Recent content by WRW86
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Rebuilding rear axle DIY?
I haven't tackled my diffs just yet, but seems like I have watched a 1000 videos and read many articles on the topic in preparation. Setup bearings and crush sleeve eliminator, mentioned previously, is great advice. One thing that stuck with me, in the videos, is paying attention to your pinion...- WRW86
- Post #19
- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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Driver’s door decals
Sorry for the confusion, i meant to clarify that the photos I attached are from a different trucks. Mine is the light duty 6600 gvwr. I am in the process of making new ones for mine. -
Driver’s door decals
I don't think they put the camper information on the door, but mine is inside the glovebox beside the SPID. Here is what the camper decal looks like: -
Driver’s door decals
Does anyone have a photo of the Tire and Rim information sticker for a K2500 with a 6600 GVWR? Mine is gone too, and curious what it would say for the improved ride section with only 3 passengers, etc. -
Driver’s door decals
The lower one should look like this other GVWR decal: -
Tire/wheel recommendations
I have been struggling to decide on any of the plethora of aftermarket wheels for mine, and have yet to pull the trigger. I am definitely leaning heavily towards the stock look with some U.S. Wheel 664 Series 17x8 with a 5.5" backspace...- WRW86
- Post #30
- Forum: Wheels and Tires
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Tire/wheel recommendations
The problem with having only the offset, is that you have to assume the extra 1/2" (or so) of flange width because an 8" wheel is measured from inside bead to bead on the wheel and the backspace is measured to the outside of the wheel. A 4" backspace on an 8" wheel is not zero offset.- WRW86
- Post #20
- Forum: Wheels and Tires
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Transfer Case Info for OEM Squarebodies
I finished replacing gaskets and seals on my 85 round pattern NP205 using one of the many "universal" kits that supposedly fits all models from inception to 1991, and found that the gaskets for the input seal housing and adapter to case were the wrong size. The kit I used was from USA Standard...- WRW86
- Post #51
- Forum: Transfer Case
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Stolen!
I also like this idea. Maybe even with a window sticker saying it has a tracker would deter the would-be thieves from even thinking about it.- WRW86
- Post #30
- Forum: Introduction
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Stolen!
Sad and infuriating to hear. I feel some of your pain, as my truck was stolen once but I was able to get it back after the thieves' joy ride ended with a busted driveshaft yoke and high centered. Not near the destruction you suffered though. I have been thinking about many anti-theft devices...- WRW86
- Post #29
- Forum: Introduction
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Transfer Case Info for OEM Squarebodies
The 6 bolt round pattern started in 1985, not 1986.- WRW86
- Post #49
- Forum: Transfer Case
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Adapter between SM465 and NP205
Yes, mine has the oiling vein. As I understand, the synchro models were for auto-locking hubs, but I don't know if they ever put those hubs on a 1-ton? I was under the assumption that the SM465/NP205 was from an 85 K3500, but maybe I'm mistaken. I have lost touch with the guys who put it in. At...- WRW86
- Post #46
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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Adapter between SM465 and NP205
Yes that is correct.- WRW86
- Post #43
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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Adapter between SM465 and NP205
Funny you mentioned that just as I was looking at the shop manuals that call for gear oil in the 465 and ATF in the 205.- WRW86
- Post #38
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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Adapter between SM465 and NP205
During all my research, prior to working on my clutch, I read a lot about adapter seals and everything related to the figure 8 bolt NP205, so I thought I would add-on from a round NP205 perspective. I have an SM465 and NP205 from an '85 1-ton (32 spline, round, synchro model) I was under the...- WRW86
- Post #36
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
