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    700r4/NP241C to SM465/NP205 Swap Questions

    Hello All! I have a 1990 Suburban 4WD with a dead 700r4. Rather than dump the money into a rebuild, I would like to swap to a manual. I found a SM465/NP205 out of a 78 Suburban on FB Marketplace for a good price. My question is overall length - will I be able to use the driveshafts I have...
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    1988 3/4 Ton Suburban - Front Leaf Spring Options

    I am in a similar boat. Can anyone with experience expound upon the 52" leafs option? I have heard of such a thing, but thought it was just for off road capability. On road manners is of more value to me.
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    241c transfer case vent

    Fluid pushing out of the vent is not normal. ATF pushing out onto the exhaust manifold is a fire waiting to happen. I would relocate the vent to an area where the fluid will not contact hot components. My jeep has them on the firewall on the other side of the brake booster (away from the...
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    Seat Belt Question

    I've had seat belt bolts that refused to come out. I welded a 1/2-13 bolt to the top of the stuck/striped bolt. The heat from welding the bolt on was enough to convince it to come loose. I too am in need of new belts. Haven't attempted to remove these yet. The rear belts do not operate...
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    RETRO-MOD: Installing auto-down power window(s) in a 2 door squarebody

    Bumped to find it later. The windows on my Burb are in need of refurbishment. I’ll add auto down while I’m in there. Auto up would be good too. Anyone done both?
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    NV4500 Swap for 700r4 Questions

    Awesome. Any insight to the above questions I have? Tricks along the way that saved you time/money?
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    NV4500 Swap for 700r4 Questions

    So... I've been looking at options and a manual swap may be the right choice. With a planned use of road trips, family outings, occasional towing of a car trailer, trail riding (no heavy off-road use), all on 33s the money it will cost to get a solid auto into the Burb is more than I want to...
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    Burb Needs a New Transmission

    I will add a trans cooler and temp gauge. When/if I go to 33s, then I will regear. It is currently on 31s - what was stock? No idea what gears are in the axles, just haven't gone that deep into it - yet. Baby steps. For now I just want to get the trans right. I want to make sure the trans...
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    Burb Needs a New Transmission

    LOL. Nah, she's a keeper. I have 5 cars in my driveway that I play with. I wanted a square body suburban and talked her into it by telling her it's for her. She takes good care of me, I have nothing to complain about.
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    Burb Needs a New Transmission

    http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/catalog/catalog_inc/viewitem.php?ITEMID=503 The 'Level 2' transmission from bowtie overdrives looks like a good deal. I am sorry to say, all of the improvements to the internals might as well be in German. I don't know what all of that means. BUT, the price...
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    Burb Needs a New Transmission

    I feel the need to emphasize 'wife approved'. This build is for her. It needs to be pretty and somewhat comfortable to run down the road. She ain't having a manual, she can't drive one. She ain't listening to the motor screaming down the road either. I'm not looking to spend the amount of...
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    Burb Needs a New Transmission

    I am open to doing a 4L80 swap, if it can be done reasonably. Can you all give a rough break down of cost and effort associated with the swap? I would like to build this truck as a reliable driver to make memories with the family in.
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    Burb Needs a New Transmission

    So, you're saying I need to take it to a local transmission shop and have it rebuilt? Any recommendations on finding a good shop? AMMCO a good one? In regards to Monster, I put their stage 2 clutch in an 02 Z28 about 10 years ago and it performed well. I did have a minor issue where they...
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    Burb Needs a New Transmission

    That seems awfully high. Monster Transmission sells 700r4s starting at $2099, rated at 500 horsepower. Again, I'm not racing this thing or thrashing it on trails. Just looking for a good rebuilt unit.
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    6.2L Fuel System Upgrade

    Hello All. The fuel system in my Burb leaks back to the tank if I let it sit for more than a week. After looking over the fuel system I would like to replace the entire works up to the IP. There is already an aftermarket screw on fuel filter on the firewall in place of the stock unit. I...
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