Malaki 2003 1500HD Build

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Malaki

Discussion Starter · Dec 4, 2017 (Edited by Moderator)

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Well I wasn't expecting to start a build thread again so soon. Especially not one for a 2003 again but here goes.

Here is my current truck (I am trading in soon) 2015 GMC Sierra (build thread) Malaki 2015 Sierra Build

I got a phone call from my father that works at a dealership about this 2003 1500HD with only 135,XXX miles that he could get me for a good deal. So I went in and looked at it and took it home to test drive. It has it's flaws but they all are normal for what it is. It has a manifold leak, Rust on the rockers and a couple dents. Nothing that can't be fixed. Dad called me a couple days later telling me someone else was wanting to buy it so I made the decision to jump on it and take on the new adventure. Here are the pictures of when I first took it home.

The interior looks immaculate. It looks like the back seat has never been sat in.

Future plans.
- Fix manifold
- Tool box
- New taillights
- Towing mirrors
- Exhaust
- Bigger tires

More to come

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Malaki

Discussion Starter · #21 · Dec 6, 2017 (Edited by Moderator)

Just picked up some new tires for $200. They will fill in the wheel wells much better than those ugly 245s and these actually have some aggressive tread. Continuing the theme of cheap mods for this truck.

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nealinator

· #22 · Dec 7, 2017

Those look in good shape. How many miles were on them? And what is the date code?

Either way....$200 Is pretty cheap.

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Hpl

· #23 · Dec 7, 2017

If you're not going to plow with it, you can get some $$ for the plow mounts and wiring. The mounts go for around $200, I'm not sure about the wiring.

silentbravo

· #24 · Dec 7, 2017

Same tires I have, they look good but the ride is poor and they're loud like mud tires are lol.

Watch driving on ice also, they are really poor in those conditions.

For that reason I switch to some old Cooper AT3's for the winter. Even though some of them leak down now and the studs all worn off they have good grip on ice/snow. They ride so much nicer as well haha

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #25 · Dec 8, 2017

nealinator said:
Those look in good shape. How many miles were on them? And what is the date code?

Either way....$200 Is pretty cheap.

15,000 miles on them. The guy took them off of his work commuter because he didn't want tires that aggressive when he bought the vehicle to save some gas off his jacked up F250. They will be perfect for what I need.

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #26 · Dec 8, 2017

Hpl said:
If you're not going to plow with it, you can get some $$ for the plow mounts and wiring. The mounts go for around $200, I'm not sure about the wiring.

I am glad you told me that because I took them off and I did not know they are worth that much. I will have to see if I can not sell them. Thank you

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #27 · Dec 8, 2017

silentbravo said:
Same tires I have, they look good but the ride is poor and they're loud like mud tires are lol.

Watch driving on ice also, they are really poor in those conditions.

For that reason I switch to some old Cooper AT3's for the winter. Even though some of them leak down now and the studs all worn off they have good grip on ice/snow. They ride so much nicer as well haha

I may have to get something different if they do not perform well in winter. That is the main reason I got them. plus I wanted something more aggressive. I may be getting new wheels for this truck eventually so I will upgrade tires then Probably. For now atleast they will make the truck look good haha

ferraiolo1

· #28 · Dec 8, 2017

Yeah they have some bad winter reviews, i was wanting them before i bought my falkens. They are good in deep snow, but that shushy ice thats usually on the road is where they will skate across the road. I had a set of timberland MT tires which were similar, took one snowfall to realize they needed to go.

They will look good on the truck though

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #29 · Dec 8, 2017

Atleast I will look good sliding into the ditch haha I may have to sell these and keep looking

Hpl

· #30 · Dec 8, 2017

Malaki said:
Hpl said:

If you're not going to plow with it, you can get some $$ for the plow mounts and wiring. The mounts go for around $200, I'm not sure about the wiring.

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I am glad you told me that because I took them off and I did not know they are worth that much. I will have to see if I can not sell them. Thank you

They look like Western mounts.
I just looked on eBay and 2 are listed for over $400. The wiring, it depends on what you have, could be $150+ or $0.

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #31 · Dec 9, 2017

Great thank you. I will take them off and try to sell them.

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #32 · Dec 9, 2017 (Edited by Moderator)

A little teaser of the green machine with the new tires. I'm going to run them and see how they perform. If they suck I will upgrade to something new.

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Hoagie90

· #33 · Dec 9, 2017

Truck is looking good Malaki! Subbed for the progress. You should pick up some Falken AT3s! I'm loving these tires so far.

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #34 · Dec 11, 2017 (Edited by Moderator)

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Here are some better pictures of the new tires. May be getting new wheels soon for it from OEWheels. So that will make it look a lot nicer.

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silentbravo

· #35 · Dec 11, 2017

I always liked those OEM 8 lug wheels, the used ones for sale around here are expensive.

Do those tires poke out the sides at all? Maybe a picture from straight on, sighting down the side would show me best. The tires do look good

GobblerK5

· #36 · Dec 12, 2017

7 days and this green machine is taking on a new life!

Sub'd for updates...

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Malaki

Discussion Starter · #37 · Dec 12, 2017

I am really happy with it so far. It has changed quite a bit. I've got some more plans for it that I hope will really clean it up even more. I plan on keeping it in the garage so it stays has clean as possible.

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #38 · Dec 12, 2017

Hoagie90 said:
Truck is looking good Malaki! Subbed for the progress. You should pick up some Falken AT3s! I'm loving these tires so far.

I was looking at those before I found these ones for such a cheap price! If I get new wheels i will look into those

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #39 · Dec 12, 2017 (Edited by Moderator)

silentbravo said:
I always liked those OEM 8 lug wheels, the used ones for sale around here are expensive.

Do those tires poke out the sides at all? Maybe a picture from straight on, sighting down the side would show me best. The tires do look good

This is the best picture I have of the front. The front tires sit about flush with the fender flares and the back tires are still inside the fender flares

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silentbravo

· #40 · Dec 12, 2017

That pic works, thanks.

Was curious if those stock wheels had a deep enough backspacing to keep the fronts inside the body lines. I have one size up from those 285/75/16 on aftermarket wheels and they stick out past the flares a good inch I would say (in front, back is contained). Doesn't look bad, and looks aggressive but hit any bit of mud or dirty water and they throw it all over my white truck :lol:

I guess it's just the nature of the beast when these trucks only came with baby 245/75/16 tires that fit well within the body lines and trying to put on fatter/bigger tires are just going to stick out.

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