coreys88burban
Adventurer
I am planning a different drivetrain! no more cummins as i really cannot afford it! i am planing a LQ9 motor with a 4L80E transmission and dual transfecases.
1988 suburban cummins to be
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redthies
Renaissance Redneck
coreys88burban
Adventurer
^^thanks man, Yea i love diesel but an LQ9 is in my price range. someday ill own a diesel though.
coreys88burban
Adventurer
ORD Sway bar correction/disconnect kit.
Total cost about $135 (shipping/tax and polyurehane bushings included)
http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/swaybarkit.htm
-this was one of those thing i got because of "rant" i thought well it sounds great for the price..i was thinking deep down it would not make a big difference- I WAS WRONG! my tucks handles so much better you wouldnt believe it, it corners better, and even rides smoother! and it also made the front end quiteter.
I removed my sway bar and cleaned it with solvent/wire brush..then used a wire brush for a power drill and cleaned all the rust off.
then painted it all FlatBlack!.
heres an assembled picture.
shackle close ups. ( i got the ORD poly bushing with it..Definitly DO get them NOW- haha!!)
mounted on the truck!
- I dont have a picture of it disconnected yet..i went to install the bracket onto my bumpstop and snapped the bumpstop bolt..:Wow1: so i have to get a new one before i install that.
Total cost about $135 (shipping/tax and polyurehane bushings included)
http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/swaybarkit.htm
-this was one of those thing i got because of "rant" i thought well it sounds great for the price..i was thinking deep down it would not make a big difference- I WAS WRONG! my tucks handles so much better you wouldnt believe it, it corners better, and even rides smoother! and it also made the front end quiteter.
I removed my sway bar and cleaned it with solvent/wire brush..then used a wire brush for a power drill and cleaned all the rust off.
then painted it all FlatBlack!.
heres an assembled picture.
shackle close ups. ( i got the ORD poly bushing with it..Definitly DO get them NOW- haha!!)
mounted on the truck!
- I dont have a picture of it disconnected yet..i went to install the bracket onto my bumpstop and snapped the bumpstop bolt..:Wow1: so i have to get a new one before i install that.
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coreys88burban
Adventurer
LMC 5 peice LED marker lights.
these will be mounted on a Lund Visor as soon as i get it painted.
these will be mounted on a Lund Visor as soon as i get it painted.
chilliwak
Expedition Leader
Can you post some more pics of your sway bar set-up Corey? Maybe you could link a website of the supplier? It would be cool to hear what you payed for that sway bar. Keep us informed with more pics!:costumed-smiley-007ORD Sway bar correction/disconnect kit.
-this was one of those thing i got because of "rant" i thought well it sounds great for the price..i was thinking deep down it would not make a big difference- I WAS WRONG! my tucks handles so much better you wouldnt believe it, it corners better, and even rides smoother! and it also made the front end quiteter.
I removed my sway bar and cleaned it with solvent/wire brush..then used a wire brush for a power drill and cleaned all the rust off.
then painted it all FlatBlack!.
heres an assembled picture.
It looks like a really good idea to put in a sway bar set-up like you got Corey. Can you post some idea of cost and where your supplier is located? Maybe a direct link? Now that would be cool!:costumed-smiley-007
shackle close ups. ( i got the ORD poly bushing with it..Definitly DO get them NOW- haha!!)
mounted on the truck!
- I dont have a picture of it disconnected yet..i went to install the bracket onto my bumpstop and snapped the bumpstop bolt..:Wow1: so i have to get a new one before i install that.
turbohaulic
New member
Wow lookin good. I really like your burb. Keep up the good work and pics
coreys88burban
Adventurer
no problem, Ill get some pics tomorrow in the light. It is the factory sway bar that came on the truck. ORD makes the disconnect kit. it raises the sway bar up 2" for better geometry and is the disconnect all in one kit. they do NOT come with NEW bushings for the front (part that mounts to frame closest to bumper) so i got a new bushing kit (poly bushings) for 20$ he kit itself was $99.
http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/swaybarkit.htm
ExpoMike
Well-known member
Great looking 'burb.
