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Hello again all I'm back. I need some help with my freaky truck. Last Friday I was towing a riding mower on a small trailer. Out of nowhere I get a funky grinding sound and light vibration. At first I thought it was a tire going down on me. I pulled over and all tires are fine. When I start moving a...

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Most here that have experience wrenching on these trucks advise not to buy a suspension lift for them unless you are wanting to go big. Even then they say go SFA instead of lifting the IFS. The stock keys allow for more lift than the ball joints and CVs can take. If you need more than an inch or so ...

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Not much to tell the truth. Mine is a ZR5 and it is just an appearance package. The ZR5s get nice rims, Nerf bars, roof rack, bed rails, gray painted grill-fender flairs and nifty ZR5 decals. "And that,that,thats all folks". I wish the ZR5 trucks would have had something to offer in performance like...

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Ditto x 3.

Not saying the people you have giving you advice are trying to mess with you. But they don't seen to know enough about EFI to give good advice.

Is the key trick still working?

Chris.

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I'm glad my zr5 came with flares!!!

Chris.

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does this mean that we can purchase the zr2 bumpers and flares and slap them on? Nope it is not that simple. My understanding is the the zr2 front fender and inter fender are needed on the front and of course you need the bigger bed. I wish Bushwacker made some pocket flares for our crews that woul...

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Nice truck for sure. I go back and forth on the long bed on the crews though. I like our short bed with the bulges makes the whole SUT thing work. But the long bed is something different that sets those rigs apart. :? Maybe one day I'll figure out which I like best. But it would be cool to have that...

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Welcome much!

Chris.

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I'm not crazy about the idea but love to think up work a rounds. What if you cut out the s10 sockets and weld in the full size ones. Then use either a cut down full size cross member(or custom made a new one) and mounted aft of the stock one. Sure we just spent enough cash do a SFA conversion,atomic...

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What are the specs on the 3/4 ton bars anyone know? Might be interesting if they are not that far off from the the S10 bars. I would think an S10 would ride rough with such bars under it though.

Chris.

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How about this [url] http://www.supercrewsound.com/commerce/ ... tId=20/url]

They have one I can't link straight to the page but under Chevy/GMC then S10. Holds 2 low profile 8" subs.

That is one my eye has been on.

Chris

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HenryJ wrote:Thank you. The pictures are wonderful!

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Ditto on tune up first. I have not done a plug change on this gen truck yet but does not look bad. When I do my plugs I will try going in through the flap in the wheel well I think. Once you get to the cap and rotor read the tread about it on here first!!! The distributor body is plastic and special...

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I would like to pass on some tips. 1. If you are getting your rear end from a junk yard tell them you want to look at it before they pull it. Be careful if the rear is in a wrecked truck. If they have to order it from another yard and you can't see it before hand don't give them more than half the m...

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Finally my Zr2 rear swap is done. I still have to fix broken breather tube but that can hold for now. We got the brakes to come up last night but a dead battery kept me from a test drive till today. Please don't take the time it took me to do my swap as meaning it is complicated or that time consumi...

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Fuel filters , clogged cat and restricted intake air can all act much the same way early on. All can have a major effect on acceleration. Our modern computers will adjust air/fuel ratio to attempt to keep the engine running as best it can. However that often means it will sacrifice performance if it...

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Well compared to my 99 reg cab Extreme my crew is a bit doggy. :lol: But I would not call it slow either. Once you are sure there is nothing wrong like fuel filter, tune up, restricted cat, something dragging or other things. Then there are things that can be done to help with the giddy-up go. And t...

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I don't thing we can ditch the main cat without modifying the signal on the rear o2 sensor. As HJ said though you won't see much if any gain in deleting it unless it is plugged. However the pre-cat is another story. How does your MAF screen look?

Chris

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HJ nailed it down pretty good. I would add that you might should do a coast down test to check for anything that might be dragging thus slowing down your acceleration. Simply find a good level road and bring your truck up to 55-60 MPH. Then take your foot off the gas and shift into neutral. If you l...

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Keep an eye on the Zr2 rear axle swap thread. I just got my crew sitting back on all four shoes pics will be posted soon. The rear is now 4" wider and looks great. My truck has no lift and is running 235 75 15s on stock zr5 rimes. Might give you a good idea for spacer size.

