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    Intro and question about towing with a C35 one ton

    Also, I have noticed a huge difference in the way my motor works depending on how I load my trailer. When my trailer is really tongue heavy, my motor seems to have to work a little harder. But when I get all the weight over the trailer axles, she doesn't even break a sweat.
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    Intro and question about towing with a C35 one ton

    I "bumper pull" about 10k with my 2500 suburban, and I wouldn't hesitate to run your setup any day of the week.
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    Intro and question about towing with a C35 one ton

    +1000 what he said ^ Good trailer brakes go a long way.
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    Intro and question about towing with a C35 one ton

    I don't know the answer to your specific question about towing capacity, but when you say you "could definitely tell it was back there", what exactly do you mean? Did you get the sense that you were under-powered? Or were you referring to the way the truck handled (suspension)? If it seemed...
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    high back to low back seats

    For what it is worth, in my ongoing quest to find a good set of blue high back buckets, I have seen a few sets of low backs for sale on craigslist in Charlotte over the past few months. May be worth trying to find a set.
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    My shop

    Very nice!
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    Show me your 8 lug wheels!

    Mickey Thompson Classic II I have always wondered what the newer style factory 2500 wheels below would look like on a squarebody...anyone have any pics?
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    Winch recommendations?

    I'll throw my $0.02 in here... I ran a smittybuilt XRC8 on my old 4Runner, and am currently running a smittybuilt XRC9.5 on my toyota pickup. Both are fairly lightweight rock crawler rigs. I haven't had any serious problems with the 2 smittybuilt winches. Only complaint is that sometimes...
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    Clutch Recommendations

    After doing some additional research, I opted for the Ram Powergrip clutch kit. Based on my conversations with Ram, and with the folks at Summit Racing, this kit should have plenty of grip, as it is rated for a significantly higher clamping force than stock, but not to the point that it will...
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    Shoutout To GEB

    Sorry to hear about your illness. Hope you are all feeling better. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your SM465 rebuild! I'll probably wait until I see the rest of your tear down before I decide if I'm going to go a full rebuild, versus just the reseal.
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    '86 K20 Suburban

    I hear ya. Selfishly, I just wanted the motor mount frame brackets, but I ebay'd them. This does look like it would make for a good dual purpose truck (daily driver/hunting and camping rig) with a little work. Somebody out there has a big block, or a diesel sitting around that they are dying...
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    Shoutout To GEB

    No problem! I watched the first video of your SM465 rebuild yesterday...Looks good! When do you anticipate finishing this series? I just pulled mine this weekend, and popped the top cover off last night. I intended to just do a re-seal, mostly because I don't have a shop press, and I...
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    Shoutout To GEB

    Hope this is okay to post here...Mods, feel free to move it or delete if necessary. I just wanted to give a quick shoutout to GEB. I ran across his youtube videos when I was rebuilding my NP205, and they were extremely helpful. He gives a detailed step by step tear down and rebuild of the...
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    Need Pics of Engine Cross Member

    Well I went ahead and bit the bullet. I found a set of 4wd motor mount frame brackets on ebay and bought them. Also pulled the trigger on the ORD crossmember and HD motor mount kit. Definitely some coin, but I think there is going to be a drastic improvement in strength and support. I know I...
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    '86 K20 Suburban

    Part out?!
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    Parts...Parts...Parts...

    Okay, thanks.
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    Parts...Parts...Parts...

    I could use a set of mounting plates from a 4x4 v8. The part that the motor mounts bolt to. Do you have a set?
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    Need Pics of Engine Cross Member

    That sounds like the ticket. I already have the transmission out for a reseal. Going to be doing an oil pan seal and rear main seal replacement also. I think I'll try to find a set of the 4wd mounting plates. Does anyone happen to have a set laying around and want to save me a trip to the...
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    Need Pics of Engine Cross Member

    Thanks for those pics. The 4wd mounting plates look a little stronger than the 2wd mounting plates. I'd like to be able to swap in the whole 4wd version mount set-up and use the ORD cross member. Is this feasible without yanking the motor out? I can support it with my hoist, but i'd just...
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    Need Pics of Engine Cross Member

    1990 R2500 Suburban The previous owner converted the truck from 2wd to 4wd. To connect the two motor mount plates, he fab'd up a cross member which I don't care much for. I would really like to have this ORD cross member: http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/enginecrossmember.htm But I...
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    Clutch Recommendations

    Thanks! :cheers:
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    Clutch Recommendations

    Are you talking about a parts store clutch? Or by "quality" do you mean something along the lines of Centerforce or other name brand? I am certainly not scared to spend money on good, reliable, durable parts, especially if its something I don't want to have to do again anytime soon. I don't...
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    Clutch Recommendations

    Can anyone recommend a good clutch kit for my 2500 suburban? 454 TBI SM465 NP205 I use the truck mostly for towing anywhere from 5k-10k lbs, but I also drive it around town when I get bored of my daily driver. I haven't pulled the transmission yet, but will be doing that in the next...
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    Aluminum Top Cover for SM465

    Found one! Should be here in a week or so.
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    Aluminum Top Cover for SM465

    Looking for an aluminum top cover with shift rails, forks, and shifter from a late style SM465 ('88-'91). Let me know what you got!

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