Calvert CALTRACS Installation on 1985 C10

In this video, we are installing Calvert CALTRACS traction bars to our 1985 C10 Chevy Squarebody. The Calvert kit part number is 3204. This is the first appearance of this sleeper truck on the channel. Looking forward to sharing a full walk around video in the future as well as build breakdown.

[@brandonbascue7185]

Finally a video of these being put on a lowered truck, thanks love the channel!

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you!

[@donsimpson2561]

Great video. Lets see the LS soon

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you! It's actually not an LS in this one!

[@SaneCayne]

I'd love to take a gander at that 305... If nothing else, help you put the plug wires back on.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Haha yessir! We'll be doing a full walk around soon!

[@kahewts]

Yall never fail to amaze me! Another great video yall! Love the video and you push us other creators to keep on keepin on! CHEERS!!

[@kahewts]

cut looks perfect btw!

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you very much for the support and encouragement! Just trying to keep up with other great creators like yourselves!

[@gerritbatesisonline]

I love your videos and I love you!

[@BestDamnShopAround]

😍😍 miss you buddy!

[@billskalicky5400]

Try it with a set of slicks

[@Shar22xl]

Drop height in the back? Or flip you used?

[@BestDamnShopAround]

6in flip from cpp

[@jarrettb.7302]

What mufflers are on this truck?

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Magnaflow 3.5" single round case

[@Chechenzko]

That sleeper is pure car porn!!!

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you!

[@gautierchapa9012]

6” drop with no c notch?

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Correct! Hasn't bottomed out yet, but then again I don't load it heavy

[@sheepdog1820]

Love the content. Makes me want Caltracks on my 74 C10. What rear end do you have in this truck and gears? Thanks!

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you! Its a 12 bolt with 410 gears and a t56 6-speed

[@axg6416]

Will this kit work with a long wheel base c10 also?

[@BestDamnShopAround]

I'm not sure, check with the manufacturer to verify!

[@lawedtenn]

Cool Videos, What transmission is in the '85? Also what shifter is being used?

[@BestDamnShopAround]

T56 from a 97 trans am with a mid-shift conversion from SST. Shifter is the longest Hurst shifter they make that I modified the angle at the bottom to suit the bench seat.

[@lawedtenn]

Thanks! I have a 1978 GMC. It has the original 3 speed that was converted to floor shift. The shifter sits too far back. Can't slide the seat forward...LOL.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

@@lawedtenn dang it! Lol

[@Hvac11bravo]

This question isn’t about wheel hop… I’m about to flip kit mine and I’ve read a lot about the pinion angle after the kit that causes bind to the drive shaft? Is that a legit thing? If so, how do you fix that? I know this video would probably solve the problem but with just my basic flip kit and no extra money is there something I could do

[@BestDamnShopAround]

With the standard C10 flip kit I've never ran into an issue with pinion angle. Always double-check though! They make thin pinion shims if it is a problem, they can be placed between the leaf spring and the flip kit to adjust the pinion up or down