Squarebody Chevy 6" Lift & Steering & Frame Upgrades - Stunt Double - Stacey David's Gearz S11 E8

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 19 лис 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 223

  • @normp3273
    @normp3273 Рік тому +3

    Love, Stacey David. One of the best ones on TV. Used to watch him all the time and I'm glad he's on UA-cam. One thing about these shows that I realized now that I'm older is you only get the highlights. A project like this would take me weeks or maybe even months to complete. But still a great show

  • @jamiejenkins5643
    @jamiejenkins5643 Рік тому +8

    Miss waking up on Saturdays watching your show brother. You were the father of everything that I watch on UA-cam now. Glad I found this channel hope it is legit and really you

  • @stetsongray1975
    @stetsongray1975 5 років тому +40

    What Stacey can do in one 20 minute episode takes me 4 years

    • @fidellaboy-negron5816
      @fidellaboy-negron5816 Рік тому +3

      OR LONGER!

    • @mblake0420
      @mblake0420 5 місяців тому +2

      Invisible team

    • @alexdwyer6871
      @alexdwyer6871 3 місяці тому

      Tell me abt it 🙄 I just wanna get it running and driving properly

    • @codyjeremiah7959
      @codyjeremiah7959 3 місяці тому

      @@mblake0420 I think just having a climate controlled space and all the parts and tools makes a big difference

    • @RyanBenbow
      @RyanBenbow 2 місяці тому

      ​@@codyjeremiah7959it sure does
      Make a difference. I have a 1989 GMC Sierra with a rebuild 350 ci
      And a monster 350 transmission
      208 transfer Case

  • @patcallahan1050
    @patcallahan1050 5 років тому +4

    Why do people whine about the money put into this truck? For me, I need to tear into everything shown here (and then some). Watching someone who is able (money, skill, etc.) to do this is a HUGE help in planning and doing my upcoming projects. The how-to gives me insight in what's involved and what to look for when doing it. Makes the "grocery-shopping" and tooling up prep work easier, too. I'm not lifting, but I have bad ball joints in my 10bolt and shot springs in the rear, junk brakes and honestly afraid of what I'll find when i tear into my truck.
    I'm not driving it much and baby it when I do. I don't want it down for a long time, so I'll get what I need and do it and not be without a pickup for very long. These shows are a big help, especially when the subject matter is exactly what I'm working on. Thanks Stacey David for doing this!

  • @kristinconverse2856
    @kristinconverse2856 4 роки тому +1

    Stacy is the all time best! Love how you are very detailed on your projects! I can't get enough! Keep them coming!

  • @RidgeR5
    @RidgeR5 4 роки тому +1

    I miss shows like this on TV. Even before I had my first car in high school, I'd watch shows like this and Power Block on Speed on the weekends. It really fostered my wrenching hobby at a young age.

  • @00coyote60
    @00coyote60 5 років тому +8

    You make very good points! Next time I work on a project vehicle I will have a garage and unlimited budget.

    • @nobody-xu8ju
      @nobody-xu8ju 5 років тому

      00 Coyote sexy and funny wow

  • @matthewmann8951
    @matthewmann8951 5 років тому +5

    Nice variety of projects, ideas, DIY, and do 's and don'ts, and the ever cheerful brite smiled Stacy. Always enjoy the show thanks to the crew, and Mr David always a pleasure. Peace my brothers. Happy Motoring to all.

  • @ronyperez4200
    @ronyperez4200 4 роки тому +1

    i ONLY trust Mr. David videos on the web 100%, always shows u great tips to do ur vehicle CORRECT.
    THANK YOU SIR.👍👌👌

  • @355east3
    @355east3 5 років тому +5

    1 thousands like and I cant wait to get some of this stuff bolted on to my 77! Thanks for a great video explaining why those sites need the upgraded

  • @Holeshot260
    @Holeshot260 5 років тому +5

    Love this project. My first truck was a 86 Chevy truck. Can't wait to see more!

