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Theres actually a TSB issued on the DexCool by GM. This may not be specific for your particular year truck, but the procedure is the same. I did not personally use the second radiator cap as they suggest, seemed a little over kill to me. Actually, use common sense in regard to thier procedure, do wh...

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My '98 extended cab was the same way almost. It would stick and take some serious coaxing to get it to release. My '04 crew sarted acting that way a bit before it quit, I was thinking it might have been due to cold weather or something, but was obviously indicative of it breaking. If the cable is fr...

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You're right, I removed the assembly and the spring was actually broken, non-fixable. Sixty bucks at the dealer later and it's fixed. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, much appreciated.
Jim

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When I raised my step rails after lifting my ZR5 with a 2" BL, I routed the emergency brake cable through the holes that were already drilled into the step rail brackets. It didn't seem to throw the line of the cable off by too much, and worked perfectly for some months. Now suddenly, my e-brake fai...

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I'm having the same thing on the rear driver side, and the beginnings of it on the rear passenger side. I was just looking up the paint code yesterday, and found this online, http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_spectre_gray_metallic_matt.cfm Might be worth looking into, but I'd bet that the Rustoleum me...

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I thought that I'd gotten a pretty good deal on the buy 3 get one free Rancho RSX with a lifetime warrantly. Don't even think of saying, "I told you so!", I've already said it to myself for all of you! The Ranchos are a decent shock, but only last a year or so of normal driving. Sure replacement is ...

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Just an update. The fella from Burkholders phoned last Tuesday to let me know he was coming into town. Dropped a replacement sending unit off to me. I have my sons this weekend, so it will wait to be installed. Heck, my fix is working fine, I may just wait until it chooses to go south for whatever r...

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I pushed the issue with the tire store when I returned to have the tires swapped out. They insisted that it was properly aligned on the previous visit, but when I picked it up with the new tires, the lean was virtually undetectable, though a level still shows it being there. Since I do not fully und...

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Tire store swapped them out yesterday. I went with the Wranglers, which I thought I'd never do. I am more than pleased with the ride comfort and noise level, just have to wait and see about the longetivity. In theory, Goodyear has resolved the issues with the kevlar layer separating from the steel i...

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......and that ride is?

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Good luck, hope everything works out the way you want it to.

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When I had new tires installed yesterday, I asked for a front end alignment, which they say that they did. When I bought the truck, the lower ball joints were replaced due to failing the safety inspection, seller's expense. The mechanic told me at the time that no alignment was needed. I wasn't buyi...

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I am running the Rancho RSX that I installed a few months back, which I am very pleased with. I don't feel that they are affecting my take on these tires, but I'll never deny being wrong on occassion.

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Scratch that. They certainly do look tuff, really meaty and agressive. Unfortunately IMO they ride that way as well. Doesn't seem to matter if I am doing 20 mph through the boys subdivision, or if I am doing 70 mph on the highway, they sing a constant dull drone. To some degree truck tires should in...

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Tire store phoned me mid-day to let me know that there may be an issue with the tires I selected. His suggestion was the TKOs. Picking it up in just a few minutes. I know that I will like the look of them on the truck, just hope I will be happy in the long run with noise and wear. A few of you guys ...

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The fact that a design hangs on for a long time I think is testament to it's value. Dropped the truck off after work today at the tire store. Going with the Michelins, don't think I'll regret it based on past experiences with them. Thank you guys for your input, I'v e a feeling I would have regreted...

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Phoned Burkholders this morning, fella said he would drop off a replacement before I leave for work at 6 am when he passes through one day next week on his way to the auction. Doesn't really quell the frustration from this weekend, but it is a decent way to handle it on thier part.

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I'm envious, I would love to be participating in both of those. Maybe next year.

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I gave up. Went to the parts store, purchased two feet of rubber gas line and a couple of clamps. Removed the hose from the frame mounted steel line, whittled the nylon back on the original sending unit, and viola! It is going to have to do for now, I refuse to screw with anything fuel related for a...

