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    What's the factory rear view mirror size?

    Thanks! Anyone know if they're for sure 10" from the factory?
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    What's the factory rear view mirror size?

    Hi all, I got into the old 87 R10 today and the rear view mirror was laying in the floor. I guess the glue just finally gave out. It's not the factory mirror, someone had installed some 1980's (or maybe 90's) upgrade with little switches and dials on the mirror. Never used them since the power...
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    Engine mount replacement?

    Did you notice any reduction in vibration or noise immediately after you changed them? And if so, how long did the improved condition last?
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    Engine mount replacement?

    I've heard of people using a 2x4 between the frame and the exhaust manifold, when jacking from the oil pan wouldn't work. My experience has been the opposite. Over the past 10 years I've ordered a ton of parts from them and I've had to send things back to them maybe 4 times. Each time it was...
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    Engine mount replacement?

    Typically Rockauto has reliable brands. Imo they're the go-to for real parts from a real supplier who cares about their reputation to the normal degree. Unfortunately that has become a problem. As many here have said, much cheaper parts can be had on amazon, but they're fakes. Claiming to be the...
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    Engine mount replacement?

    The ones on Rockauto are all in the $10 range. Then for the fake GM one it (but has an AC Delco sticker) jumps up to $90. Quite a price jump for solid metal with a chunk of rubber.
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    Engine mount replacement?

    Here's a $96 mount: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6437748&cc=1059825&pt=5552 and here's the $13 mount: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6620704&cc=1059825&pt=5552 The Garage Journal told me to beware this "GM Genuine" brand name. They said they're not made by GM...
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    Engine mount replacement?

    I'm looking to kill some of the NVH in my 87 (noise vibration and harshness). It occurred to me that it probably has the stock engine mounts. Figured I'd better stop by and ask if it's a hard job to replace them. And what the procedure is. I read another thread saying you only replace one at a...
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    Pulling all the smog stuff

    I don't have any problem with polluting less. It's the smarter thing to do seeing as how we have to live where we pollute. If all the pollution got teleported to venus then I'd disagree. Never really knew if it was doing all that much on my particular vehicle though. Replacing a dead cat seemed...
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    Pulling all the smog stuff

    If I could have a TBI that actually came close to LS stats, I'd stick with the TBI. Cause why not, it will be cheaper. But with the LS you get what; 110 more hp before you do any modifications? The LS can be 380 hp and still seem like it's a stock engine in terms of road manners. I'm not one for...
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    Pulling all the smog stuff

    At age 40 I'm the same way. I've had my fill of noisy exhaust and now I value peace and quiet. When I changed out the giant factory cat because it apparently stopped working, the smaller replacement added noise. A downgrade imo. So how do you get good flow without the noise? I think flowmaster...
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    Pulling all the smog stuff

    I've also heard that the cat will get glowing hot. Not sure about that one though. I was just trying to accomplish a cleaner engine bay and to pick up whatever small amount of power could be had. But it sounds like all that stuff needs to stay there. I'll rely on a 5.3L to delete it.
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    Pulling all the smog stuff

    I heard that back in the 1980's people would remove all the smog stuff from their trucks. I have an 87 with the TBI 350, so here's my questions: 1. They said the trucks would run better after that. Is this true? 2. What exactly do they mean by "run better"? Is it smoother, less noisy, or just...
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    Help me figure out what to do with this truck

    Yeah I'd fix it and sell it. Unless you just really need another truck for your land. But either way, fix the wrecked parts and have a good running truck to either sell or use. It would be a waste of a good truck and money to let it rot away.
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    I guess I give up on the windows

    When I was 20 I was a security guard, and I avoided a lot of work simply by avoiding the bosses! LOL
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