  • @MajorTendonitis
    @MajorTendonitis Рік тому +1

    I’ve since sold but had an 84 GMC truck with a 6” lift kit for around 2 decades, and learned a lot from this video . I’ve always heard about the shock mounts being weak and now I see why .
    The steering was very interesting to me to, as I always believed I may have had a little flex in the frame where the steering box is bolted . I heard there’s a plate you can buy and weld to the frame under the steering box to stiffen the frame , but I’d be interested to see how your truck steers with the upgraded box and other components.
    Subscribed and liked (although I’ll never own another 😢)

  • @JT-SE-OHIO
    @JT-SE-OHIO 5 років тому +4

    I envy your unlimited budget. I have worked on a couple dozen of these square bodies over the years, but all with a limited amount of money to work with.

  • @elmonstro
    @elmonstro 5 років тому +43

    Problem 20 : not enough money to do all those mods !

    • @keithwittman4741
      @keithwittman4741 Рік тому +3

      Still cheaper than a new truck payment!!

    • @MrLewis91120
      @MrLewis91120 Рік тому +1

      A little bit at time

    • @huntercollins5799
      @huntercollins5799 19 днів тому

      ⁠@@keithwittman4741you could buy a new truck for what he put into this one (or what was given to him). Putting 50k+ into a k10 that’s “going down the interstate and the trails” simply isn’t happening. Albeit, not as cool.

    • @keithwittman4741
      @keithwittman4741 12 днів тому

      Doing the work yourself as a hobby saves you over 50% of the cost. Yes, 50k is a lot all at once. That's just not how many do it. One piece at a time.
      Lots of used parts, get TLC, and work great.
      These shows are educational and inspirational.
      They are not always practical.

  • @gl9248
    @gl9248 5 років тому +8

    Don't forget to replace all the old air in the tires with fresh clean air!!

  • @WakeMarine
    @WakeMarine 3 роки тому +1

    And just when I thought I was done with my 79 Chevy K10 Stepside build.........I come across this video.

  • @patrickhickey8779
    @patrickhickey8779 5 років тому +27

    It wouldnt be a car show without throwing all the parts you have taken off halfway across the shop

    • @jordanwiley4582
      @jordanwiley4582 4 роки тому

      I do that on my own time and I dont even have a show lol

  • @abikerinpa
    @abikerinpa 5 років тому +6

    I loved the fall guy in my early days ! Keep this video coming my friend !

  • @brycea0225
    @brycea0225 5 років тому +1

    I just want to put this out there for anyone looking to do any frame modifications that require you to remove those rivets. Stacy is 100% right when he said an air hammer is the way to do it. I’ve done a couple trucks and a grinder might be the shittiest way to remove those rivets.

    • @beakerunrefined4230
      @beakerunrefined4230 5 років тому

      What air hammer is he using? My Snap on air hammer won't do that?

    • @brycea0225
      @brycea0225 5 років тому

      BEAKER UNREFINED must be broken then because the clapped out off brand air hammer I used worked great

  • @rsharney1111
    @rsharney1111 5 років тому +1

    oh man Stacey got me in the garage before i was a teenager. if it wasnt for his show i wouldve never built anythinng.

  • @jordanwalker9309
    @jordanwalker9309 5 років тому +4

    Love it mines a 87 V20 white. Only difference in mine is factory fuel injection and SM465.

  • @thomastommy1192
    @thomastommy1192 5 років тому +1

    I had to replace the gas tank on an 84 Chevy C10 like this with the bed still on it and no lift in the winter on Christmas Eve. Lol. It was a pain. But once I figured out the secret it was easy, lol

  • @skylinefever
    @skylinefever 5 років тому +1

    If this truck had EFI, I'd swap out the pump while the bed was off. It would save me from having to drop the tank a few years after installation. In addition, it is a great time for a 255 LPH pump if the engine will eventually be modified.

  • @Junior-fd8ux
    @Junior-fd8ux 5 років тому

    Ahh I love this truck. Mine was a 86 GMC 2500 4x4 350 with a turbo 400.. Best truck Iv ever owned..

  • @hawkie333
    @hawkie333 5 років тому +4

    Sooo glad you did the chassis saver. It’d be a shame not to once frame is exposed.

  • @asherdie
    @asherdie 5 років тому +1

    Shock mounts not weak in any fashion. But those new long mounts will twist the frame until there is metal fatigue and cracking adjacent to it.

  • @asherdie
    @asherdie 5 років тому +1

    The steering was not designed by GM. It is used to this day in every heavy duty truck (don't mean pickups). Works fine for everything but a rock crawler.

  • @thegeneralofsound
    @thegeneralofsound 5 років тому +5

    I loved the old pickups back before computers made shit difficult to fix

  • @JB-xp8xl
    @JB-xp8xl 4 роки тому +1

    Bloody knuckles, shows he really does work on projects.

  • @lanedexter6303
    @lanedexter6303 5 років тому +2

    It's a good project, but it's definitely a PROJECT. Buying the truck was obviously the cheapest and quickest part.

  • @troyf374
    @troyf374 5 років тому +1

    The Fall Guy truck was converted to a mid engine so it would jump ore level & by that they were able to use the same truck for more scenes

  • @taylorh3930
    @taylorh3930 5 років тому +36

    Nice parts and project truck but most of us don't have that $$$$

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 5 років тому +4

      You obviously have never priced a lift for a modern truck. Quick search of this manufacturer's site puts this kit about $1500 if you don't do all the extra "fixes". Which is still cheaper than a late model truck.

    • @taylorh3930
      @taylorh3930 5 років тому +8

      +wild bill Yes yes I have priced them out.Obviously you don't understand we have a dumbass running Canada and you could almost triple that price here in Canada with dipshit Justin in power.

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 5 років тому +3

      @@taylorh3930 yeah. I can relate. We have dipshits running the country here. I retract my prior statement as I assumed you were in the States. Tarrifs and exchange rates can hurt.

    • @taylorh3930
      @taylorh3930 5 років тому +22

      +wild bill Canada sucks I would much rather live in the United States. Trump is a great leader. If anyone wants to sponsor me I'd love to ditch Canada for good and never come back to this country the United States of America is such a great country. All you American's are so lucky to live in such a great country.

    • @peewee7405
      @peewee7405 5 років тому +2

      @@taylorh3930 thank you

  • @collinsmith9941
    @collinsmith9941 2 роки тому +4

    Man this is a sweet rig

  • @michaelteeple8704
    @michaelteeple8704 5 років тому +2

    Dam stacy those trucks aren't made of paper mache. I agree with some of the weak links but thats what breaks under severe use or abuse. You dont see too many imports that old running around being used.

  • @hawkie333
    @hawkie333 5 років тому +2

    When doing ball joints...buy the RIGHT TOOLS! Stacey is so right, ball joints are the most miserable job ever if you don’t have the right press and adapters. The tools are relatively expensive but still waaaay cheaper than the shop rate.

    • @ryans8309
      @ryans8309 5 років тому

      You do have to have the right tool, and if you know what you are doing and take the time, ball joints are pretty easy.

  • @automotiveaddiction428
    @automotiveaddiction428 4 роки тому +1

    I wish he was still on t.v..thank God for youtube and the show's go to my email..so I can still watch.

  • @BIGDAVE5352
    @BIGDAVE5352 5 років тому

    These body style chevys are my favorite trucks. The only drawback is very weak frames. During my career I have crushed hundreds of these as end of life vehicles. The frames always bend behind the cab until it bottoms out against the flood of the crusher. Then the frame fails catastrophically at the engine mounts it the engine is inside the frame when we crush it. Other than these weaknesses, it is one hell of a truck. I wish GM still made these. An LS engine with 8L90 would be a great Powertrain!

  • @BruceBusby
    @BruceBusby 5 років тому +4

    Buy an old truck, keep the turn signal bulbs, replace everything else. Spend a mere $75,000 to get a truck worth $5000. I love this crazy concept

    • @Anth230
      @Anth230 5 років тому

      True. Lol.

  • @claytonprescott6154
    @claytonprescott6154 5 років тому +5

    Only thing i wish yall would do is give a total at the end of the episode give the working man the time to prepare for what it cost

    • @jimthomas777
      @jimthomas777 5 років тому

      Clayton Prescott , this , that , and the other thing , total cost $10,000 not including labor , but since your doing that , it's free

  • @samknudsen9179
    @samknudsen9179 5 років тому

    I found that the house hold dish washing liquid cleans hands and arms better then any hand cleaner, i have been using dish washing liquid for years

  • @Zestypanda
    @Zestypanda 4 місяці тому

    Firstly, Stacey, your show, TRUCKS! as well as this was my childhood. Watching motor trend TV, Spike TV! (Before it turned into…whatever it was/is now), learned a lot from your show(s), even as young as I am (30), I still love watching these old shows.
    Two questions, do you have plans to upload Trucks! Episodes, did you ever do a series on 1980/1990s Dodge rams?
    Thanks!

