1986 k10 question.
 

i need some help. should i lift my truck 4 inchs with 35 inch tires first then start working on making it nice, or vice versa

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

if it was up to me if it runs good and can drive it every day do the lift and tires. that the most expencive part cause you have to do them at same time.

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

well right now its not running,its waiting on a new gas tank. but other than that it runs strong it still needs the exhaust done its just a ypipe with a turbo muffler.

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

I agree with getting it running and then go for the lift. Are you upgrading axles as well?

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

if you ever want to get biggier then 35s safely you should get 14 bolt rear. they go for about 400 at just chevy trucks on ebay

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

well as of right now i have the stock 10 bolt axles with 3:08 gears,i didnt plan on switching axles because i do not want to go bigger then a 35" tall tire but i did think about eventually doing gears.

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

lift it, wheel it, then fix it up.

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yeah im only 16 so i got all the time to fix it up.i plan on never selling it,maybe when im older find another daily driver than take this off the road and restore it

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

sorry if im posting in the wrong areas im still new to these forums. guess i better pay attention to where i post things :lol:

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

Where is Holbrook?? If junkyards where you are like where I am, you won't have a problem finding axles. I would start looking for some, in less you got a healthy motor, the truck isn't gonna like 35s with 3.08 gears. For 35s I'd go with 4.10s.

Also go with a 6" lift for 35s. I have that on my truck, did a little mild wheelin' yesterday and rubbed barely even flexed.

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

Depending on where he is and where I am at with my project in the spring I may have a set of 14 bolt axels out of one of my truks by then. Good luck with the build, keep us posted.

Sarge

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

holbrooks in long island my dads cousin works at a junk yard and one of his good friends does also. my engine is pretty healthy only 45,000 miles on the rebuild

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

Like I said look me up in the spring, I should have the axels out of one of my trucks by then. The rear is a 14 bolt 4:10 both are 3/4 ton trucks.

I would be willing to meet you somewhere off the thruway or wearever works.

Sarge

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

Make sure your balljoints, tie rod ends and all other suspension and steering components are in good shape before lifting it and installing bigger tires.

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

alright uh how much would you want for them? im only 16 so im tight on money but im sure i can come up with something. and to jtrux i was planning on replacing them anyway. since it seems the last person who had my truck never took care of it

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

We will figure that out when the time comes.

Happy New Year

Sarge

Re: 1986 k10 question.
 

alright.happy new year