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    What is the stock caliper on a K30?

    Does the 86 K30 use a D52 as the stock front caliper? I'm curious because I'm looking to upgrade if it's possible. It's a single rear wheel with a Dana 60 Kingpin front axle.
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    Peanut port heads

    I had a quick question, peanut port heads or oval on the intake side right? I would pull mine apart but really don't feel like tearing into the engine.
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    Differences in a dually?

    I'm toying with an idea of making my K30 a dually. Is there any difference in a dually's 14 bolt FF rear end and my single wheel 14 bolt FF? As well what would the difference be with the Dana 60 Kingpin up front. And did the dually come with a rear sway bar?
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    Towing weight?

    Alright gents, I was roaming the internet when I read that a C30 can tow 12,000 pounds but a K30 can only tow 7,000. Am I understanding this right? 500ish pounds of 4 wheel drive gear eliminates 5,000 pounds of towing capability? :Rant:What can I realistically tow with a 454, TH400, and 4.10...
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    454 carb rebuild kit

    Anybody know what kit I need to get to rebuild the carb on my 454? Or where I can at least find the casting number?
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    Identifying rear axles

    Would a 14 bolt on a K30 be a Dana 60? I want to identify what I have so I can build it up to handle about 600 HP and 1,000 TQ diesel. It's a single rear wheel, but I'm toying with the idea of a dually, I just prefer the look of the single rear wheel. I plan on making this truck into a hauler...
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    Expedition vehicle

    So has anyone turned their square into an expedition vehicle? I was browsing the web and watching top gear (the british version) and got an idea from their Christmas special were they did a wise man journey from Iraq to Israel. Rather than doing a restoration I was thinking a expeditionary...
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    Death wobble

    I was driving my truck Friday on a highway and it started giving me a death wobble. The front end went all squirly and my sphcinter muscle got a workout. When I pulled over I shook the front end down but couldn't find anything loose. Could it be the wheel bearings?
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    Tow ratings?

    I have an 86 K30 with a single rear wheel. I want to lift it 3" with an ORD kit and put on 33's. What would I expect my tow ratings to be? I have been looking around a lot and can't find what these trucks were rated to tow. I know from my VIN that it's rated between 9001 and 10,000 GVWR, but...
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    Which T-case is this one?

    I can't tell which one this T-case is. I have a 86 1 ton with a 454 and a TH400. The local shop I go to says its a NP205 but I want to make sure. It's made of cast iron, has a PTO plate on the driver side, and the output shaft to the front on the passenger side.
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    Looking for a long bed

    Hey all, I'm looking for a long bed for my 86 K30 Custom Deluxe. I want to find a year and model correct for it. If anyone around me has one let me know. I want a rust free (or mostly) fleetside. Also what lets you know what tailgate went with what model? I have seen multiple different...
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    4" lift for a 1 ton

    Anybody know of a 4" 1 ton lift that's all springs and no lift blocks? I found one from skyjacker but I want to keep my options open. I don't want blocks because I want to avoid axle wrap as much as possible. I also want to keep as much of the 1 ton towing weight as possible.
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    Hello from Utah

    Hi everyone, I just joined the site to be able to socialize with fellow square body enthusiests. I became a fan when I was a kid watching a tv show (don't even recall the show, McGuiver maybe) but was enthralled by this massive brown truck. Instant fan. I owned an 84 K20 a few years back...

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