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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Picked up a Makita 3/8 corded drill to add to the collection. It will replace the Skil I've had for decades (it's made in the USA so that should tell you it's pretty old.) Haven't used it yet, but I've already replaced the 8 foot- 18 awg cord the Makita came with by installing a 19 foot-16 awg...
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    Suburban leaf spring choice - sagging rear - question on stock ride height

    GM Heritage lists an overall height of 73.8" for the op's vehicle but doesn't say where on the roof line that measurement was taken. A useless number considering even non-stock tire size will affect the results.
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    Bowtie 2500 Fender Emblems

    I have the two emblems from my ‘89 Suburban. They are oem and in good condition. They were removed for paint and never reinstalled. They still have the clip nubs on the back but they could be cut off to simplify installation with tape/glue. A flat rate padded envelope is about $10 so that’s what...
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    Any black two tone trucks out there?

    My long-gone ‘84 Scotty. Kinda wish I still had it, but didn’t like the 305 700r4 powertrain.
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    Free Rear Bumper for your Chevy/GMC with Steelcraft Front Purchase

    Typical clueless vendor, advertising a bumper sale on GMSB but not offering anything for squares. You suck Carid.
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    Surprise truck for the husband

    Single, married, lesbian, doesn't matter to me, I'm not the jealous type.
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    I’ve been thinking about a new 1/4” ratchet for a while and HF emailed a 20% coupon for Icon tools so I picked one up. I chose the swivel head version after looking at the different models on the shelf and it feels pretty slick compared to my old Craftsman ratchet. I’ll keep the Craftsman...
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    R12 Replacement

    My buddy has been the owner of a HVAC business for thirty years and recharged his ‘90 burb’s r12 system with r409. It’s not certified for auto ac, but is a suitable replacement for r12 in commercial low-temp equipment. It was MUCH colder than r134 and you could see visible frost blowing out of...
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    Should my TBI's fuel pressure act like this?

    Figured it was easier to film it than explain in text. Engine was cold but had been started a minute earlier while I tried to get the correct lighting. Gauge is attached to an Aeromotive 13301 regulator and supplied by a Walbro pump.
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    Lift kit Suburban

    Rough Country = No Tuff Country = Yes
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Do yourself a favor and spend a few of the dollars you saved on one of Harbor Freight’s flat-free wheelbarrow tires. Wheelbarrows tend to sit unused and forgotten for months (or years) at a time and always seem to have a flat when you need them. If you’ve ever tried to inflate one that has...
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    4L80 on FB Market Place

    Hey Nick, just to educate the uninformed (me), what do you figure it would take cost-wise to have someone rebuild a 4L80 with 350k miles and add a quality stand-alone controller?
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    4 speed saginaw for 60$

    I had that on an El Camino after a trans swap. Mine had a red light in the switch assy so I wouldn’t forget to turn the reverse lights off. I found the switch (plus brighter bulbs) was also good for signaling people driving behind me with their brights on. Usually, a couple of flashes would...
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    Catch Cans

    Slightly off topic. I have one of those Amazon specials on my woodchipper. If installed on something that vibrates, the mounting bracket breaks at the 90-degree bend. I made a new one with steel and all is well. (Sadly, I did not notice any performance gains from the red color)
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    1987 Suburban v1500 - what separates the v1500 and v2500?

    I believe the V2500 came standard with the 14b semi-float rear axle, while the C2500 had the full-float. An option to changing the rear springs would be to add some helper bags. I’ve had Ride-Rite helpers on mine for 20+ years with no issues except I went through some poor quality onboard air...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Icon snap ring plier set. Not something I use often, but when I do, I've been dealing with a pair that has a broken tip and that's frustrating to say the least. These get good reviews, and come with .038", .047", and .070" tip sizes. They're stamped USA, but I'm not sure if that means "MADE" in...
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    how fast is your power window?

    I have Armstrong windows in mine as well. It's comical when someone under 30 is riding with me and I hear *click click click* as they hit the power lock switch trying to control the window. They don't know what the big handle is for, and when I tell them, they invariably crank it both ways a few...
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    Under-pad replacement suggestions?

    Good to know a source, thanks Hucked. I've scrubbed the carpet with Purple Power and a stiff brush, rinsed with a 3800psi power washer, and it still smells like gas. It's been hanging up outside but it needs more than fresh air. Today I'll start trying the other suggestions the www says to do...
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    Under-pad replacement suggestions?

    So, if you didn't see my recent post in the rant thread, I spilled a gallon of gas inside the 'burb. Made a bit of a mess, but it could've been worse I guess. The bright red two-stroke mix made it pretty easy to see where it went. The carpet will have to be saved no matter what, I don't want...
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    Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering

    Bought this Husky in '05, has 230 hours on it now. These are essentially the same as the Craftsman riders, but I got this one because of its 15hp Kawasaki V-twin engine. Runs really well. I've replaced the spindle bearings a couple of times, and just recently replaced the spindles themselves...
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    Factory power steering cooler? 1991 Suburba

    My '89 V2500 has one. Nothing specific in the rpo codes for it, unless it was bundled in with the "KC4 Cooling system, H.D. engine oil" which is the plate-style oil cooler.
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    Spray vs Plastic Bedliner

    I did find a good use for the rattle-can spray liner. I've been using Herculiner to coat the underside of my riding mower's deck to keep it from rusting. I'm not as diligent as I should be after I mow, and the wet clippings often get left under the deck. I bought the mower in '05 and the deck is...
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    Spray vs Plastic Bedliner

    I've had both. The plastic drop-in liner did far more damage than it prevented. Dirt and sand gets underneath them where it acts like sandpaper, removing paint, then moisture collects in the dirt causing rust. It did the same thing along the top of the bed rails where the liner wraps over the...
  24. skysurfer

    New door seals, new problems.

    I could barely shut the rear doors on my Suburban after installing new gaskets. That was thirteen years ago and they still require a firm hand to close.
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    Harbor Freight Tool/Product Review

    Long Term Update: My HF 8" 3/4 hp bench grinder started making some gawd-awful noises last week and removing the wheels confirmed the noise was coming from within. WTF? I just bought this thing in '88 and it's giving me trouble already?? To be fair, this grinder is old enough that it has the...

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