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  1. 89GMCJimmy

    Rear Driveshaft

    Less than 1000Mi on rear Drivesahft 38" fits k5 Jimmy or Blazer with NP 241C slip yoke and 10 bolt rear $100 local pick up Im 90245 Next to LAX
  2. 89GMCJimmy

    1980 k10 dual shocks to single

    Everyone has their own opinion for me the auxiliary position more vertical up and down makes my truck handle much better but I do have the 5100s as far as the bottom bolt. I would run it through both holes with a long bolt.
  3. 89GMCJimmy

    Tie rod ends (quality question) for C10

    Amazon has these for C10 MOOG Steering & Suspension ES409RT Tie Rod End, Black $18 MOOG ES409LT Tie Rod End $19 I bought drag links and tie rods for my K5 from Moog and they were still made in USA AC DELCO Gold or professional are trash
  4. 89GMCJimmy

    Another Distributor Question

    While trying to get to my oil pressure sender, it was so buried I decided to take cap and rotor off to make room and noticed this rusty looking dust under distributor Cap. Should I clean it up with electrical cleaner? K5 is running smooth but I'd rather not get stuck in some remote location. If...
  5. 89GMCJimmy

    Torque Convertor Lock-Up Switch

    One of these would work I had mine installed by trans shop when they rebuilt it
  6. 89GMCJimmy

    Where to mount TH700 manual lock-up switch?

    I probably could have done this and saved a few bucks I like your idea. Not sure how the brake pedal switch works though. Mine is set to lock up at 55 via the cable/electric switch at the TC so speed sensor only I believe
  7. 89GMCJimmy

    Where to mount TH700 manual lock-up switch?

    https://www.holley.com/products/drivetrain/transmission_controller/parts/70244 The guy that rebuilt my 700r4 installed this It works well. I finally set it at 55mph and don’t really adjust it any more
  8. 89GMCJimmy

    Color match for blue interior

    where did you buy that dash looks flawless?
  9. 89GMCJimmy

    Shock recommendation

    The shock body on a “standard” will be larger than the monotube high pressure nitrogen charged. The nitrogen charged Bilstein will be firmer more controlled.
  10. 89GMCJimmy

    Shock recommendation

    KYB mono or Bilstein 5125 nickel plated
  11. 89GMCJimmy

    Fox 2.0 vs. Bilstein 5125 Comparison

    They do look cool, no doubt. I have the blue yellow on my tahoe ride great but shoulda spent the extra on 5100 zinc
  12. 89GMCJimmy

    Frustration Rim Choices with 3.75 backspacing or less

    My stock 10 bolt axles have the 7/16 short studs. Not really wanting to replace all the studs. 16" x 8" Mickey Thompson Classic III Polished Wheels. These things look great in my opinion but are a bitch because of the small lug openings a 1/2 drive 13/16" socket barley clears so i usually start...
  13. 89GMCJimmy

    Front 2-3" Springs

    Did you build custom shock tabs to fit those Your K5 Looks epic
  14. 89GMCJimmy

    Front 2-3" Springs

    Could be the rear 270/55 don’t like the TC springs? I bought what was suggested to me at that price level from ORD And I’m not saying they are not right it’s just it’s not right for me When I swapped in the 360/80 shocks it drove much more controlled for the front end. And better over the...
  15. 89GMCJimmy

    Front 2-3" Springs

    I found that out (bushings) thought I could use the TC bushings since they were still in good shape. I bought the skyjacker fronts I like them better than the TC I replaced. same hight but TC 3 leafs Skyjackers 5 leafs I was doing some wheeling down a steep my buddy was spotting next thing i...
  16. 89GMCJimmy

    Fox 2.0 vs. Bilstein 5125 Comparison

    Does anyone have first hand experience switching between Bilstein 5125 and Fox 2.0 From what I have read Bilsteins better for hwy handling and Fox better off road? Seems like most K5 owners go the Bilstein route anyone have Fox 2.0 that could tell me their experience
  17. 89GMCJimmy

    Front 2-3" Springs

    Apreciate your help
  18. 89GMCJimmy

    Quiet muffler recommendations

    What did you get are you happy with them?
  19. 89GMCJimmy

    Quiet muffler recommendations

    I removed my "quiet magnaflow" too loud for me. Replaced it with a large dynomax super turbo https://www.dynomax.com/mufflers/super-turbo-mufflers No drone and very pleasant
  20. 89GMCJimmy

    Dash pad

    How much what condition what year ac or no ac Thanks
  21. 89GMCJimmy

    4” Lift K20 Bilstein 5100s too short.

    Sorry Just realized you have a k20 not sure what standard is but this might help
  22. 89GMCJimmy

    4” Lift K20 Bilstein 5100s too short.

    One of these should work 5125 series 33-185590 21.5” ext 13.5 collapsed 8.1” travel 255/70 valving 33-230320 24” ext 15” collapsed 9 1/4” travel 360/80 valving 33-104652 28” ext 17” collapsed 11” travel 255/70 valving 33-230344 26” ext 16” collapsed 10” travel 360/80 valving
  23. 89GMCJimmy

    4” Lift K20 Bilstein 5100s too short.

    This is how to measure My old TC 2” springs lifted my front 3”
  24. 89GMCJimmy

    4” Lift K20 Bilstein 5100s too short.

    Do you have stock and aux mounts? I went from duals to single 5125’s I have a 3 1/2” lift Top of axle tube to bump stop mount is 12” stock is 8 1/2”
  25. 89GMCJimmy

    1978 Scottsdale Drag Link Question

    What lift did you use? Did you measure to see if its true 2" from tope of tube to bottom bumpstop bracket my TC was 3" It took me a while to get the steering I wanted finally got it for push pull since under the 4" lift

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