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Ok - time for some help again, trying to confirm a theory. My HVAC system started acting up - under hard acceleration the system would redirect air out of vents it wasn't selected for, etc. A couple more weeks and the control has stopped working completely. Air only comes out of the main vents in th...

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As someone that is on his 4th 4L60e in the same vehicle, find a good shop that rebuilds on site if you ever need a rebuild. May not be the biggest shop - that was my issue I think. The "big" shop was sourcing remans from somewhere else, stocking them and returning cores. That way all they're doing i...

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No- you've echoed all of my thoughts. Even the "non-budgeted" gear change. If I do have 3.73's in the rear - I dunno if I go back to the shop that put the rear end in the truck, cause I don't want to go back to 3.42 with 30" tires. I dunno of he'd even do anything for me, but this shop is old, and h...

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you're looking for one that works with the NP233 transfercase. looking at rockauto.com - it's the dorman #600900, or A-1 #48107 most likely - don't take me as gospel.

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NP1 : TRANSFER CASE (ELECTRIC) FULL RANGE

Yep - that's your transfercase build RPO code - but it is not a part number.

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Oh, and I've got a spare front diff sitting in storage. I don't know what gearing is in it either, but at least I could rebuild that one without having the truck in pieces for more than a day.

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Ok, if some of you have seen my other threads recently, I has a shock replacement job that turned into shocks + upper a-arm bushings +2 new CV joints. I got everything buttoned up and it runs much better in 2wd - need an alignment, cause I can see that my camber isn't the same on both sides. I went ...

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I finally got it out with a combination of prybar, BFH, and foul language.

Now I have a diff fluid leak at the CV input seal on that side. That's not the worst though. See my new thread I'm about to create about ongoing 4wd issues.

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ok - sounds like I need to be working from under the truck then. I was trying to pry back towards me - but I don't think a prybar is the abrupt type of force needed for this. I'll have another go at it in the morning, and probably the afternoon. First thing though, I've gotta find a shop that can sw...

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Ok - while pulling my upper a arms to install new bushings, noticed my passenger CV was slinging grease everywhere. I installed a new Lifetime warrany unit from local auto parts place and moved on to the driver side. Sure enough, my inside boot is completely off the inner cup that plugs into the dif...

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Ok- so I started doing the "quick" stuff today. New rear shocks went in, no issues. took the front wheels off to inspect the a-arm and steering situation. I noticed several issues: I can see splines (~3/8") between my pittman arm and the box. The retaining nut is still on the end of the shaft - is t...

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re: the alignment shop issues try to find a shop that specializes in bigger vehicles maybe - I've found normal tire/wheel places have only minimally trained folks that rely on the newer laser machines, and don't really know problem solving if a vehicle comes to them that is too far out of tolerance....

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Horsehammerr/Killian, How difficult was it to install the bushings? I've got vague steering issues - my truck builds up a "death wobble"/squirmy feel at speed, and the shocks have gone all floaty on me. I've got new shocks ordered, and the Moog K6418 kit on the way as well. Once I get these all inst...

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Well, I got it back on the road after taking much longer than I wanted. I finally gave up on having time to rebuild myself and found a new transmission place than what I had used before. (Plus the wife landed herself a nice new job, which helped the financial decision out a good bit) they rebuilt th...

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Cheapest including shipping is on Amazon, if you have a Prime membership. $72.99 shipped.

http://www.amazon.com/Flaming-River-FR1 ... r+FR1746DD

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Now I see that paintballrocker used their leaf spring kit on his truck. Oh well - day late, dollar short.

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buddy sent me this link to a last gen Jimmy build on ExPo - appears the company that made the kit is either out of business or only building on special order basis - thier website still lists a bolt on leaf-spring SAS kit - not bad pricing either. the coil spring kit in this build seems cool too: ht...

