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Well, that's a bummer, for sure. Stuff like that can sure suck all the excitement out of things.
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Well, I will say this... dont EVER run Elevated Concepts rack and pinion steering kit for OBS trucks. This guy is completely unresponsive. I'll post the video of the rack to those interested on instagram, just lmk.
I ended up reaching out to Justin that builds the crazy ZR1500 and ZL1500 trucks on YouTube. He's the one that ran their kits that made me buy one. He had the same consensus, ECI bracket is meh. So we are strengthening the bracket and reinforcing it so it stops flexing so bad. Should be the fix, but it would have been nice of ECI to atleast respond and take ownership.
I ended up reaching out to Justin that builds the crazy ZR1500 and ZL1500 trucks on YouTube. He's the one that ran their kits that made me buy one. He had the same consensus, ECI bracket is meh. So we are strengthening the bracket and reinforcing it so it stops flexing so bad. Should be the fix, but it would have been nice of ECI to atleast respond and take ownership.
pwtr02ss
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Glad you found a solution. Super frustrating when people don't even respond. Not to jump off topic but while we're on the company bashing for lack of response, NEVER buy from ELITE RACE FAB. Those people never responded to any emails after sending me the wrong part for my camaro. After 4 months of dispute process with the CC, I finally got my money back.
On a more positive note, I'm glad you're making progress. I'm excited to see it on the ground along with the new shoes when they come in.
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steering is overrated imo
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Well… 3 of 4 wheels showed up today.
Looks like I’ll be able to get them mounted and balanced tomorrow maybe and then over to the shop to finalize ride height.
Exiting news.
Looks like I’ll be able to get them mounted and balanced tomorrow maybe and then over to the shop to finalize ride height.
Exiting news.
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and bring it to cars and coffee palm beach this sunday?????
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When is the 4th supposed to arrive? I can't wait to see the new rims on the rig.
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I shoulda coulda, but i have plans Sunday unfortunately. I’m not sure it’ll be out of the shop by then.
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You’d think today. UPS usually comes around 11-12. So we will see.
George B
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
pwtr02ss
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My goodness!
Even have the proper width and height tire on there. Kudos for not doing a tire thats not wide enough and actually has a bit of sidewall. Cant wait to see them on the truck.
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Thanks dude…. i can’t wait to get this thing back.
Spoke to Audio guy…. That should be up next. Nothing super crazy. 6/4/1 3-way components, 10” woofer, 1-2 amps, and a nice head unit. Nothing else.
Spoke to Audio guy…. That should be up next. Nothing super crazy. 6/4/1 3-way components, 10” woofer, 1-2 amps, and a nice head unit. Nothing else.
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Don't need much for a single cab truck. That should be perfect. I had a similar set up in my S10 back in the day. The thing hit pretty hard for a pretty modest system.
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by far, my favorite body style of gm pickup. I had a 98 back in 05. lowered with 22s. Factory optioned with leather, 3.73 gear with g80. Single cab short bed. It had been wrecked but I'm friends with the guy that fixed it. Painted all over and was super straight.
Nothing compared to the 454ss but I regret selling that truck. Its floating around still and still looks great, even after all these years.
Heres the only pic I have of it. ****** old flip phone cell pic. Wanted billets but back then, a 22" billet was way out of my budget
I believe the tailgate was getting buffed so it wasn't on the truck.
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if only we knew what we know now... I would have kept my 1997 and my 2006. Ive always been a fan of the OBS, but my 2006 was my fav.
I need to stay off the internet tho. I just came across this article for this 454SS and I want the same engine bay. All blacked out, new serpentine setup, electric fans, etc. So clean. Just no orange, god no! Maybe a charcoal gray or something in place of the orange on the valve covers, but this thing is sick. https://fuelcurve.com/oj-454-ss-chevy/
I need to stay off the internet tho. I just came across this article for this 454SS and I want the same engine bay. All blacked out, new serpentine setup, electric fans, etc. So clean. Just no orange, god no! Maybe a charcoal gray or something in place of the orange on the valve covers, but this thing is sick. https://fuelcurve.com/oj-454-ss-chevy/
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NBS is my second favorite. They are much nicer trucks as far as comfort and hope to build a crew cab one day.
That engine bay is clean. I also like the instrument cluster.
I cant remember, did they switch from the circular gauges in 1990 or 1991? My dad had an '89 step side when I was a little kid. I thought that style speedo was coolest thing ever. I was born in '87 and he sold that truck in '91 when his new '92 came in (I was VERY young). I cried when he sold that truck. My dad still tells that story to this day.