Chris.

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rlrnr53 wrote:Sounds like Mr. Murphy decided to move into your garage.A little patience and elbow grease will move him out.

He use to live next store but then we started feeding him and he moved into the garage.

Elbow grease some patience and less food might force him back next store I hope!!!

Chris

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You might want to count your blessings that fitting broke off now and not later unnoticed allowing water etc to get into your new rear end ruining all your hard work or at best making more work and expense. 8) Very very true, Thanks I needed A silver lining after all the set backs and not all invol...

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I think I might try to punch it through but it is badly rusted. I want to try to avoid getting metal shavings in the housing if I can. Any problem with moving the fitting to the cover? Right now my plan is to move forward and bleed the brakes get the drive shaft bolted up and drive it for a day or t...

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Thanks for the reply Steve,

The problem is the fitting is steel and looks to be pressed into the housing It broke because it was rusted . I tried to remove the one from the stock rear end just to see what I'm up against but it does not budge.

Chris.

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:x Well I swear if it is not one thing it is ten others. First the progress axles are in brakes all bolted up even filled it with oil things were looking good. Then another snag. I should have taken the breather hose off the 8.5 when it was still out. But I had to cut the stock one and thought I mig...

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The Jeep may better fit your needs. The V-8 and axle are already there. That would depend upon the Jeep. The Wranglers and Liberties never had a v-8 and some with the v-8 are IFS. If you don't get something like the Rubicon with its 44s front and rear or build past what they can handle (easily done...

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:x :twisted: That is so stupid simple!!! Why didn't I think of that and make millions. But :evil: I think I will steal it yes yes steal it. Some pipe insulation,fabric and the wife is handy with a needle I can have it for less than half. Won't make millions but won't have to pay shipping and handlin...

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HenryJ wrote:
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No, that is a positive attitude!

Cool because I thought I might be losing it.

, Now whats the scoop on that right brake hose if you don't mind sir. The stock one on mine is a tad longer than the zr2 hose is that a problem.

Chris.

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ApproachMedium wrote:Chris thank you for all your help and information. I will definatly look into this and will post my results later on.

eh, we try right I'm just an old shade tree. But you are welcome.

Chris.

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Ok got the seals Timken 8835s. This is the non-LSD. Kind of funny when we returned them today to AZ the guy told me it was everyones lucky day. Lucky me I got the last two they had and they were cheaper. Lucky for them because I only paid for one of the others but got two at 7.99 each the 8835s were...

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Sweet I need 8) just to look at the pic of those when lite. I know that it is probably to late for me but, the next build I do will use a unit like the The Control Freak from Skinny Pedal . I was thinking about making something like that for my Jeep XJ. I have a Wilderness rack on the roof and want ...

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The only other thing that comes to mind would be the crank sensor but I don't think the key trick will work for that. I was just googling off and searched for inline check valves I found one of the jeep threads about it might be an interesting read. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/who-has-added-li...

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You might be able to install a check valve inline near the tank. I can't recall the specs on it but some of the Jeep guy's found one that was for either a BMW or Benz that worked and was like under 30$. I would try the key trick some more at different times to make sure you didn't just get lucky ton...

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I might have the seal figured out. Oreilly has the measurements of their seals listed. They have the same part numbers as autozone on the seals. I think it is 8835S and has the same inter diameter but the outer is like 1/4 inch smaller. I got the one for a LSD thinking they meant the g80 which we kn...

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Well we are well under way tonight we got the 8.5/8.6 axle stripped of the axle shafts and brake parts. Man those 8 backing plate bolts a bear. And it took a few tries with a magnet to get the c-clips out and not loose them in the gov-lock. But now I have hit a small snag or two. The axle seals I go...

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I don't know if this applies to our s10s or not but thought I would trow it out there. I have a Jeep xj with hard start problem as well. It spins and spins then finely it hits and goes. Me and other Jeep owners have tracked down one almost always overlooked part. It is a check valve that prevents al...

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I never really read into it, but what advantage does the zr2 rear end give you? I had to ask that when the swap was first talked about awhile ago before anyone here had done one to my knowledge. The answer is basically everything gets beefed up. larger ring gear,thicker axle shafts with more spline...

