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Title: 81 GMC K3500 Single Rear Wheels
Post by: 77 K30 Crew Cab Dually on July 25, 2004, 07:42:00 pm
I just snatched the subject truck for 600 dollars. I would like to hear all your ideas as to what I should do to this tough truck. :lol  

I has a small block 350, thm 400, np205, gm full floater 14bolt rear and a dana 60 front.


Respectfully,
Dave

Edited by: 77 K30 Crew Cab Dually at: 7/29/04 6:19 pm
Title: K3500
Post by: Blazin on July 26, 2004, 08:41:00 am
Good score! Hows this for an idea? You could sell it to me for $600! Is it lifted? If not I would say a lift and some meats would be a good idea.

Title: Ideas
Post by: 77 K30 Crew Cab Dually on July 29, 2004, 06:18:00 pm
I won't sell it but, I will consider a large suspension lift and big meats. Lockers too:)    

Title: Re: Ideas
Post by: dopey454 on July 29, 2004, 10:16:00 pm
I think you are just rubbing our noses in it your not looking for help:D  

Title: Re: Ideas
Post by: 77 K30 Crew Cab Dually on August 04, 2004, 04:13:00 pm
Quote:
I think you are just rubbing our noses in it your not looking for help



Actually, I was looking for help.


Respectfully,
Dave

Title: Re: Ideas
Post by: roundedline on August 05, 2004, 04:39:00 pm
What are you looking for help on?

Chris Lucas
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www.captkaoscustoms.com
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Jimmy 2WD Project

Title: Re: Ideas
Post by: 77 K30 Crew Cab Dually on August 07, 2004, 06:20:00 am
Based on all your experience; What problems does a 1 ton frame pose toward off roading? Would you suggest that I keep the one ton longbed frame for mudding etc... I'm pretty new to the off roading world. I don't want to just slam money together to get something that isn't what I want. I want to be able to go mudding. I'm looking for low buck ideas to lifting and tire/rim combos. I would like to hear all your input:)  


Thanks,
Dave

Title: Re: Ideas
Post by: roundedline on August 09, 2004, 12:57:00 pm
I moved this to the 4x4 forum so hopefully you will get more replies.

As for the 1 ton from and offroad issues, they are stronger than the 1/2-3/4 frames, but you still might have the normal steering section frame crack.  As for being good offroad, it depends on your intentions.  The 81 1 ton should have the good axles.  As for lift, there are several proven companies, and I don't think you could realistically chose a bad one.

What kind of offroading are you focused on?
How much lift are you wanting?

Give us a general idea of you future plans.

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project

Title: I sold the truck to a friend of mine
Post by: 77 K30 Crew Cab Dually on August 31, 2004, 07:31:00 pm
He wants to put some lift on this truck but, he's more interested in keeping the 1 ton suspension. We just found a good body for the truck. There was virtually nothing bodywise worth salvaging. I will mention this to him so that he may chime in here. Thank you.


Dave