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    Pull to the right?

    just had this issue! i replaced hoses/calipers/pads i am just learning so i will write exactly what the explanation from mech shop had on invoice: front rotors checked out fine. fluid to rear axle seals leaking. removed axle and changed spider gears and true axle seals. changed both brake...
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    85 Pulls to Right Brake Overhaul

    thank you all for replies. it's at a shop right now getting a thorough walkthrough. turns out the mechanic before the current one didn't actually go through everything. the brakes did not check out! there was a leak in the left rear. as well, one of my gears in the rear axle is pretty...
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    85 Pulls to Right Brake Overhaul

    prop valve well here's a quick update: new calipers and hoses and the front is still pulling to the right. i'm thinking it's the prop valve? has anyone experienced a failed prop valve or do i just need to reset it? if i need to reset it how do i go about doing that? here is the photo...
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    85 Pulls to Right Brake Overhaul

    ok, so i've decided to replace all brake hoses/pads/calipers and bleed the brakes. hopefully this will solve the issue and prevent me from having to replace the drums! thanks for all the advice.
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    85 Pulls to Right Brake Overhaul

    i live in louisiana where there are no hills! i'll honestly never need one.
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    85 Pulls to Right Brake Overhaul

    thanks for advice. i know this has been discussed in other threads it's just hard as a newbie to all things mechanical and chevy's to understand sometimes. i believe i'm just going to do an entire overhaul. these brakes have gotten in my head! i can just see an 18 wheeler braking hard in...
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    85 Pulls to Right Brake Overhaul

    So my 1985 K10 pulls pretty bad at 15mph+ when applying brakes lightly or hard. I had a mechanic go through everything this weekend. Brake pads are pretty much brand new/hoses/etc. The calipers are pretty new & he says he can replace them if I want but it may still pull after replacement...
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    antenna extender?

    all set...finally! thanks for advice. i used this antenna extension cord to fit aftermarket antenna cord from po to my digital radio Metra 44-EC18 18-Inch Antenna Extension Cable
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    antenna extender?

    sorry, for some reason i didn't see your replies. thank you for responses. turns out i ordered an extender recommended by crutchfield (where i ordered my radio from) the extension cord female end doesn't fit the male end of the cord that is already in there. talk about a bummer! it seems the...
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    Newbie Transfer Case Identification Help

    nice. thanks. i'll look into that in the future. i just picked this truck up from a po and it needs a good bit of tlc so i have to prioritize for sure. a good test in patience.
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    Newbie Transfer Case Identification Help

    the one i found in chicago was hot tanked with a new seal and bushing included. thanks for advice though.
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    Newbie Transfer Case Identification Help

    appreciate it. sadly, i purchased one already. i'm not mechanical at all but learning. could you explain what the benefit of changing it to a fixed yoke would be? i'm not even sure what it does. thanks!
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    replaced both gas tanks and sending units as both tanks were leaking. switch still doesn't work going to replace it next.
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    Newbie Transfer Case Identification Help

    thank you all for your help. i finally found an extension housing in chicago.
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    Exhaust Help...What to do?

    so if i were to run pipes from both of those mufflers out the back (or dumb to sides) that would be considered true duals? any benefit to losing one muffler and going with a single?
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