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    What lift do I have? How do I lift it more?

    So its a 77 K5 Blazer. No idea what lift it has on it, but I would like to find out. Looks like about 4" blocks in the rear. Rear sits a little lower than the front. 37" tires that rubbed a little before I fixed the issue with a sledge hammer. Still rubs on tight turns on uneven ground...
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    Where are you tapping into for ACC power?

    Unless you are powering an amp, I would not run the power wire all the way to the battery.
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    Buying a rebuilt transmission th350

    Your current trans is still working properly? My advise would be to stop right there. Crud in the trans pan is normal, and does not mean that there is a problem. Now if your transmission starts acting up, then you would want to start looking for a replacement. What if you buy that spare...
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    79 gmc

    Both are legal, but the boggers wont perform well on pavement. Not exactly what your questions was, I know. Just throwing it out there, so that you are happy with your new tires.
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    Starter - Looking for Quality

    My starter was loud and would grind from time to time. Tried to shim it, and that didn't fix anything. Gave up and bought a high torque gear reduction mini starter. It solved all the problems with no shims required. Always use new starter bolts when putting in a new starter. I paid $150.48 on...
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    79 gmc

    From my understanding, regular Super Swampers are OK on the road, but boggers are not.
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    TSL Super Swampers on pavement?

    Anyone running Super Swampers of any kind on pavement? How they perform? Super loud? White knuckle?
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    Fuel leak?

    Engine running rich, exhaust entering from the rear of the vehicle? Do you still get the fuel smell when the HVAC is on hi (non recycle setting)? You would want all the windows closed for this test. This would bring in fresh air from the front of the vehicle, and slightly pressurize the cab...
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    Trailer wiring on a 77 K5? How do I do that?

    So I need to install one of those trailer light adapters on a 77 K5. Is there any easy way to do that? Do I have to cut into the wires? Thanks.
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    Questions about... My rear end?

    Sounds like it would be a better axle for hard core use. My main curiosity is which LSD would work better for what I want to do. I mainly want the best possible rear end traction for getting un-stuck if I am in deep mud, or trying to go uphill from a stop when on snow. I would like to be able to...
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    Questions about... My rear end?

    Is this because of the increased durability?
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    Questions about... My rear end?

    The brakes are shot on the rear axle. They are saturated with oil. One side doesn't grab much at all, and the other side locks up, especially when cold. So it just seems easier and cheaper to swap the whole axle. Cuz if i do the brakes, then I would do a complete kit including wheel cylinders. I...
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    Questions about... My rear end?

    Is it always required to replace seals when installing an axle, even if they are not leaking? Or is it just good measure?
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    Questions about... My rear end?

    I don't know if this is accurate, but here is what Google said: For off-road performance and durability, a Dana 60 with a posi-traction (limited-slip) differential is generally preferred over a G80 rear end, as the Dana 60 is known for its strength and the posi-traction unit offers better...
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    Questions about... My rear end?

    I have thought about swapping my diff out for a limited slip, but the whole axle is not in good shape - Aside from the diff, I would would have to install new brakes and all of the seals. It leaks gear oil from the pinion seal, and into both brake drums. So I figure if I am doing all the seals...
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