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Old 12-24-2011, 02:20 PM   #1
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my 90 suburban

Been checking out the site for a little while and figured i might as well post one of my projects. this is my 90 suburban . Nothing crazy , bagged front and back, 20'' billet speacialties, shaved doors , simple 350.
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Old 12-24-2011, 02:24 PM   #2
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Re: my 90 suburban

Mock up of motor. Going to have a serp setup and some powdercoat. Currently working on finishing my fire wall and painting the engine bay.
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Old 12-24-2011, 09:47 PM   #3
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Looks good man. Ill have to look up your shop the next time in portland.
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Old 12-24-2011, 09:55 PM   #4
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Re: my 90 suburban

NICE! I was thinking about shaving the handles... but I'm not sure if it will look right, you see I'm going a whole 'nother direction with my ride (up instead of down) what are your thoughts on shaving a 4x4 with 33s and a 4" lift?
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Old 12-25-2011, 02:44 AM   #5
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Re: my 90 suburban

thanks. Ive shaved the doors on a few friends 4x4 . Its all in the person and if its your style.
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Old 12-25-2011, 03:48 AM   #6
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Re: my 90 suburban

looks awesome!! Any pics of the suspension set-up in the rear?

And, WELCOME to the site
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Old 12-25-2011, 10:12 AM   #7
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Re: my 90 suburban

Thanks alot. Ill try to post some later. As far as the setup goes its bag over axle with a st of slams RE7's. A parallel 4 link with a pan hard. Dosent get a ton of lift in the rear but functions really well.
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Old 12-25-2011, 03:18 PM   #8
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Nice work.
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Old 12-25-2011, 06:45 PM   #9
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Thanks . Hard to find time between three kids and all of lifes fun obstacles lol . Its starting to take shape. It will probably be my silver school bus when done . Doing more kid hauling then parts these days.
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Old 12-26-2011, 09:28 PM   #10
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Re: my 90 suburban

Nice burb man looks good. I would love to see some pics of your wagon man. I always wanted one with the Impala SS parts.
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Old 12-26-2011, 10:29 PM   #11
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I love my wagon lol. It has the impala hood and bumper .
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Old 12-30-2011, 10:03 AM   #12
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Re: my 90 suburban

wagons rock. if it wasnt the burb it'd be this for my g ride. very nice
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Old 12-30-2011, 11:00 AM   #13
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Thanks its the old ladys choice vehicle she loves it.
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Old 12-31-2011, 07:46 PM   #14
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DARKSTAR, you have any pictures of your parallel 4 and the rear floor area (notch cover) of your burb?
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Old 01-01-2012, 05:53 PM   #15
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ill take some tomorrow when i get out to the shop
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Sweet looking burb looks great so far keep up the work
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