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abebummy26 · 04-01-2010, 06:07 PM

What shop is that? The only 4x4 shop I know of that was local closed down a while back?

Tony_SS · 04-01-2010, 06:38 PM

B & D fab in Villa Ridge

justpball · 04-01-2010, 09:04 PM

man I love white letter tires!

68Timber · 04-02-2010, 09:54 AM

Want to trade for one 15 yrs newer?

Tony_SS · 04-02-2010, 09:58 AM

lol sure why not!

68Timber · 04-02-2010, 10:27 AM

Ha - I figured you'd say pizz off! Mine is likely to become my wife's truck soon, but I would if I could.

Instead of guessing what gear you need or relying on the opinion of others, play around with tire/gear/mph or tire/gear/rpm calculators and see what gear suits you. Offhand, 4.88's sounded high. But I ran them through this calculator - http://www.angelfire.com/fl/procrastination/rear.html - and they're not a bad choice at all.

Your transmission ratio (final drive ratio, overdrive ratio) is .70.

Tony_SS · 04-02-2010, 10:45 AM

I talked to this guy here locally for awhile yesterday.. turns out he's a pretty big deal.. has quite a few sponsorships and all. He went through the math and to put it back to factory RPM 4.56's would do exactly that, but he suggested 4.88's for a little more umphf. And since I wont really be going over 65mph in it, we decided they'd work perfect.

CLASSIC87' · 04-02-2010, 12:51 PM

I ran 456 gears in my old 84' Blazer with 35" tires... had a shift kit in the transmission... and was able to chirp the tires hitn 2nd gear. I was happy with the 456s'... JMO. BUT it was hard on the driveshaft and yokes...

Tony_SS · 04-02-2010, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

BUT it was hard on the driveshaft and yokes...

Maybe the 4.88's would make it easier on them?

78swest · 04-02-2010, 10:33 PM

i dont think thats a six inch lift my 88 had a 4 inch lift and a 4 inch block in the back and sat higher with 35s

CLASSIC87' · 04-02-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony_SS

Maybe the 4.88's would make it easier on them?

Sorry I think wrote typed that in the wrong order... I meant the hard shifting was bad on the ujoints, etc. You should still be fine with the 4.88's as others have said... I was just stating that the 456's gave me plenty of get up and go.. thats all.

Tony_SS · 05-07-2010, 07:44 PM

I finally got the gears done. I'm glad I went with the 4.88's! Its a whole new truck now.. OD is back!
Forgot to add, He put in a factory style limited slip, clutch style rear.

I also put a new Sony stereo in.. I'll update the thread with new pics soon.

rodtruckdesign · 05-07-2010, 09:15 PM

looking good....now i know what i'm gonna do the that 4x4 burban sittin beside Jezabelle.....

Tony_SS · 06-24-2010, 08:40 AM

Big update - I cleaned her up and might have a buyer. I hate to part, but I got an offer hard to refuse. Here are the pics. She will be missed.

If you're still here and want to see ALL the pics, here go
http://mac-ink.com/forsale/90gmc

If my buyer flakes, it could end up on ebay or here...

justpball · 06-24-2010, 08:44 AM

Man that looks great!, hate to see it go!

68Timber · 06-24-2010, 03:04 PM

Yeah no kidding, beautiful Burb. Hate to hear you're selling it.

CLASSIC87' · 06-24-2010, 04:40 PM

Man that thing is HOT!!!!

JohnC · 06-24-2010, 04:50 PM

Man you're killing me. You first have a sweet SWB, and then the burb, and now what? Come on you know something else already has your eye.

Good luck man hope it all works out.

Tony_SS · 06-25-2010, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

Man you're killing me. You first have a sweet SWB, and then the burb, and now what? Come on you know something else already has your eye.

Good luck man hope it all works out.

I have my eye on paying off this credit card bill.

Jonboy · 06-25-2010, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony_SS

I have my eye on paying off this credit card bill.

Where is the fun in that? Go intimidate a few Priuses, and you will feel a lot better.

