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    Plastic or metal fuel lines?

    What do you think is better, plastic or metal fuel lines? 1985 Chevy K20, swapping LS3 into it. Chevrolet Performance LS3 6.2L 430 HP Crate Engines 19434636 Holley Sniper EFI Conversion Fuel Tanks 19-179 Is what I am putting into it. What kits are the best. I am a novice, want to now what most...
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    Pilot bearing on engine w/pics

    installing a new pilot bearing the pilot bearing looks the same on both sides except for on the top it has a little groove that goes around it. Does that little groove mean anything? Does it go towards the engine away from the engine? Thanks for your help. As always.
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    ls3 swap bell housing w/pictures

    I am swapping a ls3 into an 85' chevy k20 suburban w/ muncie465 manual 4sp and for the most part the bell housing bolts line up but not all such as the 12 o'clock position does it matter if they dont all get used?
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    Double cardan ball

    How in the world do I get this ball off to replace it? 1985 Chevy K 20 suburban thank you.
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    Front driveline, 1985 Chevy K 20 suburban

    OK I’m replacing all the u joints in my whole driveline the front driveline I took apart at the u joints and there’s a little ball that seats in there to the front drive line that has a little rubber washer with a spring on it which was broken. what is that called? Hopefully you know what I’m...
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    Question on RTV if needed or not

    Do I need any sealant on here or is the gasket good enough? Also, how about do I need thread lock on here? Thank you.
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    85 K20 Suburban rear shock question w/pics

    I changed out my front shocks already and used the inserts that came with the shocks, but on the back shocks the bolts are as big as the inserts, do the back shocks get inserts or no? The old shocks were thrown away along time ago and don’t remember if they had inserts or not thank you.
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    New front springs front plate question

    I’m getting new springs for my 85 square body K20 Suburban there’s a little plastic isolator between the spring and the U-bolt plate. one does it have to be there and two if it does what’s that piece called so I can look it up to buy one thank you
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    1985 K20 Suburban stabilizer

    I went with Offroad Design crossover steering and was going to get a new tie rod, but none of the new tie rods have a place for the stabilizer bar except with the aftermarket clips. 1.Do I still need the stabilizer with the crossover steering 2. I was gonna upgrade the tie rod with one from...
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    Front spindle

    OK I have an 85K20 4 Wheel Dr. manual hubs and replacing the disc brakes. I have the spindle off which has bearings in it. Should I replace those bearings? And if I should do they come out just like all the other bearings do and does it have a race as well? Thank you.
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    Loctite, which one and where?

    I searched for an answer for this and didn’t really find the answer I was looking for.I know there’s a bunch of different bolts and nuts obviously putting a square body back together, but is there a quick reference anywhere to say where are you should use blue or red on getting your vehicle back...
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    85 Chevy suburban K 20

    I’m doing a project on this vehicle and it has locking rear with 3.42 ratio but I believe it’s semi float which I wanna go to a full float. Is it worth it changing it out to a 10 1/2 full float and also do you have an idea of what the gear ratio is on the front by any chance thank you.
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    Jegs or Summit

    Looking to get a LS Crate engine. Does it matter which company I go with, does anyone have bad or good interactions with either company? Thank you
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    Which epoxy to use?

    Looking to start painting the frame I do not want to do powder coat, so everyone says use an epoxy. I have searched on here to see what everyone suggests but cant really find the answer. So what do you suggest? I have heard a lot about SPI, Also I don't have a sprayer, can epoxy be painted on...
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    1985 Chevy suburban four-speed manual what LS engine should I use?

    I have a 1985 Chevy suburban with the four-speed manual and transfer case which I plan on keeping and rebuilding. I want to know what LS engine or what engine would be good to put back in. I do light off roading and might haul an RV with it. I’m not really a gearhead, but I’m learning stuff as I...
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    New from Southern Oregon

    Just started tearing into my 85 k20 a couple of weeks ago have the whole interior pulled out most of the engine compartment, except for the engine, hoping to learn tricks, and what would be the best choice for putting this back together your input will be helpful. Thank you.

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