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From what I can tell they are one piece, in regard to the pump itself and the main assembly, there is no way to separate them, you can remove everything except the actual fuel pump. Funny, the actual sending unit removes easily from the assembly, the pump does not, so why do they commonly call the a...

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Seems you can disassemble everything except the fuel pump from the sending unit assembly that drops into the tank. I did, but can't see a way to remove the pump without breaking something, and nobody is offering any advice. So my assumption would be that I need to again repair mine, reinstall it, an...

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OK, tank dropped sending unit assembly removed. How the heck do I replace the pump? Can't see for the life of me how the heck that damned thing is supposed to come apart or out. Is the trick that it is not?

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GRRRRRRR! I remembeer how loud the pump was on my '98. Got used to it and never noticed it on this one. Just tried once more and caught a gap in traffic.....nuttin! I will be dropping the tank again in the morning, but looking at my original sending unit, swapping pumps looks a little intimidating, ...

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Unfortunately I think I already have. I will say as a suggestion to anyone who winds up having to drop thier tank. Use jack stands under your front leaf spring mounts and get em up high by jacking under the rearend, once set, you can drop the jack and gain easy access to the hoses and electric by go...

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Installation done, didn't begin until around 5:30 because it was so warm today and the boys were having a blast at the pool. The fella at the yard had told me that often, the sending unit will fail after sitting in open air, and suggested that I simply unplug it and install the one from my tank. I d...

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Been back home with the boys now for quite a bit, just cleaned up the tank and sending unit. Actually it is a strong tank, less the fused tube for the fill tube to attach! Go figure! I got a full sized for the price of a mid on the rental, $26 bucks. With $32 in fuel I figure I saved maybe $20 from ...

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I was afraid of that. I've made arrangements for my sons to spend the night with friends so that I can leave in the wee hours, get to the yard when they open, home again well before noon. Guess I'll be renting a car to do it. The good news is that the guy has a ZR5 wheel for 1 bill which I can pick ...

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Alright, anyone who read my, 'how much time' post in tires lifts and suspension, knows that like a fool, I broke my gas tank. The joys of plastics. What you don't know is that when I was wrestling it back into place after removing it and fixing it properly, weekend before last, one of the plastic pi...

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Didn't the little 4 poppers with a manual tansmission come with 410 gears to give them more power? In light of that, a really stupid question would be.....are the internal units the same from front to rear? Yep, he actually asked!

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Hmmm.....no response.....did I misread about the necessity of an air intake mod in association with a BL? Anywho, since I didn't have my boys yesterday, I raised the factory nerfs after work. Used a hand drill and it didn't take but 20 minutes to drill per bar. I did use a couple of different sized ...

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No worries, I think I can see what I need to do. One more question though, the air box, what needs to be done with it after a BL is installed? I recall reading that something needed to be altered with it but can not find it now.

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Sure it sounds simple......as long as you've got countless hours and lots of funds. Trust me I would love to do it, but I've not got the knowlege or where with all to attempt it, nor the funds. Some things are better left to my imagination.

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I concur on every point in regard to PA's shortcomings Brule, and that is for starters. Trick is, the spacers were good quality and are in place, the rest can be dealt with in time, though I'm not too sure I'm happy with the hardware holding them on, but again, that can be dealt with. Bottom line is...

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Oh by no means am I disappointed! It does make a big difference, I simply realize now that I really did want to go a little taller, just didn't know it until I did the BL. :roll: No worries, I've yet to crank the t-bars a bit, so that may make me happier. If not then I'll be boning up on the Marvelo...

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Well I was warned about the the plastic tank, but honestly, you would not believe how little pressure it took to snap, I was literally shocked. The temp fix should hold well enough to give me time to find a metal replacement in a salvage yard somewhere. Come to think of it, it's about time to start ...

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I did do some head scratching on those front bumper side brackets, but got em figured out. I had the truck dismantled and ready to lift by 10, after a little himhawing around at the start. By 12 I had the blocks in place and bolted back down both on the cab and the bed. Shifting the bed to access th...

