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Thanks HenryJ. I totally agree with the knowledge that has accrued here. At the time I had an extended warranty which turned out to be crap. (after market and please spare me the grief) :) and have never been into a rear diff. other than removing axles to change seals. Anyway I thought it would be b...

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From what I've heard McQuay-Norris suspension parts are kind of cheap, meaning that they probably won't last as long as MOOG Problem Solver, Napa Premium, or Power Performance. Steve Thanks for the reply Steve. That's one "-" and zero "+" so far. Hmm, build it with cheap crap, and with cheap labor....

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Search around here for the advice threads from those that have done installs too. That will save bumming rides to the local parts store to get any tools you don't have...like I had to do when I needed an 18" socket extension to get at the bed mount bolt on the driver's side near the fuel tank. Ah h...

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OH DEAR, OH DEAR, OH DEAR!! G80 is listed in the glove box. This would explain why it's not working like it should.

I'd really like to put that repair shop out of business. There's more to this story. OMG those idiots.

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Wait!! I have to ask this...Did GM ever recommend adding friction modifiers to the G80 differential?

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b/c of the G80 in the rear. it uses clutches to work and they mess with the normal operation Grrrrr. if mine is a G80 which it probably is, (it does have clutches in it) I will have to say the mechanics around here are FRIGGING idiots. Which also means it will be the 5th time I will have to pull th...

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We are"NOT" suppose to ad friction modifier to the rear diff's? Oh dear, I need to know why.

MY 100th post. I'm an elite now!!

Yes I can be a bit of a goof ball.

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Did some pricing which includes Pitman arm,Idler arm, inner and outer tie rods from Advance Auto....Moog=$393.94 McQuary-Norris $286.85. Which makes that a $107.09 difference not including taxes. Did not give a "list" price for the Moog parts but the "list" price for the McQuary-Norris was astoundin...

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Has anyone heard of McQuay-Norris steeing parts? Thoughts or opinoins? Comparing prices, Moog being the highest, McQuay-Norris is just above the middle. If their parts are better than OEM I'm happy. Moog is a great product but I think they are a little too proud of them.

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$20 for a door spring tool..... :!: ....I got my door spring tool at the local Carquest for $8. Yeah that's a bit steep. I could not find one locally anywhere(including Carquest) The one I did get is not all that wonderful.(ebay) :idiot: Next time I see the Mac tool van parked somewhere I'll check ...

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Search around here for the advice threads from those that have done installs too. That will save bumming rides to the local parts store to get any tools you don't have...like I had to do when I needed an 18" socket extension to get at the bed mount bolt on the driver's side near the fuel tank. Ah h...

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Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

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Well I have taken the first step in lifting my truck. I ordered the PA body lift. The Bilsteins and rear spring kit will be next. I hope to have it completed by May. I'm trying to be patient and get the parts as money will allow. Finding extra side work is the hard part. Funny thing. I'm worried and...

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Thanks for the promo code. The factory will ship those missing parts for no charge??

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-40 is the official equal point on the F to C conversion chart but yea that's close enough to OMG it's freaking cold out. I joke I moved to Vermont to get away from winter weather after spending nearly 7 years in Potsdam NY we would usually get the -40 temps for a week or so straight each winter ar...

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blaz wrote:
04crewvt wrote:Canadian Truck ??
Yes, I'm in canada, but I'm thinking the USA weather looks much better this time of year. It was -39 ( I think that is the same in F or C ) here yesterday.

Oh God that just made me shiver.

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I don't know why but I have a bad feeling about ordering this from them. What do you guys think? http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Browse/makeName-Chevrolet/makeId-16/modelName-S10%20Pickup/modelId-16935/year-2004/showCustom-0/showAll-1/c-10101/Nty-1/Ntx-mode+matchallpartial/N-10101+200729947+2004/...

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HenryJ wrote:Also keep in mind that the axle splines must line up for the shift collar to move and engage the front axle. It may not engage static. It needs to be moving.

Hi jack. Is it better to engage/disengage while moving(under 3mph)?

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Thanks I'll look for it.

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HenryJ wrote:I am running the HD parts from NAPA. So far so good.

You will likely need just the idler arm assembly. It is easily replaced. If the pitman arm is loose it too can be replaced, although with more effort.

HD?

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That's a good point ya got there.

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Well they do get lubed but not every oil change. Some are such a pain to get to.

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HenryJ wrote:Time for another try

Are you saying the new idler arm is bad already?

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Um noope. Bad Jeff.

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HenryJ wrote:I am running the HD parts from NAPA. So far so good.