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I walked around the local "u-pull-it" salvage yard @ lunch - there's an '00 bravada there that still has a trans in it - the whole driveline is there and hasn't been touched by anyone yet. I'm pretty sure the AWD transfer case comes off and ours will interface, or a tailcone might need to be swapped...

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And yes - GM did release a "hardened" shell later in years, although I can't tell you what years got them.

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No Trans #2 & 3 were rebuilt swaps done by one of the oldest and biggest shops in the area. #3 I had to wait an extra day while the shop sourced one that was built up (or built it up themselves) with the strengthened internals. 1 year warranty on the trans itself - I didn't think about the Beast hav...

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first off, been forever since I've posted here, but when I had a mechanical issue, this is where I came first.... So, There's got to be a good reason that the 4L60E in my Blazer continues to grenade, right? 129K miles, and # 3 just broke the Sunshell or sungear. (No 2nd/OD/reverse). I had someone as...

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nevermind - appears Sportsmobile West has started doing thier own 4x4 conversions too.

http://www.sportsmobile.com/sections/4x ... x4cost.pdf

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The quigley-converted vans are what Sportsmobile has been building their setups on. I'd love to get one of these.

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green02crew wrote:Belt conditioner?

Didn't make much better.

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+1 on the General Grabber AT2 - I replaced my BFG AT's with a set a while back and have liked them a lot. Handling-wise the best I can describe them as feeling a little "squishy" or "squirmy" compared to the BFG's - but it isn't an uncomfortable thin g- just a little different feeling - noticed most...

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oops - didn't realize you were working on a Bravada - mine was on my Blazer. I actually didn't catch the little vent line at the front of the tank and cracked it when I was working on mine. I tried sealing it , but I still get some fuel smell @ full tank levels. A new tank down the line is probably ...

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Yeah - did that, the block was pretty much empty. I had to drive it a short distance with the temp gauge pegged. Once I realized the block was empty, I connected the Oil/AT lines flushed the block for a min, then connected the radiator hoses and filled her up. Truck is running about 20 degrees coole...

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I had one rebuilt with HD clutches, Beast shell and similar upgrades in the $1600 range. That's my 2nd trans replacement. That's why I sprung for the upgraded internals this time.

I figure it's now time for the torque converter to go . At least I can do that one myself.

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dunno if your tank is shaped the same as mine was, but I didn't notice any baffles in mine either. the pump assembly itself inserts almost in contact with the bottom of the tank, and the pump assembly itself trapped fuel in its lower portion - I'd say at least a cup or so of fuel. The pump pulls fro...

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Been a long time since I posted - actually took me a lil while to find you guys again! anyway - quick question - stock radiator crapped out yesterday @ 110k miles. Looks like it cracked somewhere in the upper drivers side, on the front side of the rad. When I am installing the replacement this eveni...

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Well, Sept 9, 2005, with 56K on the stock Tranny, I lost 2nd, 4th, and reverse one day - out of the blue. Reputable local place diagnosed it as a broken shell with nothing more than my description. Say they see them all the time on the 4l60. They had me a rebuilt installed in 4 hours and $1500 light...

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Nope. carpet stays dry - well, excpt the passenger firewall - no telling what's going on there, and it's not enough for me to go on a witchhunt for it.

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Heck - I've gotten back into the 170's over the last 2 years, at that I only maxed out at about 225. The springs seemed rusty/brittle. Louisiana is a muggy/humid climate, but I've never had something go that bad that quick. Combine it with the recliner mechanism breaking 2x in the driver's seat, and...

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got in my blaze the other day - and noticed my seat felt different- like I was sitting in a foam covered bucket or something. I look underneath the seat, and all of the metal stringers/springs that run underneath the foam have broken. Probably been happening for a while. Anyone had this happen, or k...

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Here's the google search I used to pull up dealers:
http://www.google.com/search?q=bushwack ... =firefox-a

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Try here:
http://www.truckmod.com/partsdisplay.as ... &zip=19525

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Very cool stuff, from my experience. Nothing really new about it though - My dad works/worked for the phone company, and I remember him having rolls of this stuff decades ago. Wonder if he can still put his hands on some rolls. I've always borrowed his when I needed some - I've never thought to look...

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I just picked up a CRKT M1-Tactical - Greg Lightfoot design. Good sized knife, I was carrying a slightly smaller CRKT Casper before. http://www.agrussell.com/var/storage/variations/image/p/h/p/phpzech8N_550-.75x550_113734.jpg Mine's the black combo edge, but next time I find one on sale again, I thi...

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Well George - believe it or not - I found a place online that appears to have them in stock:

http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products.as ... ctId=13928

bushwacker Part# appears to be 41905-11

Price is steep, but same as all the other Extend-a-flares.

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Just for shiggles, I emailed Bushwacker Cust. service - here's what they responded with: Hello Chris, Thank you for your interest in Bushwacker products. We do not carry stock at our factory. The parts that are discontinued are have been depleted from our factory. I will list some companies below th...

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I wish they had soem big flares for 4 doors :( they used to: image link't -HJ They were Bushwacker - but discontinued sometime round 2004 I think. What's really bad is you know there's some 4x4 or auto customizer shop out there with a set on the shelf saying - "I wish there were someone who would t...

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My 2000 model started doing the same thing at about 70,000miles.

I'm assuming this is a sending unit in the tank that needs replacement?

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Apologies for not updating.

Mine was a barely loose ground at the battery. If it's still doing it, I don't even notice it anymore.

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No idea - I never saw the #2 truck that they did around here either. And that guy lived less than 15 miles away. Superlift is a 10 minute drive from my house - Skyjacker too for that matter.

I do still see Hobie/A2B's CC around about 2-3 times a month.

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Yeah - something about it being a plastic gasket instead of the old style fiber/asbestos gaskets. Mechanic classified this one as technology making a less dependable product.

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Good call Steve -

Mechanic says it's the intake manifold gasket.

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Yeah - my dad just suggested Intake Man gasket - the Heatercore hoses run down the pass side of the motor and plug into the front - I can easily see them and rule them out. Luckily -(I guess) - I go in for Knee surgery Friday morning, and won't need the truck for at least 4-5 days. I'll take it to m...

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Gang I have a small problem - Tuesday morning I drove to work, and noticed steam coming from under the cowl/hood when I parked. Hadn't noticed the temp gauge rising, so I popped the hood and quickly diagnosed what I thought was a pinhole leak in my upper rad-hose. I had to be in meetings in 5 mins s...

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good deal - my company has some properties in Oregon, but I don't think we provide service in your neck of the woods - we're all up closer to Washington and over/down to about Bend as far as my company provides service.

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Congrats!

Who's the ISP that finally decided you were worth their equipment?

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it's like one of those "Highlights for Kids" magazine games - what's different between the 2 pics:

I see:
Vehicles
Roof vent things
Little tree on the left and it's stake
and the satellite dish

are all missing in the 2nd pic - I miss anything?

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thanks Jeremy - sounds like I need to check out the local u-pull-it salvage yards

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Yep- I've been driving the 4.3 since my GMC Jimmy in 1989 - I love the 4.3, but it's thirsty - especially in the gear-ratio and tire size I'm spinning. Plus i keep getting an intermittent DTC - PO420 - Service Engine light - it's been happening for over a year now. It started showing up after I had ...

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lol - nah, just didn't have a reason to :-) Now that I've seen the step by step on splitting and rebuilding - I'm going to start researching 4.10's again. I've got 3.42's in my truck now, open rear diff, no G80. Mainly I'd like to be able to go to 31's and try and recover some of my fuel mileage - I...

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Wrangler & SCC - shackles, or add-a-leafs, or new spring packs will take care of that. Shackles being the only thing that wouldn't really affect the ride of the truck - the others will make it a little stiffer. you might want to back the PSI in those AT's down to like 35-36 see if you feel a differe...

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Back when I worked for an outdoor store with a scuba shop, we filled all of the local fire department tanks cause we had one of the only "breathable" air compressors in town. I don't remember what we used to charge for a fill, but it wasn't much. Running that rig scared the bejeesus out of me though...

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hubof: If that's a westin bar - I trashed mine by rearending someone - but I had modified my brackets to raise the bar a little after the BL - I still have the brackets and have decided not to get another safari bar. You can have em if you would like - here's what mine looked like on my truck - http...

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I checked, my spare is alloy.

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HenryJ wrote:..... and a magnet will stick to them.

DOH! 4th grade science fails me again!

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Chris = Me

4 Dr Blazer owner

And if I remember right the Safari/Astro with AWD also was a potential source of the iron front diff.

Honestly, I haven't even opened the box that the ebay unit came in - and it's been almost 2 years.

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Demello DIY sliders I know they're not specific for other trucks, but I can't imagine that you couldn't get them to build a set up and provide enough mounting bracket material to fit other vehicles. Would just take a little measuring on the purchaser's part - plus Demello has made sliders for the C...

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Ok- I have a spare front diff in my shop (e-bay - $65 shipped). I have been thinking about trying to swap to 4.10 gears in it myself just to see if I can do it - thanks for the step-by step.

Question - How do we tell if we have that "iron" diff?

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anyone know if Knaffle is still reachable at chris.knaffle@gmail.com? the link at the top of this thread now forwards to zr2usa.com, and to search or look up a member requires you to register, and apparently registration requires that you prove you own a ZR2. I'm not jumping through all those hoops....

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my bigger concern is that the noise will come and go. I'm an ex-car stereo shop installer and know most of the methods of fishing noise out of a system, and well, sometimes you just can't get it all. I notice it most with the XM tuner on - it's FM-modulated, but I bought a kit that actually plugs in...

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HJ - see how the windings in your alt there are copper-colored? I have noticed that mine are dark, almost black. Is that bad? I also have been thinking I've had alt issue for a while now - noticebly with intermittent motor noise coming through my stereo. It's worse with my XM unit turned on, as I th...

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Great pics - I'm planning a Moab trip in August to finally go mountain biking there. It's one of those places that shoud be on every biker's "places you have to ride before you die" list.

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found that the local university owes my father in law something - says less than $100, but still - thanks!

What's bad is that the "last known address" listed is where they still live. Tells me the state went to a lot of effort to deliver that one.

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I had a girlfriend's car that acted similarly in left hand turns at speed only. turnd out the car had been wrecked and apparently in the rebuild they left a wiring loom loose that had enough stretch to it to touch a metal brace for the Power steering pump - after time it chafed a few wires and was g...

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That's not my CC in the gallery - I honestly don't remember whose it was - he couldn't get the images to upload properly, so he emailed them to me and I posted them. I'm pretty sure that is the superlift 6" kit.

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Buddy of mine in Boulder just sent this link.......

http://www.gobiracks.com/Chevy/

2 observations:
1) Might be usable on a CrewCab
2) Where the heck do you find a ZR2 Blazer that is that clean?

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pics are relaoded and relinked. Some are slightly more than 100K limit, so HJ might ask me to resize again or hide them.

If you know they are over the forum limit, save me the work and link them please-HJ

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Are you wanting tighter suspension, or more rebound control?

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What tire would most of you guys recommend for mainly hwy use? Thanks for all your help! For mainly hwy use, I recommend you keep your truck just the way it is. If you really NEED the height, then go with the tried and true 2" body lift by performance accessories. I echo barch - the Crew doesn't ge...

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Well - first - the BL is pretty easy if you are mechanical - if not let the shop do it. Performance Accessories wins the BL question hands down. BL + Shackles or a rear spring swap + torsion bar adjustment and you can fit 31" tires relatively well. If your truck is a 3.42 gear ratio, I would recomme...

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