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I downloaded the same pdf from the place where I purchased the kit, (Geek even punched it and bound it in a report folder). Then the same set of instructions came with the kit itself. I've printed a few pages from here so as not to forget some pointers and good advice. I've done quite a bit of mecha...

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I'm admittedly getting a little 'skeered' reading these instructions.

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Then tomorrow at 6 am central time, I will plunge forward into the abyss.....gulp.....wish me luck!
Forgive my ignorance when it comes to searching, but I've been looking and not found this webs instructions for doing a BL.

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Roadrunner......I'd say that with the two of us on the same page here, we'd have .04 between us huh?

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These times would be for one person?

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Alright, I actually fulfilled my obligation to family and got the electrical work done today which I thought would take all weekend. I am not going to be able to install my BL on a weekend when I have my sons, and due to other obligations will not probably have an opportunity to do it for another mo...

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I'll agree that the tread is not nearly as aggressive looking as some others out there. It is the true 30" size that attracts me in a 255/75/15, along with the more rounded edge. You see, my PA 2"BL came FedEx today. I'm doing some electrical work for family this weekend, and have my boys next weeke...

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That is where I would buy them from. I can get 5 of them shipped directly to a local installer and mounted with a road hazard, for less than I can buy 4 from Dobbs, and about the same as 4 Michelins. Just need a go-ahead nudge to convince me.

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Anyone have an opinion on Pirelli Scorpion ATR's?

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Geico? Let me shed some light on Geico. Granted it has been quite some years back now, but Geico was prosecuted by the federal government to my rocollections. Seems they began a program where they were providing the latest in technology, free of charge, in the form of radar guns to police department...

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Not to hijack here, but I do remember reading where some of you use baskets on top of your roof racks. I like the idea, and found this, ( http://www.discountramps.com/roof-cargo-basket.htm ) ,for what seems a reasonable price. I would like to see some pics with baskets attached if anyone has any, an...

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Thanks Reed, great link. Um....unfortunately it is just technical enough to scare the be-jesus out of me even thinking about it..... quandry nipped square in the bud!

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Curiosity killed the cat......anyone ever come up with any technical information on doing this? Financially way out of reach, but what a thing to dream about!

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First and foremost is the fact that you came out of this virtually safe and sound. Judging from the photos, things could have gone very differently, and I know that we are all grateful they did not. Secondly, I am sorry for your loss. Though I've not owned my CC for long, I've grown very fond of her...

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Thanks Brule, I kind of suspected that he wasn't familiar with smaller trucks, let alone ours, which seems to have more limitations than some others might. I would however still like to know what sort of mileage gains could be expected from changing gears.

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if you are going to run 31's to 33's....get the 4.10's. i had 4.10's and 31's and it was a good combo for the stock hp. May I jump in and ask what kind of mileage you got with that combination? Further, I've a buddy who does suspension lifts as a side job on weekends for local dealers. He is insist...

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Gotcha, thanks!

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I know this is an older thread, but I'm curious. I am assuming, (knowing the risks), that the reason no one seems to offer a 3" BL for anything newer than a '94 S10 is because of steering geometry then? That is why all that is marketed is a 2"? Just askin. Jim Oh....um.....yeah.....I'm giving in and...

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Used some extra cash from some scrap copper I picked up on a job, and finally bought the Delta Champion designed for 4 door mid-sized trucks. As I thought it doesn't measure up to my old WeatherGuard, but is not bad and actually fits the truck nicely with reasonable room inside. The factory poly bed...

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Looks great Jim.....I'll be envious each time I settle into my icky cloth seats!

er.....like I already was!

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Rich, I just shipped a front and tansfercase shield to a member in Oklahoma via USPS. Just a front should be about half as heavy or less, shipping was $21.97. UPS wanted $38, not very cost effective in my opinion, but I will ship it any way you like. If you give me your name and address in a private...

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Rich, I do have one front cover in aluminum. It is bent, but not drastically. I believe it could be straigtened to be attached very easily. It is missing again the oil access cover screw, but if you have your original it could be swapped out easily. I got it when I purchsed a whole set locally, told...

