02 Chevy 2500HD
- Thread starter Bliggity
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Nfab side steps.
M35A2 I understand all your saying and more. I'm definitely not going to pretend like she's much more than a pavement queen. I wish I had the money to do those thing "right" and then more mods. I've also always had German cars most of my life that were lowered and made faster. This is a new but fun world for me!
Thanks for the insight.
M35A2 I understand all your saying and more. I'm definitely not going to pretend like she's much more than a pavement queen. I wish I had the money to do those thing "right" and then more mods. I've also always had German cars most of my life that were lowered and made faster. This is a new but fun world for me!
Thanks for the insight.
kylevd23
Observer
Bliggity, take look at Suspension maxx's products, they make differential spacers that should be pretty cheap, itll drop the dif down which should help with your cv angles, as for the dual shocks in the back, I didn't catch that on the initial look, but you could always get another shock mount welded on for more security. GL with the build.
M35A2
Tinkerer
From your import experience, you know there is making cars look like they handle and are fast as opposed to building cars that really are fast and that handle well.
It's the same thing with rigs. You can make your rig look trail worthy, or make it so. It's not always about money, either; it might be a bit on how the money is spent, though.
There are folks who poke fun of 'big gay trucks', which is very disparaging, since why criticize gay people over Brodozer trucks? Just offering frank feedback since your first post stated that you intend for this truck to be trail worthy.
kylevd23
Observer
Agreed with M35A2, how the funds go through with research from other people's experience will help a lot with your build. Plus you need to first determine where you plan on taking your truck and what kind of abuse it will be subject to. Each product offers different results based on the conditions.
M35A2 I do appreciate the constructive criticisms. I was unaware of the few issues you pointed out to be such weak points. I never knew the CV axle angles weren't great but didn't know the severity. Thanks for the suggestion and will call Suspension Maxx tomorrow. I'll also have another rear shock mounts welded on both sides.
M35A2
Tinkerer
Thank you, too, for not taking the comments as criticisms. I think those are both very good things to address, and will head you of in a good direction.
bknudtsen
Expedition Leader
Based on the fact that your torsion bar crossmember appears to be dropped, you already have a dropped front diff. My guess is that the torsion keys are cranked too much which is causing less than ideal cv angles. My first thought when I looked at your front end was that your rig needs beefier steering if you want it to be reliable off-road. Cognito Motorsports is the way to go if you are intent on taking a GM IFS rig out on the trails. You can take a look at my build thread (in my sig) for examples of Cognito stuff. Rig looks great, BTW.
Brad
Brad
locrwln
Expedition Leader
Gotta agree with Brad. Release some of the "crank" on the torsion bars and it will take care of the CV joint angle. Best part...it's free. Definitely take care of the steering. That is one area where GM really under-engineered things. Granted for stock trucks used on the highway, they are engineered perfectly, there just isn't any reserve built in. I run a combo of Cognito's support system and Kryptonite steering parts and have well over 70k without a problem.
And before you believe the hype that you can't take a "full-size" truck wheeling, look through my build and others. Also, Second Gen Tacoma's and JK's only run about 4-5" narrower than a full size GM.
Jack
Truck looks great. Its great to see another full-size GM on the forums (there really are quite a few, and many guys with good advice from experience). I've always loved the '01-'02 HD front end. If you could combine it with the '03+ interior, it'd be the perfect truck!
Ever thought about taking the side moldings that run along the doors off? I think it'd make it look much cleaner.
legendaryandrew
Adventurer
The fact the another full size is turning to the dark side (you know, cuz it's dirty out here....) and leaving the malls behind is a victory for us.
Honestly, I'd ditch the dual rear shocks, and go single. Less to fail, less to replace later on, and 2 isn't always better than 1.
+1 for cognito. Get the larger tie rods, and the support bracket for the steering. Fix cv angle as best you can, and check cv boots for tears.
Ditch spare tire, you can't use it any more. Get correct full size spare. Win.
Honestly, I'd ditch the dual rear shocks, and go single. Less to fail, less to replace later on, and 2 isn't always better than 1.
+1 for cognito. Get the larger tie rods, and the support bracket for the steering. Fix cv angle as best you can, and check cv boots for tears.
Ditch spare tire, you can't use it any more. Get correct full size spare. Win.
Bojak
Adventurer
I think your truck is killer. All of our rigs have some area for improvement but remember its a tool of transportation to adventures and experiences. Instead of pointing out what deficient with it, i'll say its pretty good starting point. Way better than stock. Its got a winch so run it and fix things that equal having to use it. Take it fishing, shooting, camping, hiking, muddin, cruising, and malling. It is sharp and you should be proud of it.