Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dirty trucker · 05-27-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Very cool area, some day we need to take a family trip over that way.

Question for ya, what's the best tire set up excluding sand tires for running around in the dunes?

Great pics, thanks for posting.

Oh, Probably Mickey Thompson Baja Belted is the most popular. I don't think it's too important though.. The best thing to do is let more air out. I ran 10-11 lbs. in those Swampers. 37x12.5 on 12" wide
It's all about air pressure & POWER... If you don't have power, than you need momentum. Momentum can get to be a rough ride with leaf spring suspension. It would be awesome if you did make a family trip, we'll see if we can get Chevyman63 to finish his ride!! Come on Tim, time to shift into second gear!!! J/k

fun in dirt · 05-27-2009, 01:22 PM

That's some nice looking toys you have.
I dream of going & playing in the dunes like that one day

losangelesk5 · 05-27-2009, 01:50 PM

hey does your Jimmy have the original 504 green, Looks great.

dirty trucker · 05-27-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by losangelesk5

hey does your Jimmy have the original 504 green, Looks great.

Ahh, I have to look... I know it says Medium Olive on the glovebox sheet. Not sure on the 504??

Burt4x4 · 05-27-2009, 03:29 PM

Cool!

So do they require the dune flags to be on the front?
Out her at Pismo everyone hasum on the back.

I can see were the front would be visable first as you climb a dune so maybe that is the thinking...
Looks like fun!
Burt

dirty trucker · 05-29-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by losangelesk5

hey does your Jimmy have the original 504 green, Looks great.

I looked at the glove box, Med. Olive is option code 150410...

Chevyman63 · 05-30-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dirty trucker

It would be awesome if you did make a family trip, we'll see if we can get Chevyman63 to finish his ride!! Come on Tim, time to shift into second gear!!! J/k

That would be great!

You're right...I was just telling the wife today that I'm going to get a little less fussy about stuff and try and get it together so I can drive it. Now that you're off work you can help! J/K.

Great pics. Brings back memories.

dirty trucker · 06-01-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

That would be great!

You're right...I was just telling the wife today that I'm going to get a little less fussy about stuff and try and get it together so I can drive it. Now that you're off work you can help! J/K.

Great pics. Brings back memories.

Hey sounds great, I have 1 more week of layoff.. I tried to get this PLUMBER I know to hire me for cash, but he never got back with me

Anyway, it was fun. The new front driveshaft put up with the BBC for now. Call me if you're heading out to the polebarn..

Chevyman63 · 06-01-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dirty trucker

Hey sounds great, I have 1 more week of layoff.. I tried to get this PLUMBER I know to hire me for cash, but he never got back with me

Anyway, it was fun. The new front driveshaft put up with the BBC for now. Call me if you're heading out to the polebarn..

I'll let you know when I'm going to actually do something.

Know anyone who has a pair of stock rear leaf springs?

dirty trucker · 06-02-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Know anyone who has a pair of stock rear leaf springs?

I gave mine to my buddy's Grandpa about 4 years ago... Their probably laying in the same spot..

By the way, your supposed to be raising the Blazer higher

, not back to stock...

Chevyman63 · 06-02-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dirty trucker

By the way, your supposed to be raising the Blazer higher

, not back to stock...

True, but I have my DIY4X shackle flip, so I can run my stock springs and still have about 4" or so.

vtblazer · 06-02-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

True, but I have my DIY4X shackle flip, so I can run my stock springs and still have about 4" or so.

Check em first, you might need to re-center your axle in the wheelwell after the shackle flip.

05-27-2009, 01:22 PM	#2
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05-27-2009, 01:50 PM	#3
losangelesk5 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 33	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) hey does your Jimmy have the original 504 green, Looks great.

05-27-2009, 03:29 PM	#5
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) Cool! So do they require the dune flags to be on the front? Out her at Pismo everyone hasum on the back. I can see were the front would be visable first as you climb a dune so maybe that is the thinking... Looks like fun! Burt __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks



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