READERS RIDES: Discussion

Post by **HenryJ** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:30 pm

I think that thread will really be nice for those who want to browse vehicles and see what they would like to do.

We can keep the comments in this thread

kermit · Post by **kermit** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:45 pm

Kudos to everyone with their awesome trucks!

Can't say that i've ever seen a bad looking crewcab!

GeorgesBlazah · Post by **GeorgesBlazah** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:08 pm

I concur, I will post up a nice one of my 4 door as long as you crewcabbers dont chase me away for not having a bed

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:10 pm

GeorgesBlazah wrote:I concur, I will post up a nice one of my 4 door as long as you crewcabbers dont chase me away for not having a bed

You're a member and that's your ride.

BobbleSmitty · Post by **BobbleSmitty** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 3:49 pm

HenryJ wrote:BobbleSmitty's truck Nice!

Thanks Brule!

rlrnr53 · Post by **rlrnr53** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:50 am

I sit here every day and drool over the mods that all of you have made! BT (before twins) I would have been right with all of you. But with two 14 yr old girls and the fact that the state of WV doesn't like to give their slaves raises, I don't have any spare coins for frills. But at least I can appreciate all the hard work that all of you have done.

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:57 am

Looking at the list of mods makes you realize how much time,effort and green go into our rigs. Every truck on the site has an I want that factor that keeps us spending. All variations on a theme but all so individual, it's like a vehicle fingerprint of who we are and how we use our trucks.

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:07 pm

04crewvt wrote:Looking at the list of mods makes you realize how much time,effort and green go into our rigs. Every truck on the site has an I want that factor that keeps us spending. All variations on a theme but all so individual, it's like a vehicle fingerprint of who we are and how we use our trucks.

Yea! The American tradition of personal customizing!

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:38 pm

I certainly like them all and the personalities behind each and every one

The ultimate trail/DD Crew has got to be Paul's.

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That last pic looks like a lotta battle damage or is it the mud making it appear that way? Looks like even a rear flare has fled and gone to the wind.

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:20 am

It does look like some tree damage on that LR fender in his readers ride photo.

04crewvt, your post says 3.73 open differential. Is that really true? I didn't think anyone would special order the gears without the G80. I know that the "G80 package" included the 3.73 gears.

You don't have the RPO G80 on your glove box?

That page is really becoming a great resource!

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 8:05 am

04crewvt wrote:...finding a new place to live takes precedence over any truck mods, or trail runs for that matter.

And right before that comes the little ones well being.

You have your priorities straight!

That truck will go and do plenty just as it is. You have already proof of that.

BADs Crew · Post by **BADs Crew** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:16 pm

I like the Readers Rides page.

Lots of great photo's and information. WVHogRider, I like the wheels on your truck, are they polished? Do you have any close up pic's of them or a link to a site where I can see them? I have shopped for wheels around here and none of the dealers seam to know what fits our trucks. I am always asked what wheel I like then told " No Those Won't Fit ". So I am left to the books picking wheels that won't work until I get discouraged and give up.

WVHogRider · Post by **WVHogRider** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:05 am

BADs Crew wrote:WVHogRider, I like the wheels on your truck, are they polished? Do you have any close up pic's of them or a link to a site where I can see them? I have shopped for wheels around here and none of the dealers seam to know what fits our trucks. I am always asked what wheel I like then told " No Those Won't Fit ". So I am left to the books picking wheels that won't work until I get discouraged and give up.

Yes, these are polished aluminum. And I got the same response from every dealer around here that you got.

You can go to http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheel_deals_list.php and look

. The page I just listed is already detailed for the S-10 truck. You can special order the rim size and backspacing you want. They will even ask you exactly which vehicle you plan on putting the rims onto before making or selling you the rims. As for pics., I can take any pictures you would like to see.

However, I just posted one http://www.s-10crewcab.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5227 in the tires/lift/suspension forum for Purduecrew.

BADs Crew · Post by **BADs Crew** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 12:40 pm

Thanks.

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 4:47 pm

Hey there doughboy5499 (Denny). That is a nice looking truck.
Glad the tires got to you ok, I can see I got the stickers on there real good.

The tires look good on your truck hope they work out well for you.

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:05 pm

f9k9 wrote:That last pic looks like a lotta battle damage or is it the mud making it appear that way? Looks like even a rear flare has fled and gone to the wind.

