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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- Mudgopher
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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.- Mudgopher
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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.- Mudgopher
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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...- Mudgopher
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98 Silverado Z71
That won't help unfortunately. The frames in these are C-channel, pretty weak.- Mudgopher
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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...- Mudgopher
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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.- Mudgopher
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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.- Mudgopher
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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...- Mudgopher
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The Stupid Electronics Questions Thread
Thanks. That's what I figured, but felt I better ask and be safe than sorry.- Mudgopher
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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...- Mudgopher
- Post #297
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
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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...- Mudgopher
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98 Silverado Z71
Do you have any part *'s that you used to fix it?- Mudgopher
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Intake Manifold gasket heater hose issues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALnaKt7CAc0 Best tips I've found so far.- Mudgopher
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- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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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...- Mudgopher
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- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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98 Silverado Z71
If anyone has some cool tips on how to fix this that would be helpful. The current plan is to take the upper intake off and try to get that crap out of the threads, and then find the part online.- Mudgopher
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98 Silverado Z71
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...- Mudgopher
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98 Silverado Z71
That 1990 GMC crewcab was on the Bend, Oregon craigslist for months. Went down to $4,000 then apparently sold because the ad is down. They aren't rattling now that I made a bushing and tightened the bolt a bit tighter. I think they might be a little short though. Anyone know how much down...- Mudgopher
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98 Silverado Z71
Intake manifold gasket is shot. Rag joint is wore out in the steering. Pain in the ass. Also my new rancho RS5000 shocks I installed up front rattle around on the top bolt. Anyone know if there is supposed to be a bushing in there? I removed the bolt and there isn't really enough room for...- Mudgopher
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Intake Gasket Replacement
Thanks for the write up. Just went through the trouble of installing a new distributor and now I have a coolant leak. I hate doing things twice but that's the way it goes.- Mudgopher
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Distributor installation
I wanted to give it a shot before it got dark out, so I went ahead and installed the distributor per this guide http://www.eficonnection.com/24x/doc...stallation.pdf which had me lowering the distributor in oriented towards the #6, or what would be the #8 on the distributors pictured. Trucks...- Mudgopher
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98 Silverado Z71
Currently having this issue http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?30597-Distributor-installation- Mudgopher
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Distributor installation
Currently trying to install a new distributor. Original just went out and let me stranded an hour and a half from home. Luckily a guy came out of his house and let me use his tools and the nearby napa had one in stock. I got it in close enough so that it would run but sputtered and drove...- Mudgopher
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98 Silverado Z71
Sorted the brakes out. Tire factory said brakes were leaking at the caliper. Took the bolt out, flipped the washer and tightened it down again, no more leak. Bled brakes and then took it out to a gravel road. Slammed the brakes on to slide and engage the abs about 4 times. Brakes feel good...- Mudgopher
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98 Silverado Z71
Alignment done. The tire factory couldn't bleed the brakes, guess I'll have to take it to a dealer or something. Truck steers and handles tight now. Rides a little stiff with the rancho 5000s, but it's a truck, not grandma's car. I'll get some pictures when I get it somewhere other than my...- Mudgopher
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