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    3.0 DuraMax swap

    I'm curious as to whether or not anyone has contemplated or done a 3.0 DuraMax-Trans-Transfer case swap. I know at first blush it would require a different front differential with a left hand input and I'm also assuming the electrical/computer conversion could be extensive to say the least...
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    Shocks are like steel bars.

    I’ve had experience with stock spring stacks wherein the lower leaf will wear a “notch” into the leaf above it. This prevents the natural “slip” that’s supposed to exist between the leaves as they flex during normal use. The ride becomes incredibly stiff due to the fact that a fairly...
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    EPM Machine, Portland, OR

    Good morning, I’m checking to see if anyone has had or knows of anyone who’s used an engine from EPM Machine located in Portland, OR. They advertise remanufactured engines including several 383 strokers that are TBI ready with 7 year or 70,000 mile warrantees at incredibly reasonable prices...
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    Intermediate steering shaft travel

    Good evening, I am currently replacing the steering gear (power) on my ‘88 brban. I am struggling to remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear itself. Bolt removed, free travel in the shaft itself of approx 5/8” but still lacking about that much in order to remove the intermediate...
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    Intermediate steering shaft travel

    Good evening, I am currently replacing the steering gear (power) on my ‘88 brban. I am struggling to remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear itself. Bolt removed, free travel in the shaft itself of approx 5/8” but still lacking about that much in order to remove the intermediate...
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    Pinion seal question

    Blue Ox, When I disassembled the unit, I carefully measured and marked the relationship between the nut and the pinion shaft so as to reposition the pinion relative to the ring gear as closely as possible upon reassembly. I did not, however, pay any attention to the relationship between the...
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    Pinion seal question

    Good evening, I too have been struggling with pinion brgs/seal issues on a 9.5" 14 bolt rear differential on an '88 V-20 suburban. My question is this: Does anyone know whether or not, the pinion/yoke assembly is a balanced unit from the factory? I replaced the bearings, seal, crush collar...
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    208 transfer case rebuild

    It has become time to tear down and rebuild the NP208 transfer case in my 88 brban. Are there any pitfalls or traps I should be aware of prior to starting this project? Any recommendations as to upgrades, etc? Preferred vendors for parts and rebuild kits? Any and all information that may be...
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    New to the community

    Hello, I'm new to the forum and have aquired an '88 3/4ton burb that I'm inthe process of setting up as my hunting and fishing rig. It is an incredibly clean unit that suffers from typical 30 year old ailments, all minor. My current goals, other than cosmetic issues are; heads (typical valve...

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