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I guess my truck is stuburn minded. I installed a 180 in mine in May of 09. No problems until about 3 weeks ago when the temps got below 40 degrees. SES light and the code was coolant constantly too cold. So I put a 195 back in it. Maybe the combination of the cooler thermoatat and the extra capacit...

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The drum brake axles will not work. I found a shaft at a salvage yard. It came out of a blazer...gov locs were also put in blazers. I too had to replace the shaft because the bearing "wears" a groove in the shaft. I believe there are bearings available that are designed so that the shaft doesn't con...

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It is grey and pretty thick. Maybe just the color of the lubricant that was used??

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Yes it does and I have apart already. I've even removed the "tube" to replace the leaking seal and check the needle bearing. The gear lube oil that's in the diff is grey in color. It shouldn't be should it?

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Are the beaings and seals where the axle shafts connect to the differential the same on both sides? The driver's side slips directly into the "chunk" where as the passenger side slips into a tube. Is there a snap ring that holds the shaft in? Can it be replaced?

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Horsehammerr wrote:Were those chineze moog joints Problem Solvers ?

Good question. You beat me to it. The ones I got are problem solvers.

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Well, I suppose that Bosch products are now made in China also?

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Jongo8 wrote:That's high on the cv shafts and the hubs....

Good quality and cheaper than G.M. parts.

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Jongo8 wrote:The last set of moog joints I got were made in China... I had to change them out allready...

LOL You're kidding? Figures another company selling us out to China.

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www.autopartswarehouse.com
A1 Cardone front axle
Made in U.S.A.
$87.41 w/tax free shipping.

Timken front hubs
Made in U.S.A.
$123.38 shipped.

Bosch oxygen sensor special $58.01

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Best price I found on the net for moog ball joints.
www.clearlyauto.com
MOG K5320 Upper Ball Joint $55.70
$61.56 shipped.

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I read that a few members here had paid $200.00 for the new radiator. Is that correct??

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Mine it still doing good.. 2002 and 60,000 miles... Intake gaskets now thats another story... I replace my intake gaskets this past Thanksgiving. Fixing the intake leaks the system will build up more pressure and causing the radiator to leak even worse. Which I expected it to do. Gradually it's bee...

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http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs12/i/2006/303/6/c/_confused__remake_by_Shicken05.gif Did you replace a leaking radiator under warranty or has it been leaking for 3 years since you noticed it? Good point, thank you. When I purchased the truck in July 2004 it had right at 14k miles on it. By 2006 it had...

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Ft. Leonard (little Korea they called it when I was there) You just might be operating the same equipment you operate now. Case and Catipillar were the brands uncle sam bought back then. I was a combat engineer twenty sum odd yrs ago. 62B heavy equipment mechanic. Can I give you some advice...When y...

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I'm not trying to offened anyone nor disrespect their vehicles here either. My complaint is the fact that my radiator developed a leak when it was two years old. Vehicles I have owned in the past (all G.M.) never developed radiator leaks. I'm not saying that they would never develop leaks but they d...

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Now wait just a second. "Over heating" was about a clogged precat "More overheating" is about mods he installed. Nothing stated why he installed them. "Over heating 2" is about higher amp alternators. "Over heating 3" is about a electric fan mod he is about to install. Again nothing said about the r...

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Not trying to be a stick in the mud about this but I don't understand the real benefit of having the oversized radiator. I don't have any cooling problems and it doesn't appear that anyone else has. I want to replace my radiator with one that will last a very long time. I believe Brule stated his re...

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Last weekend I made a trip to St. Louis carrying myself about 190 lbs. and extra cargo in the back seat between 75 and 100 lbs. On the way back I pushed it to see how far I could get on a full tank. I got 294 miles with about a gallon of gas left in the tank. (took almost 17 gallons to fill her up a...

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I was having problems with bulbs burning out to quickly. Tried a different bulb number and they have lasted alot longer but they are not much brighter than the tail lights. Anyone know of a bright bulb that doesn't get as hot as the OEM bulbs??
Jeff

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Hello again,
He wants to know why his Hayne's manual says to replace the beaings while he's in there. I told him that was a darn good question.

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Thanks Brule. I'm pretty sure he'll like this news. Thanks for your help.
Jeff

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Sounds like inner axle seals? Not a terrible job, but time consuming. Is he capable of pulling the halfshafts and possibly dropping the front differential if that is what is needed? Yes, I believe he is capable Brule. Special tools would be neede?? Is that what has to happen?? (dropping the differe...

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Hey Brule got a friend who says his front diff is seeping where both front shafts connect. He's wanting to know if this is a job he can do or are special tools needed and should he take it to a dealer?

