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    Heater core to firewall bolt/nut?

    What is this bolt/nut/clip called and where could I find a new one? As the title says, it's the bolt that holds the heater core to the firewall. It's a 1989 r3500 with a/c (doubt that matters tho). I broke one when removing it and would like to replace it. I know I could go searching in a...
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    Tailgate protector options?

    Wondering if anyone has installed a plastic tailgate protector like this one but for our trucks? Where did you get it from? Or does anyone have any better ideas on what to use to protect the tailgate when down and being used?
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    Check Engine light not lighting up

    1989 crew cab dually So I'm trying to get the ALDL to work so I can find out why my new truck is stumbling, but my Check Engine light isn't working. I tried putting a new bulb in and it still doesn't work. Any suggestions on what I need to check or test? I don't see any breaks in the printed...
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    Wanted: Western rust free 87-91 Crew cab SRW 2wd

    Hey guys, Well I'm finally at a point where I'm ready to pull the trigger on purchasing a 87 or newer CC. Looking for a running, fuel injected, SRW, 2wd. Doesn't have to be perfect (how many are?...) but must be rust free and drive-able. So that means probably something from AZ or CA but...
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    Got my new rim/tires for the old girl

    Just a little Friday wheel porn for you guys. Just got the new wheels on the other day. They're used 285/75/16 tires on f*rd steel rims I had powder coated black. Put beauty rings on them and have three chrome 90's center caps (still need to find one more then cut a hole in the front ones for...
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    t350/np203 tranny mount torque specs?

    Anyone know what the specs are for the tranny mount bolts that go into the tranny/tcase adapter? I've heard ~40 ft/lbs but would like to verify. I couldn't find it in the service manual in the Tech section. Thanks
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    My TH350 Rebuild

    Well I'm at a crossroad where I have to decide on whether to replace my tranny or have it rebuilt. I've been reading up on it a lot and I'm leaning toward the rebuilt option. Actually, I'm thinking about doing it myself over the winter. The reasoning (in my own head) for attempting it by myself...
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    What do you guys think of this th350/205 combo

    So I'm planning on going to look at a th350/205 combo tonight a guy has for sale. It has ~5000 on a rebuilt tranny and a 205 already hooked up to it. Still trying to wrap my head around the different 205 options and wondering if certain ones are better/more desirable than others. Here is the...
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    Where to lift T-case and tranny when swapping

    Like the title says, where's the best balance points to place the jack/lift when removing and/or installing the tcase and transmission seperately? Thanks!
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    Let's play "What's wrong with it now?!"

    So I'm just gonna start a new thread since my other ones on the topic probably sound like a bunch of random, frantic jibberish - because they were... :sorry: Its a 1979 1/2 ton Scottsdale 400 motor with TH350/203 (no part-time kit currently) that my Dad bought new. It has sat now for ~8 yrs...
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    Grinding noise with part-time 203

    What would cause a grinding noise in a np203 TC that had a part time kit in it all of a sudden? It was driven for a few years with the kit in it before it started making the noise. The kit was then taken out and made full time again and the noise stopped.
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    swapping stuff...hopefully

    So correct me if I'm wrong but I have to have a front driveshaft in to be able to drive with my np203 TC? I'm trying to get a truck going that hasn't driven under its own power for close to ten years... Tried to drive it today for the first time after working on it for about 10 months and it...
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    Sport rear bumper interchangability

    Hey guys, So this weekend is LKQpickapart's 50% off everything sale and was gonna go look for a few things. The main thing is a rear bumper (and brackets). The yard up here has two squares but neither one has the sport, they have the step bumpers. I was just gonna possibly grab one of them...
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    All-Wood Flatbed?

    So it's getting close to the end of the warmer weather and I'm debating on how to get this truck usable during the winter months... I'm thinking about building an all-wood flat bed just so I can get this thing on the road. It currently has no bed but I was able to finally get it started for...
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    56" Rear spring hole locations

    Does anyone know how far back from the original spring hanger bracket holes in the frame the new holes need to be? I was doing some searching and found that some frames already had the holes drilled out from the factory for both springs lengths but I unfortunately just realized after I started...
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    What to look for when buying used axles?

    Ok, so I figured I'd start another thread in this section instead of continuing my last one and just give an update on where I'm at. So I'm in the early stages of rebuilding a truck and was planning on going with 3/4 ton 3.42 gears. But, through talking with some guys around my area, they...
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    What's this look like to you?

    I'm trying to figure out what wheel/tire/stance to go with and I think I found the perfect model. Problem is, I don't know anything about it and just happened to come across the picture. Anyone know anything about it or have any guesses on it? Looks to have Eagle Alloys or M/T rims. What would...
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    Tuff Country EZ Ride springs and plowing

    Has anyone ever used Tuff Country's EZ Ride springs and had a plow on their truck? I'm thinking about getting a 2 inch lift set on the front but would eventually like to use the truck with a plow on it. Will the EZ ride springs be too soft and sag much. I'm eventually also gonna put 33's on it...
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    Mixing new and stock springs?

    I have a 1979 K10 with HD springs and was looking to lift it ~2 inches. The plan is to just do blocks in the rear and get a set of lift springs for the front. Has anyone ever put the softer, Tuff Country EZ ride (or some other brand's equivalent) springs up front and used their old stock HD...
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    Newer stock rim wieght

    Does anyone know or have one available to find out how much the stock newer steel 8 lug silverado rims weight? I think they're all 16". Tried doing some googling but couldn't find anything on the weight. These are what I'm referring to except 6 lug:
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    Cruise control arm but no wiper controls

    Did these trucks ever come with turn signal mounted cruise control without the wiper controls and brights on the arm as well? I ask because I'm beginning a slow semi-restore project on my dad's old 79 K10 pickup and it didn't come with cruise, has the brights switch on the floor and the wiper...
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    Is this cab worth trying to save?!

    Is this cab able to be saved? I'd like to keep as much of the truck as possible as it was my dads first and only new vehicle even if that means some extra work but if it is going to be unsafe and or nearly impossible to bring it back to decent shape, then I'm willing to swap or get new parts...
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    Another axle swap question

    Hey everyone, So I'm looking to get my dad's old K10 Scottsdale 400 sb running and need some help with getting another axle put in the rear. The plan with this truck is ~80% on road use with plow capabilities and occasional light off-road fun. The truck currently has 3.08s 6 lug in the...

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