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Post by PACMAN #58 on Sept 30, 2011 13:20:59 GMT -5
After running mine, these are the tips I would add. Do not chain the bumper like I did. All the other bumpers were hitting right on those chains and it turned my bumper and rear frame rails into a mangled mess. The stock body mounts are crap rust free or not. My rules would not let me change or add any so i was pretty S.O.L there. The body will peel off the frame unless you do something about it. I would suggest using the thickest metal strap you are allowed to go from the rear doors, weld it to the bumper directly over the frame rails and if rules allow weld them to the frame to hold the bumper on. This will help the bumper not to be pulled up into a /\ shape. Then if your rules allow make as many extra body mounts as you can with the biggest washers you are allowed. Depending on the year of sub you have I have more tips but those are the biggest issues. use the rear end mostly but I was able to you the front a lot too and it held together. I think out of pure luck though.
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Post by PACMAN #58 on Oct 3, 2011 13:02:50 GMT -5
The metal straps should also help hold the body to the frame too a lot better than my chains did. However my chains are now the only thing holding the back down the all the mounts tore off the body clear up to the ones were regular truck cab would be. Also cut out the inner wheel wells/fenders in the engine bay to roll them back they are pretty much useless unless you bolt or weld them in better and then fold them back. If you leave them they will take out all your electrical and/or stock brake lines and power steering hoses.
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Post by derbydriver7 on Oct 12, 2011 19:23:33 GMT -5
just got a 91 suburban..2wd 3/4 ton basically rust free...been 3 years since i ran a truck and ive never ran anything this new...i am plannin on switching front suspension out with a 4wd axle...was wondering what the best front axle would be to put in there and if anyone had ran anything this new and had any tips...my rules are basically just replace the stock body bolts and box in front 8 inches other than that is all stock...any tips at all would be great thanks
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Post by PACMAN #58 on Oct 12, 2011 20:28:13 GMT -5
Is that still TBI? If so make sure that you move the wiring harness that goes into the fuse box away from that front fender. That's what put me out. Took a hard hit to the front left fender and the inner wheel well got shoved up and sheered those wires right off.
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Post by PACMAN #58 on Oct 12, 2011 21:29:56 GMT -5
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Post by derbydriver7 on Oct 13, 2011 6:17:51 GMT -5
it was! its getting lil baby 305 and 3 speed though
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Post by n157 on Apr 23, 2012 15:07:31 GMT -5
i just bought 2 suburban and their both 80's one an heavy half and ones a3/4. the 3/4 is missing the axle fount doors and front support ,hood , witch one would you build they are diesels
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Post by TeamBNS#B22 on Jul 15, 2012 20:19:07 GMT -5
got a ? for you burban guys just bought an 84. never ran a truck before. now I would like your input on building it like a fullsize car, jack the frontend up, set the a@@end low cut the top off and weld it to the sides like a trunk lid and weadge the back like a car wat do u all think bout this it
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Post by PACMAN #58 on Jul 15, 2012 23:30:05 GMT -5
got a ? for you burban guys just bought an 84. never ran a truck before. now I would like your input on building it like a fullsize car, jack the frontend up, set the a@@end low cut the top off and weld it to the sides like a trunk lid and weadge the back like a car wat do u all think bout this it Is it 4 wheel drive or 2? Also do you have a place in mind to run it that will let you move that much metal together?
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Post by TeamBNS#B22 on Jul 16, 2012 19:28:49 GMT -5
its 2 wheel drive but around here the rules state that u can build one like a fullsize car I have seen trucks wedge but never a burban just wanted to.get some imput on it and would it be stronger but as of now you can run them wedge around my area
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Post by PACMAN #58 on Jul 16, 2012 23:08:20 GMT -5
IMO I think it will not work out so well. With it being a 2 wheel drive you are setting the front up for disaster because of the angle it will bend sooner, especially with the fronts of 2 wheel drive subs already being a weak spot. If it were a 4 wheel drive 3/4 ton or 1 ton it would be cool to see. You might still have a pretty mean setup just wedging the rear but not dropping it. Maybe someone else has a different response I don't know?
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Post by 2B on Jul 16, 2012 23:29:12 GMT -5
What rear was in that " game over" truck?
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Post by PACMAN #58 on Jul 17, 2012 17:07:06 GMT -5
What rear was in that " game over" truck? It had an 8.5"
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Post by TeamBNS#B22 on Jul 17, 2012 18:22:47 GMT -5
ok I probably won't than I was just wainting some input but thanks for the advice
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Post by KLUVER189 on Jul 18, 2012 6:26:47 GMT -5
with the question to the rear being low, depending on your rules and what you can do with extra body bolts, wire, rear bumper; i dont think it would be a terrible idea. But not real low like the "wedge" Idea. weld a step bumper on real good on the rear. Figure out how to make that dimple not bend on the passenger side rear and you'll be set. I think the fronts of these need to be high like everything else, with a STRONG bumper. they blow out behind the a-arms or at the fire wall. but that can be easily fixed. after one run. Mine was a bit rusty, and i got teamed up on, but a nice size cooler rack after. it was higher, but not high enough i guess. This one will be ran saturday for its 4th run. This was my first sub after 6 runs 2nd, 3rd, 2 hardest hitters, and a few 6ths. and i re-stubbed the frame from a 2x4 to a 4x4 under the cab. i'm sure by now you are thinking, "What happened to the front fenders and hood? What is he thinking ". ;D
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