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  1. Torrey

    86 c10 lowering

    One thing to consider when using spindles is future front brake plans. Some will fit stock and some are designed for aftermarket brakes. Don’t pigeon hole yourself.
  2. Torrey

    Rack and Pinion Conversion

    Well everything is brand new or rebuilt and I’ve only got about 500 miles on it. It also never sees rain or dirt roads. Maybe I’ll get the hose and a bucket of dirt and remedy that!
  3. Torrey

    Rack and Pinion Conversion

    I think it is around 2.7 turns lock to lock. It definitely doesn’t turn as sharp now. I forgot about that part. I’m curious if the Flaming River is worth the extra cost and truly is all inclusive and bolt in.
  4. Torrey

    Rack and Pinion Conversion

    The steering shaft included needs to be cut down to two pieces to clear everything. If someone is really curious, I can measure mine. It also will depend on your support bearing and exhaust configuration. Here's the final routing for mine: The shafts will need to be dimpled where the set...
  5. Torrey

    Rack and Pinion Conversion

    Decided to convert the truck to rack and pinion while the whole thing was ripped apart. Learned a few lessons along the way. I thought I'd share my experience. I started with the POL kit...
  6. Torrey

    Bucket Seat Tutorial

    I "just drilled" after a lot of double and triple checking measurements. No dimples to make things easy!
  7. Torrey

    Bucket Seat Tutorial

    I wanted to keep it era correct. Just not a fan. To each their own.
  8. Torrey

    Been Lurking For Years

    I'll start working on a thread for that! It was a little bit of a pain getting everything just right!
  9. Torrey

    Been Lurking For Years

    They are 20x8 up front and 20x10.5 out back. 245/40 and 295/35. No issues with rubbing on stock inner fenders.
  10. Torrey

    Anyone used the old ash tray for something (else) that's interesting?

    I used mine to mount my Dakota Digital BIM. Easy access to program the gauges and fit perfect once I trimmed the tabs off of it.
  11. Torrey

    Bucket Seat Tutorial

    I didn't even notice that! Those pics were sent from the upholstery shop.
  12. Torrey

    Show your daily driver

    My two daily drivers. Fully deleted and tuned MK6 Jetta TDI with 6M transmission: The 2023 TRX. My favorite vehicle I have ever owned:
  13. Torrey

    Been Lurking For Years

    I've been on the boards for a few years but haven't engaged much. I appreciate all the info you all unknowingly provided! I've made a few posts about some of my solutions for my LS swapped 86 RCSB that can be seen here...
  14. Torrey

    AN fuel line kits

    A few other tips: Use a pick to strip back the stainless mesh, your fingers will thank you. Use assembly lube on the fitting where the hose slides on. Use antiseize on the threads. Take your time. I wrapped the PTFE tightly with electric tape and cut it with a band saw.
  15. Torrey

    AN fuel line kits

    They are relatively easy to work with. Order some anodized vice jaws and the anodized wrenches. I used 6AN for all of my fuel and transmission lines in my LS swap.
  16. Torrey

    C10 LS Swap Actual Cold Air Intake

    That is some awesome and clever insight into the design! Most of the cold air intake kits in the aftermarket seem like a compromise of literally everything else for the sake of intake sound. I didn't consider using a later model box and adapting it, but I see the benefits. Do you think I...
  17. Torrey

    C10 LS Swap Actual Cold Air Intake

    That box would definitely make a great start! In a perfect world I would 3D print the box and tubing with a more heat resistant polymer, but I'm a metal guy.
  18. Torrey

    C10 LS Swap Actual Cold Air Intake

    I actually considered a headlight intake cone and it does have a drain. What's the benefit of the oiled foam cone or paper filter? I'm hoping the air gap will help with heat dissipation. The box is mounted to the inner fender and the tube doesn't touch the core support. There should be some...
  19. Torrey

    C10 LS Swap Actual Cold Air Intake

    Thanks! It absolutely has drain holes, I just didn't mention that part. Good idea to run a hose for the drain! My tuner got some numbers for the initial intake config, so I'll post results once it's all buttoned up and he runs it again. I expect a drastic improvement, as we were in the 135...
  20. Torrey

    C10 LS Swap Actual Cold Air Intake

    Finished up my LS swap (L76 aluminum block 6.0 with LS3 heads) and got it tuned. My tuner said the open element "cold air" intake I had was getting crazy heat soak and costing performance. He recommended I get an actual cold air intake. Here is the issue: no one makes an actual cold air...
  21. Torrey

    Original bucket seat cover replacements? 1977 truck

    I'd reach out to Seatz Manufacturing and send them photos of your stock seats. They made the covers for my late 80's Suburban buckets. https://seatzmfg.com/
  22. Torrey

    Custom C10 Seats and Door panels

    TMI has what you're looking for. https://www.tmiproducts.com/
  23. Torrey

    Another seat belt question

    I think I ran into the same issue as you using the LMC three point belts. The hardware they send with the retainer was much smaller than my factory bolt. I used the factory bolt, but there was about a 1/4" gap between the belt "triangle" the head of the bolt and my interior trim. I ended up...
  24. Torrey

    Bucket Seat Tutorial

    Got pretty lucky. This truck was sold in OK and spent about 20 years in Mexico. Pretty solid all the way around.
  25. Torrey

    Bucket Seat Tutorial

    Thanks! These donors have the adjustment knob for the back bolster and they will lean forward quite a bit. I know the Blazer seats have an actual release to tilt forward. With my set up, there isn't much room behind the seats.

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