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apperantly my reply didnt make it in. simply... id say go with the more expensive one... Could be a risk though... my crew had 2 owners, and bought at auction in NC. My grease fitting probably were never greased. Had some simple problems.. ac no blowing right, broken vanity mirror, etc. Dealer fixed...

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Let's say I could drill through the 2x8 without going astray and popping out the side of it, what will it do to it structurally? I can't see, lets say, a near 1/2" hole in a 1 1/2" wide rafter would be good for it? How about this, a grade 8 u bolt on the rafter and these mounted to it: http://images...

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I tried to hang a porch swing today. The "ceiling" of my porch is metal type of vinly siding, like.. Above that is what appears to be wood tounge and groove boards. Then 2x8 rafters. (1 1/2" x 7 1/2") Well, I I took a long 1/8" bit, made a couple holes from the attic down (I can acess these rafters ...

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Find another alignment shop. Centering the wheel is done by adjusting both the left and right tie rods. If this happened recently, and there is no damage, I'd suspect worn ball joints, idler or pitman arm. That is a good start. If you find nothing there , work out to the steering shaft joints, whee...

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I don't know your financial situation, but I'd keep it for a "weekend toy". Especially with what you have in it. 8500 isn't that big of a deal in the grand scheme and long run. Atleast that's my opinion. That's pretty much the plan I currently have for whenever in the far off future I want a newer v...

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Damn. Caught me off guard. Wish I had paid for mine what you are offering for yours! And that was stock! lol, but even so your pretty much a country away, hypothetically.

Hope you still stick around and help us bone heads out!

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I got some clp. I just wasn't sure what I could. And shouldn't. Spray on my efans.

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My fans have developed a bad squeak. Whats the best thing to cure that with?

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i need oil pan gard and front skid plate. and maby more depending on price. so let me know once you here from them and we can talk about it :D I just found my old carbon fiber oil pan/diff skid if you are interested? Btw, you need some special gm bolts for that skid, I got mine at gm parts direct f...

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Welcome back. Seems like you were a popular guy with the skidz flares. Very nice product. Hopefully that place has your molds still. Would be cool if someone would possibly put em to use. If you ever did another run I might be interested, depending on cost. But I'm not holding my breath and can live...

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Ahh, not what I imagined. That looks like a show holder box thing. Thanks!

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I am thinking function, not bragging. This craftsman combo, I'm sure I will out grow , but not for a while. Multiple boxes doesn't seem like a bad idea when the time comes, I think I would like that rather then 1 large box. Do you have a picture of your plywood shelving? I just can't fully imagine i...

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Ya, no costco around here. But im verrry interested in that craftsman combo deal. Its not as big as I would like, But it would definantly be a great start. Besides for the next bit it would be more storage then I have tools for! lol. First I need to get a computer desk so I can make my current "comp...

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Thanks for those links. Unfortunantly I can't view either from my iPhone, lame, but they look like great deals! I saw a real nice wide one at harbor freight and it was $800, at harbor freight! I'll check out those boxes after work on the desktop tommorow. I just really need a work shop, and I think ...

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My garage, well it's so small I wouldn't park a car in it, it has two bays and a workshop. I'd guess 9 feet wide X 23 feet long? Anyways, I don't have a big tool box yet. And wow... I never knew they were sooo much cash. So what kinda ideas for tool stooges do you have, or a good brand of tool boxes...

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Well, I installed the Posi Loc today. Im not sure if I will keep it on there... Theres wayyy too much cable with it, so it makes it hard to run. The cable is apperantly a single steel cable, where the stock cable is braided steel. The instructions for mounting the bracket under the dash sucked... I ...

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I never understood buying a 4wd then lowering it... But I'm sure it can be done a more generic s series forum might hold more info.

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Put it on jacks?

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I'm hoping I can stay away from the exhaust, I can't think off hand where I would have an issue with it, but you never figure that stuff out till you actually do it. I did find another install thread for this thing. Couple folks said their stock diff cable was seized up on that plastic housing going...

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It will take ya a while to find a whole set. but 98+ is what you are looking for. ZR2 front plates will not fit. I had to order a new front skid from gmpartsdirect, I think it was $120... I couldn't find a used one that wasn't a zr2. I started with two composite skids (engine and transfer) and slowl...

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Well I snagged one on ebay for $62 shipped. Never used missing, two pieces I can easily find at lowes for a couple bucks. Don't think you can beat that deal vs a $200 kit o_0

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0574631875

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Interesing points. I have done a lot of googling and couldn't find any gripes other then the install on a s-10... If I can find a good deal on one I think I'll do the same as you Brule, and put it on a shelf till the next break down.

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Ah, I don't see the posi like that... I'd rather keep it stock but it's definantly a K.I.S.S. mod from the way I see. I think... lol.

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Wow, if you've had THAT much trouble, why haven't you gone posi lok? I really wish I could think of a way to mount the diy posi. But I'm sure since iv had my 4wd it's only been 2wd. I put it in 4 hi in a sharp turn and I felt it, never recalled the feeling before.

