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98 Silverado Z71

Just purchased this 1 ton today to replace my old wrecked half ton. 120k miles, 454, auto, solid steering, tight door hinges, immaculate interior, etc etc
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- Post #71
- May 16, 2017
- Forum: Member Trucks
98 Silverado Z71

That's a bummer, oh well, there are some crap box 4wd's in the area. Just sold my dirt bike so now I'm chomping at the bit to get a 98 silverado and swap all my good parts over. Then I'd like to cut my old wrecked one in half and make a trailer out of the bed.
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- Post #70
- Mar 28, 2017
- Forum: Member Trucks
98 Silverado Z71

Anyone know if a 2wd truck has the same frame? There is a cheap low mile 2wd near me. Just wondering if my 4wd parts would swap right over.
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- Post #68
- Mar 28, 2017
- Forum: Member Trucks
98 Silverado Z71

Good news! Their insurance company is giving me a more than fair value for my truck, and I'm buying it back for $200! This is a win win for me. Now I can get a new one and just move the parts over. Everything I put into it is still good to go except for the aftermarket radiator and...
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- Post #67
- Nov 29, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
98 Silverado Z71

That won't help unfortunately. The frames in these are C-channel, pretty weak.
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- Post #65
- Nov 23, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
98 Silverado Z71

Got my back and neck beat up. The granny I'm not sure about. I couldn't see any visible injuries, but they took her to the hospital and she was still there a week later. That was according to her insurance adjuster though who also tried to tell me he had a witness saying I was...
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- Post #62
- Nov 22, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
98 Silverado Z71

A couple weeks ago some old granny pulled out in front of me as I was going down the highway. My truck is now totaled. I'm on the lookout for a 4 door short bed now if anyone knows of any near Oregon.
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- Post #60
- Nov 21, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
98 Silverado Z71

Also seriously considering spray painting the whole truck olive drab as there are sections that the clear coast is gone and it's just looking kinda meh.
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- Post #59
- Sep 24, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
98 Silverado Z71

Haven't posted for a while. Put a new spider injector in, installed a 3 core full aluminum radiator, threw out the carpet and bed lined the interior and rocker panels, installed one 12" sub under back seat with amp, plastidipped the bumpers and grill, ordered new 3rd brake light as the junky...
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- Post #58
- Sep 24, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
The Stupid Electronics Questions Thread

Thanks. That's what I figured, but felt I better ask and be safe than sorry.
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- Post #299
- Mar 7, 2016
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
The Stupid Electronics Questions Thread

Question: I have this sub woofer: Kicker 10C124 Comp 12-Inch Subwoofer 4 SVC http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036MOQCM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00 and this amp: BOSS AUDIO R1100M Riot 1100-Watt Monoblock, Class A/B 2-8 Ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier...
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- Post #297
- Mar 5, 2016
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
98 Silverado Z71

Alright, intake gasket done, fixed that broken off heater hose, and replaced the rag joint in steering. I take it for its first trip into town. Radiator now has a pinhole leak. Got really pissed off for a while. I'm going to try doing this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Trxlk9P6g...
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- Post #57
- Jul 5, 2015
- Forum: Member Trucks
98 Silverado Z71

Do you have any part *'s that you used to fix it?
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- Post #56
- Jul 1, 2015
- Forum: Member Trucks
Intake Manifold gasket heater hose issues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALnaKt7CAc0 Best tips I've found so far.
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- Post #2
- Jun 30, 2015
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Intake Manifold gasket heater hose issues

So I began the crappy job of the intake manifold gasket repair. I went to remove the heater hose that everyone complains about. I figured hey why can't I just skip the plastic disconnect and just unscrew the whole thing from the intake. Well this is why you shouldn't do that: Now I have...
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- Thread
- Jun 30, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance