2000 NBS Blue Steel Burban Build

[Tonyrodz]

The new setup is ordered! Now the waiting begins........

Mickey Thompson MTZ P3 375/65r16, which is a 36x15.00r16
And Mickey Thompson 16x10 Classic III
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Nice. They look similar to those Cragers, 8's I think. Are they 20's?

 

[bottomline2000]

Thanks bud, it’s gonna get a little taller with bigger tires and the 1.5” BL but it’s really not that bad to daily.

I used a RedHead box. They didn’t have the exact part listed on their website. I sent them an email asking for a list of the boxes available for my year, make, and model. I got an email back with a list that included, the original replacement box(which is what I got) and some 2500/3500 box options that fit the 1500. I went with the 1500 direct replacement unit which is a 3 turn unit and plan to upgrade to the 2500 4 turn unit if this one doesn’t hold up to the lift and bigger tires. So far it is working perfectly and I am more than happy with the way t he steering feels but I have only been driving it for a couple weeks now. More time will be needed to really report on how well it will hold up.


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Hate I didn't see this before replacing mine. I put an A.c. Delco one on, but looked at Redhead. I couldn't find one for my truck and gave up. I really wanted one of their HD units. Time will tell how it holds up. I assume the 4 turn 3500 unit is gonna take more steering input to move the wheels. I would like to have seen the 1500 unit just to compare.

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[bottomline2000]

Nice. They look similar to those Cragers, 8's I think. Are they 20's?

Not on 16"tires lol.

Need 18s to leave room for a gmt900 brake upgrade.

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[00'BlueSteel]

Hate I didn't see this before replacing mine. I put an A.c. Delco one on, but looked at Redhead. I couldn't find one for my truck and gave up. I really wanted one of their HD units. Time will tell how it holds up. I assume the 4 turn 3500 unit is gonna take more steering input to move the wheels. I would like to have seen the 1500 unit just to compare.

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You are correct, the 4 turn will require more input for normal driving. I would not recommend a 4 turn to anyone unless they have very big tires. Driving in a straight line would require much more attention and effort, and all it would do is reduce wear and tear on steering components. In the end it would be a lot stronger but it would actually be harder to drive.

Also the 2500/3500 steering boxes from Redhead cost more and have a higher core charge. The way it worked out was I would only get half the core charge back if I sent in a 1500 box back for a 2500/3500 box. So that automatically raised the price like $150 bucks on top of the HD boxes cost more upfront already.

I can probably find pics or take pics of the one I have, but honestly it’s the stock box with the top painted red. Not much to look at.

 

[00'BlueSteel]

Nice. They look similar to those Cragers, 8's I think. Are they 20's?

Not on 16"tires lol.

Need 18s to leave room for a gmt900 brake upgrade.

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You guys are messin with me right? It clearly states 16” wheels and 36” tires lol

I already have slotted and drilled rotors, high performance pads, and braided stainless steel brake lines. It stops fast enough as is.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Not on 16"tires lol.

Need 18s to leave room for a gmt900 brake upgrade.

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You guys are messin with me right? It clearly states 16” wheels and 36” tires lol

I already have slotted and drilled rotors, high performance pads, and braided stainless steel brake lines. It stops fast enough as is.

Lol, I read through it too quick and actually didn't catch that. My bad yo.

 

[73impala]

Can't wait to see it.

 

[kwOH]

You taking this thing to monster jam.......?

 

[00'BlueSteel]

Lol, I read through it too quick and actually didn't catch that. My bad yo.

It’s all good I honestly thought y’all were joking around and what not lol

Can't wait to see it.

Gonna be a little bit wheels on back order, they only had 3 in-stock.

You taking this thing to monster jam.......?

I might it’s definitely gonna be able to crush some stuff.

 

[PG01]

You taking this thing to monster jam.......?

Lol, my exwife, right before i left her, got me tickets and we went...she was trying to be interested in stuff i liked at the time....because she knew i was almost gone... anyway... good time... stunk like exhaust by the time we left...loved it....not her...it