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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    Or this.. This is way cheaper if it works.. https://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=109/category_id=105/mode=prod/prd109.htm
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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    Thanks for the info! I did some research also and looks like ORD is the way to go.. https://www.offroaddesign.com/labor-to-machine-customer-s-np205-speedometer-housing-for-gm-vss-tone-wheel-plug-speed-sensor-and-pigtail-included.html
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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    Do you know what is entailed to swap the 4L80E output shaft? I guess I will look for any 4L80 I can and if it isn't the "rv" / slip yoke output shaft, then swap it. I cant find any information of what the "rv" transmissions were used on. I am using Dakota Digital gauges and from what I...
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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    This is very valuable info. From what I can see now the 4L80 will be way easier to hook up to my stock NP205 to TH400 adapter and I won't have to spend $700 on a different adapter from advanced. Although I'm still trying to wrap my head around the diffrences between using a 4WD and 2WD 4L80. Thanks
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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    Yes complete motor but I havent thought much about getting the t-case with a 4wd because I have a rebuilt NP205. When did you get yours? Best I can find right like 160k. Did you use the driver side drop t-case in your build? I will have to get an adapter for the t-case. They aren't cheap either..
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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    Hey guys. I'm looking for advice. I want to put a reliable daily engine in my truck for the best price I can. Looking to make around 450hp at the crank. My first idea was to rebuild and upgrade a 5.3. As some of you might know everything is sky high right now. Here are some things I've found...
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    Mystery Paint Scheme GMC C2500 7.4 454

    Anyone know what this paint scheme is on this C2500 Cab? Just curious because I can't seem to find another like it. Looks sort of like a Dessert Fox but different. Custom?
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    Engine Mount Bolts (The ones that bolt to the frame)

    I think you might be talking about the clamshell holders to the mount pictured. I'm talking about the mount pictured to the frame.. I believe its a 7/16 bolt but not sure if I should use a lock nut.. lock nut & washer.. lock washer & regular nut.. Does it matter.. am I overthinking again (I tend...
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    Engine Mount Bolts (The ones that bolt to the frame)

    Whoever had this truck before me disassembled it put all the bolts in a bucket and grabbed whatever fit when putting them back. I'm trying to figure out what the proper hardware for these mounts is. I think I have the right size bolt I just need to know what it gets.. Bolt with 2 washers and...
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    Stripped steering gear box mount

    Yeah it goes all the way. Awesome this seems like the easiest route.
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    Stripped steering gear box mount

    Hello again guys. I'm having some terrible luck here. Stripped out a mount hole on the steering gear box trying to tighten it 75 ft lbs like the manual says. Are these values in the repair manual high? I turned it down to 60 ft lbs for the remaining 2 (the first one took 75lbs). How can I fix...
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    K10 Front leaf spring. Is the service manual torque correct?

    Turned out fine! Its just really really tight. Then I go and strip a steering gear mounting hole.. Go figure! I'm starting to think some of these torque values are a little high..
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    K10 Front leaf spring. Is the service manual torque correct?

    Evidently I'm not the only one.. I've seen a few post like this with similar problems. I'm going to take it off tonight and examine the length of the inner metal sleeve. It should be long enough to where (on the top bolt @ frame) it protrudes each side enough to allow for the rubber to compress...
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    K10 Front leaf spring. Is the service manual torque correct?

    I bought the ones from LMC that are supposed to be for stock. They look like this.. I guess I'll just torque em down see what happens..
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    K10 Front leaf spring. Is the service manual torque correct?

    I'm currently installing new leaf springs in the front of my K10. Got the U bolts tightened to 150 ft lbs (that was a beating) front leaf spring front bolt to frame at 90 ft lbs Now it says torque the front leaf spring rear bolts that go into the shackle both at 50 ft lbs.. I'm currently at...
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    Can someone identify this seat please?

    Hi all. I'm looking for a seat for my 85 single cab. I want the correct folding seat that came with the truck. Can anyone tell what year range this seat is I ran across?
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    New Tires are Ugly. Bring the Classics Back!

    Yeah I like the 350 but wanted more power. The truck had no engine when I bought it. The horsepower to fuel economy to cost just cant be beat with the LS. I want to daily this thing. Everything else though looks wise will be stock exterior/interior.
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    New Tires are Ugly. Bring the Classics Back!

    Yeah it did suck. I'm not sure. It started in the engine bay.. All the old oil all over engine probably didn't help either. But now I got a K10 I'm taking down to the frame and having a LS swap done :cheers:
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    New Tires are Ugly. Bring the Classics Back!

    I actually had KO2s on my C10. Unfortunately she is no longer with us.. It was OK but I did regret not getting the KOs as at that time they were still available. I think like mentioned before they compliment better.
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    New Tires are Ugly. Bring the Classics Back!

    Good point. It's not that the tires are ugly in themselves but just not as complimentary to the squares IMO. My problem is I'm picky about the details which usually winds up being very expensive! I'm going with OEM Rallys / OWL 32s with 3 leaf springs in the front (which the spring guy said will...
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    New Tires are Ugly. Bring the Classics Back!

    Just wanted to see if I'm the only one that thinks new AT tires are butt ugly. What is with the all the crap all over the sidewall these days? I don't think it looks good on a square at all.. I know it's designed to improve performance but I just wish there were some simple options out there for...
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    Hacked Frame.. Can someone tell me whats going on with these body mounts??

    Thanks Bucket. I was concerned the height of the mounts or the height of the actual bracket for the mounts on the frame might be different but from everything I read the K73-80 frames are identical to the K81-87 frames besides: The front horns The rear bumper mounting holes The lightened...
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    Hacked Frame.. Can someone tell me whats going on with these body mounts??

    It's a 77 K10 frame that had a 85 C20 cab with a 4" body lift. I am getting rid of the body lift. I hear that you use the frame year body mounts. I assume the C20 cab would bolt on just like a K10 cab. But it looks like the previous owner torched the holes to use the 81-89 body mounts. Can...

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