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    Longbed to Shortbed Swap?

    The hangers I used are Belltech #6501, very nice kit. The old hangers were temporarily left in place as a measuring point. Yes, both shock mounts are relocated, everything attached to the rear axle moves 14" forward.
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    Stainless Shorty Headers

    I'm thinking of getting a set of these headers for my '88 ECSB 350 engine. I realize they are most likely Chinese made hence the cheap price, but they do look well made and supposed to be a drop in replacement for the stock manifolds...
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    1991 k1500... v6 to v8, some suspension questions regarding general components

    If you have a true Z-71 it will appear on the SPID tag in the glove box. All suspension and brake parts are the same except possibly the front spring / torsion bar rates needed for the lighter V6. There is a proper procedure for adjusting ride height, just DON'T turn those bolts in all the way...
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    long box to short box

    I've done it, not too bad. Here's the thread: http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?22556-Longbed-to-Shortbed-Swap&highlight=short+bed+swap
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    Longbed to Shortbed Swap?

    Have not been here in a while, got the body back together last oct, over the winter rebuilt the rear end and did the XJ steering shaft. Not pictured yet is the LMC headlights, made up a relay harness and added 55w HID low beams, now it lights up the whole world!
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    Longbed to Shortbed Swap?

    It's time to make it look nicer so I blew it apart and painted it Corvette Torch Red, no two tone. I used to use Dupont but the gallon of red alone was $660.00! Went with the Nason Ful-base and 498-00 clear, about 1/3 the cost. The truck was stripped to the metal, etch primed, minimal body...
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    XJ steering shaft

    Sorry to sound stupid, but what is a Jeep XJ? Is it the square body Cherokee?
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    1998 K2500 Single Cab Short Bed

    If your oil press gauge pegs you have an OPEN circuit between the sending unit and the gauge or the incorrect sender unit. Does it show 0 when the key is on eng off or pegged all the time?
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    Longbed to Shortbed Swap?

    Well the weather is finally getting nice so it's time to get cutting! Everything is forward 14", tank is replaced with a short unit, and the excess 19.5" lopped off the rear. There's a few odds and ends to finish but it's almost done. I was unable to track down a ECSB 2wd driveshaft so I...
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    Longbed to Shortbed Swap?

    That looks cool! I wish it was easy. No, I'm not keeping that color scheme. I hate brown! The champagne on the bottom may stay and the upper will be another color, most likely red, but I'm looking at other options.
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    Longbed to Shortbed Swap?

    I have a 1988 Silverado 2wd LB EX cab I'm going to make it a short bed. My plan is to basically move the rear axle forward 14" by relocating the spring hangers, etc. I know I will need a short bed, small gas tank, and a shorter driveshaft and other misc items. I was inspired by the CCSB swap in...
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