Re: Ol Blue
 

It's weird because the stock coils someone at onetime heated so it was lowered but it was very bouncy wit these coils drops so low that the axle is sitting on the rear rubber stops but a nice cpp said it shouldn't set like this I sent them photos will see what they say about solving this issue

Re: Ol Blue
 

Maybe the coil's are for a pickup? My sub sit's a little lower in the rear with all the extra load of the metal and glass out back. I think air ride is the way to go. If I could get half the ride quality I would be one happy man.

Re: Ol Blue
 

They said to c notch it which was stupid cause I asked what kit should should I go with with out c notching it an they said 3 in the front an 4 HEAVY DUTY in the rear so I did. Do you have the rear leaf spring I noticed on a friends suburban had a single leaf spring in the rear mine dose not have them previous owner must have removed

Re: Ol Blue
 

Got my "T" blocks mounted up so I could see how the lines would run. Also wanted to keep the lines low and clean.

Re: Ol Blue
 

I'm happy with how it looks. lines run nice and tight. Nothing Rub's. Tonight I will get it vac down and charged. It will be nice to have front air till I can get the rear all worked out. :waah:

Re: Ol Blue
 

What are the T blocks for to extend the lines ?

Re: Ol Blue
 

Clean install!

Re: Ol Blue
 

The block is to add rear air when I get a chance and have front a/c now. I could have just installed the lines that come in the kit but I wanted to get this part of the job out of the way first. :waah:

Re: Ol Blue
 

Thanks. I want to keep a simple and clean look to it all. I don't like to see lines and wires all over the place.

Re: Ol Blue
 

So your one ac comp can handle the front unit an the rear ?

Re: Ol Blue
 

It will be fine. My condenser will be the where I might have to improve.

Re: Ol Blue
 

Wow that's awesome I was wondering if I could run a front an rear ac unit in my 70 suburban as well this might be next after I do my LS swap

Re: Ol Blue
 

Last weekend we hit a high of 117. I took a drive in the suburban down the I10 and the A/C worked great. I drove all over town and even got stuff in traffic. No problems with cooling the cab or the engine. I don't think people in the rear seats would have been vary comfy but I was fine. I watched the vent temps and they ran about 50 in that ambient. I know rear A/C will be a bunch more load but I have a idea for a improved condenser and how I can improve air flow over it if I need it. I don't think I will get to it this summer. Work has really limited how much I work on Old blue but I do get to drive it everyday so it balances out.

Re: Ol Blue
 

Sounds great. I had been thinking I might do the LS swap on one of my trucks. If you do install one keep me posted. :metal:

Re: Ol Blue
 

For sure I'm still debating on setup L92 or LQ9 swap

Re: Ol Blue
 

Thanks for the update. I'd say that was the ultimate test. 117 WOW thats cookin!

Re: Ol Blue
 

Any new pictures?

Re: Ol Blue
 

Sway bar kit is still on back order. I have a bunch of other parts but I'm on hold till my 5 lug parts all get in. I will post up stuff soon as I have something to show. :waah:

Re: Ol Blue
 

What did you use to strip the paint off that good. It looks totally brand spanking new!!

Re: Ol Blue
 

Paint was the easy part. The anodized coating took a bit more work. I started with paint stripper for the black. The coating was taken off with oven cleaner and then I hit it with metal polish. It was a bit of work but in all totally worth it in my book.

Re: Ol Blue
 

I just bought I suburban like yours.... kinda.. I think I'll wait till I've had it at the house for about a month and then start a thread. Then people will be all like "wow that guy is really talented, he changed the door lock knobs in the same day he got them!!!!" Just saying :gmc2:

Re: Ol Blue
 

Just saw your a/c set up, best I have ever seen. Now that I see one I like, I may even consider one for my build. But we don't live in the devastating heat you do. 117 degrees is what we bake potatoes at.

Re: Ol Blue
 

Well I added my own custom bags welded blocks to upper frame extended lower arm an it's great for towing also did my LS swap

Re: Ol Blue
 

Bags

Re: Ol Blue
 

That is such a nice truck ! It deserves that pretty front grille. The hard work was really worth the time !!

John

Re: Ol Blue
 

Any updates?

Re: Ol Blue
 

Sorry about the late reply.
Life has really been cutting into my hobby time. For the most part I have just been driving it. I did a little update with the transmition pan and swapped
Out the wheels and caps. New tires have raised letters so I thought black rims might set it off

Re: Ol Blue
 

Looks great! Glad to hear you are getting some use out of your 'Burb! I drive mine way more than I work on it. I'd love to do more to her, but time and money seem to be in short supply.

Re: Ol Blue
 

Big time slacker with the updates. Got around to Adding a little sound system upgrade and engine dress up. Been driving the wheels off the old suburban.

Re: Ol Blue
 

Found some pictures of a little upgrade I did to my old TH400 this summer.

Re: Ol Blue
 

What in the world is that? It looks like a machine gun turret....:)

LockDoc

Re: Ol Blue
 

Agreed :lol: Its a Derale pan. I figured a little extra capacity and some extra cooling cant hurt in the AZ summers.

Re: Ol Blue
 

That is probably the strangest pan I have seen.

Re: Ol Blue
 

I totally agree. I like it at this point. its crazy thick and would take a hit if I ever get hug on anything.

Re: Ol Blue
 

Sadly I have been making slow progress on the old suburban. I upgraded the tail lights to LED and replaced the exhaust system. I took the lazy path and picked up the Flowmaster system. I only had to make the pipe from the header to the system so it was a quick few hour install. It fit great and sounds how I had hoped.

Re: Ol Blue
 

LED lights make a great improvement. I should have done this a long time ago.

Re: Ol Blue
 

Lookin' good! And I bet it sounds good too..... Those lights are bright.

LockDoc

Re: Ol Blue
 

Just went through your Burb thread, wow brings back a lot of memories, time flies when we're having fun! Burb is looking good and I guess your not the only C10 fan in AZ City:lol:

Re: Ol Blue
 

Nice upgrade!

Re: Ol Blue
 

The suburban I sold when I started this project is back on the road and I got the chance to get a few pic’s together. Both suburbans need plenty of work but we have been making great progress.