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  1. Chief_Handy

    Clutch Fan won't disengage

    i have a 1996 Chevy k1500 5.0 with the nv3500 transmission, I noticed my clutch fan wouldn't disengage and is spinning at rpm speed. So I went to advanced and picked up a new one. Put it on and it still won't disengage. Does anyone have any ideas on what the issue might be? Any feedback helps...
  2. Chief_Handy

    Grille Change Out

    I have a 1996 Chevy K1500 with the chevy grill and headlights. (Silverado Z71; i dont know if it makes a difference) ive tried to do some research on it and i cant find a straight answer. I also went through the sticky thread of the other members Tahoe and couldnt find an answer there either. I...
  3. Chief_Handy

    Turn Signals Not Working..

    Hey guys so on my drive home from work today i noticed the turn signal arrows in the dash werent coming on. when i got home and parked i tried the turn signals again and still no activity. I do have after market headlights wired into the turn signals (so the headlights blink with the turn...
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    350 Vortec Cam Upgrading/Tuning/Chips?

    Hey guys i currently have a 96 K1500 with a 305. For the winter as im saving my money and such i was thinking about doing the 350 vortec swap. Staying TBI. Now this would be a winterish project and would love to have a pretty bad ass 350 to put in my truck for the spring and summer. As my 305 is...
  5. Chief_Handy

    Wheels and tires backspace and offset

    Hey guys I have a 96 z71 k1500. I'm at the point where I have the money to buy wheels and tires. I'm looking at the 7031 pro comp series with the 6x5.5 bolt pattern and 17x9 wheel size. They have a 4.75in backspace. Of course I'd like my tires and wheels to stick out from the wheel well a little...
  6. Chief_Handy

    Nv3500 wiring?

    Hey guys I just recently put my transmission back into my 96 k1500. 5sp with the nv3500 trans. I'm having a real tough time trying to find all the connections on the transfer case and transmission. I know I have 4 o2 sensors and i have on plug on the trans connected and one plug connected on the...
  7. Chief_Handy

    96 K1500 Driveshafts

    Hey guys I'm about to take out my drive shafts and transfer case to drop the transmission, does anyone know if I have to index my drive shafts to make sure they go back in the same way I took them out? I've heard they might be balanced or something? Just wondering! Tips and suggestions are more...
  8. Chief_Handy

    96 K1500 Clutch Replacement

    Hey guys my slave cylinder went out so Im deciding to replace the clutch as well. Let's put it this way I love to go off roading in the truck I beat on the truck a little bit, it's my toy and hobby as of now. Any good clutch recommendations that aren't gonna burn holes through my pockets? Thanks...
  9. Chief_Handy

    96 K1500 Leaking Clutch Fluid

    Hey guys so I have a 96 K1500 with a manual 5speed. Its leaking clutch/brake fluid somewhere! I can't seem to find any puddles or signs of where it's leaking. All I really can seem to find out that after probably 5 minutes of pumping the clutch or a day of sitting the resavoir for the fluid is...
  10. Chief_Handy

    3 Inch Lift for a 1996 Z71 K1500

    So guys ive been doing some research and I'd really like a 3inch lift. But I've read that the kits destroy these trucks suspension work? I would like 33inch tires as well. But I don't wanna blow 600$ on a 3inch lift it's just gonna destroy my truck. How should I go about doing the lift? New...
  11. Chief_Handy

    305 to 350 Swap 96 K1500

    Im really considering doing this swap. I've heard the 305 and 350 are practically "in and out" I know I need a 4 bolt main and engine mounts and such but what am I really looking at if I decide to do this? This is my project truck and i want more power, the 305 is nice but I want something more...
  12. Chief_Handy

    Slim subwoofers?

    Hey guys just like some input, I'd like 2 ten inch subs in the back of my 96 ext. Cab. Can I just buy any subwoofers I want and build my own box? Or are there any other suggestions? As in does someone make them or any opinions on which kind of system sounds the best? Just seeing what everyone...
  13. Chief_Handy

    My new to me 1996 Z71 K1500

    This is my first full sized pick up, first truck in general at that lo. I've always driven a subaru impreza with a standard transmission. Buy where u live there's just so much more to do with a truck. I've always liked working on my subaru bUT wanted to go to completely untreauntreaded...
  14. Chief_Handy

    Rear Drum Brakes 1996 K1500

    Hey guys so I had to replace my drum brakes on my 1996 K1500, i got the hardware kit and new brake/wheel cylinders, after a while of struggling with them I finally thought I figured it all out. Well I was mistaken, now my E-Brake doesn't work and it seems to be everything is in the right place...

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