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  1. skysurfer

    DiHydrogen Oxide

    Holy crap, I've been washing my truck with this stuff. Why isn't there a warning label?
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    Well damn!!!!

    Had mine replaced a year and a half ago. New glass with antenna, new seal, and installation was $140. Personally, I wouldn't bother with the fix-it kits if the chip is in your line of sight. You're still going to see it and, if you're like me, it will bother you every time you look at it. You...
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    Battery died

    The "added one that wasn't in it's place" sounds suspicious. Maybe the po traced a drain to that circuit and just pulled the fuse. Pull that fuse and see if the issue repeats.
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    Maaco?

    The shop that did my Suburban had a couple of Maaco cars in to correct orange peel from end to end. It's possible that somewhere there's a Maaco painter that knows what he's doing but it seems more like a place guys work at as a first job.
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Finally got my HF air dryer hooked up and running. This is is the setup I had before, an air-to-air cooler on the first stage and a refrigerated cooler after the second stage. I had tried running all of the first stage through the air-to-air but it only had 1/4" lines in/out and was slowing...
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    Grill refurbish

    I found a dark gray for the inserts that has just a hint of metal flake in it. Looks really good when the sun hits it from the right angle. Krylon Fusion for Plastic, Textured Shimmer 2520. It's listed as black but goes on gray. Did mine seven or eight years ago and it hasn't faded or chipped at...
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    Guess The Tool

    Triple tree wrench.
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    Extended brake lines ?

    http://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/floppy-brake-line-fix.785/ :waytogo:
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    How many of you Crayon eaters know what this tool is???

    Had a pair when I worked in the aerospace industry but couldn't get them out the door when I left. Too bad, every once in a while I could use them and spinning a pair of vice grips just ain't the same.
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    looking for a Grumman van

    When I was at FedEx Ground the vans we had at the beginning were Navistar frames running their 7.3 diesel with bodies made by Supreme. The later trucks were Grumman bodies with the Cummins 6bt. I was wishing I could combine the two because the Supreme body was far better than the Grumman but...
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    What is this? (LSPV Valve)

    They were still being installed through the '89 model year. The TSB GM issued on the lspv instructed mechanics to just bypass the valve. I'm guessing whoever did the op's truck had the same issue as you and added their own adjustable valve. The tsb can be found in post number 5 but don't...
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    What is this? (LSPV Valve)

    There WAS a lspv there at one time but the hard lines look like the only thing left besides that angular bracket coming off the top of the differential which can also be removed. Yours looks like someone swapped in some type of valve with a thumbwheel adjuster.
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    14b ff vs 14b sf width

    Thanks hdr, I had seen that article before but read it again to refresh my memory. @Blue Ox. Excuse my stupidity but I'm not exactly clear on the possibility of different pinion angles between 2wd and 4wd. Are you saying the spring perches were welded on in a different fore/aft position...
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    14b ff vs 14b sf width

    Same, 4.10 Another thing that seems strange (from what I've read) is that after 1986 the ff drums were removable without taking out the axle shafts. This axle appears to be the older style but I'm not positive of what I'm looking at. First pic is the one for sale and the second is what I'm...
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    14b ff vs 14b sf width

    I'm thinking about swapping my semi-float axle for a full-float. Found one on CL from an '86 Suburban with the 13" drums and 4.10 gears I need. Only concern I have is he lists the wms to wms as 66". I measured my semi-float axle and it's an inch wider at 67". Is that difference because his is...
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    Best way to quiet an exhaust

    That's what I have. I went to the muffler shop thinking Flowmaster but the guy said I wouldn't be happy with the extra noise since I drive a Suburban. That was 16 years ago and if it ever wears out I'll put the exact same thing on again.
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    Need at least 35" tires for my dually.

    Never heard of Power King. From what I could find it looks like they are made in China and have no mileage warranty. At $200 per tire, I'd rather pay an extra $20 and get something made in the U.S. with a warranty.
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    Need at least 35" tires for my dually.

    You're right, those are almost identical. I guess the crooked block pattern is the latest craze. Both are load range E and made in the U.S., the Toyos are a little more money than PC and a couple bucks less than the BFGs.
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    Need at least 35" tires for my dually.

    Pro Comp has a 315/75r16 tire that is 35" but I don't know what you consider "big bucks" on pricing. These are about $35 per tire les than a similar BFGoodrich. I waited for a sale and got 4 for the price of three...
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    What is your daily if not square body?

    That looks like the south end of a north-bound dog.
  21. skysurfer

    What is your daily if not square body?

    '94 Accord wagon. Actually bought it so my old dog could use a ramp to get in and out but I calculated the fuel savings of driving this instead of the Suburban and at 30K miles it had paid for itself.
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    Power steering cooler question

    Keep the cooler, it's not the cause of the noise and some aftermarket pumps require them.
  23. skysurfer

    Tool Box

    If you can afford it and want it then there's no reason to ask us what we think. My toolbox stays in my garage and nobody sees it but me so there's no incentive to have something fancy. I saved money on the outside so I could put more on the inside.
  24. skysurfer

    What new tools have you got lately?

    Picked up a new shop vac to replace my trusty old Craftsman that developed emphysema after 15 years of use. This one is a Rigid WD1851, 16 gal/6.5 hp. I like the wheels on this one, the Craftsman had tiny wheels and would always fall over if you tried to drag it by the hose. This one follows me...
  25. skysurfer

    What is this part on the intake manifold??!

    EGR solenoid at the bottom of the pic.

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