olsen15
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Post by olsen15 on Feb 21, 2017 4:23:53 GMT -5
What's everyone's opinion on the best half ton truck for a mostly stock class. Can swap front bumpers, 5 on 5 off door plates but mostly stock. Will have chevy drive train in it.
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Post by klicky96 on Feb 21, 2017 8:45:45 GMT -5
I'd run a ram 1500 or a square body chevy.
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Post by DTOM101 on Feb 21, 2017 8:48:52 GMT -5
I'd choose a Tahoe personally a 2 dr if you can get your hands on one.
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Post by dean88 on Feb 21, 2017 13:28:17 GMT -5
If it's a square body, be aware that alot of the 4x4 frames are split and ripped where the steering gbox mounts if you can't frame weld.
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Post by demoboy333 on Feb 22, 2017 16:07:19 GMT -5
Almost all the ones being listed have curves in the frame that will bend faster. I'd have to say internationals half ton is best bc frame is almost striaght
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Post by klicky96 on Feb 22, 2017 16:56:03 GMT -5
Yeah, but I can find a square body chevy, ram 1500, trailblazer, etc. A lot easier than an old international.
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Post by demoboy333 on Feb 22, 2017 19:42:19 GMT -5
Got 4 here where I'm at. An 3 of the bigger one trucks.
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Post by 3sasquach on Feb 23, 2017 11:12:47 GMT -5
Square body chevy 88-98.. Or a 99 up chevy..
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Post by beefybuilt104 on Feb 23, 2017 14:10:14 GMT -5
Square body chevy 88-98.. Or a 99 up chevy.. In my opinion those are the absolute worse unless you put a ton of work in them. Go for an 80s chevy or a 70s ford. Even the first gen dodges I have seen do well. |
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Post by dean88 on Feb 24, 2017 8:18:48 GMT -5
The 70s Fords are tough, The newer Chevy frames have alot of big bends in them and seem to like to belly. Also avoid the 80-83 Ford frames, they are the worst.
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Post by 3sasquach on Feb 24, 2017 15:07:44 GMT -5
Square body chevy 88-98.. Or a 99 up chevy.. In my opinion those are the absolute worse unless you put a ton of work in them. Go for an 80s chevy or a 70s ford. Even the first gen dodges I have seen do well. Thats subjective.. |
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Post by beefybuilt104 on Feb 24, 2017 18:51:20 GMT -5
In my opinion those are the absolute worse unless you put a ton of work in them. Go for an 80s chevy or a 70s ford. Even the first gen dodges I have seen do well. Thats subjective.. That's fine, subjective maybe. I have seen them run and in my opinion they are garbage. The front ends are junk and I think there are better trucks out there. JMO the guy asking can take my opinion with a grain of salt. |
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Post by 3sasquach on Feb 24, 2017 20:45:57 GMT -5
Same here with opinions.. If he can score a leaf sprung dodge 4x4 that would be a great choice.. Ive seen all sorts of different trucks do well stock.. The box chevys are cake to find and fix.. 99 up has junky sheet metal but the hydroformed frames are pretty tough if you nibble some off the front.. But it needs to be a 4x4 to get a box vs rack and pinion..
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Post by klicky96 on Feb 25, 2017 12:23:13 GMT -5
I object. Built a 88 chevy 4x4 for my girlfriend this year. I planned for the frame to roll right at the core support. Barely put any effort into it actually, just made sure she ran good, had a good bumper, and was safe. Took second place against a couple superdutys, and ran good in 2 more shows last year. It'll run again this year. I built new front frame horns from the k member forward after they rolled the first derby out of 4x4x1/8 wall and they haven't moved since.
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Post by 3sasquach on Feb 25, 2017 13:21:29 GMT -5
Guess it really depends on the rules.. Pure 100% stock vs mild stock.. Yeah Ive seen tons of the 88 ^ 4x4's do really well.. I wouldnt run a 2 wd one though..
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