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    Are cheap welding helmets any good? (recommendations?)

    It seems like the seasoned welders here prefer a static lens and the hood-flip method. I'm a self taught hack and could never get the hang of flipping the hood into place without moving my hand a little bit. Or a lot. Started a LOT of beads well off the target before switching to an auto dark...
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    Third row shoulder belts for suburban

    What color is the interior?
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    Sanden Serpentine Suburban

    I've finished my Sanden compressor install. It was supposed to be exactly what Viktor did with his in this thread (https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/r4-to-sanden-whith-stock-ac-lines-for-serpantine.22437/) but I ended up doing a couple of things differently, some by choice and some not. I...
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    engine bay lighting

    Thinking about this, you would have to mount the switch on the hood with the connection points towards the firewall. With the hood closed the switch is more or less level and the Mercury doesn’t make contact...until every time you hit the gas. Might look weird at night with your engine...
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    AuroraGirl is buying another square... is it a good one?

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    Anyone have any leads on those 3/4 14 bolt axles for 200 bucks for a set?

    That $200 price must be regional because I’ve been keeping a lookout for a 14b ff for several years. Pretty much everything I see is too new (I don’t want to mess with moving perches) or the guy wants $800-1000 for just a rear axle. The guy that services my transmissions has one that’s bolt-in...
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    Basic Air Conditioning questions

    Figured I'd post a pic of the flushing device I made. Cost was $12 and holds 48oz. of fluid. Haven't tried it yet but I pressure tested it to 110 psi and plan on using it at 60-70 psi. Still, knowing what pvc can do under pressure I'll wrap it with a heavy blanket while working with it.
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    Basic Air Conditioning questions

    I'm on it. Only problem was there's a certain size of the smaller o-rings used in this setup that the basic assortment from NAPA doesn't contain. Just ordered one of those "18 different size-270 pcs" kits of hnbr o-rings from Amazon which should be here tomorrow.
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    Basic Air Conditioning questions

    @1987 GMC Jimmy, this system has the conventional white orifice tube up front, which I'll be changing to the blue one, and the rear has a traditional metal expansion valve which I have a new one. I've verified the compressor comes with 200cc in it, so at this point I only need to add 50cc to...
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    Basic Air Conditioning questions

    Thanks Poppy. Your post had me go take another look at the rear evap core and it looks better in person than the pic would indicate. There's light dust on it but that's abut it, and the housing that covers the whole thing has a light layer of dust on the inside but no traces of moisture going to...
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    Basic Air Conditioning questions

    I've been copying the conversion that yevgenievich did in this thread since it's the same vehicle. https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/r4-to-sanden-whith-stock-ac-lines-for-serpantine.22437/ He went with a total fill of 250cc so that's what I'll be doing as well. I'm pretty sure the...
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    Basic Air Conditioning questions

    I'm in the process of installing a Sanden compressor but since I know little to nothing about ac I need to ask a question or three. Go easy on my lack of knowledge, this is like standing in front of the class without pants. Anyway, my intention is to get the components installed and have my...
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    What should I include in my emergency tool set?

    The one time my truck came home on a rollback was when a hose from the power steering pump ruptured. It’s hydroboost, so I lost brakes and power steering at the same time. It wouldn’t have mattered what tools I had with me, without a new hose and more fluid I was going nowhere. It’s nice to...
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    What should I include in my emergency tool set?

    AAA card.
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    Modifying Brake Pedal

    The pin for the push rod is swedged into position and you’ll have to do some grinding and use a bfh to remove it. Hope you can weld because I guarantee you’ll have a bad day if it comes out while driving.
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    Power Brake pedal

    I’ve got a vac brake pedal I removed for a hydroboost conversion. Don’t know if it’s correct for your year, mines ‘89, but it’s yours for the shipping cost. It needs a new rubber footpad and I think there was a plastic sleeve insert at the pivot point that I had to reuse. Maybe one of the smart...
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    Sanden Condenser Compatibility

    An update, I ended up getting a condenser from a company called Restomod Air located in Texas. They had the closest dimensional size options compared to the oem unit and are true parallel flow condensers. The concession is that it's not drop-in ready, I'll need to fab up some brackets and get...
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    Thoughts on running 10 year old tires?

    You’re right AG, tires typically wouldn’t last ten years so the manufacturers didn’t bother with the extra digit.
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    Thoughts on running 10 year old tires?

    Near as I can recollect, that would be ‘78.
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    Thoughts on running 10 year old tires?

    Buncha pussies. Got these Michelins on my sports car, gonna put some silicone in the cracks and run these puppies another five years.:driver:
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    Does my 1990 Suburban 1500 4x4 have open or locking Rear Differential?

    I guess about the only pros to an open diff are better street manners compared to ones with some of the available traction-aiding devices, and an open diff allows you to easily install one of the less expensive drop-in lockers like I did. The down side is their off-road ability isn't good. When...
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    Roof rack install pictures. Half DIY basket and Factory OEM roof rails

    Fine work! Just remember when loading up the front basket that the gutter rails are held on by screws and not welded to the body. Should be fine for the things you posted though.
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    Does my 1990 Suburban 1500 4x4 have open or locking Rear Differential?

    Open diff. Not the end of the world, but your dreams of an epic mud bogging rig are over. Seriously though, mine came the same way with open diffs. I needed more traction once in a while so I opted for a lunch box locker up front. Problem solved.
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    Thoughts on running 10 year old tires?

    Mine are dated '07 but the truck doesn't sit outdoors and the sidewalls look good. My driving is mostly local at speeds less than 45 mph so I'll run 'em a little longer.
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    New Suburban Owner

    Great starting point. I agree it would look better without the push bar up front, and removing a couple other things to tidy it up wouldn't hurt. What is going on here? Is that the lowest hanging exhaust ever or is it a second bar to kill any animals the one up front might miss?

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