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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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    mdnky reacted to PlayingWithTBI's post in the thread Am I underpowered? with Like Like.
    Meh - throw a 383 with 500 Ft Lbs of torque in it :33:
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    mdnky reacted to Orpedcrow's post in the thread Bent frame after cnotch!!! with Like Like.
    I’d start by dropping the axle and pulling the leaves off. They’re are putting some tension and weight on the frame. It should be...
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    mdnky reacted to Illbedipped's post in the thread Bent frame after cnotch!!! with Like Like.
    Go buy a good used frame at a junk yard and start all over. You could try to straighten it with a jack and 4-5 heavy guys jumping on the...
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