    • @OfficialStaceyDavid
      @OfficialStaceyDavid  4 місяці тому

      Trucks! is on a channel called Powernation 2 I believe. I don't own the rights to it. I built the Lil Red Wagon '99 Ram, but I'm guessing you're looking for a 1st-gen build.

  • @USFREEDOMU
    @USFREEDOMU 4 роки тому

    I see They found a use for Corexit NOW on sale at your local Auto parts stores everywhere...Cant wait to see what becomes of all that Fukushima. Radioactive Waste water. New Sports drink.New Ionized H20 with Plutonium

  • @FenderBender503
    @FenderBender503 5 років тому +4

    Using Ford Parts to Fix a Chevy... That made my day lol

  • @charliekline3975
    @charliekline3975 5 років тому +2

    This is most I seen Stacy work on a truck or car in along time

  • @jcarrillo4365
    @jcarrillo4365 5 років тому +4

    Goals. U just keep those videos coming hell yeah

  • @martysquires1291
    @martysquires1291 2 роки тому

    I find your show entertaining n I like what you do to some of the vehicles

  • @SuperDerky
    @SuperDerky 5 років тому

    Big fan stacey david. But I must say I'm so happy at this moment in my life I just bought a new project. And it wasn't just you. I just sat down and watched a square get brought back for 22 mins. And not one single commercial. Because of that how can I donate?

  • @Vincent-ke5zn
    @Vincent-ke5zn Рік тому

    This truck has dual tanks, AWESOME 👌

  • @chrisnix2252
    @chrisnix2252 4 роки тому

    Best host of trucks ever I still remember that too

  • @renc3920
    @renc3920 4 роки тому +1

    Stacey David, the Gearhead GOD. I salute ye!!!

  • @edwardcokley9224
    @edwardcokley9224 5 років тому

    You got lucky or my luck bit me in the rear bolts that hold the springs to frame were frozen in the sleeve in the bushing and I dont have a torch I had to cut the bolt between the spring mount and spring each time they pop adds to the pucker factor

  • @turnsouth
    @turnsouth 2 роки тому +1

    Should be a drinking game where everyone has to take a drink when he laughs while talking.

  • @xmo552
    @xmo552 4 роки тому +1

    Those front shock mounts look like Ford pieces. Ehh I'll pardon that.
    I really dislike those shackle flips in the back. The ORD unit is definitely beef. The shackle flip pushes hard on the spring in the opposite way it's supposed to move. The pinion angle can be corrected but your springs are at a totally different angle now. That affects your roll center.
    Those shackle flips are great for offroading but if you use your truck on the street, work, load, or tow... I would never shackle flip.

  • @kenwoolner8606
    @kenwoolner8606 Рік тому

    I always liked watching Stacey heman parts across the shop 😆😆😆 no need to be gentle with junk! Any plans on starting another show Stacey? Wanna help me with my 1989 project? 😁

  • @georger9998
    @georger9998 5 років тому +4

    I really enjoyed the show when it would come on regularly. I know the network screwed it up for him. The main thing is now a days is these shows are just an infomercial. Stacey never finishes projects on the show, I mean they have been dragged out to death. The network he originated from are just as bad. Well at least truck tech and Detroit muscle finish projects on the show. It may take them two seasons.

    • @SgtJoeSmith
      @SgtJoeSmith 5 років тому

      I know. Just get free parts from sponsors and show how To put them on. Don't bother showing anything else

  • @SteveHolsten
    @SteveHolsten 5 років тому

    I had an '85 Chevy 2500 4X2 just like this truck. It had a 6.2L Diesel

  • @banefarooqbey7809
    @banefarooqbey7809 4 роки тому

    I love this episode of the “Stunt Double” I love it so much that I was wondering if this set up is available for a 1988 GMC 2500 LWB.
    Any information is great appreciated

  • @turneynicholas
    @turneynicholas 5 років тому +27

    Squares aren't affordable anymore

    • @weedshoes5089
      @weedshoes5089 5 років тому +4

      Thanks Obama

    • @jdguy23
      @jdguy23 5 років тому

      Definitely in the west coast for sure you MIGHT I say MIGHT be able to find something on the east side possibly is what I may have figured

    • @gmjunky87
      @gmjunky87 5 років тому +2

      @@jdguy23 here on the east coast it's usually rusted or they want an arm and a leg

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 4 роки тому +1

      @@gmjunky87 or both.

