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riz · 11-23-2013, 01:12 PM

I just ordered my McGaughey's 4.5"/6" lowering kit for my 81 C10 short box from Grunion Customs and I'm pretty excited to start working on the short box as my 82 K5 Blazer project come near the end.

I'm thinking of going with the BOSS 338 with grey centers 20x8.5 up front and 20x10 in the rear.

I will start a build thread once I get going.

RIZ

cardreams · 11-23-2013, 02:44 PM

get pics

surly66 · 11-23-2013, 06:30 PM

Are you going to replace the factory suspension components along the way (control arm bushings, ball joints, etc.)? What are your plans for shocks?

I will be following your build closely as I am at a similar starting point with my '87 R10 short/fleet.

With the weather beginning to turn around here, it's the perfect time to hit the garage! Good luck!

Surly66

riz · 11-23-2013, 10:00 PM

Yes I plan on replacing pretty much everything since I bought it as a project.

mongoose · 11-24-2013, 12:20 AM

sounds good... I could be biased tho.

riz · 11-24-2013, 01:21 PM

I'll be pulling the cab as soon as I get some free time and then clean up the frame before replacing all the parts with new. I plan on replacing the side tank with a Blazer tank in back between the frame. I've been taking pics since the day I brought it home.

RIZ

Low Elco · 11-24-2013, 01:46 PM

Right on! Can't wait!

11-23-2013, 01:12 PM	#1
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	lowering kit ordered !! I just ordered my McGaughey's 4.5"/6" lowering kit for my 81 C10 short box from Grunion Customs and I'm pretty excited to start working on the short box as my 82 K5 Blazer project come near the end. I'm thinking of going with the BOSS 338 with grey centers 20x8.5 up front and 20x10 in the rear. I will start a build thread once I get going. RIZ

11-23-2013, 02:44 PM	#2
cardreams Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kingston ont Canada Posts: 443	Re: lowering kit ordered !! get pics

11-23-2013, 06:30 PM	#3
surly66 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 28	Re: lowering kit ordered !! Are you going to replace the factory suspension components along the way (control arm bushings, ball joints, etc.)? What are your plans for shocks? I will be following your build closely as I am at a similar starting point with my '87 R10 short/fleet. With the weather beginning to turn around here, it's the perfect time to hit the garage! Good luck! Surly66

11-23-2013, 10:00 PM	#4
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: lowering kit ordered !! Yes I plan on replacing pretty much everything since I bought it as a project.

11-24-2013, 12:20 AM	#5
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: lowering kit ordered !! sounds good... I could be biased tho. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

11-24-2013, 01:21 PM	#6
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: lowering kit ordered !! I'll be pulling the cab as soon as I get some free time and then clean up the frame before replacing all the parts with new. I plan on replacing the side tank with a Blazer tank in back between the frame. I've been taking pics since the day I brought it home. RIZ

11-24-2013, 01:46 PM	#7
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: lowering kit ordered !! Right on! Can't wait! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!



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