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    Cross pin bolt snapped

    If it won't back out with a pick set and patience, the kit sold for this broken bolt removal is well worth the investment.
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    I do love the topper. It was well worth the $50 price on Craigslist. Probably even a better score than the $50 brush guard I put on it.
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    Now I see what you guys are saying. Thanks for keeping me in line. I have to think a little more about this... Maybe I just paint my existing wagon wheels since they're in decent shape with minimal rust. They're just very poorly painted at the moment.
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    White wagon wheels it is! I've thought about painting them, but this truck may see Minnesota winter at some point and I'm afraid of some rust working through painted compared to powder coated wheels. They're not bad as far as rust goes, but they're spray painted silver over white and very...
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    I see the consensus is hubcaps if stock steelies are used. Unfortunately I aint got a set of hubcaps. I suppose that steers me towards redoing the wagon wheels. Thanks for the input!
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    So I bought a new set of 265/75R16 BFGs for my K20, now I need to decide what to mount them on. The picture below shows what the truck is currently sitting on (aftermarket wagon wheels with ancient 235/85R16 tires). I also have a set of stock steel wheels. No matter which set I go with, they...
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    Brake shoe placement?

    @305_Square_Body Did you get it figured out over the weekend? I went through this struggle on my umpteenth brake shoe replacement last year... Undo the brake line from the wheel cylinder to get the pins to fully compress within the wheel cylinder. Then the shoes will come in and the drum will...
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    1984 k10 700r4 won't shift out of 2nd please help!

    Auroragirl is right. The carb/choke/idle shouldn't be related to your transmission issue. The only common link there is the TV cable linkage at the carb. I don't know what to suggest, but a using pressure gauge that can be monitored while driving can tell you a lot.
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    New tires and painted rims!

    The truck looks great! How much did it cost you to powder coat the set of wheels? I need to do something similar, and am debating between painting them or doing it right like you did.
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    heater issues

    :emotions122:
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    heater issues

    Is the vacuum line to the firewall still in place? I think that's necessary to get everything functioning properly, and I don't see it mentioned above.
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    2003 Acura MDX

    Nice score! I like your "trial period" idea while waiting for the title. Like you, I have no desire to own a vehicle like that, but I have enough sense that I wouldn't pass on that offer either.
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    Installing windshield in a Squarebody

    What's causing them to break? What's different between your experience and the videos you've watched? Putting the gasket on the pinch weld first, and then fitting the windshield in place is the correct way. At least it worked for me. Make sure you have the appropriate hand tools (eg plastic...
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    Question.

    If there's insufficient engagement between the driveshaft and the bushing in the transmission, you'll feel a vibration at highway speed. Ask me how I know...
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    VARMITS

    I found this guy while rotating tires last night. I'm guessing he's responsible for the seeds I found sitting on my intake manifold.
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