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    can you change a 6 lug front axle to 8 lug

    You're probably right. I was afraid to go that route cuz I am not a fan of wheel adapters. That seems to be my only option though, so thanks.
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    can you change a 6 lug front axle to 8 lug

    Do you know if a k30 DRW axle will bolt right up? The goal is to make a dually suburban (for looks really) I know it sounds juvenile. I'm not a fabricator, so I need a direct swap.
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    can you change a 6 lug front axle to 8 lug

    I know this post is old, but can someone please tell me what 8 lug rear end will bolt up to a 1987 V10 suburban with 6lug axles and 52" rear leaf springs with no modifications??
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    87 V10 Exhaust

    Thanks! I never thought to do that
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    87 V10 Exhaust

    Can anyone recommend a good (and affordable) exhaust system for an 87 v10 suburban? I can only find 2.5" dual systems, and really don't want to go that route (mainly cuz everyone has dual exhaust). I want to run just a single 3" pipe out the back corner with a big tip, similar to the newer...
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    Suburban Barn Door Seals

    It doesn't have them now (not sure if it ever did) but they shouldn't be to hard to make myself
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    Suburban Barn Door Seals

    What about barn doors that bounce around and make a LOT of noise when going over bumps?? I like the barn door look better than the tailgate, so converting is out of the question.
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    Vibration/grinding sound when under light throttle

    You're right. Its scary to think about.... I put quite a few highway miles on that truck before realizing this was happening (speakers blew, and I had no choice but to let the truck talk to me lol). Could have hurt somebody
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    Vibration/grinding sound when under light throttle

    Figured it out. My rear yoke nut was loose. Tightened that sucker up, and the sound is gone :)
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    brake issues on k5

    Its the master cylinder. best to buy the new caliper, theyre 30 bucks. Check your rubber brake hoses real good though. I noticed when mine were bent, I could see cracks that were not visible at first glance. Maybe not an immediate problem, but certainly enough to make one cautious. I literally...
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    Vibration/grinding sound when under light throttle

    I NEED HELP; I cannot diagnose a strange sound coming from my trucks driveline. When at highway speeds usually 60mph or above, if I go light on the throttle, I get this vibration/grinding sound (it is extremely bad when I utilize the cruise control). similar to when you strip a bolt, and the...
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    NP208 Rebuild_Level of difficulty?

    Bumping this, cuz I need info too. How difficult is it to remove the np208 transfer case? I've never felt with one before.
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    Automatic front hub swap

    http://pma4x4.com/2012/10/chevy-12-ton-auto-hubs-to-warn-manual-lock-outs-swap/ Idk if you've done it yet, but that's the link I used when I was swapping the hubs. Very simple actually (and I have absolutely no room to call myself a mechanic haha). I was gettin a ticking/clicking noise from the...
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    How to change brakes on a 1/2 ton 4x4 continued (rear brakes)

    I know this is old, but Its awesome. Especially for people like me, who are new to working on brakes (or motor vehicles in general). Youtube tutorials aren't abundant for these old trucks like they are for new vehicles. Therefore; folks should keep posting write ups like this!:)
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    GP Brake Troubleshooting Guide

    THANKS MAN!! I did some experimenting going in/out of 4x4, and found that it was happening more frequently when the hubs attempt to disengage, but never heard a thing while 4hi was engaged. Switched that bad boy over to manual hubs, and the problem went away:)
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    GP Brake Troubleshooting Guide

    That's actually a lot of useful info, thanks. I'll jack it up and crawl under it this weekend sometime. I do have the automatic locking hubs, but I havnt used 4x4 since I've owned the truck, and it's been about a month now. How do you make sure they're free? The manual says to put it in 4x2 then...
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    GP Brake Troubleshooting Guide

    I NEED HELP. I keep having an occasional, yet strange issue with my brakes that's hard to describe. Sometimes when Iam on my way to a complete stop, as the truck slows down, I get this contentious clunk that is felt throughout the vehicle as if I ran over a rock or bump ect. Then when I let off...
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    Speedometer needle bouncing at idle?

    I hate to hijack this thread, but does anyone else feel like their speedometer reads slow? For example; when I think Im driving the speedlimit, everyone else seems to be driving too slow. or maybe the rough ride just makes the truck feel like its moving faster? :shrug: its an 87 V10
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    Blinker fuse blows when put in reverse

    I WAS GOING TO MAKE A BLINKER FLUID JOKE :( but to OP; yes, your reverse lights are blowing the fuse. you may have an exposed live wire touching steel somewhere (dead short). I had a similar issue, and this was the case.
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    Help stop theft 87 V10

    Well couldnt you just pop out the ECMI and/or the ECMB fuse and take it with you? Id imagine the truck wont start without those, and if it won't; I doubt the fuse panel is the first place a thief will look. Nobody carries extra fuses on them anyway.
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    Help stop theft 87 V10

    I agree that keeping it from being an easy target is the biggest part of the equation, because; if they REALLY want it, they can take it (or any car for that matter). I like the steering column idea, plus the killswitch, and the tracking suggestion. Make 'em work for it
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    Help stop theft 87 V10

    It's that easy?
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    Help stop theft 87 V10

    ELABORATE PLEASE! If it's how I'm picturing, than its simple, but brilliant!
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    Help stop theft 87 V10

    that pisses me off, people like that ought to have a special place in hell. you work hard for something, and someone else steals your stuff.:gr_guns: Im black actually, and live in a nice area, HOWEVER, people around here have lawn services come to maintain their yards (us included)... read...
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    Help stop theft 87 V10

    Do you have any advice to share on how to hook up a Killswitch? Im clueless, and wary of messing with wiring in a 30 year old vehicle.

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