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    Transmission or Tailshaft humm??

    Hello, got a question. I am experiencing a humm/howl at 45 that fades in and fades out about 50 mph. I originally thought it was rear end, but it seems to not be. I got the truck off the ground and ran it through the gears and I went around with a stethoscope and it was QUIET. Quiet at the...
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    What’s wrong with my axle tubes?

    I don’t mind buying an axle if it means I can run normal bearings... sounds like these don’t last as long as normal bearings. So far, the only 2 vehicles of mine that had them, have BOTH had a component of the axle saver bearing fail
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    What’s wrong with my axle tubes?

    So is it the axle that wears that causes this or is it the axle tube? I’m not sure what I’m looking for haha.
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    Excess Rear End Backlash

    For those wondering and for the sake of not leaving a thread open ended, I do indeed have a shot wheel bearing. The bearing separated from the race and is LOOSE. It has also cracked. As far as the backlash... here ya go! These spiders are not bad, I believe there was a shimming issue, but you...
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    What’s wrong with my axle tubes?

    Good to know. I don’t know how I’ve never heard of these before. Thank you for all of the help guys!
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    What’s wrong with my axle tubes?

    So I just did a little research. Does that whole collar have to come out and I replace the collar/bearing as one unit or is the axle saver bearing a serviceable piece in which I can leave the collar and just replace the bearing? The bearing separated from the race and cracked, there is no...
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    What’s wrong with my axle tubes?

    I figured as much... I don’t know anything about those. It just seemed like something was done in attempt to fix something that wasn’t “right”. Thanks for the info. Are parts easy to come by?
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    What’s wrong with my axle tubes?

    Had a rear right wheel bearing go, so I tore into it. I have 2 different axle tubes and 2 different axle seals... What happened here?? Drivers side: Passenger Side: (2 Collars...) Here are the axle seals: I had this same thing on a 1984 Chevy that I had. Axle seals were leaking on it and...
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    lets see your heater hoses!

    Mine is a little bit of a mess. I got zip ties holding my stuff taunt. I need to get a fender-hose clamp to hold them down, but this is what I got.
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    What color is this Green? I need some help

    Yeah lighting can be hard to capture on camera. This is a solid match, I’m impressed. I’ve obtained some doors, one good, one I’m not sure I will use... I’ll tinker this winter since it’s easier to work on a door that’s off the vehicle and in the garage rather than doing something on the truck...
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    What color is this Green? I need some help

    Just an update. I ordered paint code 43 from automotivetouchup.com and I think they nailed it. I believe this is my original color, matches fantastic. Outside: Under Dash: It’s astounding how this color changes. Looks like this is my original color. Is 43 shamrock green?? It’s a metallic...
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    Fitting a 76’ Grille in my 79’?

    Got a lead on the 76 brackets, in the mean time I restored the grille and holy smokes did it turn out good! I used some left over duplicolor metallic silver from a 98 accord project. Prepped, primed and painted. Also repainted the GMC emblem by hand. Before: After:
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    Fitting a 76’ Grille in my 79’?

    Same... I want to make it work, love it.
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    Fitting a 76’ Grille in my 79’?

    It’s more or less hopeful thinking lol. I’m right there with ya.
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    Fitting a 76’ Grille in my 79’?

    Might have to go take a trip to the junkyard...
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    Fitting a 76’ Grille in my 79’?

    Heck, I figured they were all relatively close in design. Serves me right for assuming, okay thank you!
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    Fitting a 76’ Grille in my 79’?

    I’m noticing the same thing, not sure how to remedy it though other than getting a bracket. Not sure if I would get so lucky...
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    Fitting a 76’ Grille in my 79’?

    Hey all, picked up a grille cheap enough that I wouldn’t be disappointed if it ended up as a wall hanger, but I’m going to give it a try in the 79 if I can. I am running into clearance issues with the trans cooler and the hood hinge support. The depth of the grille fits up top, but the slant of...
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    Steering Squeak

    I ran a 305 in an 84 Chevy in which I removed the AC, had no issues with squeaking or alignment after removing the pulley. I plan to remove this too, the brackets just seem wonky. Something ain’t right and hasn’t been right. Maybe I need to go to the junkyard and get a new set. I have tightened...
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    Steering Squeak

    Very observant, no I need a new belt for the AC compressor. It works just fine, I just haven’t purchased a new belt yet. It doesn’t bother me not having AC, I actually want to remove the unit which is why I haven’t purchased a belt yet. To me, it looks out of alignment. I don’t know that it was...
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    Steering Squeak

    I was able to tighten the bracket just a bit more and it minimizes a lot of the squeak. Are my brackets bent so you think??
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    Steering Squeak

    I just put one on because the other one shredded bearings at 2 years old and knocked. I put this one on a couple months ago, but I think we have an alignment issue... this might be why it shredded the bearings in the one that was put in the truck in 2018.... How do I fix this?
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    Steering Squeak

    Hey all, got another strange problem with the old truck. Been hearing a squeak at full lock, didn’t think much, but I went to the carwash to clean the undercarriage and now the steering is making this awful squeak and is even hanging up. What the heck is this??? Is it rack and pinion?
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    Excess Rear End Backlash

    I needed to grab gas in the truck today so I did a little testing. Looks like the noise is only from 40-50 ish mph and it’s a light howl that disappears. Got home from getting gas and I jacked the back end up and had someone get in the truck to man the controls while I went around with a...
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    Interior progress

    Love it!!

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