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    Tach conversion kits

    Has anybody installed one of the Tachometer Conversation Kits from either Brothers, LMC, or USA1. https://www.brotherstrucks.com/Tachometer-Conversions/products/2629/ I just hit the Two year mark in my complete rebuild and looking at the gauges now. Thought about AutoMeter and the like but a...
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    NP205 Rebuild (Anti Rotation Pin)

    I’m in the process of rebuilding my NP205 and adding a twin stick and coming up with a blank on one part. On the output shaft behind the big gear are a bunch of roller bearings I need to get to and replace. All held together with a massive snap ring that all ready claimed two pairs of cheap...
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    12 bolt regear with G80

    Mornin y’all. I currently have ‘79 K10 with a 12 bolt 3.08 gears with a G80 locker. I recently changed the front diff to 4.11s and looking to do the same rear. Quick question. I was planning on getting a new locker and gear set but it’s getting expensive cause I’m also doing a disc brake...
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    Wheel stud lenght needed?

    Since I have my front hubs apart I’m replacing the 20+ year old rotors along with the wheel studs. I plan on upgrading from the stock wheel to some aftermarket ones. Don’t know which ones yet. I’ve read on some places that the stock lugs are not long enough 1.750 length. I’ve found some that...
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    Differential Carrier change?

    Well I’m into the drivetrain part of my rebuild and fell into some disappointment. Started with the front since it’s more expensive. GM Corporate 10 bolt. ‘79 k10 that assumed had 3.73 gears in it only to find the’re 3.08. My intention is to run a 6” lift with 35s and might have gotten away...
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    Rebuilding front brake calipers

    Did a quick search and couldn’t find anything. Has anyone rebuilt their calipers? Only reason I ask is I could get a reman for $30 or rebuild it myself for $8. Any tips? Thanks
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    Bent hinge pillar / Sheet metal install

    Looking for a little insight from the experts out there. I have a ‘79 K10 that I’m rebuilding and the drivers door never lined up right and is hard to close. Has a newer door on it but the original was in the bed when I bought the truck and it’s obvious the previous owner back into something...
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    Rocker and floor question

    First off. Great Forum This is my first post and I’m hoping to get some opinions or knowledge. I picked up a ‘79 K10 about a month ago with the intentions of doing a frame off. I know it’s a big project but I think of it as just that a project. This is my first square body in 20yrs having owned...

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