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  1. rwjjr

    Looking for opinions on Lowering Kits

    Cheaper and better ride than drop coils, with the more heavy duty springs you get a better spring rate after cutting. I have a dropped 83 with the same setup, except I cut the "factory" coils. The one with big block coils rides much better. Use Moog 6454.
  2. rwjjr

    Looking for opinions on Lowering Kits

    You don't need a "kit" This truck I used the following: 3" belltech spindles (on sale at Jegs for $280) New Moog Big Block coils with bottom coil cut ($75 amazon ) KYB front shocks ($38 Ebay) Rear flip kit ($40 Ebay) Rear shock extenders ($45 Ebay) Less than $500 for quality parts and I will...
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    another drop discussion

    western chassis 2.5 spindles with one front coil cut, and rear flip kit.. got about 4/5 drop out of it
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    U-bolt torque specs?

    After flip kit install , what are the right torque specs for the U-bolts? I reused factory bolts...
  5. rwjjr

    1983 paint codes...

    Thank you, there is no SPID label , and the door jamb sticker is to faded to read! The Mahogany looks like a winner!
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    1983 paint codes...

    My truck don't have the paint code on the glove box or door jam...I'm needing to get some of the "cooper" color to touch up some spots. Does anybody know the name/code of the 1983 Copper color/ tan 2 tone? Pic is attached
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    Black Rear window lock strip ?

    Anyone know where to get a rear window lock strip in black? All I'm finding is chrome.
  8. rwjjr

    East Tn member

    Been around these trucks since I could walk! Ive had several thru the years, finally decided to keep and build a 83 short bed with my son! Its already got paint and motorwork done, just got to lower and work out a few details. Should make a pretty nice truck! (The drop is photoshopped)
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    Large Parts Stash

    Do you have a speedometer , temp , and oil pressure gauges? Or Id buy a complete cluster ...81-87
  10. rwjjr

    Anybody used these 90s C/K wheels??

    Thanks guys, I got a nice set with like new tires for $75. I'm gonna roll them for a little while!
  11. rwjjr

    Anybody used these 90s C/K wheels??

    I found a steel on a set of these 90s c/k series wheels with brand new tires...I plan on running them for a little while , until I decide what other wheels to get. Anybody else ran these? I plan on doing a 4/6 drop before wheels, This is a pic I found on google
  12. rwjjr

    15x8 wheel 4/6 drop?

    Will do, just trying to get it to daily driver status for now. Start the drop In the next couple weeks.
  13. rwjjr

    15x8 wheel 4/6 drop?

    I was planning on 2.5 spindles and cut a half coil. I may just spend a little more and go with 17s.
  14. rwjjr

    15x8 wheel 4/6 drop?

    Quick question....looking at the offset/backspace, will these work with a 4/6 drop on a 87...
  15. rwjjr

    1981-1986 Chevy C10 Truck Door Weatherstrip Seal Kit

    No the feltlike channel, that the glass runs up and down as you roll the window up and down
  16. rwjjr

    1981-1986 Chevy C10 Truck Door Weatherstrip Seal Kit

    Does this include the actual "track" that the window rolls up and down in?

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