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    1981 gmc k2500 exhaust options?

    im looking to replace my full exhaust currently have headers and full dual exhaust but it’s getting rusty and time for something new. It’s a 1981 gmc k2500 long box, I’m looking for something that’s not too fancy it’s not a show truck I use daily as a work truck and a wheeler on the weekends...
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    14 bolt driveshaft play?

    hey I have a 14 bolt ff in the rear of my truck and I was just curious when the emergency brake is on and I put the truck in neutral, I have about a 1/5 of a turn on the drive shaft back and forth like counterclockwise and clockwise? Is this normal, it operates good but it reminds me of a lunch...
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    Random low idle issue 1406 edlebrock carb

    Hi I have an 1982 gmc 3/4 4spd 350 today it started up fine ran good just as I was pulling into work it started to idle at 450isb where it usually idles around 750. I looked at everything visible no signs of anything obvious. It’s got a 1406 edlebrock carb, it’s about a year and half old never...
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    Intermittent loss of spark?

    I have a 1981 gmc 3/4 350 4spd this morning I was driving in 4th gear and I let of the gas and it made a massive back fire, so then I continued on and I noticed it would drive fine but the rpm would go up hold steady, but I would let off the gas and for a split second the rpm needle will drop...
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    Hitch question

    I have a 1981 gmc 3/4 just wondering if any hitch rated for a squarebody will fit? Or is the 1/2 to 3/4 different as far as the hitch will mount up? Also does anyone have any pics of your hitch and aftermarket bumper ie steel bumper and how everything works together? I have a steel bumper that...
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    Battery not getting charge

    Hey my 81 gmc 350 this morning I noticed was not charging the battery I checked it out I went thru some of my connections obviously it’s been hacked a bit in the past. So I did what I could and I also put in a new alternator today, still same issue she runs fine but it’s just on the battery...
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    Extended brake lines ?

    Hey on my 81 gmc 3/4 I’m installing extended stainless brake lines on the front just wondering with the extra slack how you guys managed to keep them away from the tires? If you have any picks that would be aweosne
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    Dana 44 front wheel bearings need tightening?

    Hey I have an 1981 gmc 3/4 with a Dana 44 in the front I noticed that my wheel bearings seem a little loose when shaking the wheel on the top and bottom when it’s sitting in the air, wondering if anyone can walk me through checking the bearings and or tightening them up?
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    Power steering cooler question

    i have an 1981 gmc 3/4 4x4 and the previous owner put a tranny cooler on it and used it for he power steering. I have replaced the fluid and belt and still have a nasty squeal and at a dead stop she doesn’t like to turn a whole lot. Should I remove the cooler and see if that makes a difference...
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    Converting dash wiper control to steering column diagram?

    My 81 gmc has the wipers on the dash very inconvient because it rains often in the city where I live, I have a later model steering column already in the truck with the controls on the signal stick, wondering if anyone has a write up on how to wire in the column controls and if I do convert it...
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    Quads shocks, going to single shock question?

    Hey I have a 81 3/4 with factory quads shocks in front I’m going it single shocks in front which shock mount should I use the front most or the rear shock mount? If anyone has pics that would be awesome
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    Need opinions on sagging leaf spring and dual shocks to single

    I have to issues, one being I have the quad front shocks and I want to go to single just wondering if anyone has any pics of their setup where the single shock mounts to the dual shock tabs that are on the axle Also there is an 1.5” difference on height between my lift from drivers front to...
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    Looking for measurements for what lift I have

    I’m trying to figure out what lift I ya w in my truck, my front fender is 29” from bottom of fender to Center if hub, and I have a 2” body lift. Wondering if someone can chime in and measure their truck? I figure it’s a 3-4” lift
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    New to posting here’s my 1981 gmc 3/4

    Haven’t posted anything much about my truck I started off with 1988 K5 blazer factory Silverado 3spd granny tranny, sold that a few years ago. Now I have a 1981 3/4 Gmc, has it for two weeks and it was stolen so after the past year slowly fixed her up, I daily drive it and weekend wheel it...

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