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Full Build: OBS Chevy Race Truck With Cantilevered Suspension

By Adam Johnson

July 15, 2022

This used OBS Chevy gets converted to a high performance, yet comfortable, Pro Touring style build. Dropping in more power, adding a manual transmission, and building a custom 3-link suspension gets the job done.

 

00:00:00 – Intro

00:05:47 – Dyno Baseline

00:12:04 – Truck Teardown

00:24:39 – LS and Transmission Install

00:28:59 – Clutch Install

00:32:48 – Exhaust and Header Install

00:44:00 – Suspension Teardown

01:02:31 – Brake Upgrade

01:09:09 – Prep and Paint

01:32:41 – Final Numbers

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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:

Berryman Products: EZ Doz-It Penetrating Oil

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Continental Tire: ExtremeContact Sport Tires

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FiTech: Fitech Ultimate LS ECU

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Mobile Environmental Solutions: Mobile Paint Booth

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Pertronix: Patriot Exhuast Cutout Kit

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RockAuto.com: Battery, Alternator, Starter, A/C Compressor, Power Steering Pump

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RockAuto.com: Tail Lights

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Sea Foam: Sea Foam Motor Treatment

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Sonax USA: Interior Car Care Products

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Steele Rubber Products: Weather Stripping: Door & Window Kits

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RockAuto.com: Interior Carpet

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Summit Racing: American Powertrain Shifter

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Summit Racing: Clutch Master Cylinder

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Summit Racing: FiTech Ultimate LS EFI System

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Summit Racing: Hedman Hedders Exhaust

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Summit Racing: ICT Billet Motor Mounts

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Summit Racing: Paints, Coatings, Dyes & Markers

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Summit Racing: Pro LS Series Engine Parts

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Summit Racing: RideTech Chassis & Suspension

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Summit Racing: Trick Flow GenX 255 Cylinder Heads

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FiTech: Fiteh Retro Fit Fuel Pump Kit

Holley: Fuel Line Adapters

Matco Tools: MATCO Tools are the Official Tool Supplier to Carcass

Premier Plasma: Premier Plasma Table

Speedway Motors: Axle Housing, Axle Shafts, Third Member

Speedway Motors: Procar Seats

The Industrial Depot: Tools, Hardware, Shop Supplies