pics of my 1st truck....please post comments...on wat u think
#21
hey wats up well just some basic info on this lil post of my truck build up pics....my name is brad and i own a 96 vortec 5.7 V8 single cab silverado...im jus 17 an slowly workin on my truck(daily Driver)....its my very 1st vehicle and project...i have been around dropped an custom truck for a while now so my goal in life is to really make mine custom...on the truck i have a 4/5 dropp...hangers,shackles and springs....i got a flowmaster delta series 44 muffler wit cats cut off...so its kinda loud i just added some KMC 20s on it so im slowly workin on it...if u have any opinions on wat i should do next or any ideas....please dont hesitate to let me know i want to start sometin new on it just cant figure wat....Thanxs all for the comment....
thanx....i will start alot of colormatching....and stock exhaust tip just came off im running some lil turndown.....kinda bumped out nobody really liked my rims....but im gonna c wat else i can get cause im down for new looks all the time....and workin on ma truck is really fun and keeps me entertained
#23
That's hilarious.
As far as the truck is concerned, I share the same sentiment as a lot of the guys on here. The rims aren't something I would choose, but I don't think they look bad. Color matching the handles and mirrors and debadging it would go a long way. Clearing out the front would be nice and you could add a billet or speed grille. If you wanted to keep the chrome bumper up front, Distinctive makes a nice looking bumper with fog lights for a descent price. I had one on mine and liked it until I smashed the front end of my truck. Moved onto an Escalade front end. A roll pan would look good also I think. If it was me, I'd probably lose the window vents.
Everything is purely a suggestion. At the end of the day, you'll be the one who has to live for it and more importantly, pay for it. Make sure you like it before you do it.
As far as the truck is concerned, I share the same sentiment as a lot of the guys on here. The rims aren't something I would choose, but I don't think they look bad. Color matching the handles and mirrors and debadging it would go a long way. Clearing out the front would be nice and you could add a billet or speed grille. If you wanted to keep the chrome bumper up front, Distinctive makes a nice looking bumper with fog lights for a descent price. I had one on mine and liked it until I smashed the front end of my truck. Moved onto an Escalade front end. A roll pan would look good also I think. If it was me, I'd probably lose the window vents.
Everything is purely a suggestion. At the end of the day, you'll be the one who has to live for it and more importantly, pay for it. Make sure you like it before you do it.
#24
ITs a great starting platform. I would run some 18 forged wheels (little more tire) also agree withe color matching and debadging. 5% tint on the back and sides. 35% on the whole windshield. Maybe little lower. and throw a LS7 and front mount turbo or a procharger.
#26
hey great start im working on one similar myself i have and 89gmc rcssb and i need to lower it i like your height wer did you get it and was it hard and also how much $ cause i dont have much i am only 16 so im building mine but reaalllyyyy slowww lol
#27
well i got my dropp from don ruckers in houston and it was bout 170 with hangers and shackles....then for the sprins it was 100....nah man it wasnt hard at all i mean if u dont have all the tools its a lil bit of work but its worth it....is just basic unscrewing the stock and stickin the new stuff and bolting back on....springs to jus take off and put on....might take a day or two...dude the monye thing is an issue from me...it took me a while to get the dropp i also started when i was 16....oh btw it was a 4/5 dropp....go with the 4inch dropp springs and do the 5 inch shackle hanger kit....do u have any pics
#29
nah at all man it drives pretty smooth...i mean at 1st with out getting it aligned it will be bouncy but once u do dat and get some dropp shocks its good im happy and wouldnt change it...i didnt know bout the springs eighter till my cousin showed me and i bought them....right now im takin the 20's cause im putting the 96 impala ss wheels on so dat i can race the truck and not worry bout heavy wheels so yeah...but the ride and ilignment are Smooth
#30
Brad.. Nice job on the ride. I agree with most get the color matching done.
As far as the wheels and tires I'd wait. I didn't see you mention about the rear gears, what are you running? 3.73's?
As far as the wheels and tires I'd wait. I didn't see you mention about the rear gears, what are you running? 3.73's?


