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    please help quickly

    This is the second time in two weeks my driveshaft has knocked out the caps in the u joint and fallen out at speeds. I've experienced drive line vibratuion for a while. I assumed it was the transmission because that's on its way out. But to me the only explanation is my driveshaft is bent and...
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    Help with finding gaskets pleeeassee

    I have separate my np208 from my sm465. I cant find the specific gaskets between the 465 and adapter or the gasket between the adapter and 208. When removing the 208 can i just drain the fluid from both and separate it between the tranny and adapter because i need to put in a new sm465 in? Then...
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    Think I broke it..

    So today after dropping my buddy off at practice I decided to be a little hoodlum and drop the clutch in the parking lot. Well with my new locker I got some pretty bad axle hop so I let off pretty quick. Well I put out of the parking lot and everything's fine until I hit 4th gear. Then the truck...
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    Dumb wiper question.

    For the life of me i cannot figure out how to get the wiper blade off the stud? I give up i'm making a thread..
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    AIR pump pics please!!

    In most of Pa your emissions equipment just has to be there. Doesn't matter if it actually works. This year i'm going to get a real inspection haha so i need to rig up the air pump. I figured brake lines with nuts welded to the ends resting on the manifolds would be enough to look like it works...
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    What should my new seat be????

    Alright I got a couple ideas where I wanna go with new seats in my truck. I have a broken ripped vinyl bench by the way. I understand the 89 to 91 suburban bucket seats are one of the easiest swaps. But they always come in a ridiculous "tacky" color. I want black or grey just something classy...
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    Thinking about Traction bars

    I've been debating about building a set of traction bars for my truck. But the more i research, the more i realize how expensive they will be. Heim joints well over 100, bushings close to that, dom is pricey, plate steel is expensive. So is there a cheaper way of doing it? Or is it just that...
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    Help with a new cluster

    My only friend with a squarebody have a great relationship in which we always help each other with our trucks when they break down or just need some work. So we often trade parts as well. Today he gave me a mint cluster with a tach and all the gauges. The gauges appear to be in good condition as...
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    What size clutch?

    I'm not sure what size clutch I need and I'm hoping you guys could help me out. My truck came from the factory with a 305 and sm465. Currently it has a 350 in it. I know it needs either a 11 or 12 inch clutch. But other than pulling the transmission and measuring it I'm not sure or any ways to...
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    Turn signal issues

    My turn signals work either direction but only reset when I turn right it doesn't reset turning left. So I wanted to confirm this with you guys but this will solve my problem. http://www.classicindustries.com/1984/truck/parts/g8067.html Correct?
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    Ignition switch r&r

    Well I need to replace my ignition lock cylinder and other than pulling the steering wheel I don't have too much of a clue what I'm doing. So if anybody could help me out a little and tell me what all is involved that'd be appreciated. As always any and all input is appreciated.
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    pulling my motor tonight

    I'm just about positive I'm blew a freeze plug on my way home so I need your input on pulling my motor never pulled the motor before. I don't have a carb bracket to lift the motor out with so how do I hook chains up to the motor without it. Chilton's says I need to pull the distributor and drain...
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    Looking for a tailgate

    I need a 81-87 tailgate without lettering.
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    Damn Hubs

    I have a problem with my hubs. Obviously. The issue is that my hubs aren't holding tight to the axle and its lightly flinging wheel bearing grease out. When I did wheel bearings on my old axle I put all new hardware in the hubs, excluding the actual hubs of course. The hubs always held tight in...
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    Wiper issues

    Well on the way to work yesterday in typical pa fashion it started down pouring. I had my wipers going fine till things started to go funny. The wipers were going fine till about 2/3rds up of its upward stroke and at the same spot on its downward stroke. It would drag like its bogging down. It...
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    front end ring and pinion swap

    I have an 85 k10. I've noticed in 4wd it hops like a mofo and lately a really horrible noise has been coming from the front pumpkin. I only put it in 4wd twice because it doesn't take a genius to figure out I have the wrong gear ratio. I pulled the front cover and no metal shavings in the fluid...
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    Sound Deadening yes or no??

    With the money from my tax return i was planning on installing a complete system in my truck. One of my Christmas presents was enough bed liner for my bed and inside of my cab. I have no carpets and only some autozone floor mats. So i was going to do the inside of my cab with the bed liner. I'm...
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    More Speaker Questions

    I have the mounting brackets for the factory 4x10's in the cab corners. I've also heard that 4x10's sound like crap and always will even with aftermarket speakers. Could i jerry rig some 6x9's to fit in the oem bracketry? As in simple cutting and drilling with a dremel? Or do all oval speakers...
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    Question about a k10 hub

    I understand there if supposed to be a c-clip on the outside of the hub to retain the hub assembly. But is there supposed to be a c-clip in the axle shaft??. I read a couple articles and watched a few videos. I don't want to put it back together wrong. I noticed there is a groove on the axle...
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    Complete stereo questions

    Just wanted to bump some ideas off you guys. Currently my truck has no audio equipment at all. One of the speakers in the cab corners worked, but I took those out because they were worse than garbage. I'm figuring on putting in a compete system once I get my tax return, so I had a couple...
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    Oil pan gasket??

    I have a non-original 350 in my k10 and its apparant the gasket is leaking. I'm unsure whether it is a two piece or one piece design. I can't read the block casting numbers. Also i read something about if the dipstick is on the drivers side (which it is) that means its a two piece design. Not...
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    A.I.R. pump problems

    I have no air pump or any emissions equipment as far as that's concerned on my truck. I purchased the air pump off of a k5 blazer that was an 84 With a 305. My k10 has a 350 but I believe its an non original, older block because the dip stick Is on the drivers side. I'm confused on if it will...
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    No EGR Please HELP

    My truck failed Pennsylvania's inspection with ease today. I'm not going to lie I'm pissed. Regardless i need your guys help. My truck has no EGR valve and no Air pump to go along with it.(None of the hoses connected to the charcoal canister are either...) At the very least I am going to need i...
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    Charcoal Canister problems Need Help ASAP!!!!!

    Attempted to get my truck inspected today. Failed with flying freaking colors. Super ticked to say the least. But i need help and i know someone on this forum can help me. The biggest problem there was, is that none of the hoses for the Charcoal Canister are hooked up... None, zip, zero, nada...
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    Help me ditch the dreaded one wheel peel...

    I need a diff housing that can spin both tires. I know it sounds really dumb... But good burnouts are essential for a high school-er. A locking diff would be nice, so would a detroit. Just trying to see if i could pick up something relatively cheap.

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