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  1. MannyDantyla

    REMOVE a leaf?? or, How to Lower a 4" lift to stock height

    The driveshafts are both the two-part kind. No slip yokes on the transfer cases. Think they'll need to be replaced? Can they be chopped to fit?
  2. MannyDantyla

    REMOVE a leaf?? or, How to Lower a 4" lift to stock height

    Yup, that's what I suspected. Shucks... This all started last night when I saw some nice wheels and tires for sale on CL, but they were sold already. No big loss, but yeah I had tires in mind for sure. But the steering and axles.. I didn't think about that. Hmm Yay!
  3. MannyDantyla

    REMOVE a leaf?? or, How to Lower a 4" lift to stock height

    Well you still know more than me, lol. Hmm.. flipping the springs upside down.. yeah that would be a easy, awesome solution. But is that possible on a 4x4?.
  4. MannyDantyla

    REMOVE a leaf?? or, How to Lower a 4" lift to stock height

    Thanks for the tip. Yeah rockauto has stock springs, first I've been able to find, but still surprisingly expensive. I might try and remove one of the 4 leafs, see how level it brings the truck with no blocks in the back. But handling could be ruined. Possibly. Might have to bight the bullet and...
  5. MannyDantyla

    REMOVE a leaf?? or, How to Lower a 4" lift to stock height

    I think I want to lower my SWB K10 and put on smaller tires. The first step will be get some 31" or 32" tires. I believe stock was 29/30" and they say 33" could barely fit with stock height. Won't be hard. I'll buy new shocks, I don't want to buy new leaf packs, hoping to use whats on there now...
  6. MannyDantyla

    Loose driveshaft?! Take a look

    Thank you man, your advice has been really helpful!
  7. MannyDantyla

    Loose driveshaft?! Take a look

    What do you think about the damage to the carrier and the bits of metal in the oil? Is that a significant amount that would warrant a major freakout? The oil looked really new, but like it had metal flake in it. It didn't smell and was mostly clear still. I've seen pics of old diff oil that...
  8. MannyDantyla

    Loose driveshaft?! Take a look

    Oh yeah, and IT WORKED! No more noise! I drove around town for 20 minutes or so, listening closely, and.. I've done it! I've fixed the truck!! :D I guess I should assume that the lifespan of the differential will be greatly reduced. But, for now, I'm happy.
  9. MannyDantyla

    Loose driveshaft?! Take a look

    Before I put it back together, I need to replace the old oil seal with a new one. First thing I needed to do was remove the old oil seal. With that out of the way, I saw one of the two pinion bearings. It was loose in there, so I used a magnetic picker upper tool to pull it out. Figured...
  10. MannyDantyla

    Loose driveshaft?! Take a look

    Thanks for all the awesome advise guys. So lets see what kind of damage may have occurred inside the differential... The teeth on the ring gear looks alright I think: And umm... looks like the loose pinion made some contact with the differentail assembly: I tried to...
  11. MannyDantyla

    Loose driveshaft?! Take a look

    I'm grabbing the pinion by the spline and yanking it in all directions and it's not budging at all! So maybe the bearings are alright! I was quoted $950 by a shop to do the work, and that is not an option for me right now. But before I tear it apart myself, I want to make sure it's absolutely...
  12. MannyDantyla

    Loose driveshaft?! Take a look

    I do now. After removing the axle/u-joint, I could access the nut. It was so loose I could remove it by hand, and I did. Then yoke came right off, didn't need a puller or anything. Good because I don't have one, or air tools or anything. Oil is now dripping out in a steady stream.
  13. MannyDantyla

    Loose driveshaft?! Take a look

    so this is what I have to do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh25DUyCWY8 :uhoh2: great or find a new (to me) differential. I'm looking for the cheapest fix possible. Are you sure I can't just tighten the pinion nut?? No, I see why that would pull the pinion back towards the engine and change...
  14. MannyDantyla

    Loose driveshaft?! Take a look

    no its' the REAR driveshaft! sorry about that. remember, this truck was a 2wd to 4wd conversion
  15. MannyDantyla

    Loose driveshaft?! Take a look

    Also, is it bad to drive around with the drivetrain in this condition? Then what can I do to eliminate the play in the yoke? Please don't say replace the pinion bearing. I've been watching youtube videos on how to do that and I don't think it's something I can do, and I can't afford to pay a...
  16. MannyDantyla

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Compared the VIN code of my 83 K10 to the chart in LMC's catelog. Says it's a C10 2wd! Not a K10. But it's 4x4! PO did a conversion... wow
  17. MannyDantyla

    Loose driveshaft?! Take a look

    I made a 400 mile round trip drive on my 83 chevy 4x4 this past weekend, with a stop at an Off Road Vehicle area to do a little 4 wheeling. When on the highway, the truck would shake if I drove over 65 mph. After the off road fun - which included a good deal of bucking and bouncing and vroom...
  18. MannyDantyla

    $500 lwb good deal?

    Love that color, wish mine was that color. Still curious to know what the solenoids are for...
  19. MannyDantyla

    Engine won't startt. Getting spark and starting fluid doesn't help....

    Fixed!! I've done it! It's running!! Here's what I did, in order: Installed a CLEAR fuel filter BEFORE the pump so I could see if fuel was getting to the pump Hooked a long fuel hose to the IN side of the fuel filter, and put the other end of the hose into a bottle of gasoline. When I...
  20. MannyDantyla

    Engine won't startt. Getting spark and starting fluid doesn't help....

    The carb is off the engine, was hoping to see good fuel flow to it before I put it back on.
  21. MannyDantyla

    Engine won't startt. Getting spark and starting fluid doesn't help....

    I tried this, before and after installing the new fuel pump. No fuel came out. Do I need to prime the fuel line or something?
  22. MannyDantyla

    Engine won't startt. Getting spark and starting fluid doesn't help....

    That may be it. We cranked it for 10 seconds, nothing came out. Switched the other other tank and cranked it for 10 seconds, nothing came out. Battery nearly out of juice (I'm using a motorcycle battery tender, much too small for these big batteries but will help a little bit). Is 10...
  23. MannyDantyla

    Engine won't startt. Getting spark and starting fluid doesn't help....

    I'm afraid it doesn't end here. No gas is coming out of the new fuel pump... www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread/.... I have a build thread, and this little questions has evolved into a full-on engine restorations. Go to: http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11942 thanks
  24. MannyDantyla

    Engine won't startt. Getting spark and starting fluid doesn't help....

    I have the carb off and drained two bottles of carb cleaner through it. I'm wondering if I should take the top off to adjust the floats and check the jets, but it was running perfectly fine so maybe I shouldn't mess with it. It's an Edelbrock Performer 1400, supposed to be super reliable and...
  25. MannyDantyla

    Engine won't startt. Getting spark and starting fluid doesn't help....

    Yeah, that could be it, thank you. I look forward to getting the carb off and also seeing how much gas flows out of the fuel line that goes to it. And i'll be careful with the engine, not sure if it would actually destroy the cylinders but would not be good on them for sure.

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