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Well the zr2 axle swap is at the mid way point as of 30 min ago the old axle was out.. So far the only hang ups and casualties have been the breather line, the aluminium band holding the e-brake cable to the axle tube and 2 smashed fingers one with a blood blister. All and all it is going pretty smo...

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Ok guys, I wanted to post that we found the problem. I hate reading threads that ask about problem but get dropped without a response as to what was found once repairs were underway or completed. We have had good weather and I have regained minimal use of my broken wrist. So we spent part of the las...

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What did we do all go out and get OHC's. I snagged one off ebay because it came with homelink and trip computer. I still need a wiring harness for the trip computer but installed other console and homelink. So now I still have my old console. It might find a new home in my heep XJ.

Chris.

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Nice Heep and cool dog. I like the snow as well. But this year I broke my wrist and my truck in the first of the snow storms we had. At that point the fun was over for me this winter. :( I'm ready for some spring now. I keep waiting for the snow and cold to give us enough of a break to get my rear a...

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Well theres your problem right there.

Still think the smaller ring gear set maybe at fault?

Chris.

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Interesting thanks for taking the time help us understand things.

Chris.

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Cool.

So if Bills front axle disco was stuck engaged in the 2wd selection would that have counted as a missed shift. I did not know there was a switch to confirm axle engagement/disengagement. so I indeed get to learn more on how these systems work.

Chris.

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Sweet I want one but at 160 bucks :yikes: I'll have to save after buying the rear. It does look tough so worth the green or plastic. Are you going to paint it if so what color? I'm going to buy a new cover (Stock type) thinking of painting it to match the flares,grill. Don't know why the only ones t...

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Cool I get to pick up on something new. I hope you did fix the problem Bill however if it returns or happens to someone else I would like to dig a little deeper if you guys are up for it. Roadrunner, How did the reset resolve front axle disco not kicking out.? Maybe jiggled whatever was stuck free ?...

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Bill. I know it seems like a lot and depending on how handy you are with tools it maybe it can be. I think the front axle problem is separate from the t-case not engaging. Given how little you are using 4x4 the cable running to the front axle is likely stuck holding the front axle in the engaged pos...

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Coool guys thanks!

I hope this helps Bill out and I got some advance knowledge on the system in our trucks.

Chris.

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My Toyota custom cab frame flexed so bad that the bed would misalign with the body by almost 2".

I was worried the fiberglass cab extension was going to crack.

Chris.

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Thanks HJ. So Our trucks will drop the front axle engagement if the engine shuts off after reserve vacuum is gone? I think Bill is saying he has no 4x but his front axle is staying engaged even in 2wd. Could his front axle disco cable be stuck or something else in the dico system stuck or broken kee...

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I thought the vacuum makes a pull pull type set up. Because the t-case switch has 3 lines. But I just found a pic of the switch with labels of the ports. If it is correct one is vacuum supply second is axle actuator third is vent. So now honestly I'm lost again. This makes me wonder if this is like ...

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Oh by the way, You may have to check the vacuum lines to get the front to kick out. I would first look for vacuum at the t-case switch. from there according to my reading the vacuum gets split. When in 2wd vacuum is sent to one side of the front axle shift motor (actuator) to disengage front axle. O...

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I hope HJ jumps in on this one. I think you might have a problem with the T-case shift motor. But yes once the T-case shifts to 4wd hi or lo a vacuum switch on the t-case is activated to send vacuum to the front actuator to engage front axle. I know is can take some rolling time before the front axl...

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Ok guys, Weather gave us a touch of a break so we put the axle in the garage. Just pulled the very rusty cover and everything inside is in great shape. A small amount of play in the spiders but nothing to worry about. Surprisingly there was only a very very small amount of very fine metal in the oil...

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Glad you understood my post!!! :lol: I forgot our trucks don't have neutral on the t-case and trans in neutral will still keep rear wheels locked to the front through the t-case when in 4wd. I'm used to my older Junk (like older Jeeps with front axle dicos) with a t-case neutral then you jack up one...

