, and driven 200 miles and back to my parents multiple times, and I'm happy as can be. I have no complaints at all.
You will probably want a bolt on steering brace after you get bigger tires, I have one sitting here that I'm putting on before Moab. ORD has those.
Holy crap, I just noticed you are in Las Vegas. I'll help you put the lift one, whatever you get.
Cool, I actually live in Henderson, in apartments across the street from the Valley Auto Mall, GMC dealer to be exact.
I'll send you a PM.
i bet the three of us could get it done in a day, at my shop. air tools, a forklift, plenty of room...
yes, thats the high end for leaf spring suspension but it's still cheaper than what I'm running, and i'm not done upgrading mine. it's expensive but if you can do it, i'd do it.
yes, thats the high end for leaf spring suspension but it's still cheaper than what I'm running, and i'm not done upgrading mine. it's expensive but if you can do it, i'd do it.
