'92 K2500 Suburban Refurb...

[WetPaintSierra]

Ive seen those wheels on many OBS 2500/3500SRW. I think that shop is crazy!

[94383Z71]

yeah, I've seen it on many too. BUT we kn0w they swapped HD's over in 00, so maybe they got the newer hubs when the wheels were introduced

[markhuntsville]

Originally Posted by bhookxen

I use this one quite a bit. and it gives you matching vehicles.

http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-r...RBAN+K2500+4WD

Well now I'm really pissed (excuse the language) - we took a wheel off of my 1500HD (same late model 8-lug aluminum wheel as what I'm trying to install on the 'mater) and it fit fine!! The center hub was really snug due to the age and amount of 'buildup/corrosion' on the hub - once I took some sandpaper and a little bit of filing, the NBS wheel went on fine!

So now I've got to go to the machine shop where I dopped off the wheels, apologize, pick up the wheels and head back to the tire shop and let them know what a PITA they caused me... hopefully, they'll give me a discount due to all the run-around I did today!

[WetPaintSierra]

Pics of the 1500hd or it didnt happen.....

[94383Z71]

good luck dude! dont let em apologize enough until discounts are given

Originally Posted by WetPaintSierra

Pics of the 1500hd or it didnt happen.....

[ROCK_KRAWLER]

Originally Posted by WetPaintSierra

Pics of the 1500hd or it didnt happen.....

ask and ye shall receive!

here it is towing the xj back in the day!

[markhuntsville]

Finally! Got the new tires (Goodyear Dura-Tracs) and wheels (NBS HD wheels) mounted and installed on the 'mater;









I think they look awesome and REALLY make the 'mater look good...

Gotta remove the front bumper tho... it rubs the new tires on the drivers side where it's pushed back..

They couldn't align it due to worn out idler arm and a really loose steering output shaft...

Seems as fast as we can knock things off the 'to do' list, new issues get added...

[Riggss]

i really like those rims, your truck looks great, i love seeing these build threads with people saving OBS..

Good work keep it up

[94383Z71]

man, those look sick! I might look into the dura tracs after my yoko's go, they look mean and have good reviews

idk how far you want to take it, but I bet the HD rims powdercoated look amazing

[bhookxen]

awesome! looks much better.

and i'd leave the wheels the way they are. really ties in the chrome bumpers & molding strip along the side.

[markhuntsville]

Thanks for comments! We're happy with how the look is for now.

Since this is a 'budget' build-up, I'm trying hard to keep from going wild with customization.... my dream would be to black-out the whole thing, but that's cost prohibitive. (black bumpers, no trim, black powerder coated wheels, etc)

We've got enough added expenses now with the nagging repairs that are blowing the budget.

We are going to order a bumper from roackauto.com that is exactly correct (i.e. has all the mounting holes for trim, guards, etc) and get replacement taillight lenses as well. We're going to remove the current bumper and see if we can straighten out any bent/damaged brackets to re-use, again, to help the budget.

The exhaust tips will be here today, so we're going to do the exhaust 'mod' Thursday evening and take the 'mater to the exhaust shop Friday for the Magnaflow installation. Can't wait for this!

Saturday will be devoted to steering repairs and the radiator replacement.

We'll get pics as we go...

[94383Z71]

well, do they have one without the trim holes? That way you can debadge/demold and not worry about the bumpers. and taking it off the truck is free, and the bumper smooth cant be a ton more, right?

And powdercoating is roughly 140 for all 4 in my area. Just sayin

[markhuntsville]

Yes - they have smoothies, but the biggest issue with debadging is the Suburban has been re-painted. I don't think they removed the side molding when repainting - which means if I do remove the molding, there could be an outline of the molding in the paint job - which wouldn't look good....

Also - we've got to spend over $300 on getting the new steering box, pitman arm and idler arm (minus $90 core on the box) - so the budget is tight right now..

I'm trying hard to hold to 'must do' items for the near term.

[94383Z71]

ahaha tell me about budgets

Well is it the same color as the repaint? It may not be bad. The new paint would lessen the fading, and I beast you could wetsand most of the line out

Just throwin out ideas for ya man, not trying to be pushin or anything

[markhuntsville]

Originally Posted by 94383Z71

ahaha tell me about budgets

Well is it the same color as the repaint? It may not be bad. The new paint would lessen the fading, and I beast you could wetsand most of the line out

Just throwin out ideas for ya man, not trying to be pushin or anything

No problem!

BTW - I like your truck - I had a '94 Z71 that I bought new, handed it down to my daughter to drive, then on to my son... we finally decided to sell it last year as it was heading for some major rebuild work (engine & transmission) and we could get a really good price for it.

Here's a few pictures of ole blue;
(at a ORV park in TN)

(front view of the smoothie bumper, our [late] dog Cheyenne, and our old C1500 Suburban in the background)

[94383Z71]

Man, I bet you got good money for it, especially had it been up here. Something that freakin clean man, 'tis like gold
Sorry about the dog, looks like a good one

and thanks for the compliment lol. Looks liike a great truck, too bad ya couldnt keep it around any longer

EDIT: and I just noticed the Cheyenne dog and Silverado truck I like it...may be just me though

[markhuntsville]

Originally Posted by 94383Z71

Man, I bet you got good money for it, especially had it been up here. Something that freakin clean man, 'tis like gold
Sorry about the dog, looks like a good one

and thanks for the compliment lol. Looks liike a great truck, too bad ya couldnt keep it around any longer

EDIT: and I just noticed the Cheyenne dog and Silverado truck I like it...may be just me though

Yeah - Cheyenne died suddenly - so it was quite a blow to the whole family - she was ~12yrs old at the time...

The new dog is named Sierra - can you get the theme?

Here's a pic of her;

[94383Z71]

Ahh man that sucks I feel for ya, really

And I'm liking the pattern here

Great looking dogs too. Sick color. Is the red vehicle the aforementioned jeep this'll be hauling around? I dont remember it's color int he pic you posted

EDIT: guess not. But that rear flare/shape is what makes me think it's a jeep, CJ style

[markhuntsville]

Originally Posted by 94383Z71

Ahh man that sucks I feel for ya, really

And I'm liking the pattern here

Great looking dogs too. Sick color. Is the red vehicle the aforementioned jeep this'll be hauling around? I dont remember it's color int he pic you posted

EDIT: guess not. But that rear flare/shape is what makes me think it's a jeep, CJ style

No - that is my DD '97 Jeep TJ - it's my off-road toy that my son gets to enjoy driving to school each day... The Jeep that will be towed is the Silver/Black Cherokee shown in a previous post by my son (it's his off-road toy that is 100% for off-road)

OK - sorry everyone, we got off on a thread-tangent, we'll get back to the 'mater now..

[WetPaintSierra]

What size are the Duratracs?