got my first k5 (build thread) went wheeling

[YZEATER]

thought it would come out better, have to fix it.

 

[YZEATER]

made a rear bumper tonight with a hitch reciever in it, and got rear shocks on. it's getting there, i'd like to wheel a little bit before thanksgiving and deer season.

 

[blazerboss 85]

i know a guy that did his shackle flip that same way on his mid 90's 1500 all i can say is yours came out much better looks great

 

[tyler__820]

wow it's coming along nicly. and i would have to say your wheel and tire combo is gonna work real well, lol but its lookin good! i like it.

 

[YZEATER]

ya, i gotta get the boggers on it, it looks terrible sitting on those. thought about putting my 39.5 tsl's on it, but then i might not want to take them off.

 

[YZEATER]

here's some crappy pics from tonight. trimmed up the fenders and put the wheelin tires on. got half the exhaust fixed, get to the other side tomorrow.

 

[SnackPack]

where did you trim the fenders? Still looks like old mother rust did it for ya. Although it might be a blessing... trim that rust off and put something under it that's more than 40"... then it'll look super clean!

 

[YZEATER]

i trimmed off the front fang and the bottom corner behind the wheel. i just hacked'em up. i have a good set of front fenders so this was just a quick job.

 

[jt512]

what size are the boggers on there now?
build is looking good!

 

[YZEATER]

turdy fives.

 

[YZEATER]

better pics.

shaved 14 bolt.

ya, i know the rear brake line needs fixed.

went wheelin today. couple short vids. this bank is almost straight up. i need a front locker, my last truck could climb them with ease.

http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/WHEELIN 11-09-08/?action=view&current=100_0385.flv

http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/... 11-09-08/?action=view&current=100_0386-1.flv

 

[YZEATER]

got a little problem. the 465 jumps out of 2nd (on the stick) when decelerating. anything i can do while it's still in there? other wise i'll just swap in another after my buddy gets his car lift installed. gotta seal up the t-case and twin stick in anyway while it's out.

 

[offroadblazer764x4]

the trucks looking real good


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76 k5

 

[MuddinSuburban]

Something to be careful with on the tank straps, I had on break on my '84 and it rubbed on the rear drive line. You will want to replace the rusted ones asap, I almost had catastrophic failure.

And removing the tank requires a floor jack and some 2x12

 

[YZEATER]

thanks, but we already are done messing with the straps. they were in good condition so we kept the originals.

 

[chevyridinhigh79]

looks good, any updates?

 

[YZEATER]

haven't done anything to it or with it since i had it out wheeling a while back. just moving it around out of the way. i do have a list or small normal stuff that needs done. it definitly needs a locker though. this past weekend we crawled a little hard hill in my 85 truck that is locked front and rear, where we had screwed around for 5 minutes and numerous attemps with the K5.

 

[chevyridinhigh79]

if you don't mind me asking, where did you find the 85 K20 and the 79 K5

 

[YZEATER]

the 85 k20, i bought from a guy in greensburg. the k5 came from a guy in allison park route 8 area.

 

[chevyridinhigh79]

were they craigslist finds? i found my K10 on craigslist in the latrobe area