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  1. Backfoot100

    Factory console

    I have a factory center console for sale out of my 86 Sub. I made a wood console for it that replaced this. Gray in color but does not have the mounting bracket. I reused the bracket in the wood one. It does have a couple cracks on the back of it but otherwise in decent shape. I've seen posts...
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    Shocks can do that?

    I put new shocks on my truck this weekend and I wanted to post the results. First, let me say that my SUB has horrid handling. It bounces excessively, would sometimes jump over what seemed like several feet when the tires would get stuck in a groove in the pavement. It was like driving on old...
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    Aries step bar install

    I just put these step bars on and wanted to share my experiences, good and bad. Let me first note that I’m not a huge fan of running boards, steps or step bars. They serve a functional purpose under certain conditions but I still prefer my vehicles without. That said, on my original FWD 88 Sub...
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    Oil Pressure Gauge problems

    Have a weird one I need some assistance with. 86 Subrban w/factory 350. When I picked up my Suburban a couple years ago it had a massive oil leak which turned out to be the oil pressure sender. Replacing it fixed my leak and the gauge worked perfectly for about a year. Then started to work...
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    Weird wiper delay video

    Got this crazy wiper delay shown in this video. At least I hope it shows up. I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer with this stuff sometimes. https://photos.app.goo.gl/QVQqiux6qRdLTGPx9 A little backstory. I have factory intermittent wipers with cruise. Some parts of the cruise didn't work...
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    Header heat

    I know there have been discussions in the past regarding what to do about the effects of the heat produced by headers. I've read the debates about wrapping the headers, shielding plug wires and starters, melting plug wires and vapor locking all because of the under hood heat. I've been told by...
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    What is this?????

    Crawling under my truck and I see this stenciled on the inside of the drivers side frame rail. Any ideas what it is or what it signifies? Apologies for the pic. Not very good but I could only zoom out so far while still laying underneath it. The pic doesn't show the entire stenciling.
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    Distributor timing issues

    Got one that I've personally never seen before so I thought I would run it past the Brainiacs here. My 86 Sub is pretty much a stock 350 except for headers and true duals. It runs really well after I did a fresh carb rebuild with a Cliff Ruggles kit and a complete tune up. My problem is that I...
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    Clock set knob

    I have a clock in my square that actually works and keeps very accurate time. That in itself makes it kind of a unicorn doesn't it? My dilemma is that its missing the screw-on set knob. I'm guessing that I would have a better chance of winning the lottery than finding one of these knobs. No luck...
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    88 K5 4x4

    Been seeing this on my way home from work every day. Finally stopped to check it out. Windshield ad says 88, 454 w/rebuilt tranny but needs rear end rebuilt. $6k. Its gone every morning on my way to work and shows up again during the day sometime so I know it runs. In Central FL. I could look...
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    Retrofit AC upgrade results

    My stock AC system didn't work when I acquired the truck (86 Sub with 350, rear air and an R4 compressor on the drivers side). However, I was assured that the system did work when it was last checked at least 6 months prior. Living in FL I need the AC to work. I had the original system fill...
  12. Backfoot100

    Flame Arrestor delete

    My square is an 86 C1500 Sub that is pretty much a bone stock 350 except for headers, dual exhaust, air pump delete and a Cliff Ruggles carb rebuild kit w/throttle shaft bushing install. I tuned it up with a cap, rotor, plugs, and a set of MSD wires. I've been running it like this for several...
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    Front door hinge spring replacement

    The hinge spring on the drivers door of my 86 Sub is busted and needs replacement. I never realized what a PIA it is to not have the door stay open before. I've been scowering the threads, wiring diagrams and component locator views to get a game plan in place. I was originally thinking that I...
  14. Backfoot100

    86 C1500 Sub headers

    Wasn't sure where to post this seeing as I've found header threads all over the place. It's a bone stock 350 that I'm wanting to up the ante a little bit with. I've read all the threads and magazine articles about headers not fitting, having terrible craftsmanship and finishes that were far...
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    Dome and Courtesy light issue

    Ok guys, been going over schematics and every thread about lights that I can find. I have an 86 Sub and when the rear doors open both dome lights come on. Same when you open the rear cargo door. Front doors open and turn on the courtesy light under the dash or if you manually turn it on...
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    Fluid type

    Hey guy's. Been reading and searching but to no avail. I have an 86 Sub 2WD w/700R4. Its got 125k miles that I just got running good enough to start driving. Truck overall is in really nice shape. Runs and drives good after a good quality carb rebuild. Shifts good. Tranny fluid is a clear red...
  17. Backfoot100

    '86 Sub help

    Hey guys, Been lurking awhile and my first post. Been reading alot here and am much wiser for it. Still, I’m looking for your opinions and confirmation that I’m either on the right track or full of s**t. A little background first. Back in the day, I ordered a brand new ’88 Sub that I drove 245K...

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