Just depends on how the light hits it.

I did just wax and wash it spotless. It lasted almost a week, but a buddy pulled my leg to do some wheeling and make some new trails. Was a fun mix of swamp, hill climb'n, and got a chance to make sure my winch is functional to boot.

What I am still enjoying is being able to keep on driving it the day after and everything is still aligned correctly and drives straight.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:20 pm

Paul, your price that you originally paid may have shocked a few of us at the time but, looking back (for me) and performing a little research into the SFAs, I would have to say it was money well spent. It is truly the most impressive of SFAed CC that I am aware of.

doughboy5499 · Post by **doughboy5499** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 8:42 pm

04crewvt wrote: I can see I got the stickers on there real good.

I could'nt get all the sticker off. I figured I would drive a few miles and it would wear off. Thanks again.

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:39 pm

Steve2003, Nice pictures , but you left out some details. OK , you left out all the details

Steve2003 · Post by **Steve2003** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:54 pm

HenryJ wrote:Steve2003, Nice pictures , but you left out some details. OK , you left out all the details

Yes I did sorry

I was just being to lazy today. I will add details later, if that's ok!.

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 3:06 pm

Steve2003 wrote:...I was just being to lazy today.

I thought so!

Still a nice truck

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 3:36 pm

HenryJ wrote:.........Still a nice truck

A true understatement. As much as I despise "bling" I have always liked Steve's CC

Steve2003 · Post by **Steve2003** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:08 pm

f9k9 wrote:
HenryJ wrote:.........Still a nice truck
A true understatement. As much as I despise "bling" I have always liked Steve's CC

Thank's Hj and f9k9, I have been accused of being a picture post whore so I am kinda careful about posting to many pics of my ride. I wasn't going to post in the reader rides thread but I just couldn't help myself

GeorgesBlazah · Post by **GeorgesBlazah** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:47 am

Steve2003 wrote:
f9k9 wrote:
HenryJ wrote:.........Still a nice truck
A true understatement. As much as I despise "bling" I have always liked Steve's CC
Thank's Hj and f9k9, I have been accused of being a picture post whore so I am kinda careful about posting to many pics of my ride. I wasn't going to post in the reader rides thread but I just couldn't help myself

I know the picture whore feeling....I can get carried away with puttin pictures up as well. It took alot of strength for me to only put 1 pic up in the rides section.

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 4:14 pm

groceryman wrote:Sorry about the small pic and no details my wife was helping me post the pic and had something come up and had to leave i am not a computer person but learning going to try to redo the post when she returns

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 4:32 pm

groceryman wrote:Sorry about the small pic and no details my wife was helping me post the pic and had something come up and had to leave i am not a computer person but learning going to try to redo the post when she returns

Hang around here and just ask. Welcome aboard

I couldn't do anything but, write reports before joining here. A lot can be learned by just exploring and "playing"

WVHogRider · Post by **WVHogRider** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 7:01 pm

f9k9 wrote:
groceryman wrote:Sorry about the small pic and no details my wife was helping me post the pic and had something come up and had to leave i am not a computer person but learning going to try to redo the post when she returns
Hang around here and just ask. Welcome aboard I couldn't do anything but, write reports before joining here. A lot can be learned by just exploring and "playing"

Just as f9k9 said. I'll be the first to say I'm a 30 something computer moron. However, I'll blame most of my computer incompetence on the ex-wife....due to not letting me use "her computer" when we were married---b**ching when I tried to get on "her computer", and the "not spending time with her/our daughter" comments when I got SOME free time...

Anyway...Let us know what you've done & bigger pic..

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 7:09 pm

Actually the smaller picture is refreshing for this poor dial-up user

I would like to see some details added though. Just click this

button on the post you made and edit the text.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:18 pm

Welcome aboard Connerbug.

