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    Rancho RS9000XL shock experiences?

    Are they worth it? How is the adjustability working? I have C10 with 33" wheels, stock rear suspension, McBay 1,5" lift spacers up front, which makes the front spring rate considerably stiffer and as a result of that my base-level new shocks are not damping enough. The truck has actually quite...
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    Finding a ground in the gauge cluster pin

    I'm in the process of messing up the wiring of the gauges. As I succesfully made an oil pressure warning light out of the warning lights under the speedometer I also accidentally cut one wire that was needed for the fuel gauge to work (in the pic there is a black jumper wire I soldered to fix...
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    Anything ignition spark related in the gauge cluster?

    Hi, In December I had the gauge cluster in pieces and did minor electrical modifications (it is garage season here). I took away a dysfunctional, unconnected 2-wire oil pressure warning sensor and replaced it with a 1-wire (grounding) model that I connected to the gauge cluster so that the oil...
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    Straightening the bed with frame and cabin

    Hi, Installing bigger tires to my longbed fleetside c10 (33x12.50R15, yes they fit with stock 8" steelies and 1.5" lift up front) it became clear that my bed is not lined perfectly with the frame. At the rear wheel wells it is almost 1" to the right and the same can be seen looking at the...
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    C10 stock front suspension travel (1985 sbc)

    Have you measured it without the spring and swaybar? It would help estimating where a bigger tire might touch when at the bottom of the travel. (The rear is interesting too but with the solid axle and leafs it is almost impossible to measure all the possibilities of the rear wheel position and...
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    History related, when did people start lifting Chevy trucks?

    Hi, For the old gurus there, when did the world see the first lifted Chevy trucks and when did it start turning into a phenomenon? Ford had the Highboy already in '67 so I guess there must have been people lifting Chevys around those times as well?
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    Installing 1985 turn signals to an 81 Silverado (vertical style) grille?

    I have a spare 1981 grille that I might try to my 1985 silverado. Have you ever somehow mounted the under-grille turn signals to early 80's style "vertical-style" grilles that are supposed to have the blinkers in the bumper?
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    Quick and easy engine rear support when transmission is removed?

    I'm going to isntall the sbc engine now but the TH700 will be ready later. The rear of the engine needs support for a while. Would be nice to be able to move the truck so jack stand is not optimal. I havent measured whether a plank of wood bolted to trans bolts would fit and rest on the frame...
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    Mechanical fuel pump return line

    I'm in a process of swapping the engine. My previous engine and fuel pump did not use the return line. Actually I just found the line was open, sort of a breather for the tanks? Now I could either put a pump without a return and just plug the line, or put a pump with a return and connect it to...
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    Steering box lash adjustment etc.

    Hi, I have the box (Saginaw 800) on the table, just replaced the pitman shaft seals, put the shaft back in and now I should adjust the bearing. Seems like the steering is 3,5 turns overall, so I centered the steering by counting the turns. Tightening the hex screw, the free play seems to go...
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    Engine mount, old or new?

    I have heard two opinions 1. Old OEM after 40 years is still better than new chinese 2. Replace them as the engine is out now. Its not about money. The new rubber ones available here cost 20-35$. Whats your opinion. (the small cracs are more visible in images than in real life)
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    Th700 cooler line nuts & tools

    What tools & tricks have you used to reach the line ends at the transmission? Specially the lower line seems almost impossible, there is dipstick and governor housing on the way, no room to turn the 1/2 line wrench. I was thinking of cutting it in half to get more rotation? Other tricks?
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    Distributor with limiter

    My 334 small block needs a distributor and there might be enough power in it for needing a rev limiter too ;) I have understood the GM Performance LT4 hot cam asks for melonized gear in the distributor, should this one work? Any posseible fitment issues? FAST XDi Street HEI Distributors 303051...
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    Engine & transmission removal & reinstall general tips

    Hi, I'm going to take a small block & Th700 out and put another similair set in. Should I take them out / reinstall together or separately? My carb plate seemed ok for lifting the engine, what about if I lift toghether with the transmission? The hood is off but can the radiator stay in...
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    Lower ball joint tool

    Should this do the out and in job in a 1985 C10...
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    Does 33x12.50R15 fit at the rear of a 2wd C10 with stock suspension, stock 8x15 wheels

    The truck is currently on 8x15 stock wheels and 31x10.50R15 tires which have ample space around them and I'll be installing 1" lift up front to level the stance a bit. I was also planning to go 32x11.50R15 tires all around, but as they are a bit rare and expensive so I figured an option: 32s up...
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    Gearing/revs for LT4 hot cam (219/228deg)

    Hi, I'm going to swap the engine to a bit punchier sbc with a GM Performance LT4 Hotcam (219/228deg, .525/.525 lift https://www.gmperformancemotor.com/parts/24502586.html ) and also the I might need to adjust/replace the gear for it has a rather loud engine braking noise so gearing change is an...
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    Parking brake cable mount for exhaust that exits to side in front of rear wheel? Pics?

    I have this setup for parking brake in my '85 longbed. The cables hang quite low on the left side in front of the rear wheel so there is not good room for side exhaust exit. How have you solved this? Seems like a different mount in the frame could help lifting the cables higher, but would it...
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    400hp small block with th700

    My C10 drivetrain has th700 and 3000 stall, 31" wheels, 4.10 gear and posi rear. The current 305 powerband makes 130hp@2500rpm and 167hp@3000rpm while max power is 220hp/4400-5200 (those are cranckshaft power estimates, 15% up from hub dyno readings (190hp max)) I have been quite happy how it...
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    1985 C10 shock recommendations

    Can you recommend shock absorbers for a normal ride height C10 1985 longbed? I'm after comfortable ride over speed bumps and bigger jolts. Right now there seems to be very little if any rebound absorption specially at the rear. My shocks are worn for sure but looking at the old Chevy commercials...
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    Softer suspension with longer travel (not a prerunner, but that style)

    Hi, I've got a 1985 C10 longbed that's rolling on 31x10.5x15 all terrain tires and GM original optional 8x15 "styled sport" wheels. It's got stock suspension which up front is ok but specially rear is bouncy and stiff. I do not carry heavy loads. I'm a big fan of prerunner trucks, those off-road...
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    Where to mount TH700 manual lock-up switch?

    Hi, What kind of switches have you used and where have you mounted them for practical operation? Pictures?
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    Fender emblems without drilling holes?

    I was thinking about reinstalling the emblems but I would not like to drill the holes if that's avoidable. How is the emblem, is there good surface on the backside for adhesive material? Any experience on this?
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    '85 C10 Silverado stock wheel size

    Hi, I have read many people refer 8x15 as the stock wheel size. This table seems to show 6 inch width as the stock wheel. https://www.wheel-size.com/size/chevrolet/c10/1985/ The rally wheels of my truck are 6.5x15 and I have wondered if they are the originals?
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    Shopping parts in SoCal?

    I might be flying from Europe to travel around San Diego - Long Beach in May. If I wanted to buy a posi differential and gears as a souvenir;):p are there retailers that you would recommend with prices comparable to Jegs and Summit?

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