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    Door vents... wtf?!?

    1983 K5 what are the vents on the doors suppose to do? mine just pump freezing winter air into my barely warm truck... how do you close them or at least can someone tell me what their for? thanks
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    Trailer wiring/ electrical gremlins

    1983 K5 6.2D 4X4 no power options Need a rear lights wiring diagram Ok so i wantest to install a trailer harness... I thought old truck, 30min job tops... There were two harness' dangling by the hitch but both were green and crusty so i traced them back and cut them out. I repaired the wires...
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    Lift and tire size on a daily driver...

    How much lift and what tire size do you guys run on your daily drivers? I was thinking 6" lift plus 37" tires but in not a tall guy and my chick is short too... I think it might end up being a pain on a daily basis unless i get those steps that drop down when you open the door. Then i was...
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    Bought an aftermarket tach

    Bought a tach... Where should i mount it? Anyone have a ontop dash mounted one? Any pics? I was thinking towards the center of the truck where the dash drops toward the pass side. I think if its near the pillar it would be too much of a visual obstruction.
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    Biodiesel

    Anyone running Biodiesel in their 6.2L? Any problems with doing this?
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    No turn signals... Both went at the same time

    83 k5 6.2l diesel... Both turn signals worked yesterday and today they dont work... Fuse panel is faded and can't read it at all... Wouldn't imagine bitch bulbs blowing at the same time...
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    Quick rear 10bolt question

    Ok. My 83 k5 6.2l is stock with 33's... I know how to check for an open diff (raise truck, turn one wheel and the opposing wheel will turn the opposite direction... Right?) Anyway. What do you guys recommend for the rear diff? A "lunchbox" is what i hear is cheap(dunno what that is though, do i...
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    Glove box is a bear to open...

    So the locking/latching mechanism works by itself but the entire assembly spins in place when its open. And when its closed instead of releasing the latch it twists... Seems as if a detent is missing like the ones on the door locks but it much be a different style. Anyone had this problem...
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    Corp 14 bolt, different lengths?

    I was watching extreme 4x4 and slappy spikey hair said that there are two different lengths of 14 bolts 63" and 67"(dont quote me, i think those are the dimensions he said) Anyway... So gm likes to put shorter rear axles in their trucks(anyone know why?) and to me it looks stupid... So should i...
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    "oh crap" handles...

    Anyone install done handles on the inside of their lifted trucks to make them easier to get into? Mines just stock with 33s on it but my girl is short and has to climb in unless i pick her up and toss her in!
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    Tailgate seals? 83 k5

    Just wondering if there should be a seal between the Tailgate and the sides of the truck... I took out the rear interior to start patching the floors, then noticed i could see a gap between the sides of the truck and the Tailgate... Is that normal? Ill post pics if needed. Also checked my lmc...
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    No reverse lights, no power to bulbs

    I have no wiring diagrams, anyone know if there is a common issue i should check first? My fuse panel has worn out labeling on it so Im unsure of what should be there... Thanks Sent from my GT-I9100M using Tapatalk 2
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    4" vs 6" lift on a k5 with a diesel

    At the end of the day, will i run into driveline angle problems with a 6" lift over a 4"? End result i want are 37s on a all suspension lift. But the guys off of pirate tell me lower is better to keep the driverside happy and just sawzall the wells out to fit the tire size. What do you guys...
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    Front bumper guards "bull horns"

    I can't seem to find them anywhere for my 1983 k5... And lmc truck only sells the older gen ones... Anyone know where i can grab a set? Thanks Sent from my GT-I9100M using Tapatalk 2
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    Reclining buckets.. what years have them?

    My 83 K5 Blazer has buckets that dont recline... what year square bodies came with reclining buckets? ive seen trucks with them, and the seats look original. thanks
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    Want 4" Lift for my 83 K5 Diesel with the nicest ride...

    ive looked into all these different companies and they all pretty much list the same parts for about $500 for the kit but then advertise optional extras(which i have no clue what i need) i just want a 4" lift that will make for a nice daily driver ride so what do you guys recommend?
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    6.2 Diesel cluster

    has anyone been able to swap out a diesel cluster, put in a gas one and make everything work? wondering if its possible or too much trouble because on my 83 the gas gas is next to the speedo instead of the tach and its really bothering me...
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    seat swapping?!

    What seats are you guys swapping out your stockers for? I want to find something that will look stock but reclines and has some lumbar support for my 83 k5... What would you guys suggest?
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    Just bought a K5, dont know how much lift it has...

    Can anyone take a guess? it has 33's on it... ill take measurements, where from? center of the wheel to the fender or from the ground to the fender would be more accurate? i want to fit 35's on it but im not sure if i need a lift or not. thanks
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    Cant find a factory service manual...

    Im trying to find a factory service manual for my 83 k5 blazer but ebay ones cost $100 with shipping... anyobe have a pdf one or a used one to sell or an online resource? Tried searching and googling. no luck thanks
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    Just got my K5 Blazer... got some questions

    Got some dumb questions... havent owned a truck this old so im not sure if things are broken or im just not doin it right... !983 K5 Blazer Silverado 1. How do you turn on the highbeams? 2. im assuming the turn signal lever also operates the windsheild wipoer spray(button on the end)...

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