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The Rancho RSX that I went with would not be your best choice if those are the words you wish not to hear from her. They are a truck shock, and ride accordingly. I have no experience with the Bilstiens so can't offer any insight into what sort of ride you could expect from them, but I would suspect ...

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I helped out a woman last year that had a generation 2 blazer, not sure of the year, who's heater core had plugged due to the Dexcool coolant. Got a printout from a mechanic at a local dealership which basically outlined using a basic Prestone type flush and fill kit with a solvent that GM offers, b...

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Because they can unfortunately, and you're right, it is actually pretty simple for anyone with a little mechanical ability. I think it is important to mention that the tool is a must, like Tony said. Do not attempt to do it with a pair of vice grips or anything else. The $20 tool will save a fortune...

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Thanks guys, for your input, decided to go ahead with the RSXs. Picked them up yesterday and installed them with the 'assistance' of my 8 and 12 year old sons. Only took about twice as long as it should have with thier help! :lol: What can I say, they gotta learn this stuff sometime. After having re...

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Thanks green. There are some significant differences in design, twin vs. mono tube etc, but since they do come with a lifetime warranty, and I would be getting them from an established local shop which makes replacement easier, I think I'll try them. Unless of course someone has a solid reason other...

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I know that the overall concensus of this site is that Bilstien shocks are the ones to use, but I found a local dealer with a buy 3 get 1 free on the Rancho RSX. Full set with tax will be about $180. Just fishing for opinions on these shocks, are they any good or not?
Jim

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Hello neighbor! :wave: Just west of the Missouri river in St. Charles county. Podunk little town sandwiched in between St. Peters and Ofallon (zip is 63338). I built a house here in '94, and it has exploded growth wise since. I'd say that I'm less than a half hour west of St. Louis no matter what br...

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You're second, and from what I see, the only other person who showed any interest, (I think everybody else must have em but us)! So, I will find one and if you are alright with the price I will send it to you

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Finally the fella at Scratchy's did the looking and called me. Unfortunately he was apparently letting out a lot of hot air when I first went out there, and did not have the quantity he first indicated. Okie, (Ed), I've got a transfer case shield for $30, (which I will pick up on Friday), and a fron...

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Thanks HJ,
I knew I made the right decision on the t-case one.

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Update Tried to phone the fella at Scratchy's yesterday, he was not in and had been at the auto auction boh Thursday and Friday, so I will try to contact him on Monday to see what he's come up with. I did visit a pick and pull type yard this morning, and picked up an aluminum front cover, a little s...

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My two cents.... I had an '85 Astro with the 4.3 liter in it that was used as a service truck for years. I ran Mobil 1 in it almost from the get go. I traded it with 260,000+ on the odometer and it still had great compression, (mind you the truck was falling apart around the engine). I religiously c...

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All of this is pending my success in finding more. Being the only seemingly 'active' member in my area, and the number of salvage yards near St. Louis, I'm confident that I will find at least a few more sets. At least the front and t-case ones. Ed, you're first up, and no f9k9, I didn't. So does tha...

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I might have a line on some here in Missouri. Just curious as what level of interest there would be in aluminum skids for our trucks. Cost would only be what they cost me, (and I won't be over paying), plus shipping, if and when I find them. Wondering if anyone else might be in the market, or am I t...

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Went to a yard called Scratchy's this afternoon, bought a 12 bolt rear end from him years ago for the price of a 10 bolt. Half ton GMC that it locked at a bout 75 on a bridge over the Missouri river. Damned glad that all that really happened was the bell housing snapped pan to pan, really could have...

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Jackpot! :bounce: I had the chance today to check the yard with the 'nancy boy' that didn't want to get his feet muddy, who said he thought they had them, on my way home from work. Unfortunately they only had one set, (front steering and transfer case, no engine shield), out of about 40 S10 and Blaz...

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Well this afternoon I stopped at a smaller local yard and searched, no luck. Came home and phoned 3 others. Two said they were sure they had them, but it was too messy and muddy with the recent weather to even look to verify! (Man us midwesterners are real 'nancy boys') I'll keep you posted and make...

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