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    Bilstein 4600s on a K30

    Thanks for the replies. I’m also considering Rancho 5000 series shocks and AC delco stock replacements. Any experience with either of these? The current shocks and steering stabilizer have an unknown number of miles on them so I’d like to replace them.
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    Bilstein 4600s on a K30

    It looks as though these shocks are recommended for K20s on various sites...summit, rockauto etc. but not for K30s. Is anyone running these on 1 ton 4x4? I put a set on my 96 F350 and it really smoothed out the ride. Truck is stock height. Thanks, Eric
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    NEW Tire Purchases - Sizes, Deals and Reviews !!!

    I concur that 285/75 tires will fit on the factory 16x6.5 wheel without rubbing. My K30 is not lifted. Tires are BFG AT KOs.
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    Rear Brake Identification

    That’s what I thought. Thank you!
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    Rear Brake Identification

    Any idea whether I would have 2.5” or 3.5” wide shoes on my SRW K30? Should be factory equipment.
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    NP205 question (pics included)

    Update: Installed the new snap ring today. Decided to clean, strip and paint the rear output shaft housing (wrinkle black) before reinstalling the rear drive shaft. Also removed, cleaned, stripped and painted the transmission cross member (wrinkle black) and installed the new poly mounts...
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    NP205 question (pics included)

    Idahovette, it has been my experience that EVERY project comes with at least on setback or "snag" as I've come to refer to it. No matter how minor or routine. Craig 85, we've discussed the tire situation in another post of mine. I wish I could find a place that would mount 285s for me, I...
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    NP205 question (pics included)

    Found the video you mentioned. Looks like a simple enough job. Thanks!
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    NP205 question (pics included)

    Update: transmission/transfer case mount came yesterday. I plan on changing that out and cleaning, stripping and painting the crossmember tomorrow. Snap ring is scheduled to arrive Tuesday. Does anyone know if I am going to have to open my transfer case to install the snap ring? Or, can I...
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    NP205 question (pics included)

    The truck is stock height and I have no plans to change that. I went ahead and ordered 2 of the snap rings in the event I break one during install. The delay prompted me to buy a polyurethaning trans/t-case mount since that too looked to be worn well beyond its service life. Thank you to...
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    NP205 question (pics included)

    Thank you for the clarification. I believe I found what I needed on torqueking.com
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    NP205 question (pics included)

    Is there any chance this is a speedometer gear retaining snap ring? As you can see in the photo in my last post, the snap ring that retains the bearing is still on the shaft. When the pieces are assembled correctly, the inside diameter is approximately 3.228 inches and the ring is approximately...
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    NP205 question (pics included)

    It appears as though the snap ring goes into the grove in the attached picture. I need to pick up a micrometer so I know exactlyhow wide of a ring I need; there are several widths offered. Should my truck have come with a slip yoke? Most videos/diagrams appear to have a fixed yoke on the output...
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    NP205 question (pics included)

    Decided to finally fix the transfer case tailhousing leak on my K30 today. Upon removing the housing itself, 3 pieces of what appears to be a snap ring fell to the ground. While trying to figure out where it came from, I noticed that there seems to be some front-to-back play when I push/pull on...
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    Do I have a limited slip differential?

    Opened up the rear axle today for a fluid change and to confirm my axle ratio. Ring gear has 41 teeth & the pinion gear has 10. This matches my RPO codes on the sticker under the hood. My RPO codes also indicate that I have a locking differential but I don’t see the usual spring etc. that are in...
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    ignition and carburetor tune up

    I really appreciate it, Craig. I can't believe that there is still a car culture in CA with all of their laws and sky high gas prices. Unfortunately, I had to stop driving my truck already due to their liberal use of salt in southwest PA. Sunday is supposed to be nice so I plan to pull the...
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    ignition and carburetor tune up

    It would seem as though you are the man with the answers to all of my questions. I really appreciate the help! Thank you.
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    ignition and carburetor tune up

    I am planning on replacing the ignition control module, rotor, cap, coil, wires and plugs on my K30 this coming Sunday. I would like to verify, and adjust the timing, if necessary. The truck runs as it sits but I would like to replace them since have no idea when any of these components were...
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    Surging idle in cooler temps

    Update: this issue seems to be entirely mechanical. The throttle cable is not resetting unless I manually do it by hitting the pedal or, if the hood is open and the truck is stationary, reset it manually by pushing the linkage forward. Could it be as simple as replacing the throttle return...
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    Surging idle in cooler temps

    Over the past month, my K30 has become ornery when the temperature is under 50. It fires right up but the high idle from being choked doesn't seem to shut off for quite some time. This can be remedied by "stabbing" the throttle which brings the idle down to a normal speed. If I do not do...
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    2 or 4 bolt mains

    Does anyone know if any 454 powered (factory) C/K 30 trucks came off the assembly line with 4 mains? My 84's fender "tag" says it came with a 454; that is what I'm told is in the engine bay now. Obviously, I have no idea whether the engine is the original without checking the casting numbers...
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    33x12.5 on K30 without lift

    Thanks for the info. All of you who responded have good lookin’ rigs.
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    33x12.5 on K30 without lift

    The wheels currently on my pickup, which I believe to be factory, are 16x6.5. I’ve read that a 7-8” wide wheel is recommended for 265(~10.5 inch) wide tires. However, I’d feel comfortable running them on my current wheels. I’d consider 285s if they fit the current wheels & I knew they definitely...
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    33x12.5 on K30 without lift

    I am not looking to lift my truck. It barely fits in the garage as it is and it'll be parked (hybernating) every year from late November until mid-march to keep it from seeing road salt. I'll probably end up replacing the stock 235/85 with a 265/75 on the stock wheels for now and possibly get...
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    33x12.5 on K30 without lift

    I had an issue with 12.5s rubbing the leafs on another truck of mine. Really limited the ability to make U turns etc. Not worth the extra money at that point

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