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Bill, Be careful with the jack trick You can quickly get into trouble even with open diffs. But check your glovebox codes for g80 as that would be a locking diff. But even brake drag on an open diff can cause your truck to come off the jacks. You could shift to 4wd and drive back and forth a few fee...

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Bill, Sometimes it takes a few feet of rolling distance for the front to lock in. When I check for 4wd operation I try to find a dirt or gravel lot turn a circle (Not real tight not good for cvs) and punch the gas. See if the front pulls itself around. A slick hill works good as well. Just give the ...

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HJ, From talking to them it will be a fight if I don't try it out. But if I pull the cover and it is not near perfect then I'm going to make it look as if I bolted it in then I'll take it back and tell them it whined like crazy. Make them stay good with that 90 day warranty. I just got back inside f...

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I'm surprised to see these rigs flexing as well as they are. The 86 Toyota p/u I just sold flexed very good for an IFS truck. But it had a 3.5ft extension mid-frame so I think a lot of flex came from the frame.

Wonder how much our frames are flexing!

Chris.

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Well bait and switch I think is the name of the game. Went back to JY and he gives me the story. When they first looked up the rear on the computer he said there was one listed that was an 03 with 10k . He called the other JY to confirm they said typo that it was a 99 with 76k. He told me since they...

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:x Well I could not pick up the axle yesterday but went and got it this morning. It did not have the calipers on it but the way it looked I figured I would just swap mine over. After getting it home wife reads tag hooked on one bent lug nut and it says 99 s10. Closer inspection shows rusted out dust...

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I would say that like already pointed out how bad of shape is the s10 in. I'm guessing it is payed off there is a lot to be said for that given todays economic instability . Plus as others pointed out the Colorado is well for lack of words ugly. I'm sure some people like it. But when they rolled tho...

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Yep we will take pics and if anything other than bolt in occurs we will post. But I think i'm going to be ok. The rear is out of an 03 zr2 as well and has 76k on it don't know what cab style. It should be complete with all brackets,cables and brakes for 850.00. A steep price I know the one one on Eb...

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Zr2 axle payed for and will be here tomorrow eve.

Chris.

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Sweet thanks!!!

Chris

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I think they gave me a little to much valium or something when they did the surgery on my arm. Ok never mind my bad!!!

Now I can go look at Marks crew cab.

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HJ' On the zr2 axle thread you mentioned some of the other trucks set up with what I had planed. That got me thinking did we lose our photo gallery in the move? Is there space here for us to have one here? On the Jeep forum I'm part of we have a sticky for lifted rigs. I was thinking this would be n...

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Thanks again HJ, I was thinking about dropping the springs at the shackles already to try to save some lifting. If we get lucky we use my dolly to roll the old axle out and the zr2 back under. But we all know were a well laid out plan gets us. Anyhow I might take advantage of the springs being dropp...

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As badly as I would like to reuse as much of what I already have I need to get this as simple as I can. This because I'm going to be counting on my wife,daughter,and son in law to help (Who am I kidding do this with my instruction). It will be 8 weeks minimum before I regain any use of my right arm....

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:D Tax money is in so now Monday I get to try to find a zr2 rear. So now that I'm ready I'm Going to try my local JY and see how much a complete zr2 axle will cost me. They told me 850.00 a couple of weeks ago i'm guessing that was stripped. But now I want to see if they can get one with the followi...

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Rare might not have been the best word. But most places I have been you can't swing a cat without hitting something in the s10 lineup except a crew cab. I go days that the only one I see is mine unless I'm going to parents place then I will see one or two. Both live along the way one is parents neig...

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I have had headlights like this before but on different vehicles. 94 moowtang gt, 92 f/s chevy, 2000 f150. All of them had an improvement over stock. The f150 was unbelievable I could see a mile ahead.(But it had twice the reflector size) If that holds same for the s10 won't know till I try. If I do...

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I think these might look good and not be as ricey as projector lights.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-04-CH ... 3522wt_907

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Ok I'm probably driving you guys nuts by now. One of you guys will likely link right to what I'm looking for But I had no luck. I found some headlights and corners that I like. However of course I have factory fogs so corners say they won't fit. But if I remove the fog lights would they fit then? Co...

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Sweet!!! That baha concept rocks too.

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