You will likely need just the idler arm assembly. It is easily replaced. If the pitman arm is loose it too can be replaced, although with more effort.

I have replaced one item about 8 months ago. It's on the passenger side and bolts to the frame.

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I need to replace one maybe two parts in the steering linkage. Driver's side tire wearing on the inside and too much free play in the steering wheel. I have read here that Moog makes better parts than the OEM. Since the truck has 119K on it should I replace it all. If Moog sold the entire parts list...

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I agree, driving lights would work better in that location. I will look into this further. Fog lights work better mounted low, do they not??

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It's been 4 days now and I am still getting used to the new hinge pins. My arm is so used to pulling harder that I am slamming the door now. I also noticed the window glass seals better now also. I wish I'd done this much sooner.

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The lights in the grill are a factory option??

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Could someone put up some pics of their fog lamps and driving lights. My truck doesn't have these.

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AHH!! Got this project off my to do list today. :) Visiting my mom and step father down here in northern Alabama. (east of muscle shoals) Pops held the door upright on a bucket and 2x4 while I replaced the pins and bushings. The pins drove right out not hard at all. I was very :shock: . The top bush...

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HenryJ wrote:
YellowCrewCabber wrote:... It's a kick ass Honda V4. ...Nice bike HenryJ
Thank you. It is snowing hard here. I am "dun till spring".

Hit 75 degrees yesteday and just had to take a cruise. I.......couldn't.......re....sist.

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f9k9 wrote:
YellowCrewCabber wrote:That daystar kit you have looks pretty neat.
It was the ES kit that he used as a start to build from. That is why we had trouble finding a complete Daystar kit. My bad! I apologize.

Heck that's okay Reed.

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Thank you. Didn't realize how worn out and not so great the stock one is.

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Yeah Reed, what he said.

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That daystar kit you have looks pretty neat.

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I bought the E.S. kit and the sway bar bushings have greaszerts. The nuts for the endlink bolts are the elastic stop nut type so it's null getting an accurate torque reading. I put the bolts on the same as the OEM.(bolt head on bottom) I have 4 threads of the bolt sticking out of the nuts. So I woul...

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Don't mean to hijack but this got me thinking about comparison. City driving I can get around 230 to 240 miles on a tank. (That's pushing it)I am running 235/70 size tires on mine with no other mods. Speedo has not been recalibrated. Occasionally the police will set up portable "radar bots" to let y...

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Installed the new sway bar bushings and end links this evening. Much better now. How tight should the end links be??
Jeff

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I don't , but mine is kept warm. It is a good idea to let them warm up a little, but newer oils are better at protecting during start-up and cold run. It is not as critical as it once was. Oil sludge??? I know of someone who recently had to replace his entire engine (02 Suburban?) because the drain...

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I see. Thank you HenryJ

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Do most of the northern climate trucks have the factory installed block heaters?

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Just curious. Do you folks let you trucks/vehicles warm up before you drive them? I have always been told by mechanics, automotive instructors, engine builders etc, etc. that you should allow your vehicles to warm up for at least 5 mins before driving. Especially in cold weather.

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My heater will run you out also. I love it. Something I noticed about G.M. cars/trucks "you want heat...you got it".

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I guess I believe in getting my monies worth. Original OEM belt with 118K miles on it.

10 years ago I bought a new '98 2.2L Ext. Cab Sonoma. Put over 100K miles on that belt before I changed it. Pushing the envolope on this belt.

YCC

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I have heard of this but haven't tried it.
http://www.z28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36065

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Well with rumors of gas going as high as $3 a gallon for daily driven vehicles this year, I dusted off the bike. http://www.s-10crewcab.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10006/sabre.jpg I didn't realize how long it has been since I have had it out. (almost five years) . Still under 10k miles :D not ba...

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I'm not a guru at thinks like this but I think quality is mostly from the quality of the recorder. Uploading to youtube.com is fairly simple and it should walk you through it. Uploading to there site usually will take a period of time. (They are probably making sure you're not uploading unappropriat...

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You could download it to you tube then ad a link to it here.

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Never thought of doing a dual exhaust until I saw and heard the video clips on this site. It's BobbleSmitty's fault.

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Shave the diffuser???

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OMG!! 2 grand for a lift kit. You better have a strong heart. Sticker shock like that will come around every corner here. This site is the fastest way to empty a wallet. Save yourself and run away as fast as you can. Your truck is just fine the way it is! LMAO You're right I've been thinking just t...

