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  1. TDoc

    700R4 Information Thread

    Compared to the 350 of the same year the 305 was only 5hp less. Down on torque but at least it had a high compression ratio for the time. The dual exhaust and tall air cleaner maybe freed up a few hp. I’m just happy it runs decent. I’d like to put a 96-98 L31 vortec 350 in it someday or maybe...
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    700R4 Information Thread

    Still got the original 305 with 200k. Smokes but still decent power considering its only a 305.
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    700R4 Information Thread

    I hooked up these vacuum switches to manifold vacuum. I believe one or both control the lockup. They were disconnected when I bought the k5.
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    700R4 Information Thread

    I checked those bolts and they are tight. I loosened the two in the video, and put some sealer around the washers as it looked like they were leaking. They tightened up just fine. I’ll have to drop the inspection cover again and see if it’s still leaking. If so, I’ll try some ultra grey RTV as...
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    700R4 Information Thread

    86 K5 700R4 3:73 gears. Did a driveway complete trans flush 2k miles ago with maxlife dex full synthetic. Shifts great! Fluid was very dark when I got the blazer. Put 2k miles on it and dropped pan. Looks great! Magnets had a decent amount of black goo but hardly anything in bottom of pan. The...
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    I’ve seen a pic of a GMT400 88-98 fits but squares are a bit wider. At least I know it would fit but not getting out of a door. Back window exit only.
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    Will a squarebody fit in a shipping container? Anyone have experience? Can I get out the truck door or is it so tight you have to crawl out the back window? @gut_wrench_garage Looking to store my K10 and K5 in a 40ft container.
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    Has anyone done an L31 Vortec swap?

    96-98 vortec 350 L31 engine swap easy? ‘86 blazer with LE9 305 160hp 240tq when new. Put on dual 2.25” exhaust, no cats. Last year of the quadrajet. 3:73 gears. Definitely noticed when I went from 31” to ~ 33” tires. The ol 305 runs pretty good but smokes bad and goes through a qt of oil every...
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    K5 K10 17x8 or 17x9 vision Cheyenne Aluminum rally wheels?

    Video review of wheels
  10. TDoc

    Instrument cluster swap from Idiot lights to full gauges K5 K10 K20 K30 C10 C20 C30

    Just rolled 200k on the k5! More videos of it and my other projects on the YouTube channel.
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    Front center seat, center console upgrade, 3rd seat, 6th seat, jump seat

    Yes the driver and passenger are factory seats. These are the skinny lower trim seats. Higher trims got the wider seats. Guessing the bases were different on the m1009?
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    K5 K10 17x8 or 17x9 vision Cheyenne Aluminum rally wheels?

    lol! Thanks! Vehicles always look better in pictures but it’s pretty good for being almost 40 years old. I’m a wheel tire guy too, I like the stock wheels and refurbish them as good as I can vs aftermarket, but the 17” aluminum rally I couldn’t pass up vs the 15” steels that are hard to find...
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    K5 K10 17x8 or 17x9 vision Cheyenne Aluminum rally wheels?

    Still available in multiple sizes. The web links occasionally break. https://www.jegs.com/p/Vision-Wheel/Vision-Wheel-54-Cheyenne-Silver-Machined-Lip-Wheels/12890744/10002/-1
  14. TDoc

    Stock 1980 K10 wheel options

    Pics are in this thread https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/k5-k10-17x8-or-17x9-vision-cheyenne-aluminum-rally-wheels.45776/page-3
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    Stock 1980 K10 wheel options

    Yep I had it backwards
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    Stock 1980 K10 wheel options

    I just put the vision aluminum rally wheels on my k5. Ordered 0 offset and they clear just fine. You could go +10 or 12 offset if you want them to stick out more but I wanted 0. https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/k5-k10-17x8-or-17x9-vision-cheyenne-aluminum-rally-wheels.45776/page-3 Here’s...
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    K5 K10 17x8 or 17x9 vision Cheyenne Aluminum rally wheels?

  18. TDoc

    10 bolt to 12 bolt worth it & used axle prices

    Ball joints are 15 years old but truck is rarely driven and they are still tight as when I put them in. I'll look into the camber kits.
  19. TDoc

    10 bolt to 12 bolt worth it & used axle prices

    Will the spindle shims work on a Corporate 10 bolt?
  20. TDoc

    10 bolt to 12 bolt worth it & used axle prices

    I’ve tried it at 0 or just a touch 1/8” toed in and it still handles terrible. Just by looking at the k10 you can see it has a lot of positive camber which the k5 has hardly any.
  21. TDoc

    10 bolt to 12 bolt worth it & used axle prices

    My 86 k5 drives great and doesn’t wear the outside’s edges of the tires compared to the 79 k10. I’ve heard about the positive camber from the factory but something must have changed from 79 to 86.
  22. TDoc

    10 bolt to 12 bolt worth it & used axle prices

    Found a D44 / corporate 10 bolt and 12 bolt rearend locally out of a 1977 K5 Front axle has a seal leak but includes a Detroit EZ locker installed. 12 bolt rearend is open diff but he will include a Detroit EZ locker for it as well (not installed). 3:73 ratio. $500 total for both. Good...
  23. TDoc

    K5 K10 17x8 or 17x9 vision Cheyenne Aluminum rally wheels?

    Running some ‘90 Jeep Wagoneer wheels and 31/10.5/15 for the summer. Put some new body trim molding on as well All-fit automotive on Amazon made in USA!
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    K5 K10 17x8 or 17x9 vision Cheyenne Aluminum rally wheels?

    Found a great deal on set of 275/70/17 Wildpeak AT3W 32.2” 58lbs ea and the original hub cap stickers fit perfect! The BFG KM3 285/70/17 32.8” 67lbs ea are 9lbs heavier per tire so will probably run those on another vehicle. 305 needs all the help it can get!
  25. TDoc

    K5 K10 17x8 or 17x9 vision Cheyenne Aluminum rally wheels?

    They sell them in several sizes. I went with 17x8 with 0 offset. I have a set of 285/70/17 ready to go on. Also seems like R17 tires are always available locally for a great price with people wanting to switch out their tires on new vehicles...

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