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I had it aligned just minutes before buying the new tires.

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I'm thinking about replacing the inner axle bearings also. Is this an easy job or special tools needed?

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HenryJ wrote:Once used they twist and are not interchangeable.

So getting a used shaft out of the same side I'm replacing would be the way to go??

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Looking good!!

Would look better if it were yellow. Eh Reed??

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What years were "our" eaton gov locs available? Both axle shafts are the same length??

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I have a 3 ton floor jack from Husky.(home depot) DO NOT BUY ONE!!

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my cousin and I where headed out hunting last November (he was driving) and we came upon a jeep that burried itself in the snow on the side of the road. another jeep was there trying helplessly to get him out. without missing a beat my cousin looked at me and said "it's ok, it's a jeep thing" to wh...

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First time I seen that decal. I don't have anything against Jeeps but I'll take my CC over a jeep.

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I was very intrigued with the decal. Pretty funny. There is a dog sitting in the drivers seat waiting for his master. Keep looking you'll find him.

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How about now???

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Check out the driver.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2363374 ... host=rides

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I measured one of the old tires that was on the truck 235x75x15 and compared it to a used Goodyear 30x9.5x15 and the new BFG's 30x9.5x15. There are all right about 28 1/2 inches tall. The new tires are a tad taller but that is probably because they are new. This sucks. I had expected the new tires t...

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I wanted to get 1.25 but the adjusters felt like they were getting close to bottoming out. Changing the keys might help that. I don't know. (maybe Brule will chime in with a comment about that :wink: ) It took more than 4 turns I know that. Well im thinking i might get more turns in then you then. ...

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Nope. Nothing was jacked up. Then you're more of a man than I am. I tried compressing them but, could not hold them long enough to get them installed. You did it the same way as if, you had the axles on jack stands. Need to get the the tires off the ground with jack stands under the frame. Then the...

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Brand new shocks and brand new tires. I added 10 psi more and that has helped some.

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Somethings not right here then.

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So the 3 he is talking about are two in the hub and the outer on the rear axle?? Maybe he's getting them too tight. Heck, what would I know I've never changed a hub bearing thingamajig thingy.

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I wanted to get 1.25 but the adjusters felt like they were getting close to bottoming out. Changing the keys might help that. I don't know. (maybe Brule will chime in with a comment about that

) It took more than 4 turns I know that.

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Nope. Nothing was jacked up.

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Yes, getting the front up would be better. I think at the end of summer maybe sooner I'll put some new parts in the drivetrain and then I'll crank the bars up another 1/2" nor more than that. I was going to do the body lift tomorrow but I'll wait until after the N.C. trip. I'm pondering on just wait...

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Hmm, When I installed the Bilsteins on mine I had to compress the rear shocks a whole bunch to get them to bolt up. I was concerned about the amount of down travel it had (less than 4 or 5 inches) But now with the new leaf kit the down travel has increased considerably. Maybe the Bilsteins I got for...

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Are you "packing" them when you install the new bearings. Must be really really cheap bearings for such a short lifespan.

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Just a few for now. Waiting for a sunny day. I'm sorry I forgot to measure the back before I change the leaf springs. The front @ bottom of fender (top of tire) to the ground measured 30 1/4 inches before now it is 31 1/4 " This measurement did not change after putting the new tires on. At the back ...

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Well I'm not sure if I'm going to like the AT's. They have a "bounce" if you will between 40 and 50 mph. The average posted speed limit around here is 45mph. So this will get very old very fast. There is 35 psi of air in the tires now. Maybe bumping that up to 45psi will help. I chose not to get the...

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Yes!! I do have another question. Since I have stepped up to 30 inch tires, how far off is the speedo now? When it's indicating 70 mph, I'ts either Sunday morning or I'm about to get a wreckless driving ticket.

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ok so ther is only so many times you can talk about how sweet it looks before you are legally bound to post pics!!!!!! LMAO Now hold on, I don't think I've been bragging about it. I will get pics. Ran out of time and daylight today. Think I'll go wash the nasty thing tonight. It has 4 months of win...

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fallvitals wrote:Ah, I thought it made a .25" adjustment for each turn.

What BFGs did ya get? I dont think you said?

The AT's. TKO They look better in person that on some web pages I've seen.

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I took it out on the interstate to see if it got worse. It's fine. I guess the tires want to "talk and bounce a little between 40 50 mph. I am NOT going to like that. Maybe that will go away as the tires break in. I should probably save money and order a set of hubs from synergy by summer time. Oh b...