I say keep it white. That is the official color of ExPo, ExPo White. A huge benefit is, it doesn't get hot like dark colors do. Not sure if that's a problem for you but down here in the southwest, desert sun will make a dark color really uncomfortable to be around. Can't put your hands, arms, ect. onto a dark colored vehicle without burning yourself. White, touch it and it is the same as the ambient temp.
I say keep it white. That is the official color of ExPo, ExPo White. A huge benefit is, it doesn't get hot like dark colors do. Not sure if that's a problem for you but down here in the southwest, desert sun will make a dark color really uncomfortable to be around. Can't put your hands, arms, ect. onto a dark colored vehicle without burning yourself. White, touch it and it is the same as the ambient temp.
coreys88burban
Adventurer
im 20 miles from seattle, we rarely even have to use AC! haha but yea summer time black does get hot! IF i do paint it, and itll be a while after everything else and then some. just one of those things id like to do if i have the chance. Gunmetal gray with black beadlocks and a 91 clip is my favorate.
coreys88burban
Adventurer
got the roof lights on, and they are very bright! 9 LED in each light. i can see them reflect on the gutter on the back of my house witch is 40ft or more.
I bought a better switch the one included is junk!
Overall the Wiring and placement of lights was really the worst part. make sure you place the CENTER light 1st and measure your other lights from there, i wired mine a little different than the instructions say, they tell you put one of the two screws for mounting the lenses thought the black wires as a ground. i just ran them into the cab with the whire wire (power) and used a 5' wire to wire the grounds together and ground them under the dash. there are 15 holes you must drill (5 lights with 1 hole for wires and 2 holes for screws) you dont have to completly remove the headliner, although it will help. this took me about 6 hours with help and parts run for the switch and silicone, and 1st time install for both of us.
-what you need:
1. 100% Silicone for outdoor use
2. Your light kit!!
3. power drill mototr with at least 3 drill bits (youll break at least one or two!) they are 1/8" bits
4. 5' of wire for a proper ground with 5 more quick splice connectors (optional)
5. electrical tape to wrap grounds and quick splices just in case and some stronger tape (i used painters tape) to tape the wires to the inside of the cab)
6. LMC swtch is usless so whatever switch you want (switch i got used a 1/2 drill bit for the hole to mount it)
7. tape measure
8. pencil to mark your light placement
9. a full day so you dont get in a hurry- most importiant!
I bought a better switch the one included is junk!
Overall the Wiring and placement of lights was really the worst part. make sure you place the CENTER light 1st and measure your other lights from there, i wired mine a little different than the instructions say, they tell you put one of the two screws for mounting the lenses thought the black wires as a ground. i just ran them into the cab with the whire wire (power) and used a 5' wire to wire the grounds together and ground them under the dash. there are 15 holes you must drill (5 lights with 1 hole for wires and 2 holes for screws) you dont have to completly remove the headliner, although it will help. this took me about 6 hours with help and parts run for the switch and silicone, and 1st time install for both of us.
-what you need:
1. 100% Silicone for outdoor use
2. Your light kit!!
3. power drill mototr with at least 3 drill bits (youll break at least one or two!) they are 1/8" bits
4. 5' of wire for a proper ground with 5 more quick splice connectors (optional)
5. electrical tape to wrap grounds and quick splices just in case and some stronger tape (i used painters tape) to tape the wires to the inside of the cab)
6. LMC swtch is usless so whatever switch you want (switch i got used a 1/2 drill bit for the hole to mount it)
7. tape measure
8. pencil to mark your light placement
9. a full day so you dont get in a hurry- most importiant!
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coreys88burban
Adventurer
finally a NICE day for some pictures! pic whoring time!