Your rig is off to a good start!!

green02crew · Post by **green02crew** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:17 pm

okie s10 I like that! The rear axle looks great under there too!

okie s10 · Post by **okie s10** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:02 pm

Thanks. Need a new pic, that was before I added the Skidz.

green02crew · Post by **green02crew** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:43 am

Okie, get any more updated pics?? I really want to see what the finished product is looking like!

okie s10 · Post by **okie s10** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:02 pm

Well I do but just added a Cervini ram air hood last week and need take new pics. But i don't know how to post to my page, and don't tell me to read the sticky, I still don't know how to do it. Might need some help to get it done.

green02crew · Post by **green02crew** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:59 am

Haha fair enough! I'll be waiting and watching intently!

okie s10 · Post by **okie s10** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:02 pm

I'm almost beginning to amaze myself. Got a new pic of my truck and actually figured out how to use photobucket. Have the new pic of it in the photo section, but couldn't get it to the top of my post. Oh well, enjoy.

green02crew · Post by **green02crew** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:10 pm

The roof rack and hood really make the package complete

YellowCrewCabber · Post by **YellowCrewCabber** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:36 pm

HenryJ wrote:BobbleSmitty's truck Nice!

I think that thread will really be nice for those who want to browse vehicles and see what they would like to do.

We can keep the comments in this thread

Hold on before I look at that pic again. I gotta get some paper towels. The drool just pours out when I look at it.

green02crew · Post by **green02crew** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:41 pm

I'm still drooling over okie s10's truck. Maybe its the black though because I do like BobbleSmitty's truck as well.

BobbleSmitty · Post by **BobbleSmitty** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:52 pm

Thanks guys! My neighbors make fun of me because I wash and wax it too often! I will take a new picture this spring b/c I have removed the S10 and Chevrolet lettering on it and I painted the front bow-tie black.

Post by **HenryJ** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:41 pm

f9k9 wrote:
smallblocker wrote:...............Front axle, Lincoln locked 4.11 IFS......................
There has to be one hellava story behind this. Do tell.

Post by **HenryJ** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:55 am

jedthrocornpone wrote:

nice pics! I'm looking forward to our return this spring.

jedthrocornpone · Post by **jedthrocornpone** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:18 pm

I learned my lesson! it was awsome and I can't wait to go back but I'm not going in august again

way too hot for this guy

Post by **HenryJ** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:44 pm

Good to know. October was perfect. We are hoping March will be as good.

Post by **HenryJ** » Sun May 09, 2010 8:17 am

michaelhrgn wrote:Readers Rides post
videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnI6TSTDOpE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6zMP-DFl1k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBsMlxmSZGM

l31 vortec v8 swap this summer:)!!!

Freak'n Awesome! I really want to see it in person someday.

michaelhrgn · Post by **michaelhrgn** » Sun May 09, 2010 10:41 pm

ya hopefully one of these years i will make a trip to moab, and i will swing by. i cant wate to swap in a vortec 350 so i will have power to tow my other toys and get beter mpgs then 14-15, iam hoping for closer to 17-20 with the v8 . my 97 4x4 gmc serria with 180,000 still gets 17 with 33s.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:49 pm

moto_chick6, please do your homework before you perform this "mod".

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:20 pm

That truck is just a

as it gets!

14x4 · Post by **14x4** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:26 pm

HenryJ wrote:That truck is just a as it gets!

And it's all thanks to you guys.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:24 pm

HenryJ wrote:
That truck is just a as it gets!

+1

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:41 pm

F9K9 wrote:
HenryJ wrote:
+1

Add a cowl hood and he could be your evil twin!

14x4 · Post by **14x4** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:48 pm

HenryJ wrote:Add a cowl hood and he could be your evil twin!

A cowl (or maybe ram air?) hood is definitely in my truck's future. I'm finally getting back on my feet since I just starting working again. Once I pay off a few debts, I will be modding once again!

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:28 pm

HenryJ wrote:Add a cowl hood and he could be your evil twin!

I think not. That set up is awesome! Puts me to shame. That is one sweet CC!

14x4 · Post by **14x4** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:34 pm

F9K9 wrote:That set up is awesome! Puts me to shame.

Are you kidding me? Get outa here!

Thanks for the compliment though.

clontz_wi64 · Post by **clontz_wi64** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:47 pm

what size tires are those?? I want a 31" when i get done lifting........

what's the widdest you can go on the stock 7" ZR5 wheel??

14x4 · Post by **14x4** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:23 pm

If you're referring to my rig, they're 33x9.5 R15. I believe the widest you can go is 10.5. The 10.5 BFG's do look cooler than the 9.5's, but HJ has a whole list of reasons why the 9.5 is better.