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Poo. not what I wanted to hear. The front is only an inch higher than it was. Don't really want to crank them back down. Means a realignment and the back of the truck is borderline too high now. Maybe there's another solution.

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Could someone give me the correct term for that?? How much side to side play should this shaft have where it connects to the t-case. Since the t-bar adjustment this morning I hear a faint noise and can feel something in my feet at 40 mph and up. Hub bearing maybe?? I am driving to N.C. next thursday...

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I recently replaced my rear pads. This is the second set of rear pads I have put on this truck in the 120k miles I've owned it. Pretty darn good I think. This time I went with Wagner's from O'rielly's Autp Parts. Who will turn your rotors also. There is a lifetime warranty with the Wagner's and sinc...

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Jongo8 wrote:Just messin with you...lol.

Thanks Jongo8 I was hoping you were and in that case mine is PRETTIER!!

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Jongo8 wrote:
YellowCrewCabber wrote:IMO the GMC CC's are not attractive. I've seen a Sonoma CC here same color as mine, (yellow) The S-10's are way prettier. Not positive but I believe the Sonoma wheels are similar but not the same.
I like my GMC Sonoma cc. And it is attractive!!!

LMAO No offense intended here.

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HenryJ wrote: where is that "worthless with out pictures" smiley?

The pics and measurements are coming I promise. The new BFG's are on. The body lift hasn't been done yet.

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$50.33 out the door. The front is an inch higher now. I may crank it up some more later on. It rides and drives much better now. Definately firmer. Not mushy anymore like a minivan. :wink: I like it. I feel like I'm in a truck. If the new leafs on the back settle down some I'll probably leave the T-...

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I've been quoted from $44.00 to $80.00 dollars for an alignment. A good shop will check your entire steering system for worn parts. I'm going with the $44.00 dollar one but I'm sure they'll find "something" that needs replaced. The lower ball joints have been replaced once before. So maybe I'm safe ...

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I bellieve I recently read that a member here was looking to sell his ZR5 wheels.

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IMO the GMC CC's are not attractive. I've seen a Sonoma CC here same color as mine, (yellow) The S-10's are way prettier. Not positive but I believe the Sonoma wheels are similar but not the same.

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Those may be wheels for the Sonoma model. They sure don't look like mine. He should've taken that photo in the daylight.

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Thank you.

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My boise spring kit is on. Yes it does pick up the back end. Stiffer ride and handles a little different. NO complaints. In the morning I'm gonna find an empty parking lot, give the T-bars a crank, take it to the alignment shop and then it's off to discount tire.

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great aggressive tire, but the road noise was very mild. You could roll down the road and still have a typical conversation in the cab without shouting. Better late than never bwenny247. :wink: I've decided on BFG AT's this time around. Next set maybe the Dayton's we'll see. I do thank you for your...

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Hmm, well the price of the kit is still the same but my shipping was about $30.00. Either they didn't charge me enough or they are over charging you. They have very recently raised the rates. Doubled them??? Good grief.

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Thank you very much for the quick reply Brule. Sorry don't mean to be "anul". Just don't wanna mess up.
Jeff

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I'm installing the Boise kit this evening. The new center bolt is sticking about two inches past the nut. The diagram shows everything installed without the overload spring. Is this correct? Do I cut the bolt off leaving about a half inch?
Jeff

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I am very happy with my 1.5 t-bar and 1.5 shackle with the Skids cut out's in the front. I did the bumper stop mod too. I only have the frame rub but I can live with that. I have 31/10.50 on stock rims. And give me a hard time but I still have the stock shocks at 55,000 miles. And a hard time you s...

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Okay, okay, I found it.

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Thanks for the compliments and you are welcome as well.

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I run 30x9.5's on mine without a body lift, just t-bar tweak and shackles with 1" front spacers and 3" rear. You should be able to move up to 31x10.5 with no problem with the body lift and cuts, You might have some frame rub at full lock each vehicle is a bit different and a rounded shoulder design...

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First class job. Your rig is so clean, I am thinking it is still in the show room.! This is not a mod to avoid and I hope all look at your post! Thanks Reed. No she hasn't been in the "stuff" much. DOT doesn't use "salt" that I know of. They spray on a liquid called calcium chrolride (I think) befo...

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Re: 180 degree JET 10171 " YES"

Question on front axle shaft bearings and seals

Front axle assemblies and hubs

Moog upper and lower ball joints....good prices

95 K1500

REED YOUR GONNA LOVE THIS!!

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Speedo calcalator.....

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Re: Boise Spring Kit

Okay, before I cut this bolt off......