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  1. Stepside Billy

    Dana 44 question

    I know this is a dumb question but can I change a Dana 44 from 8 lug to 6 lug? I'm trying not to have to change rims. No big deal if I can't, just being cheap!
  2. Stepside Billy

    New problem

    I drove my truck to Home Depot yesterday. Fired her up and it was running a little rough. Got my stuff and went to start her and she was cranking very slow and would not start. My daughter picked me up and I got a new battery since mine was old. Put the new battery in and the same thing. I took...
  3. Stepside Billy

    Rear axle question.

    I'm upgrading my axles. Right now I have a pair of 10 bolts with 3:08s. I picked up a Dana 44 with 4:10 gears out of a 3/4 ton, 8 lug. I found a full floater with 4:10 gears for $250. The add says it's for a 4x2. May be a dumb question but what's the difference? Driveshaft yoke? It's out of a...
  4. Stepside Billy

    Frame welding

    I have to do some welding on my frame. Besides the battery, what should I disconnect before I do? Don't want to fry anything! Thanks!
  5. Stepside Billy

    Power seat wiring

    I'm getting a pair of seats from a Dodge mini-Van my brother is junking. The driver seat is power. What's the best way to wire it up? Should I run it straight of the battery or fuse box? I can get all the wire and connections out of the van. Thanks!
  6. Stepside Billy

    What am I missing?

    Trying to get my 1987 G.M.C. running. I went to start it, she fired up and died 15 seconds later. When I went to start again I didn't hear the fuel pump like I usually do. I replaced the fuel pump and relay but still don't hear the pump and she still won't start. I checked the fuse in the fuse...
  7. Stepside Billy

    Fuel pump issue

    I started my truck to go to work yesterday. I always wait a second or two to hear the pump start. Fired right up, ran for 30 seconds then died. Went to start her again and didn't hear the pump. Pump or relay shot? At least it happened here at home and not at work like my old Dodge!
  8. Stepside Billy

    Octane?

    Maybe a dumb question but with a 1987 350 TBI with a few miles should I run a higher octane gas? Not sure if would make a difference. Truck runs good as is but don't know if it's worth the extra money. Thanks!
  9. Stepside Billy

    Stereo

    Who makes a good stereo that holds up to being bounced around in a 4X4? The dash was already hacked by a previous owner unfortunately so I can run anything in it. Thanks.
  10. Stepside Billy

    Finally!!!

    After 9 months of waiting for the title, redoing all the brakelines, master cylinder, front pads, calipers, tires, water pump, she passed inspection and I am finally driving my 1987 GMC V1500! It's been a long 10 years since I owned a Square. Driving to work tomorrow to show her off although I...
  11. Stepside Billy

    Military axles

    I have a chance to get a FF 14 bolt axle with a Detroit locker and Dana 60 front axle both with 4:56 gears. Has anyone run these with a 350 and 700r4 tranny? I want to know what size tires are good for this setup. Truck is set up for light wheeling but I think it's better than the 10 bolt axles...
  12. Stepside Billy

    Thermostatic air cleaner repair

    Ok, 1987 G.M.C. 350, TBI. I just got this truck and I am trying to get her to run right. The flap on my air cleaner doesn't open up when I apply heat to it. I took it off and used a hair dryer to test it. This one does not have the vacuum set up on it. I guess it has the wax thingy (yes...
  13. Stepside Billy

    Salad bowl mod

    I keep hearing how people do a salad bowl mod on their air cleaner but can't find any info on how to do it. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks!
  14. Stepside Billy

    New York Noob!

    Hey all! Just found this site. I have had all kinds of trucks over the years, the first being a 1980 C-10, to a 1969 Power Wagon, an '79 G.M.C. 2500, '88 Dodge Ram, to my current d.d. '99 Dakota. I just picked up a 1987 G.M.C. Stepside 4X4, 350, auto. Real happy to get another square body...

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