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Newer ('88 +) GM Crawler Trucks *Pics* !

Hm.

Hm, wierd. I think I read somewhere about fully boxed frames, maybe that was concerning the GMT 500s ?
 
My opinion as to why there aren't more out there is because a.) it's not an easy swap for the novice, b.) it takes a lot of time for the novice, c.) you need to have the space to put it to build it, d.)it's not bolt-on simple, and e.) you can typically get a pre-'88 anything cheaper then a post-'88.

A lot of people out there just plain don't want to take the time to deal with removing control arms, modifying/boxing frames, and doing all the fabrication to make a successful SAS. There is a good number of people in this sport (non-novices) that would think nothing of doing a SAS and could get in done in a long weekend, but there's an even greater number of people who are interested in the sport (novices) who want to buy a truck, buy a suspension lift and bigger tires, bolt-off/bolt-on simple installation, and 'wheel.

I love SAS'd post-'88s, but there aren't many out there. I still haven't put out the idea of going my '94 with a HPD60 one day. Instead of asking people "Why aren't there more out there", build your own, and get your fill of 'em in your own driveway.
 
My opinion as to why there aren't more out there is because a.) it's not an easy swap for the novice, b.) it takes a lot of time for the novice, c.) you need to have the space to put it to build it, d.)it's not bolt-on simple, and e.) you can typically get a pre-'88 anything cheaper then a post-'88.
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A) Thats understandable, but its the same with every other vehicle. Look at the amount of built Toyota pickups for example. B) Check A. C) Wrong. There are several *kits* to perform a SAS. But Im not certain if these kits are weak, tippy, poserjunk, or the real thing ? If a shop does it for you its *almost* certain to be a good swap. D) Very understandable !

I love SAS'd post-'88s, but there aren't many out there. I still haven't put out the idea of going my '94 with a HPD60 one day. Instead of asking people "Why aren't there more out there", build your own, and get your fill of 'em in your own driveway
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Oh believe me, I will ! I just have six other 4x4 Projects to finish up first :D But I wasnt sure how many SASed GMT 400s excisting at all. Remember Im in Norway, and here the few numbers of Late Chevrolet/GMCs we have - only lick pavement. This thread totaly demonstrated it is a few numbers of them - too bad really. Maybe the number will increase in the future ?

Is there a forum for Full Size Chevrolet IFS Trucks only ?

I found this BTW:

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i believe that is PDaddy from pirate. he's got a pretty sweet truck.

check out this link i got from pirate, it has a master list of nearly every 88-98 (gmt400) SAS thread on the site. good resource if you are looking for info to do your own.
88-98 SAS thread
 
there are no really good 88-99 Forums that are hardcore crawling. FullSizeChevy has plenty of flashy show rigs, Pirate has the most crawler SFA 88-98s I'd say.

I was going to build one myself but the deal fell through on the truck. THe main reasons are as noted, its not something anybody can or wants to do, and its not as cheap. You can get them cheap nowadays but still not as cheap as the older body style rigs.

So why don't we see more S10 framed S10s? Too bad I'm keeping my pictures to myself until its done or at least nearly done...
 
Thanks.

Thanks for the input everyone, and keep it coming ! Sweetk30, would you mind hosting your photos here: www.imageshack.us. I aint allowed opening attachments.. :(

Here is another cool one, it *really* makes me want to build:

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Toyotagarbage ?

Hm. I just cant imagine its suppose to be any more expensive to SAS a Chevrolet - than it would be to SAS a Toyota Tacoma or similar Toyotajunk. Thoughts ? :confused:
 
TLCOR said:
Hm. I just cant imagine its suppose to be any more expensive to SAS a Chevrolet - than it would be to SAS a Toyota Tacoma or similar Toyotajunk. Thoughts ? :confused:
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I think it would be more expensive, reason being an full size chevy is that, a full size. A dana 60 is more expensive than a dana 44. If you are going to do a leaf spring swap, the cost would be similar. To link it with coilovers, bigger usually cost more.

I think the main cost will be with your drive train, axle, drive shafts, t-case mods and so on.
 
Nice Tahoe ! :eek1: Competition is cool. Im pretty sure a *relatively* light and moderate GMT 400 would work OK with a 44, same as the Toyotas. Going leaves can be done really cheap with Chevroletparts on the Chevrolet. Beacuse Chevroletparts is exactly what the Toyotadummies put in there rigs. :( The frontaxle on "PDaddys" rig looks like a D44 BTW..

Sweetk30, its [email protected]. Thanks !
 
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sweetk30, NO FLAT BED!!! Go with that normal bed you have! It looks sooooo much better!

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Beds

big94gmc said:
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sweetk30, NO FLAT BED!!! Go with that normal bed you have! It looks sooooo much better!

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You are teasing me. :p: But in most a situations I agree, a nicely built bed with good quarterpanel protection looks way better than a flatbed. (And is often more practical, too)
 
I hardly ever post in here anymore, but hot ****, I'm in love with that Tahoe. :eek1:
 
Here is a local guys sweet truck. It has 14b and a dana 60, onboard welder and a whole bunch more of goodies. His brother has a 95 with a regular cab, shortbet, with a 44 front and 14 rear, daily driver. They're both pretty sweet.
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It Looks Like They Are Coming !

Here is a local guys sweet truck. It has 14b and a dana 60, onboard welder and a whole bunch more of goodies. His brother has a 95 with a regular cab, shortbet, with a 44 front and 14 rear, daily driver.
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Now that is two recipes that cant go wrong: Cool ! What is the wheelbase on the one in the photo ?
 
looks like a std cab long bed.



and i will send you some bics soon buddy.



as for the flat bed. thanks for the replys but its done. i have the red box on the daily driver and flat bed on REDNECK TRUCK . sorry but thats what i want and mabye in futer i will switch over to box if i find a good deal.
 
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