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  1. highdesertrange

    rebult 3/4 ton axles and blew both front and rear first time out hot rodding

    that is not a limited slip, that is an open diff. highdesertranger
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    What do we have here?

    if it's a cab and chassis they extended the frame. mine has no where near that much over hang behind the rear axle. highdesertranger
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    Flywheel differences

    wow bucket got it right. 2 different flywheels 1 piece rear main seal or 2 piece rear main seal. highdesertranger
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    rebult 3/4 ton axles and blew both front and rear first time out hot rodding

    A limited slip with spider gears? highdesertranger
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    Brake line repair

    well you guys beat me to it. Compression fittings are illegal. highdesertranger
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    15" rims on a k20 suburban

    what's wrong with 16's. it's very hard to find a load range "E" 15 inch. they just don't make very many heavy duty 15's. highdesertranger
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    Question For My K20 Brothers

    just a note, if the upper bushing were worn out for a long time they actually wear out the bushing housing and make it out of round. new bushings will not last long if this has happened. you need to replace the housing, also available from ORD. highdesertranger
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    15" rims on a k20 suburban

    OK I will ask. WHY? highdesertranger
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    V Belt Suggestions - Fan spacing, pulley sizing, belt routing

    "Any of ya'll, what in the world would you need a 150 to 200 amp alt. for? Running a ton of off road lights, or what? What auto accessories would need that much juice?" winch highdesertranger
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    Adding new battery cables and terminals

    x2 on the military terminals. those others are a joke. highdesertranger
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    LED quad headlights?

    X2 on quality. CIBIE all the way. no comparison to anything else. they are like a 14bff what could you do to improve it? highdesertranger
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    Who rebuilds steering columns?

    I agree for the price of paying some one to do it you could get a can of spray paint and a couple special tools and do it yourself. you would save a bundle, it's not that hard. highdesertranger
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    Lock nut for rockers so tight its breaking tools

    dang highdesertranger
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    V Belt Suggestions - Fan spacing, pulley sizing, belt routing

    I would run it like it is supposed to be. it looks good in post #17. what's wrong with it like that? the dual belt PS is for when there is an AC belt. the dual belt alternator is the wrong pully. somebody probably threw on a alternator off a car on. I believe Buick's had the dual...
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    Does my 87 need new cab mounts?

    nice looking truck. the body lines on the Passenger side line up good. How's the driver side? it's always good to go under and look at things. sometimes you find stuff, like that missing wrench. LOL. seriously get under the truck and start looking, try to move stuff that's not suppose to...
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    8 bolt rims that are 16" & will fit hubcaps.....??

    I was confused too. it sounds like a conversion to me. highdesertranger
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    Surface Rust Removal

    I would use a primer with a high Zinc content. highdesertranger
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    Someone please help me save an 84 K10

    yep nothing like a good first impression. highdesertranger
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    3/4 semi floating axle to full floater swap

    if you want better fuel economy. slow down. wind resistance is the single biggest factor in MPG. after all it's like we are driving a barn down the highway. highdesertranger
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    What ate my front u joints? Dana 44

    Spicer is nicer. Lube often with the correct grease. highdesertranger
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    SRW to DRW Understanding

    x2 no adaptor to adaptor. highdesertranger
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    Thermostat help

    yeah the give away was cool. highdesertranger
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    Help identifying these connectors

    what am I missing here? a 1989 K3500 is a straight axle. only 1/2 tons and 3/4 tons were IFS in 1989. something ain't right. highdesertranger
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    Motor Mounts Won't Line Up!

    yes bolt the mounts to the frame first but leave them as loose as possible. then good luck. highdesertranger
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    Surface Rust Removal

    get a wire wheel on an angle grinder. not a drill(toy). get all you possibly can off then do the acid etch(rust converter). highdesertranger

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