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    New GM Motors (Variable Valve Timing)

    Anybody know anything about the new GM 1/2 ton VVT AFM engines? Are they reliable? Are they expensive or inexpensive to maintain or are they a nightmare waiting to happen? I cant seem to find any real info on these engines. Does anyone know where a guy could find out about these engines? And...
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    Cool Simple Upgrade Ideas

    Found a couple of simple and relatively inexpensive cool upgrades for our ol squares. What ya all think ? http://www.amazon.com/Headlamp-Conversion-Bulbs-included-H4656/dp/B00C3OO0YI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_263_10?ie=UTF8&refRID=18WRD4XJ4VJKN2SQABWT...
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    Zone 4" Lift Springs...Install & Review

    So I got my Zone 4" springs delivered to my door this morning. :party36: First the service by Zone/North Shore Off Road was really good. The only negative would be that they didn't carry every thing I was looking for. I wish they did so I could have had 1 stop shopping. I ordered my parts on...
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    Zone Off Road made in NA !!!

    So I just ordered some sway bar shackle end links from Zone Off Road. These guys are very nice to deal with. There company moto is to keep it made in North America excluding Mexico haha. So they have really good pricing on lifted leaf springs. And I just found out that those lifted leaf...
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    Camshaft Basics

    I ran across this video and this guy does a pretty good job of explaining the basics of cam numbers and what they mean and how that translates to performance. Hope you enjoy it. Feel free to chime in with additional info and cam recommendations for certain engine combo's and experiences with...
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    Look at what I scored! :)

    If anyone ever comes across books like these they are worth gold to DIYers like us! These books have everything from frame measurements and repair techniques to transmission and differential repair and overhauling to brake booster repair and over haul. These books cover every aspect of the...
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    GM Front 10 bolt Ball joint adjuster sleeve socket?

    Does anyone know the exact name and a part # for the adjusting socket for the top ball joint adjuster sleeve for a Corporate 10 bolt front axle? Is it the same socket for a GM Dana 44 front axle ? Online I only find ones for Dana 44s is it the same socket I need for the 10 bolt?
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    Factory Tach: Is it broken ?

    Got this factory tach cluster the other day. Not sure what it came out of but it has a 4wd light on the speedo I think, maybe its on the tach. Anyway I noticed the tach needle is sitting at 1500 rpm and was wondering if its worth my time putting it into my truck cause Im wondering if it even...
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    Death Wobble

    Death wobble. No other pair of words strikes fear into the heart of a truck owner quite the way these do. It starts small: a simple shudder or vibration. But before you know it, you're white knuckled, grasping the steering wheel tight, trying to settle the truck down before losing control...
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    The Elusive 12 bolt 3/4 Ton 8 Lug Axle

    Any body ever see or hear of the heavy half 12 bolt 8 lug axle ? Here are some pics I found online. I am still waiting to get some pics of my ol mans 84 with the 12 bolt 8 lug axle. When I do I will post them up too. This is an 87 8 lug 3/4 ton with 10 and 12 bolt axles w/ TH 400/208. Same...
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    Bent Frame

    So hey guys! Turns out my mint 3/4 ton frame is slightly bent forward of the rear cab cross member. It appears to be side sway. Where the front bumper horns are pushed side ways. It looks to be about 3/8" to the drivers side. The frame is bang on from side to side height wise so it only...
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    What Do You Guys Think ?

    What do you think of an 80' cab and interior with a newer 81-87 front clip dual head lights and matching bumpers ? Would the old dash go good with the square front or not ? Would it just look hacked or cool ? Obviously it would be a bit of work to swap the headlight harness and the...
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    Fuel Tank Sending Unit Rebuild ?

    What is involved in refurbishing an existing Sending Unit vs buying a refurbished one ? I am a cheap ass so I would like to do it my self rather than spend $2-300 on replacement ones. I got a line on 2 tanks with straps, hoses, caps and 3 outlet sending units. They have sat for years...
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    STEERING SHAFT wont come off column

    Its been at least 10 years since I last had to remove a steering shaft in one of these old squares. I took the bolt out at the top of the shaft and it wont budge at all. Is there a plastic pin or something in there by any chance? Anybody have this problem before? Any suggestions on how...
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    K 1/2-3/4 Ton Front Wheel Alignment

    Hey guys I got new tires on my K truck and about 1inch on the inside of both front tires are wearing. I had replaced my tie rod end joints years ago and probably was off a little im guessing when I put it back together. So measuring from inside tread to inside tread im toed out about 3/16...
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    How much?

    How much is a 1990 4X4 700r4 out of a burb with only 10,000 original km on it worth?
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    Cab Install Alignment ?

    Was wondering if anybody has any info on how to ensure that your cab is sitting in the right place on the frame for alignment purposes ? With the cab corners and rockers being unreliable places to measure from due to previous damage and differences in the cab supports, I was wondering if...
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    WTF edelbrock Throttle/TV bracket bullshit garbage freakin junk! WTF

    So I got an Edelbrock 2701 manifold with the 1806 carb, using TCIs TV correction bracket. I have tried both the 8031 and 8036 brackets. No stock brackets will work because the 2701 uses the outboard base holes. The 8031 worked kinda but left the TV cable off at an angle you would need to space...
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    POR 15, CHASSIS COAT and Products

    I figure we should start a thread about all the uses for POR 15 and the do's and don'ts of application. So chime in with pics of your experiences of success and failures with POR 15 products.
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    Fuel tank sealer

    Hey Guys has any one Sealed their Fuel Tanks ? Im looking at doing both tanks with the POR 15 Fuel tank sealer and then doing the outside with POR15. So I was wondering how durable the Fuel Tank sealer is ? Is it something you do once and never have to worry about again, or is it gonna...
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    Swapping spring packs ?

    Hey guys. Does anyone know if the rear and front spring packs from 89-90 Burbs can be used on long box 81-87 pickups ?
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    Upgrade Tilt Steering Column to more Modern Look

    Has anyone ever replaced the tilt steering column components ( shift lever, ignition switch, tilt handle and turn signal to the 90s black hardware. I have an 84 automatic tilt column and was thinking of redoing the dash a dark grey with black trim and thought that it would look cool if I could...

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