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    Lift options and recommendations for a 1980 Jimmy

    appreciate the replies from everyone. Sounds like 4" may not be enough to clear 35's or 315's? I figured it would since im clearing 185's without a lift. Whats everyone using to clear thier 35's? 6" lift maybe
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    Lift options and recommendations for a 1980 Jimmy

    I have a 1980 GMC Jimmy that im wanting to put a 4" lift on. Currently sitting on 3/4 ton axles with 285/75r16. Would like to go with a 4" lift and 35" tires or maybe 315's since I have 16" wheels. Would like any recommendations on a 4" lift please. I would like to go with a lift that has new...
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    Rear shocks

    Thank you everyone for your replies, greatly appreciate the info
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    Rear shocks

    My apologies if this has already been asked before, I couldn’t find any similar issues in the forum. have a 1980 blazer that I took hunting this week. I heard a mild clunking noise underneath and discovered an issue where my rear shocks mount to the frame. The hole on the frame where the shock...
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    1980 gmc jimmy steering stabilizer

    Super awesome of you to be willing to do that man! got everything replaced but wanted to thank you for your offer anyways :)
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    1980 gmc jimmy steering stabilizer

    thank you all for the info, got a new one on the Jimmy now with all new hardware! appreciate everyone's reply
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    1980 gmc jimmy steering stabilizer

    thank you looks like the hydraulic shock got damaged while driving back home. Will be replacing that as well hopefully it already comes with the hardware
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    1980 gmc jimmy steering stabilizer

    Was driving down a washboard road and started hearing a noice near the front axle. Pulled over and noticed the bolt and nut fell off that holds the steering stabilizer in place towards the middle of the axle “not drivers side” was wondering if anyone know what size bolt goes in there offhand...
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    Fuel Gauge

    the needle always sits at the 1/4 tank mark. C10mixmaster ill give that a try and update you. Appreciate the info thank you
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    Fuel Gauge

    I have a fuel Gauge on my 1980 Jimmy that doesn't work. Id like to get it working again. Anyone have any insight what I need to check? not sure if I need to drop my tank and check anything in there or if theres any electrical I should be checking under the Jimmy? thank you
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    Reverse Lights

    C10 thank u again for the info. I was able to trace the problem to the wiring at the plug you mentioned in the rear. There was a terrible splice for some trailer wiring like you mentioned. All fixed now thanks again
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    Reverse Lights

    thank you very much for the advice! ill pull the bulbs and check this afternoon. If nothing then ill try your other recommendations. again thank you very much
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    Reverse Lights

    So ive been slowly tackling all the electrical and wiring issues on my 1980 Jimmy that I purchased about a year ago. Recently fixed my ignition switch and neutral safety switch, wiring for my HVAC and wiring for interior lights. I know the reverse lights are tied to the neutral safety switch on...
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    What are these wires for?

    Boone thank you so much for this info. This helps out a lot. I’m guessing the cut end probably passed through the firewall down to the tranny then since the other end is plugged into something up under the dash maybe the relays that you mentioned. This jimmy drivetrain was completely modified...
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    Dome light wiring

    Problem solved. Since I wanted to bypass the door jam switches I ran the white and orange wires along the cab directly to the white and orange of the courtesy lamp. Everything works with the turn of a switch
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