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    Lares steering box review

    I’ve been doing a lot of work on this 85 K10 to get it to drive as well as possible. One reason for buying this truck is for a back-up. If my work truck breaks down and has to spend some time in the shop I’ll have something to work out of (at least that’s the excuse I gave the wife ). So, I was...
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    Fixed my bump steer

    My 85 SB 4x4 had a 4” lift when I bought it. It also came with an annoying bump steer. I removed one leaf from the front and it got worse. Let me explain for the people that might confuse this. It is not hitting something with one tire, it’s when you hit a bump or dip in the road with both tires...
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    Anyone use this R4 A/C conversion kit?

    I’m looking to toss this junk R4 and get one that works longer than a month without charging. This looks to be the best I’ve found in a search. It says it mounts on the drivers side and that is the setup I have now so shouldnt be too complicated. Any experience with this kit? is it junk Too...
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    Wheel spacers done right.

    At least that’s my opinion. I know, some are gonna say “never use spacers period!” But I think in this case it will be fine. I had them made hub centric on axle and wheel. These wheel hit my tie rods so I had to either buy other wheels or use spacers. I have new retro style slot wheels made by...
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    Did K-10s have different brake options?

    Just bought a set of wheels and tires for my 85 K-10 and they hit the brake rotors. They’re pretty much the same offset as the factory wheels that are on there. They are US Mag Indy series in 15x9 with -12 offset. cant Find any info on their site but a different site says they fit. So, I was...
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    Dual gas tank set-up idea.

    The truck is an 85 K10 with a carb’d 350 and dual tanks. the previous owner did a frame off resto on it and everything is new, but doesn’t work very well. I can use a little more than half a tank before it runs out and have to switch over. The gauge reads pretty close to what’s actually in the...
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    Shocks and valving

    Recently bought an 85 K10 with a 4” lift and 35s. It rode like there’s no suspension movement at all. I ordered a Skyjacker soft ride 4” kit and replaced the front springs. (Back has blocks so that stayed for now) that helped slightly but still harder than any leaf spring 4x4 Ive owned. During...
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    Steering slack

    Just obtained a 1985 k10 that had way too much slack in the steering. All joints were good So I tried the Usual adjustment on top of the box with the Allen stud with lock nut. That didn’t make any difference. While watch as the wheel was turned back and forth, I noticed the steering shaft moving...
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    My first Chevy. Restored 85 4x4

    Sold my 17” f250 diesel because I didn’t use it and wanted a good classic that I can work on. I found one that the guy put a cpl years into already. It isn’t perfect but He did the part I dont have the patience or time for. Frame off, blasted, epoxy primed and painted. He changed pretty much...

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