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    I’ve been offered a 6.5 swapped 88k 2500 for a cheap price, should I buy it?

    It’s a big deal. Basically the block is toast. Given the other issues the ‘94 6.5 faced and the cost of the improvements, it’s not worth purchasing. I’ve got my ‘94 running nicely, but it took a new IP, new fuel tank, fuel lines and Raptor lift pump. Just a lot of work, but I did it myself. I...
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    I’ve been offered a 6.5 swapped 88k 2500 for a cheap price, should I buy it?

    I have ‘94 and ‘99 K2500 Suburban diesels with 296K and 240K miles, respectively. Once you address the known issues they are pretty reliable. Like any truck that’s 25 to 30 years old, they need attention. As for the broken starter bolt, the block is likely cracked. Though you can try to weld...
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    Need Advice on Headliner

    Here’s a how to video from a shop that sells supplies:
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    6.5L preventative maintenance

    Fluidampner Harmonic Balancer removes all the guessing.
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    14 bolt drums

    14 bolt full float, 8 lug 13”’ with 3.5” wide shoes.
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    14 bolt drums

    Just replaced the rear drums on my ‘99 K2500 and went with Napa Fleet for $118 each (no sales tax in Montana) and couldn’t be happier.
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    95 with the 6.5l Detroit

    You will find much better help at www.thetruckstop.us Yes you will need to do a number of mods to ensure longevity. You can run up to 14 psi with aftermarket turbo. It will need cooling mods and replace the harmonic balanced. I own two K2500 Suburbans with 6.5 diesels and they are beasts...
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    questions about cluster.

    The cable that fell down is what pulls the shift indicator. It attaches to a plastic drum on the steering column and that drum snaps into the shifter hub on the column. One of the tabs broke on mine cause the drum to detach from the shift hub. My interim solution was to duct tape the drum to...
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    Interior restomod pretty much complete with pictures

    Did you replace the seat foam?
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    Help diagnose a power steering issue on my 99' GMC

    Do you post on TheTruckStop.us? If not see posts 3443 and 3488 on steering box popping: https://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/threads/what-did-you-do-with-your-gmt400-today-or-yesterday.46235/page-173 He rebuilt the steering box out of necessity, but it sounds like an interim thing and will have...
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    88-94 replacement seat covers

    Does anyone sell seat foam for a ‘94 K2500 Suburban?
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    88-98 Bucket seat alternatives

    I am unable to find seat foam for my '94 K2500 Suburban, so this might be the alternative way to go. Is there a more current GM seat that would bolt to the seat stands of the '94?
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    LED turn signals

    How did these work out? Did you figure out a solution for the plugs? How do you like the lights?
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    Stamped vs Forged Lower Control Arm Swap

    The forged LCAs came on the '98 and '99 K2500 with the K designating 4wd. Aside from the obvious benefits, the not so obvious benefit is that the forged LCA allows a tighter turning radius. A '94 K2500 with stamped steel LCAs has a turning radius of 47.7'. A '99 K2500 Suburban has a turning...
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    NBS Front Brake Swap for OBS Trucks

    Just get an entire rear axle from a GMT 800. The GMT 800 14 bolt full floater is about 2.5" wider in track. The leaf springs are in slightly different position, so you have to cut off the spring perches and weld new in the correct position for the GMT 400. Also need to do the same for the...
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