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    Engine oil lines.

    Thank you Yes that’s it. What are the braces bracing? Like keeping the cover in place? Or supporting the weight of the tranny? Looks like they bolt to the frame or crossmember? I would think the 6 bolts would hold the cover on?
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    Engine oil lines.

    This them? https://www.ebay.com/itm/197038280045
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    Engine oil lines.

    Describe said braces :) they go on the outside of the cover and attach to what?
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    Engine oil lines.

    That’s where I’m at. Plus it give me an excuse to buy pretty stainless hoses
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    Engine oil lines.

    I’m apprehensive about pulling that plug out.
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    Engine oil lines.

    That’s my girl. Exactly what I was hoping for. How do you think I can straighten that? Maybe work a dowel inside? Or maybe the big block gods will look kindly on me and I can find new fittings I can just screw AN hose into. I’ll just tell myself how awesome this will look to anyone laying...
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    Engine oil lines.

    I was thinking about doing something like this. The “oil cooler” on there now is a tranny cooler with rubber hose clamped on. It’s in front of the radiator. I was looking at an actual oil cooler I can run AN line to and then connecting that to the ends of the existing fittings. This would...
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    Engine oil lines.

    This one goes to the motor. Not something off the filter. Thinking there’s gotta be a way to get them off
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    Engine oil lines.

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    Engine oil lines.

    Thank you. Replaced with what. There are metal lines coming off the block that I’m assuming PO cut off whatever fittings used to be on them to put on the rubber hose. How do I remove the metal lines from the block to replace them? I don’t bolts or anything to remove Thank you
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    Engine oil lines.

    Bought 83 k5 with 454. Trying to straighten out work PO did Looking at these lines and am suspicious of couple hose clamps on rubber over metal. Not leaking. Is this ok or should I do something about it? Also In search of a dust cover for 700r4. I see a bunch listed but says not for 4X4. Is...
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    Squarebody Down! HELP - Member Roadside Assistance Volunteer Map

    I’m 34981 Got some tools and a buddy with a tow truck company
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    Replacing rear axle on 83 k5

    I bought this https://www.offroaddesign.com/73-87-gm-4wd-high-clearance-engine-crossmember-for-big-block-or-ls-applications.html
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    Replacing rear axle on 83 k5

    Thank you…you and a few guys on here have been very helpful. I’ve been out of this scene for 30 years and am all kinds of rusty. Even back in the day I was a ford guy. I’d really be kinda of lost without the advice. I’m able to put some money in this truck but old enough to not want to do...
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    Replacing rear axle on 83 k5

    Thank you brother. I’m looking for that axle…when I do it I would change the gears in the front and be ready to rock the mall.
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    87' R10 TBI 350 shuts off when driving. HeLP

    So you probably need a ford
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    Replacing rear axle on 83 k5

    Thanks Grit This truck is new to me and I’m suspect of the guy who had it before me. Some things he did great somethings are cheap and stupid I really don’t know what the motor’s got in to it. It’s got a bit of a cam, rpm manifold, old micky Thompson valve covers and a brand new 600 CFM...
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    Replacing rear axle on 83 k5

    I found on another forum the f44 package had semi float 14B with 6 lug. If this is the one I want how do I find which donor truck has that option?
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    Replacing rear axle on 83 k5

    Are all gmt half ton “heavy” What about the gmt 400 suburbans are they donors too!
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    Replacing rear axle on 83 k5

    What do you think about the 10 bolt behind the 454 and 35s? rather not put money into it if I will end up blowing it up in a few months anyway? I’m really not interested in getting 8 lug wheels so staying with the 10 ( or 12?) would help me there?
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    Replacing rear axle on 83 k5

    Thank you Guy mentioned that there might be a kit to get the old bolt out. I understand needing same ratio front and back…was kind of thinking if I got an Axle in rear with stiffer gears I would then get the same gears for front axle So do I get the bolt out, buy (2) gear set or do I buy...
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    Replacing rear axle on 83 k5

    I don’t know :) going by what mechanic told me. I trust the shop for both honesty and knowledge. He told me they went to remove a bolt so they could remove the axle but it was already broken off. Said it could be drilled out but if I was looking for gears anyway it might be better to get a new...
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    Replacing rear axle on 83 k5

    My k5 has a 10 bolt rear The truck has a 454 6” lift and rides on 35s I’ll looking for stiffer gears …Probally 4:10s One seal is leaking and can’t get the axel out because there is a broken screw the lag guy left me with. SO I’m thinking about finding an upgrade. 14 bolt already with the...
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    K5 almost killed me brakes to the floor

    Yeah I had plastic. Was easy fix and the old one had bits of rubber coming out of the piston
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    K5 almost killed me brakes to the floor

    E brake did not work….of course. That’s on my list of to do’s. Replaced the master and like magic I have brakes I don’t know the history of the truck but there is a newish core support so I’m thinking 83 parts went into the 82. I got it from a guy who got it from somebody else that was...

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