BlueAKSSS Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 so I found this site a few days ago and im looking at meeting up with some guys next sunday and trying to get some ideas on what to do with my semi stock SS so anybody free next weekend? let me know Mad Mike Glad to have another SS member on the site from up here! Maybe we should try and set up a meet this spring for all the SS trucks up here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonickoolten Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 whassup my fellow ak ssers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 I was thinking this Sunday because I'm so ready to see some mods in person even if it's for a hour or so. Give me a call if your willing to show off your truck Sunday In anchorage (907)720-3771 ask for mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 whassup my fellow ak ssers Quiter!! How dare you call yourself a ak SSS'er! lol just kiddin. Haven't talked to you in a while 10zin. I can't wait to get down to palmer this year and see just what kinda time my truck is going to put down. I will be happy to get into the 12's. that's my goal for now. I am hoping to meet up with some of the anch guys this summer too! Drop me a note if I can help with anything. -Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonickoolten Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 i wish i was up there in the summer its the best place to drive around in the summer time not too hot not too cold just perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haul@ss Posted April 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Welcome to the site Mike! - Man there's a lot of mikes here haha AK04SS, if you're hauling, you probably don't wanna go lower than 2" in the back. If you're looking for a mild budget drop that wont affect the stock ride much, turn the torsion bolts down in front and do 2" shackles in the rear. Shackles range anywhere from 60-100 bucks online. Or if you want, i think a few shops sell them in town for 80-120. If you go this route, I can help you with install as I have done it before. We just need a nice warm garage. You'll kick yourself in the ass if you pay a shop to do it once you realize how easy it is. Unless you're in a rush to get it done i guess... Matt, I say chrome in the summer, silver in the winter. The road salt will take a toll on the chrome for sure after a while. Do you do the installs on the c10 yourself? I've always wanted a 68-72 C10 to work on! Aksss, did you buy that SS with the turbo on it already? Because I know there was another sts truck that some dude got into the low 14s with or something not too impressive so he built up the motor n tranny only to sell it later? Not sure if its the same truck but I worked with the owners friend and he was telling me about it. Either way, good luck at the track! I hope to make it and see ya run! 10zin, whats good bro?! Haven't heard from you in a while. How's the truck? Ever get that daym turbo on? And yes, I love AK summers! The scenery and weather makes up for the shitty winters haha As for the meet, I can't do anything till probably after April because school is really kicking my ass. Plus I hear its supposed to snow next week too so its still gonna be cold as shit! Daym you winter... Anyone know of any body shops that are good with fiberglass? I was thinking of cleaning up the roll pan cut outs myself but if I can find the right shop I'd rather have them do it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) Matt, I say chrome in the summer, silver in the winter. The road salt will take a toll on the chrome for sure after a while. Do you do the installs on the c10 yourself? I've always wanted a 68-72 C10 to work on! I agree I think I'll use the chomre ones in the summer, and the silver ones in the winter. Although I just put the silver ones on temporaily until I can go have them switched. As far as the C10 goes yes I did do all the work myself I built the entire truck out of a stripped cab and frame. It was quite the project, I just installed the new cam and such as well. Edited April 9, 2010 by Matt* (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I'm going to order my new bumper cover in a week or too but I have no idea how to install anyone in anchorage area to help with the install??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK04SS Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Hey haul@ss, I did the front already it looks better, but I need to get the shackles. Yeah I read up on it and it looks easy. Do you know anywhere in town that sells em? I saw that muffler city was a dealer for bell tech. Can anyone meet friday nights? i work weekend nights, haha. I think besides lowering my truck, modding is done til I get a new car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Aksss, did you buy that SS with the turbo on it already? Because I know there was another sts truck that some dude got into the low 14s with or something not too impressive so he built up the motor n tranny only to sell it later? Not sure if its the same truck but I worked with the owners friend and he was telling me about it. Either way, good luck at the track! I hope to make it and see ya run! Yep. I did buy this truck with the sts kit on it. I bought it from the 2nd owner. It was originally a guy on here that went by Rumpy. He sold the truck to a State trooper up here and I bought the truc from him. It had quite a few problems when I got my hands on it. I have changed just about everything dealing with the motor and the turbo. So hopefully that will get me on my way. I think the guys name was travis that had the truck originally. -Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonickoolten Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 (edited) DUDE i knew Travis he was in the Airforce stationed @ elmendorf with me lol...... THAT TRUCK IS A BEAST!!! i raced it in a friends 05 subi wrx STI and it kept up and then some Edited April 10, 2010 by 10zin (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK04SS Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Hey JV congrats on winning at the Belltech site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 DUDE i knew Travis he was in the Airforce stationed @ elmendorf with me lol...... THAT TRUCK IS A BEAST!!! i raced it in a friends 05 subi wrx STI and it kept up and then some Well hopefully when I get done with this thing this summer I will at least be in the mid to low 12's with this thing. Can't wait! Then maybe I can hold my own down in the big city, lol I did see a craigs list posting (a member on pt.net told me about) for a 05' CC silverado with a front mount turbo kit for sale. Any of you guys know that truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast06 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I've had a noise coming from the front end since halfway through winter. Its different than the normal 4 wheel drive noise; it would start making noise everytime I would engage the 4 wheel drive. I had a drive line specialist listen to it and he said that it was a bearing going out in the front end. Estimated cost is around $900, I'll wait until late summer to get it fixed. I guess the only advantage is that I can get both front axel seals fixed since they are leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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