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Title: '87 Sierra Classic
Post by: Ivan_Block on February 10, 2016, 03:53:37 pm
Long time lurker, recently joined after picking up a new toy. Bought it off a buddy, truck is all original other than being lowered. Patina has been buffed to bring life back to it, not planning on changing it.

Need some direction/opinions on next move with the c10.

I'm going for a more pro touring setup. I want to be able to drive it, and not worry about any air line leaks or possibilities of that. Are coilovers really worth the extra $2,500?

Options:
Ridetech front arms with Varishock coilovers in front, and a KP components 4 link with Varishock coilovers in rear.

Or

CPP arms, with new Belltech 2" springs and 2 spindles on Belltech Street shocks, keep the flip kit that's on it now, add a notch add 2" shackles also for a final of 4/7 drop.

Will be replacing all bushings, mounts, ball joints on front end. Also new headlights and H4 bulb swap, repo grille and trim.

Wheels will be staggered, 20x8.5 and 20x10
With a machined silver face and polish lip.

I will be tackling the interior slowly, replacing everything that's burgundy to black, new Carpet/headliners, leather seat, dying all plastic black, etc.

Motor is the 305/700r4. It's reliable, yet that's as far as it goes lol one day after the suspension is done it will be LS swapped hence the pro touring. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160210/e0b87f4f2395976515f4164f75604973.jpg)



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Title: Re: '87 Sierra Classic
Post by: LTZ C20 on February 10, 2016, 10:36:09 pm
Welcome from central California.
Title: Re: '87 Sierra Classic
Post by: AZ87V10 on February 11, 2016, 01:14:26 am
Welcome from Northeastern AZ! Nice looking truck! Same year as mine.
Title: Re: '87 Sierra Classic
Post by: Burkhalter on February 11, 2016, 04:40:16 pm
Welcome from Southern Oregon. Beautiful rig, looks like it would be able to hold its own in a car show.
You had mentioned leather seats. If you go that route I would like to suggest using the perforated leather. They will be warmer during the winter and cooler during the summer, especially if you do not have A/C. I actually wish I had fabric seats. That being said I do not have A/C and I have the standard metal head liner.
If I lived in town that's what I would want my rig to look like. I like the pavement queen look. But my rig needs to remain a capable off road rig so I can still get up the hill in the winter.
Title: Re: '87 Sierra Classic
Post by: Ivan_Block on March 23, 2016, 09:40:21 am
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Title: Re: '87 Sierra Classic
Post by: Captain Swampy on March 23, 2016, 02:36:01 pm
I own a semi with 1,700,341 miles on it. Don't be afraid of air ride. I have had very few air leaks in that time. Make sure the air lines are secure and protected near sharp edges.
Title: Re: '87 Sierra Classic
Post by: Ivan_Block on June 12, 2016, 05:53:20 pm
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