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  1. Juggernaut

    Sliding rear window gasket?

    That is the seal I tried to rope in on my truck, and I ended up damaging it. The rope gets so tight in the last 90° curve you end up tearing the seal. This wasn't the first seal I have roped in but it was definitely the hardest. I wouldn't recommend it
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    2.5 Ton Axles for 1974 K20

    It is wide, but not as bad as you're thinking. Here's mine with 48" Goodyear floatation tires from a fertilizer truck. It was able to run about 45 mph before the shaking got to bad. I used the original drum brakes and never had any trouble stopping it. My problem was always with turning, and the...
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    2.5 Ton Axles for 1974 K20

    I agree! I could do a long write up on what it took for me to put 2 1/2 tons under the Juggernaut, but if he's just trolling and not coming back, I'm not going to bother
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    Body Lift Question...

    Don't forget to lengthen your ground straps from the frame to the body. They can pull apart and cause all kinds of problems with your lights and gauges. Also, body lifts put a lot of stress on your steering rod rag joint because of the higher angle. I used to keep a spare on my truck for when it...
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    Transmission tunnel heat shield

    I found much of the heat was coming from the exhaust headers and pipes. I used DEI exhaust wrap on mine, and it made a very noticeable difference in the temperature inside my cab. Well worth the money
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    Steering dampener

    Are you having trouble with bump steer? Have you removed it and checked for resistance in both directions? If it is still hard to pull out, and hard to compress, and you don't have any problems with bump steer, I would just clean it up and keep using it. Mine is the original 1978 that came on...
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    OEM cylinder head castings - 1977 K10

    Where are you located? I have a really nice set of 186 double hump GM heads I think would be exactly what you want. They already have the hardened valve seats installed
  8. Juggernaut

    Engine oil lines.

    If they are anything like my 78, they will be a lot harder to replace than you would think. The fittings on the cooler are SAE, and the hose is an odd size, 21/32 I think. The original hose is braided and has to be able to take the temperature of the hot oil, and they had to special order it...
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    Rear axle seal questions.

    You got me interested. If you go with this seal, let us know how it goes. I've always used National seals and speedy sleeves on any damaged surfaces, but I'm always open for something better.
  10. Juggernaut

    Passenger side axle stuck

    Wrong part or really bad quality. I've sworn to never buy Dorman parts ever again due to bad quality
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    It's not needed. The pins are not that tight. I threaded a screw into the pin and used a nail puller
  12. Juggernaut

    Death wobble, or bad wheel balance?

    A K20 that won't pull a 5th wheel? How big a 5th wheel you got? It should pull it easily
  13. Juggernaut

    Tilt Steering Column

    They must have changed it mid year for the 1980. My buddies truck is an early 80 and it has double flange. My old 1979 was definitely a double flange
  14. Juggernaut

    1973-1980 Tailgate Trim

    I think I would prefer the narrow band too. My 78 Silverado had the wide band. It was just to much. Took it off in favor of the bare tailgate with the Chevrolet raised letters
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    1973-1980 Tailgate Trim

    LOL, I have one just like it, same color. I built mine a little heavier with a 2 ton truck axle and frame for hauling rock
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    Headliner what to do

    Wow, I'm amazed your fiberboard was still good. Mine was crumbling and falling apart. Ended up using it as a template, and covered it with layers of fiberglass, then covered the fiberglass with the headliner material
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    140 is a lot. Most air tools should only be run at 90 psi. That's probably your problem. Install a valve and release the pressure on your line before disconnecting the quick couple. Or install a regulator and keep your pressure at 90. I have one dedicated hose at full pressure just for inflating...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    I've been using Milton M-series for as long as I can remember and never had a problem with leaking fittings. Some of my fittings were my grandfather's, so at least 40 years old. What pressure are you running at your fittings?
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    Wiring Harness journal

    I have something like your dome light issue. My dome light comes on with the jamb switches, but the lights at the floor do not. I have yet to figure that one out
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    350 turbo with 203. I want to keep my 350 turbo and get a 205 behind it? Please help.

    Man I could tell you some stories about puking oil and guts. In southern IN we have the strip mine pits. A lot of fun, but great for breaking things! You come out of those mud holes with 44's spinning and hit that hard packed clay, a lot of times you hear a loud BAM!
  21. Juggernaut

    What new tools have you got lately?

    Did the same thing on my welding table. Got a vise, pipe vise, and a small bench grinder I mount to it. Like to know if you have ideas for anything else to mount to it
  22. Juggernaut

    What new tools have you got lately?

    I've been thinking about getting one of those. How well does it do compared to an air ratchet?
  23. Juggernaut

    350 turbo with 203. I want to keep my 350 turbo and get a 205 behind it? Please help.

    Chain drives show their weakness when you're stuck in a mud hole and you're gunning it forward, then slamming it in reverse. That's when my chain broke. If you're not doing anything like that, a 203 is a good case and you probably won't have any problems, as long as you take care of it. 205 is...
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    350 turbo with 203. I want to keep my 350 turbo and get a 205 behind it? Please help.

    When you do the swap, don't forget to keep the VIN tag off the old cab. I managed to loose the tag from mine and it turned into more of a hassle than I thought it would when I went to get plates.
  25. Juggernaut

    Radiator Support Body Mounts

    You need to be careful using stainless bolts on anything requiring pull out strength. 304 stainless is the equivalent of using a grade 2 bolt. You may be ok using 316, it is equivalent to about a grade 5, but definitely don't use stainless for your cab mounts

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