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    Davis Off Road, crossover steering???

    ORD - $500 - $1,000 for a cross over kit, depending on axle ??
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    Rear End Gearing

    We were looking to bring down the peak torque for an ls swap using a different cam, but after further study can see it needs to be rear end gear ratio, as the cam will not change the power band v. rpm relationship. Rear end ratio is therefore everything, ( and don't forget to measure tire...
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    Dingleball Hones

    I'm sure your all over that you need the expandable straight hones to clean up a bore, and the dingle balls just put a cross hatch finish on to hold an oil film. If you use the balls to "re-furb" a bore, they will not hold a true straight wall, and just follow any bulges or ridges already there ..
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    72 Monte Carlo project

    Yess ...
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    Rear Splash Panel

    "GM stopped using them after 1980. Cost cutting measure I am sure...." Man - how did we get to a point where 3 shades of silver grey and a decal set are the new car "options" v. the 27 different colours, 8 engine option packages on 5 different trim levels that it took to sell a car in the 70's...
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    Leaf Spring Torque

    Also, I would drive the truck a bit to get some movement into the suspension. That will settle the bushes ( and any internal bind ), then check and "re-torque".
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    Eaton MLocker

    Have you considered an ARB air locker. Not sure how price compares for you, however they are heavy duty, and can be turned "on" and "off" using a small air compressor that engages a dog internally.
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    Will this lift fit my k5/jimmy?

    These guys seem to be having fun ....
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    Hate it or Love it, it's sweet

    the duc tape wheel trims are the OG !...
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    74 C10 rear end interchange

    Ha - never thought of that, too used to stick shift I guess... Maybe you can remove the dust shield and inspect the flex plate that way, and also remove the trans pan to check for garbage in there also. Other than that, if the diff internals look OK you would have to drop the tranny to inspect ...
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    Looking for new tailgate. 85 K5 Blazer.

    Hi all - sorry what is the difference with the later model tailgates to the earlier ones ? Just the external body mould line at the top lip ? LMC sells up to '81. I prefer good ( un rusted ) used parts to "new" stampings anyway. If you are in the high desert area you should have no problem...
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    74 C10 rear end interchange

    Hi - all the above is great advice, however it is very hard to provide accurate advice "remotely". From what you describe, it may be that you have problems with the transmission and / or torque converter mounting?? You should not be able to spin the wheels with the transmission in park. I would...
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    Harbor Freight Table and carts

    wow - a SHOP ! .....
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    Sound dampening

    i'm really conflicted about using this stuff. It has been a HUGE job to remove from previous projects, and have found that it traps moisture on the floor leading to rust. I am NOT putting this stuff back in our new truck after a full internal clean out and respray, and am going to try a...
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    Tire suggestions for lifted 86 suburban

    Tyre "disposal" is at $20 - 30 each here now, so we drop our take offs at our local friendly farmer that uses them to hold down tarps on massive topsoil and feed windrows - recycled / upcycled, "free" disposal ( fuel and time costs ) and not being buried in landfill etc. ...
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