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  1. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    Maybe something like this https://www.performanceonline.com/1973-87-CHEVY-GMC-TRUCK-HYDRO-BOOST-POWER-BRAKE-BOOSTER-KIT/
  2. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    When stopping on a hill the brake pedal takes more force to hold the truck still than before the crossover. After crossover was installed, I had only driven about 30 min when I stopped for gas and the power steering pump was out of fluid. The shop was supposed to flush n bleed the system. I...
  3. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    Been trying to figure out the noise from the steering. It feels like the line from hydro boost to steering gear box is vibrating more than anything else when the steering groans. The line is only a year or two old. Maybe the hydro boost is going out? Could this effect the steering effort ?
  4. Lu Blunt

    OEM dually wheels

    Accuride are the most expensive oem style wheels. Guess you get what you pay for. the wheels on the 79’ have seen better days. But the wheels on the 84’ and 89’ are much nicer and would probably be worth straightening and painting. I’ll have to think about my options some more. New wheels...
  5. Lu Blunt

    OEM dually wheels

    I like those ion 167 wheels, they’re similar to the Alcoa style. Discount tire carries them at $157. I definitely like the price and load rating. It’s a work truck that sees snow, mud n off-road so I’d rather beat up cheaper wheels instead of aluminum Alcoa’s. So I buy two fronts n two rears and...
  6. Lu Blunt

    Belltech 4/6 Lowering kit with air bags for towing

    Not sure about c10 but my 96 c2500 is lowered 4/6 with Belltech c notch. I have the air lift slam air helper bags that are made to bolt right onto the belltech c notch. There has to be a kit for the c10. I’ll see what I can find
  7. Lu Blunt

    OEM dually wheels

    Maybe it’s worth it to by the stronger/lighter Alcoa’s. Not sure how many. I need at least 2 to get the front rollin smooth. I was thinking either get six oem style n be done or get two oem, put them on the front and later on can get the Alcoa’s n use the two newer oem wheels as inner rears. Do...
  8. Lu Blunt

    OEM dually wheels

    After buying some new tires, I found out my rims are all bent some worse than others. 1979 Chevy k30 dually has the factory style one piece rims 16x6 8x6.5 lug pattern with 4.56” center hole. They have the retainer ring and matching lug nuts. I have two other dually k30s with the same factory...
  9. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    Yes the fluid was topped off and system bled correctly. Doesn’t sound like it’s the pump or belt. I think it’s the new steering box making noise. Also where the line from hydro boost to steering box threads into the steering box the line only went in a couple turns before bottoming out. On the...
  10. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    Tires are new. Steering stabilizer is new. King pins were replaced a few years ago. here’s a video if the steering noise
  11. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    Got the new steering box installed. Checked the steering without the box and it moves nice no binding. The steering effort seems alittle better with the new box but not much. Still way more effort than factory steering was. The steering groans when you turn the wheel. Never did this before...
  12. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    To be honest this whole crossover swap has been a total waste of time n money. I agree with not getting enough flow, that’s why I installed the high flow psc pump n external reservoir. Hopefully the new box fixes the problem
  13. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    Ok. Thank you, I really appreciate your help. The psc box was installed with the crossover. I have a new psc box sent as a warranty replacement. I didn’t want to install it untill I was sure something else wasn’t causing the problem. I will have the new steering box installed and report back
  14. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    I had the kingpins replaced a few years ago. Idk about the lower the bearings. The truck steered like butter even at a stop you could easily turn the wheel with one finger. After the crossover install the steering wheel takes a lot more effort to turn and seems jerky going down the road. feels...
  15. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    With the stabilizer off and the wheels on the ground it’s hard to steer. With the stabilizer off and the wheels off the ground it’s much easier to steer. I’m running this stabilizer https://www.amazon.com/Bilstein-33-170794-Monotube-Steering-Damper/dp/B009FU7ELE
  16. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    Copy that. I’ll report back in just a few minutes
  17. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    I removed the draglink from the pitman arm and the steering wheel was 100x easier to turn
  18. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    I will disconnect the draglink and see how the wheel turns. I appreciate the help. I have thought maybe something isn’t right with the new steering box
  19. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    Got the cooler mounted, all the hoses ran and fittings tight. Took my time bleeding the power steering. I have brand new tires on the front. Took it for a test drive this morning. Steering is not any better. Still hard to turn and steering wheel jerks itself back n forth going down the road. If...
  20. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    Time hasn’t been on my side. Hopefully I can make some more progress today. So far I have the new pump mounted and pullie pressed on. The high pressure line from pump to hydro boost is done. I had the reservoir mounted to the radiator support. But psc/ord recommended it being closer to the pump...
  21. Lu Blunt

    4x4 Crewcab weight

    My 1979 k30 crewcab dually flatbed with tool box and me in it weighs 7240lbs
  22. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    Hopefully I can get everything installed this weekend. I have a brand new steering box psc sent me under warranty. if the new pump doesn’t fix the steering effort, I will swap steering boxes.
  23. Lu Blunt

    79 k30 steering rebuild

    I was told “that’s how the truck drives with the parts you have on it.” Also was told “it was bled within reason.” Not sure if the factory pump is not enough to make the new steering happy or if driving for 50 miles low on fluid burned up the current power steering pump. I ordered the psc...
  24. Lu Blunt

    1979 Crew Cab Dually 496 - Tire Wizard Needed

    235/85 vs 215/85. I’ve had the 235/85r16 loaded heavy no problems
  25. Lu Blunt

    1979 Crew Cab Dually 496 - Tire Wizard Needed

    I have a few squarebody duallys and have ran 235/85r16 on most of them. What tire pressure are your running? Gotta keep the pressure high so the side walls don’t touch on heavy loads. Here’s a pic of my 84 k30 with 215/85r16. Its sitting alittle low due to worn out leaf springs. And a pic next...

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