    • @jameskdoherty009
      @jameskdoherty009 4 роки тому

      @@gmjunky87 How much $ is considered to be affordable?

  • @leocadena6844
    @leocadena6844 5 років тому +1

    I could go for all those updates! nice and simple...wait! I would need ALL those extra expensive parts & tools to do it as easy as he did. :( "Problem NOT solved!"

  • @wanderinmoose5534
    @wanderinmoose5534 5 років тому

    I remember when a guy named Ed Bruce host of the show called trucks or trucking on TNN

  • @omoffroad
    @omoffroad 5 років тому +7

    My boys hair never moved once!

    • @milesff7
      @milesff7 5 років тому

      omoffroad talk about a hair helmet. He doesn’t ever knock his cranium crawling under cars....

  • @jimmysmith484
    @jimmysmith484 5 років тому

    I am in the beginning stages of an 86 GMC frame up restoration. I am currently at the frame and starting to rebuild now. I was wondering if all of these videos, (Stunt Double), are available in a set on DVD. I can only find 4 episodes on youtube. Anyway if anyone knows I would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.

  • @paul707.7
    @paul707.7 Рік тому +1

    I miss my 86 scottsdale 3/4 ton. 6.2 idi D. 4 speed. 4x4

  • @Exit_343
    @Exit_343 2 роки тому

    Hey Stacey! I'll take a bench vise too!!

  • @TheSoloAsylum
    @TheSoloAsylum 5 років тому +2

    Video ends at 15:34 , the rest is ad after ad....you're welcome.

  • @mikekotarba5828
    @mikekotarba5828 5 років тому

    great video Stacey David thank you.

  • @jonathonrossebo3728
    @jonathonrossebo3728 4 роки тому

    What's the brand of that bed removal hoist? I want to find where to buy one.

  • @dirtcop11
    @dirtcop11 4 роки тому

    I would like to see someone restore a Crosley station wagon. My Dad almost bought one when I was a kid.

  • @philheitland2960
    @philheitland2960 Рік тому

    This is amazing work but how does something like this compare when wanting it done to say a mid 80s suburban? Cant take the bed off that. Lol

  • @KentuckyBackyardMechanics
    @KentuckyBackyardMechanics Рік тому

    I have a complete Diy4x kit and dana 60 front axle for my 1989 R2500 suburban but no shop or no time to install it

  • @TrailTorchOff-Road
    @TrailTorchOff-Road 11 місяців тому +3

    1:00 that was a lie

  • @marshdonald1134
    @marshdonald1134 4 роки тому

    Stacey got the job man. This is what I should be doing, but no I'm stuck working in fleet maintenance Working on semi trucks. Old 4x4s, pickups, Van's is what I love working on. Fuck this heavy truck bullshit man

  • @8492dino
    @8492dino 4 роки тому

    Box of big nuts. Nice.

  • @treyburch7725
    @treyburch7725 3 роки тому

    Link to these exact Steering components? I wanna order the correct ones.

  • @philiplibby6360
    @philiplibby6360 4 роки тому +1

    Hello from Maine

  • @joshuag5188
    @joshuag5188 4 місяці тому

    What size springs did you use for the front and rear? Also does the length of the shackle effect the height?

    • @OfficialStaceyDavid
      @OfficialStaceyDavid  4 місяці тому

      Check out the project page on my website for details: staceydavid.com/projects/stunt-double

  • @jeffhyde7934
    @jeffhyde7934 5 років тому +2

    Cool lift. How the hell does he do all of this and his hair DOESN'T move! It's almost like it's painted on a helmet or something! Lol!

  • @jimcrawford3259
    @jimcrawford3259 5 років тому

    What movie was that with the truck jumping

  • @steverone7623
    @steverone7623 5 років тому

    Has there ever been a better host than stacey

  • @neilpuckett359
    @neilpuckett359 5 років тому

    SD puts those other shows to shame and they're not bad but I've followed Stacy since his days on the Nashville Network.

