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    2" lift shocks. Are factory OK?

    What did you find? I want level my '87 and get away from the front end dip.
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    1987 R10 5.7 EFI Air Cleaner GM Part Number

    I was looking for the part number for just the base shown in the bottom left of your picture. Thanks for your reply.
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    1987 R10 5.7 EFI Air Cleaner GM Part Number

    Anyone here have the GM part number for this air cleaner? It uses an AC Delco A348C filter. Thanks, Jim
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    1979 headlight bezels

    Off topic but wanted to tell you my '87 Silverado was bought new in Hickory, N.C. The original owner still lives nearby. :cheers:
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    Draw-Tite 41938 Hitch

    I‘ve seen many squarebacks with these Draw-Tite hitches (including mine). Did some of them come factory or dealer installed?
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    Dual Tank Switch Problem

    Can anyone tell me if there is an inline fuse or possibly one in the fuse panel that is related to the tank selector switch? Thanks.
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    Dual Tank Switch Problem

    Also, what fuse would possibly be a part of this ongoing problem? Thanks again for any and all suggestions.
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    Dual Tank Switch Problem

    No, my fuel gauge is not working as it should. The left tank shows nothing and the right tank shows 3/4 full. After flipping the tank selector switch with the ignition off and back on, the gauge pegged full in the right tank. I've read somewhere here that's an indication of something but can't...
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    Dual Tank Switch Problem

    Thanks for your suggestions. I’ll be trying to eliminate these possible causes as I can and let you know if I find the culprit.
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    Dual Tank Switch Problem

    What has me puzzled is that the switch worked fine earlier the day I gassed up. Maybe having more gas in the tank than I usually have triggered the problem. I changed out the switch and checked a few of the fuses but nothing.
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    Dual Tank Switch Problem

    I gassed up my '87 R10 today only to find later that the dual tank switch won't go to the right (passenger side) tank. The engine died as soon as I switched over to the right tank so I switched it back to the left and the truck re-started. Never had this happen before and I have switched sides...
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    Rised white letter or blackwall

    My ‘87 Silverado still has its original white letter Uniroyal Tiger Paw spare.
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    Rised white letter or blackwall

    Blackwall Uniroyal Laredos on my '91 GMC and my '87 Silverado.
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    Quiet muffler recommendations

    I replaced Flowmasters with Walker Quiet Zone mufflers for a stock dual exhaust sound. My ‘87 is mostly original and it’s one of the best changes that I have made to it.
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    What year front clip do you like best?

    I favor the look of the stacked rectangular headlights but the earlier ones look good too. Especially the one year only 1980 grille.
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