Look up the "Marvelous Mystery Lift."

michaelhrgn · Post by **michaelhrgn** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:46 pm

build a new front bumper and it turned out great / think about building a few to sale, and a wheelin video to share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IL_zLY63UI

Post by **HenryJ** » Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:38 am

Looks real nice. I am sure you could find buyers.

michaelhrgn · Post by **michaelhrgn** » Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:07 pm

hears a better pic of it today /with 38s to lol and a little ..................MUD

MinnesotaMudder · Post by **MinnesotaMudder** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 2:28 pm

If you don't mind me asking Michaelhrgn, How much did it cost you to lift your truck like that?

michaelhrgn · Post by **michaelhrgn** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:47 pm

i have about 400-500 bucks in to it not including tires

MinnesotaMudder · Post by **MinnesotaMudder** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:19 pm

Did you make most of the suspension your self. how did you do all that for just 400-500 bucks.

michaelhrgn · Post by **michaelhrgn** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:19 pm

built every thing my self and found the best deals i could on axles @ the wrecking yards

DR Krush · Post by **DR Krush** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:00 am

14x4 wrote:

Mike
Northwest Indiana

2003 S10 ZR5

Current Modifications:
2" Body lift
2" Boise Leaf-spring kit
1" Torsion bar crank
Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks
Front (1.25") and rear (2.5") wheel adapters
Fender-well cuts
Skidz Flares
BF Goodrich 33x9.5-15 All Terrains
KC Hilites off-road lights
Go Rhino 3000 grille guard
Manik tail light guards
Oil pan and engine skid plate
CB Radio + Whips
Tonneau cover

Best truck I seen so far young lad.

Post by **HenryJ** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 4:41 am

NWWA crewsonoma wrote:I just got this truck. I have a viper alarm/remote start,Pionner avic-n3 navdvd in dash screen and just put on a intake,brush guard i will also be puting on my off road piaa's soon

IMG00097-20100627-1825.jpg

Welcome aboard

michaelhrgn · Post by **michaelhrgn** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:51 pm

ToddZCrew wrote:Hello!! Just came along this site thought I would drop in and stake my claim!

I have a 2002 S10 Crew! With a custom solid front axle leaf spring suspension. It is on 33" Kumho Mud terrains, has a dana 30 in front for now, and a ford 8.8 in back for now!! Total lift is about 8 inches; 10 with tires!! It has a mini spool in the back; still looking for a locker for the front, seeing as I need to stick the front driveshaft in!! Everything else is stock, but not if I can help it!

good to see you made it over hear cant wate to see your crew dirty

Post by **HenryJ** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:59 pm

ToddZCrew wrote:I have a 2002 S10 Crew! With a custom solid front axle leaf spring suspension...

Looks pretty nice.

It would look even better with a set of Skidz flares

michaelhrgn · Post by **michaelhrgn** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:28 pm

so would mine

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:41 am

michaelhrgn wrote:s10 would mine

Last two rides west had no room. Still in the back of my mind though. If you get the cash rounded up, I'll make darn sure they expedite.
We will get the rear flares on there.

ToddZCrew · Post by **ToddZCrew** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:53 am

HenryJ wrote:
ToddZCrew wrote:I have a 2002 S10 Crew! With a custom solid front axle leaf spring suspension...
Looks pretty nice. It would look even better with a set of Skidz flares

have any pics of these skidz flares?

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:13 am

ToddZCrew wrote:...have any pics of these skidz flares?

Skidz Flares
They are no longer produced. I had a spare new set for my truck which is gone now.

Check out the rest of the trucks with the MML (Marvelous Mystery Lift ) for other examples.

riceburnr2005 · Post by **riceburnr2005** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:22 am

hey henryj what kind of tool box is that in your truck?

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:25 am

Rubbermaid. I had a spare fuel tank in it at that time. Swing by the house and I'll load it up

ToddZCrew · Post by **ToddZCrew** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:36 pm

nice truck HenryJ! the flares look good!! I want a set of flares, but I'm not ready to buy any just yet. Getting my front drive shaft in is my priority!!

riceburnr2005 · Post by **riceburnr2005** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:43 pm

rubbermaid? hmm, ill have to look into that i wanna get one just dont wanna pay 500 bucks for one.. putting a spare fuel tank in there was a good idea too..

Post by **HenryJ** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 5:58 am

riceburnr2005 wrote:rubbermaid? hmm, ill have to look into that i wanna get one just dont wanna pay 500 bucks for one.

There should be a thread about it here somewhere. I'm pretty sure that they were discontinued. Seems like it cost right around $100 new.

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