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  1. geocrasher

    Ladder Rack as Roof Rack on Suburban?

    This became moot when my buddy who helped me move it home decided it would go better on his F-150 pickup, so no we'll be widening it to fit his truck! He can use it for work, which is cool with me :)
  2. geocrasher

    Ladder Rack as Roof Rack on Suburban?

    I don't have photos, but... squarebody suburban with a ladder rack turned into a roof rack. It would have to be modified of course, but the free one I have access to looks about like this, stolen from Google Images...
  3. geocrasher

    Ladder Rack as Roof Rack on Suburban?

    Hey everyone, has anybody seen or used an old ladder rack as a roof rack on a squarebody Suburban? I'm picking one up for free- I can use the steel for lots of things regardless, but this seems like an easy way to get a roof rack onto the burb. Or would it look really dumb? Opinions, thoughts...
  4. geocrasher

    Low oil pressure but engine runs great

    Could this be the reason my truck sometimes starts immediately, and sometimes cranks for a long time? That sounds like an easy fix...
  5. geocrasher

    How much does your square body weigh?

    Burb, stock on 31's, half ton. 350, 700r4, 208. Empty w/o me in it, about 5800lbs.
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    What did you pay for a square

    In 2014 I searched all over Washington and Oregon for a straight, rust-free Burb. I found this one- Goodwrench 350 in it, 700R4, half ton, set up for towing. The fella's father in law had owned the rig, and the guy's wife had grown up in the truck. So, it was still in the family. The headliner...
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    Opening Suburban Barn Doors From The Inside

    Hey @bucket, thanks for the suggestion. A pull knob might just work. I'm going to be tearing the panels off anyway, perhaps then I can figure out the best way to mount it...
  8. geocrasher

    Opening Suburban Barn Doors From The Inside

    Hey everyone, My 88 Burb is a combination off-road exploration and camping rig. And daily driver. When I camp, I put a camping mattress down and sleep in the truck. This is great-ish, except for getting in and out. The rear doors are not easy to open from the inside at all. I'd like to install...
  9. geocrasher

    350 Running warm

    I solved my problems with a high flow 180 degree thermostat, new radiator cap, and a coolant flush.
  10. geocrasher

    Disc brake conversion help.

    That just solved a question I was going to start a thread for. Thanks for that. Saved me countless hours and a few hundred bucks :D
  11. geocrasher

    Best method for adding a fuse box/accessories?

    Thanks for the replies and pics, these are all awesome ideas. Thank you so much!
  12. geocrasher

    Best method for adding a fuse box/accessories?

    Hi everyone, I want to add some accessories to the interior of my 88 Burb. There will be at least one USB charger, perhaps two, a CB, 2M amateur radio transceiver, and perhaps more in the future. I don't think I'll ever use more than 10A at once. What I'm thinking is to run a set of 12ga wires...
  13. geocrasher

    292 I6 Suburban?

    Yep my thoughts exactly. I'm thinking that a 292, 465/208 to 3.73's with 35's would be plenty of gearing. Those straight sixes can lope down to pretty low RPM's and still have enough torque to get the job done. I had an old FJ55 with similar gearing and it could crawl just fine down to about 300...
  14. geocrasher

    292 I6 Suburban?

    I don't know- I have never seen one either. But, It's a thought I have had to build a suburban with a 292, SM465,and 208 or 205.
  15. geocrasher

    292 I6 Suburban?

    Hi All, I'm curious if anybody has any first hand experience with a I6 292 powered 4wd Suburban. I have a thing for straight 6 engines, so I'm curious about things like mileage, drivability etc.
  16. geocrasher

    Any tips for replacing the heater hose quick disconnect?

    Hey everyone, I'm really sorry- I'll try very hard to be more offended next time. Really. SO OFFEnded. nah. can't keep up the intensity. Don't care :p :p I did get the repair 100% done with some clamps to hold the heater hose in place. Made a video about it on my YT channel that I am doing for...
  17. geocrasher

    Suburban Barn Door Weather stripping Replacement Questions

    Okay, I tried the hardware store stuff and it was a total fail. I got stuff that was just too small for it, and I'll be honest- I'm a dummy for buying the wrong stuff! But, I don't know the right stuff exists outside of the OEM style. I'm going to order new stuff and try again. If anybody wants...
  18. geocrasher

    Any tips for replacing the heater hose quick disconnect?

    Oh if you think I was offended or something, you're talking to the wrong guy. I can take the heat and dish it out on occasion. Right now I'm working toward a bunch of other fixes, but an engine bay detail is now on my list. It also has me wondering if I could do something to rejuvenate the paint...
  19. geocrasher

    Any tips for replacing the heater hose quick disconnect?

    Thanks @82sbshortbed that was helpful. I watched the video, looks like I have another project to get done :) Also gives me an excuse to buy a shop vac or an air compressor. A friend just tossed one too... and I turned it down because it didn't get high pressure. I wish I'd taken it!
  20. geocrasher

    Any tips for replacing the heater hose quick disconnect?

    Yeah it's a bit crusty, innit? That's alright- I have spent very little time under the hood of this truck. I'm not the one who put the motor in or anything, I just bought it as-is. It definitely needs a good cleaning. At some point a rodent left little bits of himself on the intake manifold...
  21. geocrasher

    Suburban Barn Door Weather stripping Replacement Questions

    Hi All, The barn doors leak- and it rains, a lot! To solve this I need to put in new weather stripping. Being budget conscious, is something like 1/2" self adhesive stuff at the hardware store good enough for this? Or do I need to spend the $100 or so on the reproduction stuff? Thanks for any...
  22. geocrasher

    Any tips for replacing the heater hose quick disconnect?

    Yep I'm going to isolate that with, if nothing else, some of that same type of loom used elsewhere on the hose. I'll look at the hardware store for other ideas as you mentioned. Thanks for bringing it up :)
  23. geocrasher

    Any tips for replacing the heater hose quick disconnect?

    Got it all back together today. I ended up not putting in a restrictor as it really doesn't look like there was one in there to begin with, although I suppose it is possible that the hard line itself restricted flow. Now I'm paranoid lol. I routed the hose through some of the loom that the old...
  24. geocrasher

    Any tips for replacing the heater hose quick disconnect?

    One hour later: VICTORY! I bummed around my shop looking for a way to make this happen without further delay. The answer: Vice grips and a hacksaw blade became a human powered sawzall! I got the hose off, and then the fitting came right out. But, this is not a quick disconnect fitting :disgust...
  25. geocrasher

    Any tips for replacing the heater hose quick disconnect?

    @Raider L it's interesting you brought that up. I am having one heck of a time getting that part off. I was going to cut the hose off but I can't really get anything in there to cut it off. A 4.5" angle grinder is too big, and I don't have a sawzall or I'd definitely use it. I am thinking I need...

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