New Suburban!

[Mikeincolorado77]

I'll try Napa first and go from there

Just go to a parts store and buy new ones. That are a truck shop should be able to bend you new ones. I have the best luck just buying them from a local parts store. They are only $8 a piece.

Martin

 

[y5mgisi]

Pretty sure diy4x and ord sell them.

 

[82355]

Yes they do. I've bought U-bolts from both of them. I just thought if he was in a hurry and didn't want to pay shipping, it seems easier to just pick them up locally,

Martin

 

[Mikeincolorado77]

I used a local truck place that builds custom springs for the u bolts when I lowered my 51 chevy truck, but they were such jerks the last time I used them that I would rather not give them anymore money.

 

[82355]

Do you not have a local parts store? Otherwise just order them from ORD:

http://offroaddesign.com/

Or DIY4x:

http://diy4x.com/

Martin

 

[63chevyll]

I dont like the NAPA Nuts and washers as much as o do the ORD, DIY, Rocky Mountain Spring ones.

they will work tho.

 

[Mikeincolorado77]

I did order my steering correction from ord...

I dont like the NAPA Nuts and washers as much as o do the ORD, DIY, Rocky Mountain Spring ones.

they will work tho.

 

[Mikeincolorado77]

Nothing worse that a Suburban full of parts and a 15 degree day, too damn cold to play with tools

 

[Mikeincolorado77]

Update

I cleaned and rust proofed my skid plate today....it was Above 40 degrees.
I was also able to start degreasing front end and engine bay

Skid plate drying in sun with a generous coat of por-15

 

[jeff in co]

4wheelparts down in the south end or Preditor 4WD off of Nevada. I got my ubolts from 4wheelparts because they had a coupon several months ago.

congrats on the truck! What a rare bird you have with a manual!!

 

[Mikeincolorado77]

Predator is right by me. I was stoked to get the manual. It was a big selling point. Now the skid plate, when installed will be the nicest thing on it.

 

[90Suburban]

I cleaned and rust proofed my skid plate today....it was Above 40 degrees.
I was also able to start degreasing front end and engine bay

Skid plate drying in sun with a generous coat of por-15

Thats the gas tank skid plate correct? I was wondering about those because I dont think my V1500 Suburban has one. Did they only come on 2500s? Where can I get one? Junk yard only?

 

[Mikeincolorado77]

Yes it is the gas tank skid plate. I bought mine from my local, friendly ck5 member nose around in the parts section you might get lucky

 

[Mikeincolorado77]

Junkyards might have em as well. I know it was a factory option and that mine did not have one, but had the mounting points for it. It is essentially a bolt on item. IT was first on my list of must have parts...that and the second battery tray.

 

[90Suburban]

Does anyone know if it will fit the 1500 gas tank?

 

[Mikeincolorado77]

I honestly think it depends on the size of your tank. Mine is around 35 gallons. Where is 63chevyII? He knows this stuff really well. When I went to buy we test fitted it before I purchased

 

[teacher_dave]

Looks just like the one on my 1987 1/2 ton 'Burb. 35-ish gallons.

 

[Mikeincolorado77]

UPDATE:

I got the skid plate installed. Picked up a 4 inch lift kit and I am preparing to install that ASAP.... I also picked up power steering lines to replace my nasty ones and a set of LED lights for in the dash... Today I scored two h2 hummer rims, brand new for $100 now, I need to find two more.. Anyone local got a few extras they would part with?

 

[63chevyll]

Nice score on the wheels. That's a deal

 

[TheBeast_88K5]

I would kill for some barn doors...