It looks like I'll get to use the truck in the 6-12" of snow this weekend and then it will be coming apart for these mods next week -

First the 6" TrailMaster lift will be replaced with a 6.5" Full Throttle lift. The main reason is this lift will tuck the tires under the truck a little better because it uses stock spindles. Plus I won't have to crank the torsion bars as much to get the same height that I have now so that will improve the ride a little.

After the lift is done the transmission fluid will be replaced with 21 quarts of synthetic (probably Amsoil). Hum... 21 quarts of synthetic fluid = $ouch$! The rearend will also be getting synthetic fluid along with a new cover -



The cover has some benefits -

Magnetic drain plug and anodized aluminum dipstick with magnetic insert
O-rings require no gaskets or sealant
Routine lube maintenance without removing the differential cover
1/8 NPT temperature sender port
303 stainless steel hardware
Lube level reference plug
Finned aircraft aluminum housing

but the main thing for me is I like how it looks

After everything is done underneith it will be time to go up top and replace the stock rocker studs with Crane's new conversation stud kit. This will allow me to run their 1.7 Gold roller rockers. I'm currently have a custom computer program by Fast Chips but after hearing alot of good things about the Wester's programming I'm having them put something together to cover all of the mods.

Tom



2002 8.1 Silverado HD - Comp Cam, TOGs headers, Volant induction, Direct Hits ignition, 8" lift 18" wheels/tires + more
2002 8.1 Suburban -Intercooled Whipple supercharger, TOGs headers, Volant induction, 22" wheels/tires + more - 407hp/558 ft-lb torque at the rear wheels.

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That is a nice rear end cover, I have had one for about a year now and it really helps catch the crap with that magnetic dip stick!!!

 

Nice cover. Do they have one for the 9.5 14bolt??

 

you don't carry those mag-hytec covers do you Tom? Always wanted one of those.

 

Not yet but we'll probably be adding them to the line-up soon.

 

If you see a Black SS in a snow bank, could ya please give it a tug out?

It's my first snow with this thing... Should be fun.

 

Your probably getting more snow than I am. It turned to rain for a little while so I don't expect anymore than 8-10". A friend in Worcester should be seeing about 24". Tonight will be a good time to go out and play in this stuff