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Steve2003 wrote:some info

I wouldn't do either one. My front end is trashed! If anything do the body lift. JMO!

OMG!! 2 grand for a lift kit. No way would I spend that much anyway. Thanks to info from other members including yourself I will not be doing a suspension lift.

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BADs Crew wrote:I purchased mine online. Only took a few days for delivery.

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/ta87675.html

Thanks for the link. I think that's the best price I've seen for that tool and I'm gonna get it.

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HenryJ wrote:It lowers all the suspension components and does not change the geometry.

Are there any members here with this. I would really like to see that.

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I wish I could plug in to your brain and download. You are a wealth of info for these trucks HenryJ. Thank you.
Jeff

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If the 2" suspension lifts cause problems....how can a 5 or 6" suspension lift kit work with the OEM front axle?

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Ah yes, I've have looked at this but how much is it?

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Sure enough replacing the intake gasket has caused the crap radiator to leak. I've searching on the net for suppliers and post them here for opinoins. http://www.radiatorexpress.com/part_lookup.asp https://www.radiatorbarn.com/search.php?product=radiator http://www.radiator.com/price.php?make=9&mode...

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[quote="f9k9"] I have the air tools and am a master locater when stuff falls in the gravel! :lol: quote] LOL Thanks K9 I appreciate the offer. Be nice if I could get it done before spring. That kind of money doesn't come easy for me. Wow, this is going to be an expensive project. I really want to do...

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I have said this many times, look for a local spring shop. Copy the pictures and directions from the BSW webpage that I did. Have your local shop build a kit and you will save quite a bit. Shipping being $50 is pretty expensive! All that said, the comfort knowing they have done this kit many times,...

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Thank you for the help you all have been great. Sorry about the mix up on the price of the shocks. My fault.

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Here's the bananna. No mods.

And if you are into classic motorcycles, you can navigate to other pics of my other money pit and a pic of me.

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lI have read alot of info here on different set ups but it seems (hope I'm wrong) that there is always a rubbing issue. Please tell me I'm wrong. A couple of questions though. What brand do you all think is the best for the lowest price. For the 2" body lift, the Boise spring/ or the shackle set up....

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No offense was intended. Simply supplying information to possibly help you out with your problem learned from painful past experience. :( As for manuals let me know if you ever find one with this information in it. As far as I know the only ones with useful information on this system are OEM. I rec...

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rlrnr53 wrote:If you have the spring tool and the door pin punch, it makes the job easier. Not really needed for the job, but it makes the job easier and faster.

I bought new pins today but can't locate the spring tool around here. Figures. I would like to have that pin punch too. Ebay??

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Thank you. I will definately go that route next time I need to. I am pretty sure there is a problem causing this problem. I should find a good manual to understand how this system works. No offense taken.
Jeff

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Thanks Henry

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Has anyone everchange their worn hinge pins? My latch is taking a beating.

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Ahh, that's a nice tool to have. I don't know about the oil reading system. I haven't read or heard about that for these trucks but you never know. I bet the weather is nicer in Texas about now.

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My SES light was coming on recently. Autozone or Advance auto will read that code for free while you wait. Turns out mine was a temp sensor code. But a faulty thermostat will cause the SES light to come on. What is your temp gauge reading. Is it running cooler that what it usually does? My thermosta...

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I actually just did this myself a week ago. The dealers and shops around want up to $700 to do it. Screw that!! It's really not that complicated. Take pics if you have doubts putting everything back where it should be. It WILL be time consuming. Took me most of the day but I'm rusty. I think the har...

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Thank you very much for the info. I will have more questions. Since you have air shocks now. Does that mean you have removed the shackles or are you using both?

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I was reading the article about the bad vacuum switch on the TC going bad and you can check the vacuum lines between the brake mc and fender. I didn't see any tran fluid in the lines but the vacuum lines are nearly toast. They are brittle and cracking but just seem to be in that area only. Kinda odd...

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:D :drool: That's what I want. Yep, the Wranglers are what I have. Sometime if the conditions are just right the right front tire will rub the top of the fender well. How do the larger tires effect engine performance? Can I still get 5 inches in the rear if I go with the Boise spring set up. Sometim...

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I have seen this twice now...rear diff?

Steering Parts

Bodylift, It's ordered. (update)

J.C. Whitney selling PA body lifts.

steering linkage

UPDATE

Re: What are you driving for gas mileage?

Sway bar end links....

Re: What are you driving for gas mileage?

I want to be educated

Radiator: Anyone heard of these suppliers?

Probably a broken record.....

Driver's side door hinge pins....

Vacuum lines