87’ Black Thunder !!!

[BlackThunder]

Hi everyone! New to the forum, just Picked up a black 1987 Silverado Suburban.
It’s got a rebuilt 350 sb - 700r4 transmission. 4x4 w/ 1 ton axles. It’s kind of a mystery truck! Guy I bought it from got it on a trade. Hoping you guys can help me figure it out as we go!! I Love square bodies!!!

Jason

 

[Vbb199]

Welcome

 

[Originalthor]

Welcome to the forum. Looks like in good shape. Ditch those rims and it will be money.

 

[BlackThunder]

I think some painted polish black rims might look good.
What do you think?

 

[animal]

 

[Soundmound]

Welcome from the PNW!

 

[Shorty81]

Welcome from Ohio.

 

[WFO]

Welcome from the Texas Panhandle.

 

[shiftpro]

I think some painted polish black rims might look good.
What do you think?

Lose those terrible wheels and tires asap.

 

[shiftpro]

Hi everyone! New to the forum, just Picked up a black 1987 Silverado Suburban.
It’s got a rebuilt 350 sb - 700r4 transmission. 4x4 w/ 1 ton axles. It’s kind of a mystery truck! Guy I bought it from got it on a trade. Hoping you guys can help me figure it out as we go!! I Love square bodies!!!

Jason

Welcome and thanks for joining. Post more pics please, and underneath so we can see what's going on.

Are you going o keep this beauty a mall cruiser or will you work it off road? If so, how serious do you want to get in the off road functionality game?

 

[shiftpro]

Do you know what gears are in the diffs? This info is required to determine tire size. And having a 700 tranny you want to keep it 'revy'.

 

[BlackThunder]

Welcome and thanks for joining. Post more pics please, and underneath so we can see what's going on.

Are you going o keep this beauty a mall cruiser or will you work it off road? If so, how serious do you want to get in the off road functionality game?

Thanks, I definitely want to have the Cruiser-Hot rod- Off roader Trifecta!!!, but I do realize its a lot to ask of an 87' classic sub. I posted a full under side photo shoot, check it out let me know what you think.

P.S. it wasn't me that got her all dirty, its how it came. I'll wash everything once I get the driver window regulator in. Please don't mind the mess.

 

[shiftpro]

Thanks, I definitely want to have the Cruiser-Hot rod- Off roader Trifecta!!!, but I do realize its a lot to ask of an 87' classic sub. I posted a full under side photo shoot, check it out let me know what you think.

P.S. it wasn't me that got her all dirty, its how it came. I'll wash everything once I get the driver window regulator in. Please don't mind the mess.

Holy crap you have high steer..

 

[shiftpro]

Rear discs... man..

Are those Caddy calipers? I don't see an e brake cable but I'm blind anyway

 

[shiftpro]

And yes in fact that a D60 up front and GM 14 bolt in the back.

Front suspension looks bomber, but the rear could be improved. First thought would be shackle reverse and loose or seriously reduce th big lift block. In sand for example you could get part breaking wheelhop with the torque generated by that 'lever' (lift block).

And it looks like you might have 3/4 ton K2500 front discs... which is a lesser known mod for better brake modulation and weight savings... but still a juice brake with ample tire screeching ability.

Somebody knew something that built this truck.

Is the front anti-sway bar gone?