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    Junkyard driveshaft

    You should be ok running the junkyard shaft but...I'd double check that both the compressed length and expanded length are the same. It looks like the new one will have less travel possibly and you don't want it to bottom out. If it does, it can split the t-case as the case would be limiting...
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    swb to lwb bed interchange help

    While scary to cut your truck in half, its actually a fairly easy job. If you look at my build thread, you can see where my 15yo did it with no experience with cars, tools, women, etc. and my neighbor and I welded it all up. Just don't rush it. Rather than make your own or z the frame, buy the...
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    Differential skid plates

    On my K5 I added a Con-Fer truss/ skid plate to the D44 after I broke the D60 getting some air too often. The rear 14BFF, I cut the excess below the rear cover and welded up a skid plate from the pinion back so it would slide over rocks and not get hung up or tear the cover off. I've seen a lot...
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    Looking where to buy axels

    Depends what you are talking about!
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    74 c10 5/7 Drop-Will It Rub??

    Somebody used to, Discount Tire???, will rent you the roller if you don't want to do the baseball bat method.
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    '77 C10, Need Vin Plate Info Help

    I may or may not have used these folks...
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    74 c10 5/7 Drop-Will It Rub??

    Great example! Yes an increased track width creating Positive Scrub Radius as a result of changing to negative offset wheels.
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    74 c10 5/7 Drop-Will It Rub??

    I believe you are referring to track width.
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    74 c10 5/7 Drop-Will It Rub??

    While there is no guarantees as there is a lot of factors such as wheel/ tire size, backspacing, etc; the 73-80 inner fender usually is fine on a 5", the 80+ almost always rub. https://inthegaragemedia.com/retrofitting-73-80-amd-inner-fenders-on-81-87-square-body-chevy/
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    Convert Dually bed to standard bed?

    Personally, I'd either continue your search or buy a new bedside. If for some reason you do use the dually bed, I'd be interested in the dually fenders as I like to have a spare set.
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    Prepping for front suspension rebuild

    In addition to what DD stated above, I typically keep a tie-down or two handy. One to hold up misc parts when working and one attached to the coil just in case when removing. Sometimes a pry bar to pop the coil out if it's stuck in the lower arm seat When installing the coils, if using the...
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    Why does no one make aluminum replacement body panels.

    In my mind, there isn't enough weight savings going to aluminum to support sales unless you are an oem trying to up your CAFE numbers. I had a friend with an aluminum sandrail and every few seasons it had to come apart and go into an oven and get heat-treated. It was light and fast but too...
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    Prepping for front suspension rebuild

    I'd check rockauto.com. might be cheaper to replace the control arms then rebuild once you consider your time.
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    Stamps or tubes

    You need a 2" spindle and 1" coil. For larger brakes you should buy a better spindle. Either the Wilwood or CPP modular are designed for big brakes. If running 20" or larger, CPP x10 modular as it is a hub style. Honestly, I'd buy everything from CPP and see if they'll do a package deal...
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    Stamps or tubes

    I've built both over the the years. You'll probably not notice the difference in performance on a cruiser, only if you were serious into auto-x. I'd still go with tubular arms though. The factory arms are fine with rubber bushings but seem to squeak when you add poly bushings. If you rebuild...
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    Exterior LED accessory light ideas

    Yes, exactly. Dirt cheap and pretty bright. I haven't actually installed but have tested in my garage at night. The rocklights are blue to match the truck. 2 are going behind grill to light it up. The 77 is more of a show truck. On the 90 I am adding the led 3rd brake/ cargo light to light up...
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    Exterior LED accessory light ideas

    Not sure what application you are going for... On our '77, I bought and am adding some of the little LED circle lights for under the hood to light it up when working on it or at a show, etc. I am also adding them on the rear panel behind the seat to light up that area. I also bought 8 rock...
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    TBI to Carb 1991 V2500

    I'd definitely stick with TBI for a stockish motor. One of the reasons I bought my '90 was to get the TBI 454 over a carb. In theory it should have better mpg, better manners, etc. TBI is pretty darn reliable and cheap to fix when needed. I knew a few guys that carry spare computers just in...
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    Clean old windows- years of gunk!

    Dobie Pad and Barkeepers friend
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    Frame welded, dangerous?

    Not sure where you are located, but I see frames for sale in Arizona that are pretty clean under $500. Less and less of them though.
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    Vent Window/Back Window Questions

    @84GMCSierra Tom Korinek / Truckin' Krazy in Mesa 480-241-1318, he's a new/ used parts dealer. https://www.truckinkrazy.com/
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    Suggestions for suspension 1986 suburban

    Hard to beat leaf springs. They do everything very well. The Raptors/ trx still use leafs. If you switch to coilovers, you need to build a 3 or 4 link suspension, panhards, etc. You are going to spend a good $5k to do it right.
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    A little info about wrench sizes

    Thanks for posting... If you see any of these for others besides SAE and Metric, I'd be interested, particularly for Whitworth and JIS.
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    Looking for a sleeper

    I did, unfortunately that post was 8 mos ago.
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    700R4 Information Thread

    Thank you, exactly what I was looking for! I was told previously that the speedo housings were different based on year but couldn't find anything that supported that. My trans is leaking at the speedo cable and there is a ratio adapter on there. I was going to swap the gears out to match the...

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