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    K20 Suburban Flaming River tilt column (also Wolff Engineering bearing)

    I was able to get everything hooked up and working, but the Flaming River canceling cam requires modification so the stock wheel and horn will work. It is way too tall and the contact wire wont work for stock. To modify, first place the cam and spacer under the stock wheel. Next, measure and...
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    K20 Suburban Flaming River tilt column (also Wolff Engineering bearing)

    @txaggie, you can install a borgeson u-joint shaft without doing anything else. In my case the upper shaft plastic shear pin separated when removing the old shaft. I had to use a hammer to get the old lower shaft off.
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    K20 Suburban Flaming River tilt column (also Wolff Engineering bearing)

    The upper rubber that covers the space to instrument panel is a bit loose, but the bottom seal fits great as did the OEM shifter linkage grommet. Electrics look spot on except the neutral switch (pin outs are different- OEM wont work either). Will post more as I work it in. Neutral switch...
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    K20 Suburban Flaming River tilt column (also Wolff Engineering bearing)

    Ordered a Flaming River column (https://www.flamingriver.com/catalog/product/view/id/1612/s/fr30106bk-1973-87-gmc-truck-column-shift-tilt-column-black-powdercoat-finish/category/2/) and it came overnight- pricy but nice- does not have the cruise control option, but I never used that anyway so...
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    K20 Suburban Flaming River tilt column (also Wolff Engineering bearing)

    @GMC_Nick it is and its great! But I'm about yank my column as the plastic keeper inside the lower internal shaft (part 41) is broken. Its still snug and likely would be fine- BUT if the inside lower shaft separates from upper shaft esp at hiway speed then game over. Too old to game it ;)
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    Replace seals on power steering gear box on truck or bench?

    https://redheadsteeringgears.com/ they just work :)
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    K20 Suburban Flaming River tilt column (also Wolff Engineering bearing)

    The Wolff bearing is awesome- way better than stock. Easy install, great instructions and super silky.
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    Rag Joint removal faux pas

    Here are the full parts book illustrations and part lists
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    Rag Joint removal faux pas

    @Frankenchevy cool, and it may never be an issue, but I looked up the parts book illustration and it sure looks like there are some plastic bits in that lower shaft- two nylon pins- very similar to the ones in the stock intermediate shaft to the rag joint. Grr. Guess I'll pull the column just to...
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    Rag Joint removal faux pas

    @Frankenchevy, I just had the same issue. Are there plastic tabs inside the column than I now need to replace?
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    Cowl area cleanout, are these fasteners the original correct ones FINISHED!!

    Getting closer! https://newboyzsquarebodyrescue.com/products/81-91-rear-cowl-panel-metal-pin-and-u-clip-retainer
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    Cowl area cleanout, are these fasteners the original correct ones FINISHED!!

    Yeah- I need them too...I ran image search this AM and found nothing. You might be able to substitute these or something similar with a little heat to shape them https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/GM-Door-Trim-Panel-Retainer-p/a13946.htm
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    K20 Suburban Flaming River tilt column (also Wolff Engineering bearing)

    Decided to swap out the Rag Joint with a Lares 200 (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lsc-200), but when taking off the steering shaft, the lower column bearing came with it. I only saw one post about the Wolff Engineering bearing...
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    Installs to do before windshield?

    Definitely de-rust, prime, paint, and seal the cowl drain area, and the inside under dashboard as well as the windshield frame itself. Consider spraying 3m cavity wax inside the window frame (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0741FHDPF/) using these super long wands...
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    Headlights upgrade.

    Has anyone tried these? Seem pretty decent for the price and are DOT compliant unlike the Hella conversion buckets. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0896XXLQF/
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    New tires and painted rims!

    Man, now I'm wishing I kept the OEM rims! Looks great!
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    Inner mirror bracket for driver's side doesn't seem to fit

    The instruction sheet the @Snoots added is way better than the factory manual illustrations! Nice to see that LMC is finally selling those brackets since without them the mirrors vibrate- previously had to find at boneyard. I'll be replacing door shells and and wonder if anyone has the...
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    Door Skin Sound Deadening

    I covered what I could easily get to with a roller using Kilmat 80. It was less than 50% coverage, but did make a big diff. Main challenge will be making sure it sticks to the old door.
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    Boot on blower motor

    @1980 Big Ten This is the connector I used. They work well and don't shake off. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M9HGW7Q/
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    Steering slop

    @Brysonsproject Check the gear to frame bolt torque is 80Ft Lbs. If less, they work loose and it will make your steering sloppy when all else is tight. Easy test is to unlock the steering wheel lock and move the rag joint by hand. If the gear moves, the bolts are loose. Happened to me didn't...
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    K20 Power Steering Pulley different sizes

    @MarineOne Appreciated. CVF has some awesome stuff, but sadly no dual groove vbelt pulleys that are 6.5 inches. Found one on eBay though!
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    K20 Power Steering Pulley different sizes

    I replaced my 83 K20 Suburban power steering system (2 groove, w AC) with all new parts only to discover that most power steering pulleys available are significantly smaller diameter than original. I noticed the new one was smaller but figured it was no big deal and tossed the old one. Big...
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    Door mirror reinforcing plates?

    Well after more digging it turns out you can't use those plates with the below eye line mirrors, just the little sport mirrors. But I did find these on ebay: GM part is Reinforcement, Mir Brkt 14007541 (LH), 14007542 (RH) all discontinued natch, but on the way!
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    Door mirror reinforcing plates?

    Ok awesome! this is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks @RaisedK5
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    Door mirror reinforcing plates?

    I replaced my 83 Suburban K20 large towing mirrors with the compact ones from LMC, but they've always vibrated quite a bit. I saw these and got them before they went out of stock hoping they may solve the problem, but can't find any info about installation. Wondered if anyone has installed things?

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