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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?

    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?

    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

    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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    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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    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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    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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    Squishy brakes- help!

    Hey guys I just picked up my 86 burb today! Main thing I need to address is the brakes since I have to stomp on it to get it to stop. Seems to have brake fluid because in moving the cap around some spilled down the side on the master cylinder. Should I just do brakes all around or do I need to...
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    Need suggestions: What color interior for Midnight Blue Paint job?

    Hey everyone, I finally pulled the trigger on an 86 Burb! (Attaching pic) It’s a great project- sat for a year but I got it running. No rust. 6 inch lift! Here’s where I am stuck: Current interior is dark blue. Exterior is midnight blue. To avoid painting the door jams I was thinking I...
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    10 inch lift and 37 inch tires on 88 suburban

    Hey guys I am looking for opinions here on the best lift kit and parts needed to run a 37 inch tire. My rig is mostly going to be for highway use but I’d like to have a big lift kit on it since it’s being wrapped for my company. Attaching pictures of my rig as it sits now, it’s the tan one...
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    Best insurance for suburban daily driver?

    Hey guys I am new to the forum and I’m trying to find insurance for my 88 suburban and I’m hitting a wall when it comes to stated value because they are considering my vehicle an altered suspension vehicle due to the lift kit. I was wondering what insurance everyone uses for their vehicles that...

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