Tony_SS · 06-25-2010, 09:08 AM

Well, the new owner is picking her up today. I'll miss her, but there will be another square body in the future for me.

04-01-2010, 06:07 PM	#51
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban What shop is that? The only 4x4 shop I know of that was local closed down a while back? __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

04-01-2010, 06:38 PM	#52
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban B & D fab in Villa Ridge

04-01-2010, 09:04 PM	#53
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban man I love white letter tires! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

04-02-2010, 09:54 AM	#54
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban Want to trade for one 15 yrs newer? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

04-02-2010, 09:58 AM	#55
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban lol sure why not!

04-02-2010, 10:27 AM	#56
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban Ha - I figured you'd say pizz off! Mine is likely to become my wife's truck soon, but I would if I could. Instead of guessing what gear you need or relying on the opinion of others, play around with tire/gear/mph or tire/gear/rpm calculators and see what gear suits you. Offhand, 4.88's sounded high. But I ran them through this calculator - http://www.angelfire.com/fl/procrastination/rear.html - and they're not a bad choice at all. Your transmission ratio (final drive ratio, overdrive ratio) is .70. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

04-02-2010, 10:45 AM	#57
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban I talked to this guy here locally for awhile yesterday.. turns out he's a pretty big deal.. has quite a few sponsorships and all. He went through the math and to put it back to factory RPM 4.56's would do exactly that, but he suggested 4.88's for a little more umphf. And since I wont really be going over 65mph in it, we decided they'd work perfect.

04-02-2010, 12:51 PM	#58
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban I ran 456 gears in my old 84' Blazer with 35" tires... had a shift kit in the transmission... and was able to chirp the tires hitn 2nd gear. I was happy with the 456s'... JMO. BUT it was hard on the driveshaft and yokes... __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

04-02-2010, 10:33 PM	#60
78swest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: aumsville oregon/afganistan Posts: 89	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban i dont think thats a six inch lift my 88 had a 4 inch lift and a 4 inch block in the back and sat higher with 35s

05-07-2010, 07:44 PM	#62
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban I finally got the gears done. I'm glad I went with the 4.88's! Its a whole new truck now.. OD is back! Forgot to add, He put in a factory style limited slip, clutch style rear. I also put a new Sony stereo in.. I'll update the thread with new pics soon. Last edited by Tony_SS; 05-07-2010 at 09:31 PM.

05-07-2010, 09:15 PM	#63
rodtruckdesign Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: granite falls nc Posts: 34	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban looking good....now i know what i'm gonna do the that 4x4 burban sittin beside Jezabelle..... __________________ if my manliness is determined by my wallet....i must be a 7 year old little girl... rule number 1...if it dont fit...use a bigger hammer.....if it still dont fit....you've got an electrical problem

06-24-2010, 08:40 AM	#64
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban Big update - I cleaned her up and might have a buyer. I hate to part, but I got an offer hard to refuse. Here are the pics. She will be missed. If you're still here and want to see ALL the pics, here go http://mac-ink.com/forsale/90gmc If my buyer flakes, it could end up on ebay or here... Last edited by Tony_SS; 06-24-2010 at 08:44 AM.

06-24-2010, 08:44 AM	#65
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban Man that looks great!, hate to see it go! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

06-24-2010, 03:04 PM	#66
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban Yeah no kidding, beautiful Burb. Hate to hear you're selling it. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

06-24-2010, 04:40 PM	#67
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban Man that thing is HOT!!!! __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870



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06-24-2010, 04:50 PM	#68
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban Man you're killing me. You first have a sweet SWB, and then the burb, and now what? Come on you know something else already has your eye. Good luck man hope it all works out.

06-25-2010, 09:08 AM	#71
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Here is my 1990 Suburban Well, the new owner is picking her up today. I'll miss her, but there will be another square body in the future for me. Last edited by Tony_SS; 06-28-2010 at 07:55 AM.

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