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    Fitech efi on 350 question

    Has anyone used the Fitech efi setup on their 350? I ended up finding a well priced 350 motor that I’m just switching over to vortex heads and was wondering what everyone thought of doing the EFI set up on this? Specifically, how is the fuel mileage and performance and ease of set up? For...
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    Where to buy LS motor?

    Eventually, I’m going to do aluminum heads and a supercharger. My rig is four-wheel-drive and I usually put highway miles on it but I’d still like it to be capable for some light off roading
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    Where to buy LS motor?

    After doing my research, I am pretty firm on getting a 6.0 or 6.2. I am very aware of what I’m getting into with all of the additional things I will need but right now my main focus is on finding a good motor to start building on since I am on a budget and the remanufactured ones I am finding...
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    Where to buy LS motor?

    Hey guys, I finally blew up my 350 motor and threw a rod so it’s time for the old LS swap lol. Looking to do a 6.0 or 6.2 but having trouble tracking down a remanufacture at a good price- does anyone have any suggestions? I found a 1999 6.0 out of a Tahoe at the junkyard and apparently it had...
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    Rooftop AC for Overlanding

    Does anyone have any suggestions for a rooftop air-conditioning unit that I can build my roof rack around? I take my dog with me camping, so I want to make sure I can leave the unit run and have it efficiently cool the truck when the motor is turned off and my dog is inside. I was looking at...
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    Seat belt suggestions 86 suburban

    Hey guys, I’m wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a complete front seatbelt kit for an 86 GMC suburban? I am finishing up my interior and have the color changed done and was looking for black or dark brown complete with the plastics and I’m not really finding anything that doesn’t look...
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    Unistrut roof rack?

    Is this the size I need for the factory roof rack rivets? I have the rivets on the roof still but I think the previous owner put silicone in them so there’s that lol
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    Unistrut roof rack?

    Hey guys, I have a 1986 GMC suburban 2500 with stock bolt locations that look like brass rivets for the factory roof rack I was looking to do a roof rack with lights and was wondering if anyone ever tried to use Uni strut for this? I have built one before on a sprinter van, but I’m not sure...
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    Gas gauge not working after pulling cluster

    It’s an 86 GMC suburban 2500. I ended up figuring it out and after cleaning cleaning the connectors on the wiring harness to the gauge it solved the issue.
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    Gas gauge not working after pulling cluster

    Hey guys, I went to pull my cluster to replace some of the lights and disconnected the speed of cable per usual and suddenly my gas gauge is not working. I don’t see any wires that connect back there and I’m just wondering if there is something I hook up to it or if I attach the speedo does...
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    Ideas for missing headliner

    How did you do the sides? Did you bed the plywood or cut separate pieces? Looking to do this on my suburban project
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    Frankenstein headliner

    I’m trying to do one in my 86 suburban and I haven’t had much luck with headliners in the past. I was thinking about getting some really thin wood from Home Depot and creating the panels that way. Do you have any suggestions for ways to do a headliner in this and what glue to use? I have never...
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    1986 gmc suburban k2500 350 sbc wiring harnesses

    Hey guys, just in case anyone was wondering about this my issue turned out to be the highbeam low beam dimmer switch. When diagnosing the electrical, I had running lights and rear lights along with turn signals, but I noticed that when I would hit the highbeams on the steering column, they...
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    1986 gmc suburban k2500 350 sbc wiring harnesses

    Hey guys, I have an 86 suburban as mentioned above, and it looks like the previous owners wired up the headlights and highbeams together, which has given me some difficulties with the headlights staying on. After playing around with the switch, I figured out the whole dimmer situation, so I...
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    Who sells the best fitting dash pad. Time for a new one

    How is this one holding up for you? My dash is in bad shape on my 86 suburban and my upholstery job was a sh!t show to say the least. Is this like a plastic covering? Can you see any gaps between this overlay and the new dash?
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    Door handle spring part number?

    I just need one- that would be a huge help if you can spare one thank you! If you are looking for any parts I can see what I have from the rebuild to return the favor
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    Door handle spring part number?

    Hey guys, I’m pulling apart my 86 suburban for a wrap and it seems that the spring on the door handle that adds tension is broken. This is the spring located on top of the black button on the door handle that keeps the rest of the assembly in place. Anyone know a part number or where to find...
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    350 Chevy with carb 0 oil psi

    Thank you. When I first made my profile, I was buying an 88 suburban and ended up with the 86 GMC suburban I have now. The motor has been swapped out for 350 Monte Carlo engine from 1977.
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    Window felts and tracks- 1986 gmc suburban k2500

    Does anyone know where to get the complete kit for window, Felts, tracks, and the rear window Felts as well? I can’t seem to find the right kit and all of these parts websites are super convoluted.
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    350 Chevy with carb 0 oil psi

    Hey guys I’m trying to troubleshoot my 350 motor oil pressure. I was just driving it and the oil pressure was perfect and right in the middle of a whole trip. I shut it down and let it sit for about an hour and when I got back in my oil pressure was at zero for my whole 30 mile trip back. I...
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    Clean old windows- years of gunk!

    Hey guys, I appreciate everyone’s support on my journey restoring my 86 suburban K2500. My budget is a bit tight so right now I’m focusing on cleaning everything up because there is about a year and a half of dirt on this bad boy and the previous owner was living out of it for a period of time...
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    Suggestions for suspension 1986 suburban

    Hey guys, looking for suggestions on whether to keep the stock leaf springs or to switch over to fox shocks with coil overs? I know it’s a big price difference, but I want to do this one time and do it right. My goal is to make this thing into a Highway queen that is capable for off-road Ing on...
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    I want to drive an '89 suburban 700 miles home, what should I know?

    I am in a similar situation right now, prepping for a trip from Oklahoma to South Carolina and so far I have flushed all the fluids, check the brakes, replace the battery, did a few fixes here in there with the door locks, and getting the fuel filter off of the valve covers, but other than that...
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    Squishy brakes- help!

    Thanks everyone it was in fact, the air in the lines and I got it all fixed up. I had a 68 Camaro with the same brake set up and I just have to drive it carefully. When you go from a brand new vehicle to a late model, there are some adjustments to make when anticipating the stop. I think...
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    Color match for blue interior

    I have the dark blue ones on my 86 suburban

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