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  1. Craig 85

    Question on leaf springs

    Use a string or tape measure to your stock spring. A 52" spring is equal length from the eye lets to the center pin. 56" springs will be longer to the rear of the center pin by 4". 1/2 ton's come with both 52 & 56" springs. Look at the rear spring hanger and take a picture for us. 52" will...
  2. Craig 85

    Help with bumper

    Would the body side molding for a GMT-400 work until you could find the correct pieces?
  3. Craig 85

    Dana 60 hubcaps.

    Yes the D60 hub caps have a larger inner diameter. For reference with aftermarket wheels the one on the top is a GM 10 bolt. The bottom is a D60. You can see it fills the cap completely and protrudes further.
  4. Craig 85

    Fuel hose

    I had an issue on my K30. I found a similar shaped hose from a Corvette that I had to splice and make work. I cut the hose in the middle of the "S" section (photo #2) and added about an inch of hard line to the middle. It needed to be a hair longer and a slightly different twist. Sorry I...
  5. Craig 85

    TH350 inspection cover.

    There are strut braces that run from those holes to triangular plates that mount to the engine at the motor mounts.
  6. Craig 85

    Emissions Spec Question

    You can always contact a Referee. they will tell you exactly what it needs. It also depends if the truck was a Federal or Calif emissions truck. If it was a Federal truck, and still has the original tag, Calif will let you run those emissions. Referee was a great source for me when I sold my...
  7. Craig 85

    A/C vs Non AC kick panel vent door

    To be honest I don't know. All of my trucks have had factory A/C. Here's picture of an '86 Custom Deluxe. It doesn't have a D/S vent. I also looked at the CUCV's and they don't have them either.
  8. Craig 85

    87 Stock TBI 350 air cleaner lid flip upside down? Does it help? does it hurt? good or bad idea?

    It's funny most guys on my 2500 Suburban/Yukon XL group still run the stock air box and refuse to change to a "CAI" set up.
  9. Craig 85

    85 GMC crew cab

    Years ago I had an '01 GMC 2500HD with the 8.1/Allison and 4.10's. That was a towing machine! Sorry I ever let that one go.
  10. Craig 85

    87 Stock TBI 350 air cleaner lid flip upside down? Does it help? does it hurt? good or bad idea?

    @fast 99, I wasn't comparing TBI to carb, I should have clarified a little more. The truck ran great with both the full open element air cleaner and the factory air cleaner set up. The issue became at idle in the summer with the A/C going. It ran better with a factory air cleaner than the...
  11. Craig 85

    87 Stock TBI 350 air cleaner lid flip upside down? Does it help? does it hurt? good or bad idea?

    On my '79 K15 I ran an open element air cleaner between smog tests for a while. I installed the 5" tall lid vs the standard 3' lid to the factory air cleaner base then ran a snorkel tube (photo 1). It ran way better, especially in the summer. I can't recall if the taller lid will fit under...
  12. Craig 85

    1977 C20 4L80E swap

    I've never priced it out a 4L80 swap, but if you haven't looked at a Gear Venders OD, here's some pricing and info. https://www.gearvendors.com/hrgm3s.html
  13. Craig 85

    Help Identifying lift height

    Here's my last truck. I installed a 4" Tuff Country spring lift in front and a 4" rear block. The measurement from the upper body trim to the axle center lines is 32". Tires were 33x12.50x16.5".
  14. Craig 85

    1984 GMC Sierra Classic C2500 - Missing Spare Tire Holder Parts

    I found mine on line through ebay. Look up the seller rayandsamantha, the link is below. They are from Nor Cal and part out a lot of GM trucks. I had to ask them for this part specifically. they removed it from a truck and made an auction for me. On you truck the rear frame crossmember is...
  15. Craig 85

    1973 Chevy Camper Special from CA - VIN?

    My friend sold the truck back in 1993 when he purchased a new truck. His was a 4 speed, so I'm guessing it was a NP-205 transfer case. I don't recall him having any issues with it as it was his daily driver for years. My K30 has a factory 454 with a TH-400 transmissions and 205 transfer case...
  16. Craig 85

    1987 V20 headlights

    The upper bulb is a low and high beam (3 prongs). The lower position is high beam only (2 prongs).
  17. Craig 85

    Best all-around solvent for engine work?

    One of the best degreasers I've used on the exterior of the engine and on the chassis is LA's totally Awesome cleaner undiluted. Plus it's only a buck at Dollar Tree. I put that in a pressurized tank sprayer let it sit a few, pressure wash or rinse and repeat as needed.
  18. Craig 85

    1973 Chevy Camper Special from CA - VIN?

    With regards to your BAR tag, I guess I'm the only ex-Cali guy old enough to know the info. When California started smog testing in 1984, the rule was 20 years old and newer had to get smogged every 2 years. I had a '64 Chevelle back then that they made me smog, even though it was built in the...
  19. Craig 85

    83 C10 Grill

    Here's the differences between the core supports. Dual Headlights Quad Headlights
  20. Craig 85

    Sliding Bed back away from Cab

    @DoubleDingo @Grit dog I was one of those fortunate California guys that didn't have to worry about rust. You can see how terrible it was.:rotflmao: My bolts were still in great shape. Just sprayed some WD-40 "just in case." I built a wooden dolly that was frame height to slide the bed onto...
  21. Craig 85

    Sliding Bed back away from Cab

    I'm 56 with a bad back and did this a couple of months ago to replace fuels lines on the tanks. Just had to remove my rear bumper and slide it back.
  22. Craig 85

    Grille Color

    I always like the color of the 83-84 grills. I first found a vinyl for the center bar then found a paint to match. It's not totally correct for an '84, but close. I used Duplicolor Perfect Match Chrysler Charcoal Gray Metallic (AA9, PA9) #BC0331 and did not clear coat it. It has a semi matte...
  23. Craig 85

    Extra bulb in dash

    Only thing I found for those wire colors is water in the fuel like stated before.
  24. Craig 85

    replacing power steering pump

    I got a rebuilt pump from Oreilly's 4 1/2 years ago and still going strong (remote reservoir style). I can't say so much for the rebuilt BBB steering box from Napa. In under 4 years I started leaking. I ended up getting a new Lares unit.
  25. Craig 85

    New Guy from California

    Welcome from an ex-Californian. :rotflmao:

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