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I was looking on YouTube and stumbeled on this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1zlsJdDScs&feature=youtube_gdata_player Basically he routed his rear diff vent hose to the brake light. I don't recall seeing/reading about this here but it seems like a great high above the axle protected spot. I ...

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+1

I found a used tire for a spare on the cheap.

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Well, I am good at noticing subtle differences but I never noticed the night/day differance in my bilstiens. With these I noticed a nice differance, not overly dramatic though. Or maybe I'm not as sensitive to those changes? I have been lazy and haven't reconnected my sway bar, iv ran with it connec...

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Any thing is possible it could happened during the body lift, but I don't recall there being any tension on that cable. The cable was as smooth as could be hoped for. I think I read that in another thread, but for some reason I thought you ment the bolts in the fender well. I didn't drill out the ho...

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Yup yup yup. All three screws pulled out... I did find one below it with the threads from the hole still on it. Ever heard of this kind of failure? I ran to lowes and got some larger short screws, all I had on hand was too small. But now I'm worried the larger screw might crack the housing and cause...

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The actuator is functioning flawlesly. Except...

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Yesterday I was the first person to come across a women who payed down her cruiser sport bike in a curve. Big laceration to her knee and roadrash to her hands. Be careful.

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Gotcha. I woulda took out the battery but my garage here is lacking tools, they are all sti at my parents house. I really need to fix up the work shop in there... But in my defense it has just very recently been cleared out of other folks junk so that it is useable. I'll try all that out, check the ...

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That was an amazingly simple and very informative video. Felt like I was back in school but I actually learned something! I understand the resistance part in testing it. I was expecting one of two things with both tires in the air, if the diff was engaged: 1) both locked up Or 2) both tires spin but...

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Ya, as lame as that is. But if it was engaged wouldn't atleast one (the right) be locked up the way I tested it today? I spun both, both spun freely. I was expecting one or both to be locked up if it was engaged? Off topic, if it's only one wheel drive up front, then why have a cv drive one the left...

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Front diff definantly is not engaging. in 2hi, front on a jack, one tire would spin. Put it in 4 hi, to make sure it was locked in i drove about 50 feet, then backed up the same distance, kept it running so the cable wouldnt disengage, and only one tire would spin. The actuator is moving, but im bet...

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Out of curiosity, if you body lifted, do you have to drill out the brackets to move em up?

I would like to throw you a offer of these and the zr2 rear end but I really can't (shouldn't) lol. But if you ever get real desperate to get rid of em I'm just a state away

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Probably the easiest part, lol. A skill saw made short work of it.

While it was all apart I hit the frame with a pressure washer then sprayed it with undercoating pretty thick. Can't tell now but might be worth doing?

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What is the best way to check vacuum hoses for leaks? I can't think of a good way with it still routed through the engine compartment?

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I understand what your saying. I'm betting I'll have to make the same decision this weekend... I like the push button but I definantly don't want to do it again in a few years, lol, or track down a vacuum leak from a line, lol.

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Alrighty, inspect the cable as well. gotcha. Front driveshaft does engage. I went out put a piece of tape on the front drive shaft. 2hi it didnt move. in 4 hi and 4 lo the tape changed locations after driving it a few feet. Back to 2 hi, and no more movement. But off hand, if that is my problem woul...

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Well i decided to do the parking lot thing any ways today in 4 hi. No differance in it and 2hi. Why my truck climbed that trail,,, im not sure... maybe it did engage THAT TIME. Maybe the lower gearing helped me? But I dont think in 4hi the gearing changes for the rear just 4 lo? Either way, its obvi...

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After everything iv done to mine and the mild mild wheeling iv done I think I'd rather build a purpose heep for that. Maybe later I will. But now I want a atv to go wheeling in. But maybe where I'm having 4wd problems I haven't had a true taste of what it can do, and I'm not sure how long iv had em....

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I heard that, I haven't even shot my bow since may. Nor gotten a new dozen arrows and cut/squared/fletched yet... I need to do that soon! You know... I don't care about having step bars, but I think seeing all that frame exposed after a body lift is awful. They do a good job to hide that. One thing ...

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While I'm thinking of it, the turning hard in a parking lot in 4wd to listen for popping to confirm 4wd is working trick... Will that still work with our built up steering stops? I only turn my wheel 1 turn now vs 1 1/2 before building up the stops. Edit, this sounds like me. http://forums.s-10crewc...

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Man I forgot the pictures today... Hopefully I'll remember tommorow. They are very sturdy I stand on em to wash/wax the roof.

Thanks for the compliments.

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I googled and couldn't find a difenative answer. Is it an open, limited, or whatever diff? I'll check the actuator. Looks like the problems are the vacuum switch or actuator... And I replaced the switch. I found a how to do a diy posi lock cable for $25 tutorial. If that turns out to be my problem t...

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Hmm... I'll have to check into it. Do some reading. It's just odd it works except for when I need it, lol. If I'm not mistaken the front pass tire should have atleast been turning, right?

