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    Front Differential Issues

    I drained the front diff and filled it with fresh oil and it did not seem to solve the issue. I think the dust shields should be pretty good as there is no noise when i move the wheels with the front up. The odd part about the issue is that the noise only occurs at speeds over 40ish which makes...
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    Front Differential Issues

    Howdy All, I have been chasing a problem for a while now with my 96 4.3 Manual k1500. Around 45 mph I start hearing an intermittent grinding noise from the front end that has a grind about twice every second. the grind increases with speed, slows down with breaks, and does not matter what gear...
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    96 regular cab one piece bench seat brackets

    They are seemingly super hard to find. There are plenty of ones out there for extended or crew cab, but none for the single cab bench seat.
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    96 regular cab one piece bench seat brackets

    Howdy, Over the past two years, I have been rebuilding my grandpa's old 96 GMC sierra sportside and finally have it driving around safely. Now that I have finally been able to enjoy the thing, I am able to start messing with the nitty gritty parts of it. One thing that has been bugging me since...
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    Loose Steering after full rebuild

    Jeez! Thanks for the quick responses! I should add a little more detail, shouldnt I? The wheel bearings and hubs have all been replaced as well. While doing the XJ upgrade, I took out the second u joint and welded the new one with the old one to get it to work properly. It is essentially the...
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    Loose Steering after full rebuild

    Howdy, I recently did a full rebuild of my front steering components (including xj steering upgrade, new box, new tie rods, new pitman arm, new idler arm with bracket, new upper and lower control arms with new bushings), and by the wrath of satin himself, i still have quite a bit of play. I got...
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    94 K1500 Frame Rust

    I am in the last stretch of doing a frame swap on (the other route you'd take im guessing). Its a crap ton of work and is even more difficult with everything being rusty. I found a cheap frame down south ($500) with the luck of god and did a $50 rustoleum paint job. I have a couple mechanics...
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    Frame Swap

    Howdy all, I think its about time I give another update. A lot has happened in the past couple months between juggling life and working on the truck. I got the frame from Tennessee and had a buddy paint it black with rustoleum. I also lifted the cab off the old one with a little muscle and a...
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    Frame Swap

    Here is an update of where its at: The bed was removed by me and 3 other dudes (it was not that heavy) and placed up against a far wall. I've worked to get off the several off the parts in the engine bay, trying to label all the bolts diligently for when i re assemble. Its a slow process, but...
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    Frame Swap

    I had relative who lives in Tennessee who wanted the cab, bed, and other components for another project and did not need the rolling frame. I think it was around $500 since we were family. I still need to trailer it back to Ohio, but it shouldn't be an issue. I dont really know how good the...
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    Frame Swap

    Im in north eastern Ohio between Cleveland and Akron in a town called Richfield. I have actually been able to obtain a set of GM official shop manuals for the truck, which are amazing, but it is at times hard to find exactly what you want.
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    Frame Swap

    I have removed the bumper and tailgate and will be attempting to lift the bed off with 5 other guys. Sizing i it up by myself i could start to lift a corner so it shouldn't be an issue. i will move onto taking off the hood later when i have the time. Thank you all for the advice! p.s. to answer...
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    Frame Swap

    Does any one know a basic step by step to the swap? I know i need to remove the bed, cab, engine and all that but is there a good order?
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    Frame Swap

    Howdy all, I have obtained a manual transmission 96 gmc k1500 stepside 4x4 that is in desperate need of a new frame. I am a newbie when it comes to repairing, let alone rebuilding vehicles, so I am still learning. I need some advice on the steps I'd go about to go from a fully built truck in one...
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