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    mdnky reacted to RichLo's post in the thread gear ratio help for a newbie with Like Like.
    Your transfer case 2.72 gear ratio is the 4wd low-range gear ratio, 4wd High-range and 2wd are 1:1 ratio. No need to do anything with...
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    mdnky reacted to someotherguy's post in the thread Heavy Half? with Like Like.
    Never heard of an NV4500 being put in a 1500? We talk about it here plenty :) you could absolutely order it. But yes, *normally* a...
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    mdnky replied to the thread 97 K1500 DD/Overlander.
    Thanks! I haven't used their stuff before, but I know a few Jeep guys who have. Based on what I've heard from them, and what I've seen...
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    mdnky reacted to PlayingWithTBI's post in the thread Leaf spring eye bolt with Like Like.
    That's why I have some used ones, LOL
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    mdnky reacted to someotherguy's post in the thread Fuel Quality! with Like Like.
    I've always subscribed to two criteria when choosing fuel, and it's a balancing act: 1. Go for very busy stations to guarantee fresh...
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    mdnky replied to the thread 97 K1500 DD/Overlander.
    04.15.2025 (cont...cont...) I cleaned the inner side of the reinforcement with brake parts cleaner, followed by a couple passes with...
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    mdnky replied to the thread 97 K1500 DD/Overlander.
    04.15.2025 (cont...) Took a few minutes and built a simple a jack extension from some scrap wood and deck screws. This will let me lift...
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    mdnky replied to the thread 97 K1500 DD/Overlander.
    04.15.2024 Started the afternoon by throwing a heavy coat of satin black enamel on the spring hanger, then left it in the sun to...
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    mdnky reacted to 0xDEADBEEF's post in the thread Am I underpowered? with Like Like.
    They didn't HAVE to. They chose to for non-technical reasons IMO. The E-Ray sits in between the base C8 like I have and the Z06. The...
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    mdnky reacted to L31MaxExpress's post in the thread Am I underpowered? with Like Like.
    Except the 8100, lol. Those GMT455s were beasts. 8100, 4L80E, rear gears in the 5s, 4 wheel disc brakes.
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    mdnky reacted to 0xDEADBEEF's post in the thread Am I underpowered? with Like Like.
    The OP needs to regear or shrink his tire, but every engine GM put in these trucks is underpowered IMO. :)
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    mdnky reacted to L31MaxExpress's post in the thread Am I underpowered? with Like Like.
    Fleet trucks amd vans mostly. I have driven a few of them, with the 4.10 gear they are not as gutless as one would assume. The base...
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    mdnky reacted to 1989GMCSIERRA's post in the thread Am I underpowered? with Like Like.
    3/4 tons don't come with V6s. he's either got a 305/350 or a 454 maybe a diesel? i'm leaning to 305/350. i'm not sure what you mean by...
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    mdnky reacted to Hipster's post in the thread Am I underpowered? with Like Like.
    4.56's let the engine work, and probably better mileage.
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    mdnky reacted to Sean Buick 76's post in the thread Am I underpowered? with Like Like.
    Not to be rude but why do you want 35s on a 2wd truck? It would be a totally different animal on 32” tires. If it’s for the look then...
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