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    Sanden compressor and bbc Alan grove 122l bracket

    Howdy guys, I’m moving to a serpentine setup so my 1000 mile Sanden brand compressor (v belt) and Alan grove bracket won’t be needed. The compressor was $279 and the bracket $120. You can take it all for $120 shipped. https://ebay.us/m/oF0gbd
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    I think a rod spun a bearing in my rebuilt 454

    Only 4k miles post the machine shop rebuild and knocking started while driving on the highway yesterday. Pulled over and the bearing screech started. I’m really upset about it. What a pain in the butt and wallet.
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    4l80e conversion in 1985 suburban. What parts do I need?

    Howdy all! We are building a 4l80e for the suburban and I have a sniper harness and controller coming for it to lip into our sniper II on the 461. I have two issues. I need to keep the mechanical Speedo. What does everyone use for this? I see Dakota Digital makes one but I’m not sure how the...
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    Suburban tire thread (help needed)

    Howdy gents, Tomorrow I put some new tires on Tina our C20 454 2wd suburban. I’m leaning towards 2 options (getting rid of the 113 flexy pirellis on it). 1. Nitto 420 staggered setup -Rear 305-40-20 F Ply 122 load 3307lbs per tire (80 psi max) - Front 275-55-20 XL 117 load 2833 lbs per tire...
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    Twitchy steering with a big travel trailer (rear sway bar help?)

    Howdy all, My 85 suburban has a 2” static drop (shackles rear, coils front). We replaced all steering and suspension components up front, new control arms, tie rod ends, borgeson quick ratio box, etc). We installed helper air bags for the rear when towing and it helped tremendously but when I...
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    85 suburban c20 PTINA

    Howdy all, Looking at selling the suburban. Here is my current listing for it: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1712189406372525/?mibextid=6ojiHh
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    New steering pump and still leaks power steering fluid. Do I need a different pump or Lucas stop leak?

    Howdy all, My power steering on this truck has been the bane of my existence. The pump is a new lares 12348 and I have custom high pressure lines made because my newly purchased high pressure lines kept splitting. We also have a Borgeson tight gear ratio box. My issue is that it leaks like...
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    Square body gauge bezel black and chrome

    Howdy all, Up for grabs is a square body gauge cluster bezel. Black in color with chrome bezels with a/c. $45 shipped takes it!
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    Howard’s 3/8 pushrods

    Howdy all, After 1000 miles, we pulled heads on our 454 rebuild and went to an aluminum head. This caused our pushrod length to be different. As a result, here are a set of Howard’s cam 3/8 pushrods up for grabs that I can no longer use! Perfect condition! Howard’s 95107 3/8 7.550 length...
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    BBC heads??

    Howdy all! After my latest valve seal debacle, I want to put some aluminum heads on my suburban. Which will be best for towing and low to mid range torque (plus street fun)? I’m punched out to 461ci with an rpm air gap and sniper II. Here is my cam...
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    Post 454 rebuild and oil consumption

    Howdy all, We had our 454 pulled and rebuilt in the c20 suburban. We used king bearings throughout and converted to a hydraulic roller setup through Howard’s Cams. The engine was bored .030 over to 461 cubic inches. So far I’ve put around 1000 miles on it and it’s consuming around .5 to 1...
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    Thinking about a new smaller steering wheel, comfort grip or forever sharp?

    Howdy all! I’m thinking about a new steering wheel for the suburban. Do any of you prefer the comfort grip over forever sharp wheels or vice versa? I like that the sharp wheel is 14” but is the comfort grip better quality? Looking to go to wood grip...
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    Wanted: 1985 suburban rear tailgate glass roller spring part

    Howdy all! I’m looking for a glass roller assembly for my 85 suburban rear tailgate glass. Thanks!
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    Transgo kit 1&2 vs SK 400

    Howdy all! We are finally finishing up the transmission rebuild and are going back and fourth on which kit to use for the valve body. Does anyone have any experience with either kit? This will be for a 454/th400 2wd tow setup. https://transgo.com/product-details/400-12/...
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    Coco floor mats?

    Howdy all! I’m interested in some of then vintage inspired cocomats for the suburban. Has anyone ever seen these? Really love the retro vibes… https://www.cocomats.com/coco-mats/
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    Rebuild th400 or 4l80e?

    Howdy all! I have an 85 454/th400 suburban and my first travel trailer pull (6miles in) caused me to puke out new tranny fluid out the vent tubes. The fluid came out burnt and black so I’m guessing the clutches are shot. Should I rebuild this thing (much cheaper?) or swap to a 4l80e (new shaft...
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    New build 454 and the wife hates the exhaust smell

    Howdy all! I recently rebuilt an 85 suburban 454 and stripped the factory exhaust off for a hooker black heart 2.5” x pipe dual system. Well, my lovely wife hates the exhaust smell and I was curious if some high flow cats might cut down on it? Let me know if anyone has any recommendations! 454...
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    Can’t find a heater core for my c20 suburban…

    Howdy all, I can’t find a heater core for my 85 c20 suburban. Can y’all help?
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    454 engine rebuild and intake gasket leak

    Howdy all, I have an 85 454 we just rebuilt for my truck and we put 100 miles on it and the new intake gasket is leaking. It has an edelbrock air gap intake and we used a felpro intake set for it. Would something else work better? What a pain…
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    FS Powermaster alternator (new) and Holley fuel pressure regulator (new)

    Howdy all, I have a new in box powermaster single wire 150 amp for sale. This retails at $200 plus and I can let it go for $130 shipped. I also have a new Holley 12-882 high pressure fuel regulator and this retails at $90. I can let it go for $55 shipped.
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    Anti theft digital guard dog fob?

    Howdy all! I’m looking to put this on my suburban. Does anyone run this for anti theft? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dgd-at-1?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3bm3BhDJARIsAKnHoVWA_pCnDfEQOTYKM-cN5BfO2e9mhRYLMANjU7WbN2aXOez43sBlEvUaAoUPEALw_wcB
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    3/4 factory steering pump, hose, and reservoir

    Howdy all! I have for sale a factory steering pump, molded hose, and reservoir up for grabs. $50 shipped takes it!
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    85 suburban ps pump, can I use a newer pump?

    Howdy! I have an 85 454 suburban and we are rebuilding everything on it. The pump is the last thing to be replaced and it has a remote reservoir. Can I use a newer style pump (90’s) with integrated reservoir that will still work with the factory lines and bracket?
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    GM HEI distributor

    Howdy all! Up for sale is a factory hei distributor from my 85 suburban 454. $49 shipped takes it!
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    Factory hei distributor and coil

    Howdy all, My distributor and power steering pump are the last original things on my old 85 build. Is there any merit to a high performance distributor and coil? Or should I refresh the factory gm coil (new ac Delco coil, cap, and rotor)?

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