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Complete front axle rebuild kit….
I have two 1976 Chevy trucks. One is a Step Side Sport and the other is the base model K10 with the 8ft box. Both are 4WD. The long box has a VERY loose front end. You can just put your finger on the U-joint where the stub axle meets the other part of the shaft and move it with your finger up...- BearKing
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Seat brackets..
Do you guys know if the bench seats from 73-87 use the same seat mounting hardware? My 76 seat needs to be redone and when I took it out I saw that someone welded the bracket under it. It is terrible job and the springs inside are all rusted due to mice burrowing into the seat and pissing... -
350 turbo with 203. I want to keep my 350 turbo and get a 205 behind it? Please help.
I don’t have a 205 case. It’s a 350 turbo attached is the factory 203.- BearKing
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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What if any current truck caps will fit squarebodies?
My father never took us to the ocean. I wish he did because I still have dreams of the ocean all the time. My father and grandfather/grandmother were from Eastern Washington. The Spokane area. My father was born in a very small town in northern Washington. Tiger Washington to be exact. My...- BearKing
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- Forum: Aftermarket Accessories
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Hooker Exhaust Manifolds- I think I like em!
Thank you fellas for your reply. I am going to look for a 6.2 set up soon. My wife’s has over 400+ factory horsepower and it’s very fast for a giant pig. I use her Yukon Denali XL to pull my trailer when I have something to pick up. My Silverado can’t tow as much as hers and it rides so nice...- BearKing
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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What gears do I need?
According to my chart, 4.11 gears with 35” tires will have your engine turning 2565 rpm. 33” will be 2720 rpm and 31” tires will be 2896 rpm. Now 4.56 with 35” tires will be 2845 rpm. With 33” tires it will turn 3018 rpm. And with 31” tires, it will turn 3213. Just food for thought. I have the...- BearKing
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- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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What if any current truck caps will fit squarebodies?
Definitely Hot Dogs on an open fire. You are making me hungry. I remember riding in the back of my fathers pickup when we were in a major snow storm in southern Minnesota going to Des Moines Iowa. It was so quiet because there were no car/trucks on the road, just the sound of my fathers stacks...- BearKing
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- Forum: Aftermarket Accessories
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Hooker Exhaust Manifolds- I think I like em!
They look awesome. I really like your truck chassis with the LS engine on it. Nice done sir. I have a pretty rare 76 Step side with the factory 400 in it. I keep thinking of doing an LS 6.2 swap but thinking it will devalue the truck. I am in process of a complete restoration on it. Any ideas on...- BearKing
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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My teenager's first small block build
The blocks TBF says it’s either a 1970 or a 1979. If it’s a 70 block, then it’s a factory 255 horsepower and if it’s a 79 block then it’s a 165 horsepower. I can’t see the date of manufacture on it. Look at the back of the block. If it says .010 and .020 then it’s a high nickel content block and...- BearKing
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Some cool cars I worked on in my old life.
I love classic Porsches. I hope to own one someday but I’m getting old so the hope is slowly fading.- BearKing
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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The Electric Vette is Near
NO, just NO. I own a couple of Corvettes and I am not happy with the way GM is going with the Vette. I think the C8 is ugly and cannot fathom an electric Corvette. NOPE.- BearKing
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Sandblasting advice needed.
There are different kinds of media being used in sand blasting equipment. I have seen walnut shells used and it works great. I used own my own body shop many years ago and never had any trouble with warping old steel from classic trucks/cars. As someone pointed out before, pressure and type of... -
What if any current truck caps will fit squarebodies?
I remember sleeping and riding in the bed of the truck when my father would take us camping in Minnesota,Wisconsin and Iowa. And yes we call them toppers. I think there are a few still on sone trucks in a couple of boneyards out here. We are still about 20-25 years behind everyone else in...- BearKing
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- Forum: Aftermarket Accessories
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292 I6 Suburban?
My 81 has the 4:10 axles. That would make it even better but I am yanking the 6…….I think?, you guys might have me just keep it in there. I don’t know now. Thanks……hahahahahahaha- BearKing
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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292 I6 Suburban?
That’s what’s in my 1981 GMC K2500. I am taking out the I6 and putting in an LS or Big Block. Not a fan of 6 bangers.- BearKing
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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long time chevy owner, first time square body
That is sweet ride.- BearKing
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- Forum: Introduction
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Anyone have Bilstein shocks on their stock 4x4? Shock brand questions.
I have used Bilsteins many times over the years. Mostly on my Corvettes and Z28’s. They work great but never have tried them on my off road rigs.- BearKing
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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New to the site…
She actually just bought me the 76 Step Side. She knew I wanted one and found this one about a mile from my house. It’s the rare Blue Sport with the White stripes and the factory 400. I was very surprised and happy to say the least. The very next day I bought the 81 GMC K 2500. She drives a new...- BearKing
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- Forum: Introduction
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350 turbo with 203. I want to keep my 350 turbo and get a 205 behind it? Please help.
Do you know if the transmission crossmember is the same or will I need to locate one? I think it would be the same but I haven’t crawled under there to check.- BearKing
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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350 turbo with 203. I want to keep my 350 turbo and get a 205 behind it? Please help.
I’m interested but how would I get it here?- BearKing
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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New to the site…
I was trading them like crazy. I had about 20 at one time and traded for some muscle cars/parts. Now I just want to collect them again. My biggest mistake was getting rid of my 3+3 1 ton 4X4 single rear wheel. I bought two trucks from a cop out here and parted out both. BIG mistake. Life is...- BearKing
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- Forum: Introduction
