If you’ve caught the first installment of the Reversion Raceworks build from last month, you know that these guys have a great platform to start from. Just to quickly recap, Tyler and the boys at Reversion Raceworks picked up this ’99 2500 2WD Suburban from a buyer in California a few months back.
Utilizing a bolt-on and boosted 454 big-block for motivation, there’s plenty of of potential in this truck. Unfortunately, there was a lot of work to do to bring this Suburban back to 100%, and the guys at Reversion Raceworks have their work cut out for them. But they’re managing quite well, and this installment takes things up a notch.
Although there are some new obvious cosmetic upgrades applied to the truck since we’ve last seen it, we’re going to assume that they will be covered in the next installment. This particular chapter focuses on upgrading the front lower control arms, and brakes, helping the Suburban ride, handle, and stop better. These are just normal wear items that were overdue for an overhaul.
After twenty-five years, just about any vehicle would need new ball joints and end links, even if it’s a garbage queen, as the Ā rubber used in things like sway bar bushings, end links, ball joints, tires, etc. tends to break down over time; crack, dry rot, and become less safe and useful.
Keep in mind, this truck is not only going to be a rolling billboard for Reversion Raceworks, but will also be used in the coming months as a truck that can be run on a drag strip, and maybe even an autocross. We have a feeling we’re going to see this truck at major events, too, so you can expect more upgrades, updates, and a deeper dive into that Whipple-blown big-block Chevy.
Rick Seitz is the owner and founder of GMEFI Magazine, and has a true love and passion for all vehicles. When he isnāt tuning, testing, or competing with the brandās current crop of project vehicles, heās busy tinkering and planning the next modifications for his own cars.