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  1. Boothby1952

    Silence

    Looking for suggestions, opinions and/or product. My 78 came with a solid dual exhaust system. It's still in very good condition but it's LOUD. I really can't afford to install a complete new exhaust, as much as I'd like to, so.... I've read about installing silencers to stuffing steel wool...
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    Soften the ride.

    Maybe...lol
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    Soften the ride.

    Good day gentlemen, non- gentlemen, rednecks and to those not covered by the previous 3 descriptions. UPDATE: I have made the following tweaks, mods and repairs this past long winter. NOTHING... I'm still considering options for softening the ride on this beast that several people said they...
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    Soften the ride.

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    Soften the ride.

    Thanks for the input. Appreciate it. Decided I won't be doing much until winter. Not sure if I will go with a newer soft ride springs or just remove some leaves, replace bushings and get the leaves cleaned up and painted. Also not sure which shocks I'll be adding.
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    Soften the ride.

    I wouldn't win any awards in photography but here's what I have
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    Soften the ride.

    Front springs 4 pack leaf springs and rear are 52". Tires are Dick Cepeck Trailer Country 33x12.5. I know tires play a part in ride softness but this won't be changed until I need to replace them. I'm assuming that cutting the leaf is hot and miss. One cut and test?
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    Soften the ride.

    After 3 years of part time work, I have my "new" K15 on the road. Everything under the hood is new, rebuilt the 700R4 and numerous other tweaks. It passed vehicle inspection and I was ready for some touring. Well, I live back in the woods on a dirt road, connected to a bumpy, pot hole ridden...
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    T case issue?

    How much allowable play in the pinion yoke is tolerable? Pulled the diff cover and found no metal in the gear oil, everything seems tight when spinning the wheels but I can rotate the yoke about 1/4" + - so I'm assuming pinion bearing?
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    T case issue?

    Thanks for the input. Got some detective work to do now.
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    T case issue?

    Good day. As I am not able to diagnose some issues, I would like some help. My 78 K15 has a 208C t case. When putting the truck in gear, I get a loud and rough banging sound. I checked the universal joints and they seem tight with no slop, but I can turn the rear driveshaft about an inch. I...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Pulled it out of winter storage and freshened up the paint. Runs very well with the new 350 crate engine. That project I did last winter.
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    Interior insulation part 2

    Been reading posts about interior insulation (heat and sound) and find there are options. Didn't see anything on spray on products such as Lizard Skin. Seeing my 78 doesn't have A/C and anything over 85 sucks, I need to do some major interior upgrades. Any opinions on the spray on stuff?
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    Rebuilt 700R4

    Somewhat... enough to order a torque converter. So hopefully, I'll have the crate engine swapped in by the end of the week.
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    Rebuilt 700R4

    lol... didn't like it to begin with, like it less now...
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