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[redneckrocket38]

Well as some of you may know I sold the Ram a little while back. Well I love the atmosphere of this place too much to leave so I am going to start a little thread about my new little toy and my mods along the way for anyone who cares to look. Well here she is, 95' S10, 4.3, 5speed. Lots of miles but she runs great. Here it is the day I brought it home. Not much to look at but I love it already. (Sorry for the horrible pics, More to come later).

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/IMG_20120127_1557441.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/IMG_20120127_155732.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/IMG_20120127_155721.jpg

[BAD HABIT]

Gasmiser huh, or minitruck in the future

Sent from my badass EVO on TapaTalk....

[4XLGator]

Good to see you on here, Justin. Hope the new ride treats you well...keep us posted.

[redneckrocket38]

Thanks guys. Yeah its a little better on fuel but I got a deal on it I couldnt pass up. $2200 bones and it is CLEAN for a 95. I have some big ideas for it Jay, plus the aftermarket is HUGE for these things and that means parts are cheap too. I'd love to bag it with some Z06 wheels and murder it out. Ill tinker with it for a while.

[Onk]

I had a 97 Sonoma ext. cab...ill have to dig up pics...it was a solid truck...for sure!

[Storm Rider]

My brother in law has one and he WILL NOT get rid of it. It is his daily driver. Good luck with your new truck.

[UnderCover]

Friend of mine had a 92, it had 206K on it before he sold it, and it's still running strong with its current owner. Good luck with it!!

[redneckrocket38]

Finally got some tint on her. 2.5% on the sides and rear. I found a guy that will do the windshield for me too.

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/7045893349593_ORIG1-1.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/3045893416814_ORIG1.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/1045893386910_ORIG1.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/45893375689_ORIG1.jpg

[AWE Daniel]

looks better!

[SmokedRam]

Sweet, before I got the Ram, I too had an S10, mine was a first gen though...2.8, T-5. It was a solid truck. I wanted to bag it, but it just didnt make much sense to with it being a daily driver. And yes, the aftermarket is HELLA strong with the S10's...

[redneckrocket38]

Yeah I love it adam. My buddy has had a few of these and swears by them. I hope to use my tax refund to get her a little closer to ma earth. I am taking my time and doing everything RIGHT, I tend to get in a hurry and miss details.... not this time.

[SmokedRam]

You could do a 98+ front end conversion on it pretty easily and it wont cost no more that what pick n pull prices are. If it were me, I'd just static drop it. Also, if you can find you a set of ZQ8 rear leafs, they will lower the rear 2 inches right off the bat...the ZQ8 coils will also lower your front end too. There is a guy on eBay who owns a store called "S10 Warehouse", he offers all that stuff and it is located in Bradenton...so shipping would be fast.

[redneckrocket38]

Awesome. I plan on a mild 3/4 static. I am really starting to dig the bravada front clip. I knew about the zq8 coils but didnt even think about the leafs, I am in the market for some new ones so I will deff look into that. I have a lot of big ideas but with a small budget it will be a slow process.

[SmokedRam]

Yeah, you could do 2" blocks and the ZQ8 leafs and be at 4" in the rear easy. I would also suggest a ZQ8 sway bar and bilstein scocks all the way around. Thats what all the ZQ8 trucks came with from the factory.

[redneckrocket38]

I will deff keep my eyes open at our local u pulls. The zq8 applies to all of the xtremes and such like that right? I need to know what to look for.

[SmokedRam]

yes, all the Xtreme trucks are ZQ8...and the ZQ8 wheels were offered also on the upper trim style trucks...

[SmokedRam]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FACTORY-XTREME-ZQ8-1-5-INCH-DROP-LEAF-SPRINGS-CHEVY-S10-TRUCK-GMC-SONOMA-00-115k-/220915653908?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item336f995d14


http://www.ebay.com/itm/FACTORY-REAR-ZQ8-SWAY-BAR-CHEVY-S10-XTREME-TRUCK-SONOMA-/370534395835?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5645922fbb

[redneckrocket38]

Updates... I have been super busy lately with moving again and work and everyday life. I was able to do a few things during this time though. here are some pics.I took the bed off and cleaned the frame rails real good and sprayed some dupli color bed liner on it.

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/IMG_20120306_145505.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/IMG_20120306_145605.jpg

Then I finally got her lowered a little. 3/4 coils and spindles. I also had some extra cans of the bedliner and said what the hell and painted the wheels with it.

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/2012-03-14160636.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/2012-03-14160611.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/2012-03-14160751.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/2012-03-14160548.jpg

Heres a before pic.

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww326/redneckrocket38/95%20Dime/3045893416814_ORIG1.jpg

[LB3711]

nice. looks good