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    2003 2500hd rear axle swap on an 84 k10

    I found a free rear end that's supposed to be good. And says it's off of a 2003 Chevy hd. It has 4.10 gears and is posi traction and floating axles. I don't know what the floating axles part means, but I love the 8 lug and that it has calipers. Is there any way I can swap this over to my 84...
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    Weird bumping at full lock with 4wd

    Does anybody know what would be causing this weird thing my truck does at full steering lock when I'm in 4wd? It's like I'm driving over something every time the wheel makes a full revolution. The truck doesn't do this when in 2wd so I know it's because I'm in 4wd. I'm assuming 4wd is just...
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    Easy to install trans cooler and temp gauge recommendations

    I'm wanting to install a transmission cooler and a temp sensor with gauge on my 84 K10 with a 700R4 tranny when I get it back from being rebuilt a second time. What's a straightforward easy to install kit that will help me keep it from overheating in the future. I don't tow much at all. Maybe...
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    Cooked 700R4 update

    I made a post last month about my 700R4 transmission on my 84 K10 not wanting to shift into 3rd gear. Then on the drive home it started slipping and would barely even drive. Well I've been procrastinating, trying to figure out what to do because they said it was out of warranty, but they "stand...
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    700R4 hits 45mph then kicks into 1st gear

    I just towed a fairly lightweight trailer with my 84 K10 305 v8 yesterday. It towed pretty good, although the severely limited power output of the 305 was annoying. But, today when I drove it the to return the Uhaul trailer the truck decided to shift down into 1st gear when I hit 45 mph. Luckily...
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    1980 C30 running rough solved!

    I posted a while back about my father I laws 1980 C30 truck and how it died on him and we couldn't get it to run. It turns out that the carb was full of rust powder. I'm not really sure how because he just replaced the in line fuel filter that is just before the fuel pump and I just rebuilt the...
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    Air bubbling into the fuel filter

    On my 1980 C30 truck I notice that there's mostly air being pumped from the fuel pump into the plastic fuel filter just before the carb. When I say air I mean a lot of air. I can barely see any fuel making it into the filter. Even when I turn the fuel filter on its end so the fuel he to enter...
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    80 C30 fuel filler neck

    We're trying to find a solution for my father-in-law's 1980 C30 with a dump bed. The problem he presented me with is the fuel filler neck is lower than the tank and when he pumps gas he has trouble. "No problem", says I, "there's a steel rod that holds the end and we'll just bend it up higher...
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    Is this a small block or big block engine?

    I was wondering if somebody could help me tell if this engine is a Chevy 350 like it's supposed to be or a big block engine. The only reason why I'm wondering is because the exhaust manifold bolts are very different than my 84 Chevy K10 with a 305. This engine is out of a 80 Chevy c30 truck and...
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    Double hump heads worth it?

    I know some of you may have seen my posts about upgrading my gear ratio, or swapping in a 350 for my 305 engine. And I appreciate all the help. Now I have another question. Somebody is trying to trade me a 350 block with 2 sets of heads. This is all I know about the heads: The first set was...
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    How hard is it to swap my 3.08 gears to 3.73 gears?

    I've been told several times that my 84 K10 with a weak 305 would benefit from swapping my puny 3.08 gears over to 3.73 gears. I've been told my a bunch of people that it will make a huge difference to the way my truck feels on the road. I have a 305 with a freshly rebuilt 700r4 transmission and...
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    Any headers that fit perfectly on 84 K10?

    I'm wondering if anybody can help me pick out some headers that will be an exact fit for my 84 K10 with the 305. I've already upgraded my intake and carb to an Edelbrock combo and it seems like headers are the next easiest bolt on step. I've heard picking headers for a 4wd can be finicky. I...
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    Replacement AC compressor

    I'm attaching photos of my AC compressor and the sticker where it was retrofitted to 134a refrigerant. Do I need to know anything special to replace the compressor? Do I need to replace the drier and orifice tube as well? I can get a new 4 seasons kit on rockauto for around $180 that has these 3...
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    Upgrading brakes on 84 K10

    What's the easiest/best way to upgrade my brakes? I have a fairly stock 84 K10 with a 305 engine. I'm worried about my brakes overheating and failing while hauling a trailer or firewood. I don't know if that's likely to happen because I'm not overloading the truck, but I would like to be able to...
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    Adding a transmission temp gauge to 700r4

    How would I go about adding a temperature gauge for my 700r4 Transmission? It's mostly a curiosity thing. Also what's the safe operating range for my transmission? It's in an 84 K10 with a 305.
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    84 K10 replacement radiator and electronic fan combo?

    My radiator for my 84 Chevy K10 with the 305 is on its way out. Does anybody know of a radiator and electronic fan combo kit that will be a direct swap? I'm interested in getting rid of my stock cooler fan and going to an electronic one. I'm hoping that there's a kit that I can buy and it'll...
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    Adding lower anchor points to the bed.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXJ6V6T/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_nYkPEbE9JFBZE I bought these off Amazon to add some low down anchor points in my 84 k10 bed. I'm sick of not being able to anchor down anything that's lower than the bed sides. Yesterday it was a load of wood. Has anybody else done...
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    Clunking when turning

    Hey! Took the ole 84 K10 out for a 2 hour round trip yesterday and I noticed when leaving the orange hardware store that when turning and driving there was a clunking type noise coming from the front. (sounded like driver's side) I'm thinking this is probably my u-joint going to my wheel hub...
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    Replacement wiper arms

    I was told I could replace my crappy stock bayonet wiper arms on my 84 Chevy K10 with wiper arms from a 2001 Jeep XJ. Does anybody know if this is true? I found a jeep Cherokee I can pull the wiper arms off of for $10. But I googled it and apparently an XJ is a Cherokee and not a Wrangler like...
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    Is this the engine?!? Did I find the one?

    I think I've found the engine for my rebuild on Facebook marketplace. They're asking $100. He says it's a TBI motor. Does this mean it does or doesn't have the vortec heads? It's an 89' 350. I'm looking for an 87-95 350 so I can have an engine that's set up for roller lifters and still has a...
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    305 build advice. Any and all advice is appreciated!

    My truck is an 84 Chevy K10 with the 305 engine. I know,I know, it's just a wimpy 305 but I would like to do some bolt on improvements that will give the engine some more get up and go. But I know nothing about picking out a cam that will give me a performance increase, but without being too...
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    84 K10 305 to 350 swap

    Is there anything I need to know about swapping out my factory 305 engine for a 350? I have an 84 Chevy K10. Is there anything I have to change to do the swap? Is it worth doing? I'm thinking about pulling my engine to redo some of the seals, and I'm kind of inclined to just swap it out with a...
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    Extremely new to the concept of locking hubs

    My truck is an 84 K10 with an automatic transmission. I'm very new to the concept of 4wd hubs. I've attached a picture of my front hubs. How do my hubs work? Do they just work when I put my truck into 4wd? Are they always engaged? Do I have to back up to get the 4wd to engage after shifting the...
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    Car seat?

    Is there any way to safely install my rear facing car seat in my 84 k10? It would only be for times when his mom has the SUV. I know people's have always done it, but I'm asking if it's safe to do so. All I can find online is turn off the airbag which doesn't apply to my truck.
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    Factory bumper hitch?

    http://imgur.com/gallery/LsYETRL Is this bumper hitch factory? I didn't know they would tow so much. I purchased a Reese class 3 hitch today and I looked at my truck to see the holes the instructions mentioned using. I noticed that there are already 2 brackets in those locations. What are they...

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