  • @asherdie
    @asherdie 5 років тому +1

    If you do cross over steering, you will need a track bar/panhard rod.

  • @roydenny5913
    @roydenny5913 5 років тому

    What color was used on heavy metal Cabover?

  • @damagedbyus
    @damagedbyus 5 років тому

    Around here that truck was done the second they bought it to “fix up”.

  • @curtisjohnson4341
    @curtisjohnson4341 5 років тому +2

    Did my eyes deceive me or was that one mount a ford part?

  • @davidfaith8956
    @davidfaith8956 5 років тому +1

    How much did this cost?

  • @unclejess8742
    @unclejess8742 5 років тому

    Join us today as Stacey shows you how to dump 5k on a 2k truck!!! Next week we’ll show you how to plow snow with your weed eater!

  • @jesustrevizo3148
    @jesustrevizo3148 5 років тому

    The real TRUCK SHOW

  • @adamwade6183
    @adamwade6183 Рік тому +1

    What size tires were used with this lift?

  • @ironswan9990
    @ironswan9990 5 років тому +4

    Nice lift,with 5g worth of extras...

  • @TheBradleytv1
    @TheBradleytv1 5 років тому

    Does anyone have links to these parts?

  • @Lazarus1940
    @Lazarus1940 5 років тому +3

    The forced laughter was always a pain for me, but why does that cameraman have to dance around like he's got to take a leak?

    • @danjohnston3422
      @danjohnston3422 5 років тому +2

      Agreed on both counts. I don't kknow if Mr. David is just naturally gleeful, or working a shtick pretty hard, but either way, I don't know anyone who finds something funny in every second sentence.
      Hyperactive Cameraman Syndrome seems endemic. Tried watching a Bourne movie last night and couldn't finish for fear of motion sickness.

  • @johngranata5515
    @johngranata5515 3 місяці тому

    I got rid of those horrible saddle tanks and that annoying valve with a 40 gallon suburban between the rails.

  • @asherdie
    @asherdie 5 років тому

    Weld a nut to the head of the carriage bolt.

  • @TheRoadhammer379
    @TheRoadhammer379 5 років тому +2

    What... no full floating rear!!! Awesome project though.

    • @WilleJamesHuff
      @WilleJamesHuff 5 років тому

      TheRoadhammer379 81 up 3/4 tons all
      Had the 9.5 semi float.

    • @jameslandon4126
      @jameslandon4126 5 років тому

      @@WilleJamesHuff Wrong.

    • @WilleJamesHuff
      @WilleJamesHuff 5 років тому

      Jim Garrison ok unless you ordered it with a floater, or it was a one ton then yea 81 up had the 9.5, if you say wrong what do you think they used?

    • @jameslandon4126
      @jameslandon4126 5 років тому

      @@WilleJamesHuff The full-floating 14-Bolt was used on 2wd 3/4 Ton trucks from 1973-1996 and on the 4wd trucks from 1973-2000. Yes, there were also lots of semi-floaters out there in the 80's-early 2000's but so were the full-floaters.

    • @WilleJamesHuff
      @WilleJamesHuff 5 років тому +1

      Jim Garrison 81 to 2000 unless you ordered it 3/4 tons got a semi float 14

  • @imheretolearn770
    @imheretolearn770 Рік тому

    It would be cool if there were links to the parts. Good show.

    • @OfficialStaceyDavid
      @OfficialStaceyDavid  Рік тому +1

      I don't have an exact parts list, but you can see a list of vendors and many part names here: staceydavid.com/projects/stunt-double

  • @immrnoidall
    @immrnoidall 4 роки тому +1

    fall guy stunt truck had a mid engine for balance.

  • @roamy37748
    @roamy37748 5 років тому

    good advice bro

  • @RddRidr
    @RddRidr 5 років тому +1

    Hehe. Convert it into a xj steering system.

  • @wfloes5420
    @wfloes5420 4 роки тому

    Inspired still 2/2020

  • @tomhiers7792
    @tomhiers7792 5 років тому

    Where to get the headliner for the stunt truck

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 5 років тому

      My guess LMC Truck