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    1995 no brake lights

    So, after hunting for an hour, im posting. 1995 c1500 auto. New brake light switch, recent turn signal switch. No third brake light, no main brake lights. This is over 4 different brake light switches. Cruise, torque converter, running, turn, and hazard all work normally. I have tried a...
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    TBI diagnosing, stumped

    Truck is a 1995 c1500. 5.7 TBI, recent 4l80e swap using BJDR bin burned onto a memcal using the moates software and prom adapter. Stock everything else with 166k on it. Since ove pwned the truck (9 months or so) its been dead nuts reliable. Until the 4l60e died. The 4l80e swap was...
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    Msd box wiring diagram for tbi

    So, im going to try the msd 5 series box i have laying around. See if it picks up gas mileage. Cant figure out which diagram to use for the tbi trucks. Anyone know real quick?
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    Gmt800 electric fans mounting

    Just wondering for those who use these, how are you mounting them? Im looking for ideas before i tackle it in my 95.
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    Courtesy fuse circuit short

    So, 95 c1500 extended cab. Since shortly after i redid the interior (did not pull dash) it has blown the courtesy fuse (fuse 3). I checked the wire run to the back of the cab, and the overhead console where i spliced into the factory wiring for bare spots and found none. Doesn't mean there...
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    Trailer brake controller location

    Id like to make my brake controller look more integrated than just screwed to the dash in my 95. Ive almost convinced myself to put it in the cubby under the hvac where the optional cd player would go. But, would love to see what others have done to see if theres a great idea i haven't...
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    Leaking non 4wd oil cooler adapter

    Added the factory cooler from a 97 3500 to my 95. New lines from adapter to radiator, took the adapter completely apart and cleaned and resealed everything I reassembled it how i THOUGHT it came apart. Mine had a stainless steel plate between the adapter and block, with a paper gasket on...
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    Long tube install tips?

    Going to get the hedman long tubes put in my 95c1500 in the near future. Any good how tos, or suggestions? Engine have to be jacked up? From top or bottom? Etc. Figure that enough folks have done this, but can't seem to Google up good information.
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    Seals to do while its out

    So, im doing a 4l80e swap in my 95 because the 4l60e died. While i have the used 4l80e laying on the floor, what seals should i do? Any other maintenance or checks?
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    Vortec accessories on tbi

    Have a full setup here, with all the known good ac parts from a 98. Will they work on a 95, clearing the earlier thermostat location? Would i use earlier or later water pump? Any gotchas?
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    Trailer brake controller and outside temp

    Truck is a 1995 c1500. Has the orangw and blue wires along the frame, four flat on the taillight harness. Factory tow package near as I can see. I have a trailer brake controller to install, as well as the outside temp sensor for the overhead console i added. I figure gm must have set the...
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    Pulling carpet out

    The guts of my 95 extended cab are FILTHY. i cannot Express how bad. I have a feeling that the rental upholstery cleaner wont do the job on the carpet, and ill wind up pulling it to use a pressure washer. Will i have to pull the rear extended cab plastic panels as well? Every plastic piece...
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    Sem results and application questions

    So, im hoping sewlow replies as well as everyone else. Done a bunch of dye and restoration jobs on interiors over the years. Typically, i use sem classic coat in an aerosol can. However, the color chart i have here doesn't seem to have anything close to the two colors I need for the two...
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    Shock extenders

    So, not a fan of the new old belltech shocks in the rear of my 4 inch dropped extended cab short bed. Im also not a fan of the working angles. Shock extenders are in order. New, about $55. However, theres shock extenders for the front of 4wd lifted trucks.are they the same? They're $18...
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    Key/shifter adjustment?

    I could probably wait until next week when the factory service manual shiws up, but im impatient and have the column halfway apart anyway. 1995 Silverado automatic 2wd Solenoid from brake pedal is disconnected from the column and ziptied out of the way. So. To get the key out of the switch...
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    Shift kit? How to tell if one is in the trans

    Anyone have a surefire way? The new to me truck (4l60e 2wd) shifts hard in 1-2 and 3-4. Like chirp tires hard. Seller claims it has a shift kit. Id like to figure out if it actually does when I have the pan down to change fluid and filter. So, how do we tell?
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    drivabeater 4.0: what i should have built last time.

    Budget first: truck: 1200 front brake pads: 29.99 drop shocks, clear headlights, springs, spare rotors, etc: free glove box:14.15 instrument bezel: 19.61 ash tray and sockets: 12.58 trim panel under dash: 13.06 bumper: 51.93 trailer hitch and 7 pin connector: 37.21 factory trans...
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    Extended cab rear drop

    95 extended the short bed. I plan on a 2/4 drop to keep factory ride quality using stock springs front and rear. Will stay 15 inch wheels. Plans are for normal truck stuff, including occasional pulling of miatas snd neons on uhaul car trailers. Im torn on how to do the rear, and looking...
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    Side window latches

    So, both of the side window latches on my new to me 95 extended cab are broken. Is there a preferred replacement? I found dorman at $40 each, and that just seems ludicrous. Theres a bunch of aluminum repair parts.for toyotas, and it seems like there's probably an option like that for me, or at...
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    Rear drum identification

    So, just picked up a 1995 c1500. Its got some serious brake hop issues from the back. Under light braking, it legitimately feels like the back end of the truck is bouncing. I pulled the wheels and noted that it has had.rear recent drums and shoes, and some hardware replaced. The drums are...
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    fighting a steering problem i cant find

    truck: 1995 c1500 reg cab short bed. lowered: 5/7 Parts used to lower: DJM lowering spindles (2 inch), DJM lower control arms (2inch) belltech coils (1 inch). rear flip kit, overload leaf removed. has firestone ride right airbags in the back for trailer towing duty. DJM shock extenders...
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    1995 speedo and tach intermittent

    Stock 1995 c1500 2wd 5.7 4l60e truck. 205k Just started yesterday. Only seems to be affecting the tach and speedo, as well as shift indicator. Trans shifts fine, all other lights and dash functions still work when tach and speedo stop. Unknown about cruise. Bumps, throttle angle, gear, cabin...
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    Driver's side firewall bulkhead

    How does it come apart? I think theres a screw in the middle , but i cant seem to find a socket that fits. Truck is a 1995
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    Rebuilding a door

    Had to swap a passengers side door shell onto my 95. Power windows and door locks. Truck now has an absolutely straight and bare door. Nothing other than the latch and the metal. I need to take all my guts from the old door and put them in the new door. However, i have no idea how. Is there...
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    Dash covers

    The dash in my 95 is junk. Very weathered and cracked in a bunch of places. I see they make dash caps for these. Ive used some in the past (vintage mopar, corvette, and 280z) and with proper installation and prep, they worked well. Im taking about the hard plastic ones you glue down. Not...
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