<![CDATA[My new money burning project]]>So since i didnt go through with getting another car, I decided to have a little fun with my DD. Since the TBSS is such a good performer i thought what the hell, ill see what we can do with the little I6. Parts will be coming this week and ill be putting stuff on a little at a time. I plan to just have some fun at the Auto-x course, and want to run 13s. Next year maybe ill put a little spray on it and go for 12s! I will update this thread as stuff comes and is installed

My shocks were getting pretty spongy so i ordered a set of Bilstein HD yellow tubes. Put them in today, the GMT 360 uses a groove cut into the strut body and a snap ring to locate the lower spring mount. I cut a new groove .755" lower on the body for a full 3/4" drop. Then i knocked about 2/3 of a coil off the springs. As measured at the bumper it gave 2.2" drop total, and 1.8" at the wheelwell.

Rear i took 1/2 coil off and bolted up the shocks, for a 2.8" drop at the bumper, 2.5" at the wheelwell. The framerails are almost perfectly level now and it cut the fender gap more than in half. I would go lower, maybe next year but i wanted to see how it was this winter first

After driving it today i must say, holy shit its different. The ride is not smooth, but just right for me, and there is little body roll anymore. Brake dive has been minimized greatly and i can now go around corners in town at 25mph without slowing down, and not tip the thing over. If you have one of these i highly suggest the TBSS shocks or the Bilstein HDs, there were times before i thought the thing was gonna float off the road. Once the new rims/tires arrive it should finish it out nicely

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/17590/my-new-money-burning-projectRSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 01:16:35 GMTSun, 19 Jul 2009 22:30:10 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to My new money burning project on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:33:51 GMT]]>bring it down, its easy i did all of it in about 1.5 hours. And i already ordered rims/tires, they shipped out today.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/271329https://fargostreet.com/post/271329Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:33:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My new money burning project on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:11:17 GMT]]>now I have to lower my truck too. Damn you gary

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/271326https://fargostreet.com/post/271326Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:11:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My new money burning project on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:46:23 GMT]]>I have a set of 20s for one if you haven't ordered rims/tires already.....

God those things nose dive a lot on stock suspension tho, i bet it is a lot better now. Get some pics.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/271317https://fargostreet.com/post/271317Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:46:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My new money burning project on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:38:11 GMT]]>oh come on, you know you want to build your own SS, boosted 6.0 or something of the such

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/271274https://fargostreet.com/post/271274Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:38:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My new money burning project on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:37:57 GMT]]>SCCA rules. I know the allow the Lightning and Silverado SS. They where the only truck/suv that I know of being allowed.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/271262https://fargostreet.com/post/271262Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:37:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My new money burning project on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:34:47 GMT]]>I got beat by a SS when I was on the goldwing awhile back, I know they are capable.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/271260https://fargostreet.com/post/271260Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:34:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My new money burning project on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:28:36 GMT]]>

KA-T_240;282847 wrote:
Gary, I don't think you will be able to auto-x.

please explain? you would be suprised how nimble these big ass things are

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/271258https://fargostreet.com/post/271258Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:28:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My new money burning project on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:56:22 GMT]]>Gary, you need a Vette STAT!!!

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Gundar1;282846 wrote:
Thats awesome! An SRT8 jeep would be pimp too.

My aunt has one of those.

Come on Gary boost it you know you want to.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/271249https://fargostreet.com/post/271249Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:46:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My new money burning project on Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:22:44 GMT]]>Gary, I don't think you will be able to auto-x.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/271248https://fargostreet.com/post/271248Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:22:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My new money burning project on Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:10:03 GMT]]>Thats awesome! An SRT8 jeep would be pimp too.

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