Recent content by Normand

Coolant type Green or Dex-Cool

Dont use the green stuff, it’s hard on seals and it’s corrosive, get the TEXACO OR ANY LONG LIFE RED STUFF, the water jacket will be free of rust, your water pump wont leak and all the engine sensors will be free of contaminents !
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- Post #25
- May 11, 2020
- Forum: 96+ Vortec Performance + Computer Swaps
Steering wheel play

It’s time to replace those lower and upper arm bushings It’s maybe time to have a close look at the upper and lower arm bushings !
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- Post #8
- Nov 18, 2019
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
What Ball Joint/Lower Control Arm do I have?

The difference is 3.42 ratio for the K1500 and 3.73 or 4.11 for the K2500 !
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- Post #32
- Jul 17, 2019
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
What Ball Joint/Lower Control Arm do I have?

K1500 Suburban with the 6.5 d are basicly a 2500 with a highter axel ratio, which affect the capacity,it’s that simple and it make a wonderfull light hauler, I know because I’m holding on to mine for the last 19 years ! Constant 21 mpg for a 6700 pds vehicle !
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- Post #31
- Jul 17, 2019
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
What Ball Joint/Lower Control Arm do I have?

You get the forged LCA unit on 1/2 ton that are powered by the 6.5 diesel engine
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- Post #30
- Jul 17, 2019
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
What Ball Joint/Lower Control Arm do I have?

Yes
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- Post #29
- Jul 17, 2019
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
Replacing Rear Brake Lines?

Sorry, look up https://www.inlinetube.com/1992-08-chevygmc-suv-2wd4wd-linesy,
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- Post #16
- Dec 30, 2017
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
Replacing Rear Brake Lines?

I got the supplier for those brake lines kit number "SCTB98S2D40" THIS IS FOR A K2500 SUBURBAN HAVE A LOOK AT https://www.circletracksupply.com/truck-brake-upgrades/
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- Post #15
- Dec 29, 2017
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
99 K2500 Suburban 6.5L

How about meeting your twin, that I’ve owned for the last 15 years.
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- Post #15
- Dec 4, 2017
- Forum: Member Trucks
99 K2500 Suburban 6.5L
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- Post #14
- Dec 4, 2017
- Forum: Member Trucks
Replacing Rear Brake Lines?

DON'T MESS AROUND BRAKE COMPONENTS ! If your truck has the main line towards the rear which must be corroded at the support metal bracket along the left rail of the frame, i'm sure the front section that runs a top the front crossmember to the right wheel is just about to let go, I've replace...
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- Post #9
- Nov 22, 2017
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
6.5TD swap questions

Make sure that you have the hight output oil pump, if your vehicle is a 4 x 4 make sure that the oil pan is in good shape,no rust spots.Also install a fluidamper and make sure that the oil seals at the crankshaft plus it's time to install a fitting at the oil pressure sensor so it can be access...
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- Post #2
- Jul 18, 2017
- Forum: The Garage
How rare is my Diesel Suburban?

Hi, I have been the proud owner of a 1999 6.5td for the last 14 years and I'm holding on to it because nobody has been offering anything to replace it. But I must advise you on a few important idems that should be upgraded to prevent costly maintenance bills.First I must point out that GM are...
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- Post #15
- Jul 7, 2017
- Forum: Member Trucks