New 2 Forum Introduction of self

03silveradoaby · #1 03-28-2006, 12:46 AM

Hello all, im new to this forum, found it while lookin for advice on my g/f's blazer.
I have an 03 Silverado, ex cab, 4x4, 4.8L (yeah i wish it was bigger too), 22" rims (exous) wrapped in toyo s/t tires, k/n c.a.i, magnaflow muffler, kenwood h.u. accompanied by 2-10" mtx 7500 subs and an amp to match. Heres a couple pix.

PamzJoe · #2 03-28-2006, 01:00 AM

Welcome.

01silverado03z400 · #3 03-28-2006, 01:31 AM

Hey welcome to the forum! Nice looking truck you have there. What size tire do u hav on those 22s??

03silveradoaby · #4 03-28-2006, 01:37 AM

305/45/22, with very minimal rub and it's only on the inner fender well which i will be trimming back an inch or so.

sportin83 · #5 03-30-2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03silveradoaby

305/45/22, with very minimal rub and it's only on the inner fender well which i will be trimming back an inch or so.

if you take a heat gun and get the plastic hot and push it back you can eliminate the rubbing without cutting the plastic. you should raise the front or lower the back to level the truck out. nice looking ride looks similar to mine.

chuck16 · #6 03-30-2006, 10:56 PM

Welcome aboard! Nice look'in wagon...wish I had the coin to get some new rims. However, I'm just glad I have the stock chromers as it is...

03silveradoaby · #7 03-31-2006, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportin83

if you take a heat gun and get the plastic hot and push it back you can eliminate the rubbing without cutting the plastic. you should raise the front or lower the back to level the truck out. nice looking ride looks similar to mine.

Thanks guys, this is the best damn truck i have ever had.
what kind of drop should i do in the back? would i do like a 2"? I have thought about leveling it. Future plans are going to be bagging it but that kinda loot is not an option at this time. Thanks for the tip on the inners.

jeverett · #8 03-31-2006, 09:04 AM

Wasssssssssssssssssssup

sportin83 · #9 03-31-2006, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03silveradoaby

Thanks guys, this is the best damn truck i have ever had.
what kind of drop should i do in the back? would i do like a 2"? I have thought about leveling it. Future plans are going to be bagging it but that kinda loot is not an option at this time. Thanks for the tip on the inners.

i did a 2 inch shackle drop in the back. i dont remember the exact price but i go tthem on ebay and i think it was about 50-70 bucks and a hour to install because i had to remove my hitch to get to the bolts. then reinstall the hitch and i did the job myself, i would recomend having help to help hold things.

TexasF355F1 · #10 04-02-2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03silveradoaby

Thanks guys, this is the best damn truck i have ever had.
what kind of drop should i do in the back? would i do like a 2"? I have thought about leveling it. Future plans are going to be bagging it but that kinda loot is not an option at this time. Thanks for the tip on the inners.

Welcome to the boards. Nice truck.

I'm confused though. If you planned on bagging it, why would you get a 4wd? You're going to be severely limited in how low it will go due to the front driveshaft binding. If you were hoping to lay frame it's not gonna happen.

Good luck with your project.

03silveradoaby · #11 04-02-2006, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasF355F1

Welcome to the boards. Nice truck.

I'm confused though. If you planned on bagging it, why would you get a 4wd? You're going to be severely limited in how low it will go due to the front driveshaft binding. If you were hoping to lay frame it's not gonna happen.

Good luck with your project.

I had no intentions on laying the frame, just wanted the option of adjusting my suspension and the roads here in michigan are not the greatest, so maybe i would get a better ride. The reason for the 4wd is i picked the truck up from a dealership for a very good price, under 10 grand with 35k miles. Salesman messed up on the paperwork. Gotta love it. I ordered the shackles off ebay last night so i should get those soon and see how it goes from there. Thanks again guys.

TexasF355F1 · #12 04-02-2006, 05:36 PM

Okay, I got ya. Didn't realize you were in MI where 4wd is a almost a must.

kenwood guy · #13 04-02-2006, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportin83

i did a 2 inch shackle drop in the back. i dont remember the exact price but i go tthem on ebay and i think it was about 50-70 bucks and a hour to install because i had to remove my hitch to get to the bolts. then reinstall the hitch and i did the job myself, i would recomend having help to help hold things.

What kind of rim and tire setup you got, I plan on lowering my truck now sure how much tho yours looks awesome is it 2in front to???

03silveradoaby · #14 04-02-2006, 08:46 PM

Rims are 22" fierro vivids a.k.a. 8 mile players. The tires are toyo proxes s/t.305/45/22
I have not done anything to the suspension yet but will be in a few weeks, im going to do what sportin83 recommended and do drop shakles. Thanks.

sportin83 · #15 04-02-2006, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenwood guy

What kind of rim and tire setup you got, I plan on lowering my truck now sure how much tho yours looks awesome is it 2in front to???

i have a 2wd and i did a 2inch shackle drop in rear only and i have 22 inch wheels and 305-45-22 tires. next tires will be 305-40-22 to get a little more clearence for turning, it has minimal rubbing when turning the wheel hard like in a parking lot.

POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD