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Awesome. Just for the record...did you install stock 7mm sized wires?

I had a huge rant about those wire sizes IIRC. I upgraded to 8mm SpiroPro wires.

Good catch. You are right. I was indeed referring the the BCM

Awesome build.

nolag24 wrote:Thanks Brule, good to know, looking for a little more security...

Yes, out of sight is one thing, but access beyond that of a knife is another.
One may turn up. There has to be one sitting unused somewhere

I really liked my SofTopper

Just food for thought.

Awesome!

Much better to have no repairs to do

So to shift to four low you stopped, placed the transmission in neutral and then pressed the button to select four low. Correct? If it did not work properly, the first trick I would try: Reset. Disconnect both battery cables. Wait three minutes. Re-connect both battery cables. If it still doesn't wo...

Sounding great. Truck looks good. Thanks for the details, LOVE that

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http://www.astrosafari.com/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=7506
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Some of the S-series forums get into this conversion IIRC. I am not sure if there is a difference in the cylinder heads. They may be needed to make the manifold swap work. I can not remember if it was a steam port, or water port issue? I would check s-seriesforum.com and Planets-10.com if they still...

On the right track. The only other thing I can think of that might be tried would be a dealer performed nitrogen purge. Basically cycling the system under air pressure with a cleaning agent added to clean the poppets. I suspect it would be a temporary fix at best with the mileage you have. Best mone...

It is not too bad, however it has been long enough that the axle shaft may be a real fight to get out of the wheel bearing. A puller and some cuss'n may be involved. Get ready for ball joints and wheel bearings as those may need to be replaced too if you find them bad.

Wow! These are indeed a real unicorn. I never thought that another set might surface.
For those who don't know here is the install page: Skidz Install

Hair spray

Our local GM dealer has been selling the Au-ve-co pin and bushing kits. They seem to work pretty well.

Good look'n truck.
You have been busy, lots of mods. Welcome

I installed a center link from a Blazer that had the hole in it for the stock stabilizer. Then just used that stabilizer. Others have used the Rancho aftermarket one with the U-bolt clamps.

Old mudbogger's trick: Soak down the cap, wires and coil with cheap hairspray. This creates a nice antistatic seal for them. Be sure to use cheap hairspray...if your wife catches you with her expensive stuff there is hell to pay. Don't ask how I know

Sounds like progress. Thanks for the detailed updates.

BTW, did you try swapping the plug and wire to rule out ignition? I think you did plugs so that is probably already the case ?

Oh, the bolts. Torque is very small at 15 inlb for the upper intake, IIRC. I think they recommend new bolts since any defects in the threads might make them difficult to thread and not get them tight? Your choice, I have gone both ways with and without new ones.

If you do get in a situation where you need to phase one on a v-8, drop me a note. I will loan you AutoTap to do it.

You don't have to phase these like the V-8. Ours is locked. As long as you get it set on number one correctly, bolt it down and you are in time

easy-peasy.

I think you are spot on...Intake gaskets. Don't forget to check the cat. If it is plugging from ingesting the oil and water it might be on the way out. There is a good thread with step by step instructions: http://s-10crewcab.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5241&p=89074 This one has pictures: http:/...

Check the rearspacing. Front and rear may be different by a large margin. Keep in mind that these were rear wheel drive and may have lots less rear spacing in addition to the width being greater. It may work with smaller tires, but if you are already close , that might be a deal breaker. Put your fr...

Sorry. Aftermarket leaves lots of room for error. Grab a multimeter and see if it is getting power in the accessory position. No easy answer, you are going to have to investigate further.

Welcome aboard

Turned out pretty good. One fire and a good save.

wirrrey21 wrote:Does anyone know if a 4 door blazer, jimmy, or bravada roof rack will fit the crew cab?

Yes. Like he siad , just cut the rails to the correct length. I used a Bravada rack and piced up some extra bows

Pretty easy to do with a body lifted rig. I really can't say what thew best way will be without. You will be the best to tell us what worked well for you

You should not be able to manually engage it without moving a little to line up the splines. That is where the vacuum actuator shines. It applies gentle pressure until it engages. Engage before you need it. If you can't roll the front axle, it may not engage. Ask the guy who backed off the pavement ...

mfulaytar wrote:
HenryJ wrote:Keys may be a fail. Stock keys can already go beyond what balljoints and cv can handle. Cancel or return those if you can.
How much should I crank the stock keys on it? Is enough to gain two inches safe?

Adjust to the maximum Z height spec. Those are listed on the Modifications information page.

I like it. What will be the drivetrain? More details

Keys may be a fail. Stock keys can already go beyond what balljoints and cv can handle. Cancel or return those if you can.

Rollers on the camper so it will winch up on the flatbed

I think the aussies call it a "tray back"

Put a camper on that bad boy! Lets go camp'n

Henry regarding shocks or the mml, do they have to be bilsteins or can I get rancho or procomp. And if they do have to e bilsteins, which ones specifically. How long do you plan to keep the truck? Bilstien is a lifetime shock. Not just the warranty, they really do last that long. It is in the paten...

Gotta sawzall? Gut it. A band clamp will put it back together until it can be replaced and welded.

... I'm still unclear on what the marvelous mystery lift is, and yes I've seen the thread. I've gathered that it isn't a kit, it's a bunch of crap you have to get separately. I just don't know what to do.... Body lift, shocks, bigger tires t-bar adjust, springs or shackles and fender cuts. Maximum ...

Well I guess I start somewhere until I find my problem. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll start by replacing my cat and work from there to my fuel pump and on. Going to take my boat to the lake so hope it makes it. I'll let you know what I figure out on parts. My fuel gauge reads wrong and AutoZone ...

No need to remove the cat if it is not bad. A band clamp can put it back together until you can weld it. By all means do the simple stuff first. Fuel system checks. The relay either works or it doesn't. They are not a common failure point. If you regularly run on the bottom half of the tank a pump f...

mfulaytar wrote:what do you think about going straight for the RC 6" lift?

I think it is the quick way to move to your next rig. Most that have done it don't last long. They sell the rig and get something else.
Superlift is a good lift, but going SFA is nearly the same price and more robust.
MML for me.

It is the little cat before the main cat. They are notorious for plugging. It was suppose to be a small cat that heated up quicker and help to control emissions. Nice idea. Just didn't work out as well. Mine and several others have plugged. I replaced mine with a straight through pipe and let the ma...

Check out the marvelous Mystery Lift ( MML )
Skip the 2.5 RC kit , IMO. All it is a a crank beyond what the suspension can handle.

You can try removing both up stream O2 sensors and see if the relief in back pressure helps it run better. If it does then the cat needs repair. I broomsticked / gutted mine. A band clamp and cut it off right in front. On my older S-10 I rewelded mine with a flange so that it could be unbolted in th...

Hotter after, not the same or hotter before.

Bad cat will not set the CEL / MIL. A temp gun would be helpful to diagnose that. You should see about 100+ after the cat.

If it won't read codes, check the courtesy lamp fuse. That powers the port

Gas smell might indicate injector line or fuel line leaks. Again gas mileage is usually in the dumper. I am going with a wild card here and having you check the battery cable connections. Make sure they are tight. Not just the bolts, the cables. Clean and tight. The bolts can bottom in the holes and...

You say it has been hot. Has the engine been heating up too?
Has the gas mileage been worse than usual?
Ever smell rotten eggs?
Does it run very quiet?

The backfire and fact that it usually starts after stopping , add the heat and I am thinking a plugged cat. Symptoms you listed add up.

Helm Inc. sells the complete set. I paid $120 for mine IIRC
Looks like $200 and out of stock for 2004 now.

, the 2001 is available, $200

Stick with stock rear spacing on the back. 1.25" on the front to match up. Skidz cuts will help clear if you don't do a body lift. I am pro body lift on these trucks. Too many advantages to rule it out.

3.42 will have the best mileage running 30" tires. 3.73 will do better on 33" tires.

What gears do you have?

It is. Only a few left

JaVeRo wrote:...I could make a sleeve that would go between the bushings and hold a grease zerk then put a piece of hose on each end that also covered the bushings and clamp it. I may try that on the next one.

That is kind of what I was thinking. Maybe use plastic?

Looks really good. Is there a way to add a sleeve and grease Zerk to the hinge assembly? Just an idea.

Great pics. THX and welcome aboard

... I still don't know why my pics are so big. It's not showing the whole thing. What do I need to do? Resizing the pictures for the web is the best thing you can do. Then they show up the correct size for everyone. 640x480 at 300dpi is huge for the web. Yours are easily three times that. GIMP (Gra...

Grab a transfercase (encoder) motor too.

I ran with the tow / haul mode and a BCM that was not VIN matched. Beware that once you do it it will set the MIL and there is no going back after a while. Even the stock BCM will no longer satisfy the error condition. That is where you must have a TechII to correct the VIN mismatch.

There is a thread on the fuel injection spider , part numbers and costs too

Black Beauty. First I have seen with that style bull bar. Looks good.

welcome

Possible. Was it a nitrogen purge?

VIN matching would be done by a dealership. I have no experience with that. Without it the MIL will be illuminated. The one I have is the stock one. No tow-haul.

is the smell a twinge like rotten eggs?
The instant really bad gas mileage leads me to think of the plugged cat.

I have a BCM leftover. It would need to be VIN matched though. That might be a deal breaker.

Nope. Your alignment will be fine. It will not change anything more than changing a wheel might. All spacers do is change the rearspacing of the wheel.

I believe that outlet temps should be 100 degrees higher than inlet? Might be worth a look?

Check LMCtruck.com, or car-part.com .
I am not optimistic on the odds of finding just the pad though. If replacing the bar is not in the cards, maybe fab a piece of diamond plate and attach it? That might mean replacing them all with the new custom pad?

Both seem to be voltage related codes. How's the battery, connections, alternator, etc. ? Even though connections may be tight the bolt can bottom in the battery and still leave the cable loose. Check carefully.

What condition is your precat and cat?

IMO, the stock converter is pretty good. I believe it is desirable as a performance model for other applications (racing stall). What makes you think yours is failing?

Nice intro! Things have been slow around here, but a few good ones are still around. There is a wealth of info here, enjoy

If I recall correctly your only struggle will be figuring out the VSS sensors. I think we worked that out though.

Looks wonderful!

Welcome aboard.

Nice intro

Things have been a little quiet around here in comparison to years past, however a core group always seems to show up and keep things alive. Enjoy

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