What kinda front diff do we have?

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Have I? No. I know little of that system, how do oh lube the cable just smear it on, what benefit will it provide to possibly correct this problem?

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So a little later we went through an area that was recenly clear for whatever reason, it rained last night and the dirt was loose. My buddy turned around, I waited for him to turn and back up this little hill to park. I decided to would do it better, (lol), well I was on a flat dirt area, loose and ...

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Thought I had pictures but I don't. From what I recall you will be using one less stud per bracket. It's still plenty strong. I cut the unused studs off with a saw saw flush with the frame. Basically just measure the holes two inches higher and go for it. Maybe not a full two? I can't recall offhand...

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Well I haven't tried out my securing system yet for the sway bar, tomorrow will be the test run. Guess I'll take some rope incase to secure it in place if it doesn't line up for the reasons you just gave.

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Nice. I saw that thread but must have skipped over that. Or probably had my mind set to the clevis method... I'll use the clevis/ring method for tomorrow then look for those stoppers.

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This is what I'm imitating. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/Muslhed/ZR2%20Blazer%20mods/Front%20Sway%20Bar%20Disco%20mod/Sway1.jpg I see where your going but unsure what crutch caps are. I they are literally the caps on the bottom of a cane/crutch I'm not sure how that would work to secure it...

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Ah, I was thinking to put a crimp on female connector on the other compressor lead and switch em. But it still it will work on the temp some unplugging should work just fine too. Thanks Brule.

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I went to tractor supply to get two clevises to go around the bar. I'm not sure what size I need? From what I'm seeing the size depends on the screw pin. The biggest they had didn't seem big enough, after leaving I think it was.... (they were 1/2"). The ones I got from lowes are 3/8, just a smidgen ...

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Dad asked me a question after how I told him I wired the ac compressor lead.

What about when it's winter, and the defroster is running? I'm sure I don't want the fans running all e time while the defroster is on.

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I think I have a good grasp on how to rig the winch when needed and such... my question comes to pulling. Im sure I read you dont wanna try and drive while winching, incase the vehicle slips and rolls back and puts a heavy load on the cable. So how do you properly do it? heres how I winched myself o...

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now it works,,, yeah i saw that video for the first time about 6 months ago... wow... lol. still "amazing" to watch. while were on the subject, what would been the better way to go about that? get in there and dig out the front passanager tire as much as possible through in my rocks, or 2x4s to help...

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Broken link?

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Lol, I know what ya mean. No trick I know of. Just make sure you get em in the slots. Flash light can help you see to guide it in.

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My condolences.

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Nice. Congrats! It's all because of the skidz flares

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Ehhh.. Couldn't say. Iirc it was a 1/2" drive socket. So if you have a decent tool/ratchet set you'll have the right size. If you find one of the other threads especially the one I blew up, lol, brule even posted the step by step gm manual procedure for this. Btw, don't by a cheap gear puller. I did...

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Btw. Seal pullars are cheap, go to harbor freight if possible. For a seal installer, I bought an exhaust tube reducer for like $3 from the auto store. If you have a socket big enough that's best.

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I did it. It's really not bad, search for a long thread I posted in. You will definantly need a gear puller. I rented one from the auto store. $15 to do it yourself. Ooo, you'll also need a inch pound torque wrench, I had to buy one. So that might addto it, bur you'll have the tool forever. Just dis...

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Expensive shark. Next year, marlin!

I kissed it too, lol.

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Got back from the beach. The highlight of the trip would be an all day "deep sea" fishing trip with dad. Apperantly it has been really windy down there, and big waves the past few weeks. It was looking ify the night before if we could depart. The Captain said Hed call us at 6am to let us know of the...

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You might be suprised how easy it is to but one of those cables.... but if someone really wanted that tank, where it is, They will get it no matter what, lol. I say that becuase I use master python locks on my trail cameras. I had a key break off in the lock of one 3 miles up a trail (foot travel on...

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that sucksss.

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Well heres the verdict. Just got back from the trip,. lows wre in the 80s highs in the 90s, but the "feels like" temperature was around 110. There were heat advisorys all week long in Myrtle Beach. All the way there, it ran 190-200 in near 100 degree weather. We got stuck in bumper to bumper traffic...

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When the coil in my 97 s10 went out, it wouldn't do a thing. Wou would crank till monday and nothing, becuase theres no spark..

Mine had a white mark where it looked like it had "burned through" the casing some, it was just hard diagnosing it.

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I havent heard very good things about jasper stuff... atleast on heavy equipment...

I dont know... something like an engine,,, I think I would pay extra and find some one local who is known to do good work.

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Got it all installed. Again. Only place I could think to put the filter was in the glove box, this thing is crazy big. http://photos.imageevent.com/rc_racer_007/pics/cbinstall1_1.jpg And the radio http://photos.imageevent.com/rc_racer_007/pics/cbinstall2_1.jpg I first installed it without the filter...

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