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  1. 98chev

    Anyone seen my old truck?!?!

    Long time since I've been on here but does anyone have any idea where my old truck is? Last time I knew the local guy i sold it to, sold it to someone close to Silver Lake sand dunes. I'd love to track it down and see what it looks like now and see if the current owner has any interest in...
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    1998 Chevy 1500 z71.. kickin around the idea

    I have a 1998 chevy 1500 z71. Im kickin around the idea of selling it for a newer diesel truck. I have the opportunity to make more money if I have a heavier duty truck to use. Thats my only reason for selling. Otherwise Ill keep it. Truck has 147k miles on it. always been well serviced. I do...
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    Anyone know of any long travel 4x4 kits?

    Well change of plans. I was originally planning on straight axling my truck but then after some thought I think a long travel kit would be better for me. I dont really do any mudding or rock crawling. Id rather haull a$$ across the rough sections at the sand dunes. I can find kits for 99+ trucks...
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    Stock Radio HELP!!!

    So saturday I was at a bonfire and had my trucks radio playing really loud for hours and hours. I wasnt really paying attention to it due to the mix of :boobs: and :cheers:... anyways the battery went completely dead and when I had my buddy jump me the radio said "LOC" well ive had this happen...
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    Think I got a deal.. Let me know what you think

    Im in the process of getting the front 4" hanger kit, 4" lift leaf springs, front shackle kit, 28" braided skyjacker brake lines, 2 sets of 4" blocks, DOM cross over steering arm, and ubolt mounting plates. I'm getting all this for $600 delivered. it was used on basically a show truck. Its all...
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    Factory radio with LED lights?

    Has anyone put LED lights in the factory radio? I just got done installing LEDs in my gauge cluster and HVAC and the radio has a few lights already out and doesnt match. is there a writeup i just cant find or has no one tried it? thanks for any help
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    LED taillights poor fit! any ideas?

    These are the tail lights i finally got today! just went to install them and they fit very poorly. theres a huge gap in the front of the light once the screws are tight. http://www.ebay.com/itm/300645777251?item=300645777251&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:B:EOIBSA:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr Heres...
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    whats all this worth?

    http://dayton.craigslist.org/pts/2756156082.html Im able to get the lift, all front ends components, wheels, tires, skidplate, front dif, and rear axle for $1900. Should I go for it? the front dif and rear axles are geared at 3.73 so id have to regear. i think that would be the only other cost.
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    Where to buy lockers and gears

    I have a friend with a 1998 chevy 1500 and he wants to regear and put lockers in the front and rear. Hes running 38s so were thinking 4.56 gears. I was just wondering where you guys get your parts like this from? thanks
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    need some help finding tranny info and parts

    I think its time to rebuild my transmission. Id like to build it enough to eventually hold the power added by a whipple supercharger. Ive heard Alto clutches is the way to go but thought you guys would know whats best. It will be mainly just a toy not really daily driven. Ill mainly just cruise...
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    think im going to pick these up next week :)

    Well i had my mind made up that i wasnt going to spend the money on a straight axle swap but then i came across this deal and i think im just going to do it now so i dont regret it later. anyone see a reason why these axles wont work under my truck? i plan on getting the ORU kit unless someone...
  12. 98chev

    Sweet truck!!

    http://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/2720648333.html
  13. 98chev

    Anyone wanna whip me up a a sig?

    Been here for a while and think its time for a sig. Heres some pics. Thanks in advance
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    bigredchevy.com straight axle brackets

    I was just searching the internet and came across this site. I was wondering if anyone has ever used his "flat" weld up kit. It looks heavy duty and I might try it when I have the money. Let me know what your thoughts are. Thanks
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    In line fuel pump possible??

    so lately my fuel pump has been acting up every once in a while. It doesnt work so i kick the bottom of the tank and it takes off. I plan on fixing it once i run this tank of gas so it will be easier. but my question is has anyone ever converted to a inline fuel pump rather than in the tank? im...
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    Trying to install air fuel gauge.. need help!

    i got the autometer gm performance air fuel ratio gauge and am in the process of installing it. ive got the power and ground hooked up but not sure where the purple wire is supposed to go. i believe it is one of the o2 sensor wire but not sure which one. i own a 98 1500 btw. thanks for any help
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    color matching door handles

    Can anyone lead me in the right direction of a write up on what paint and how to go about making them smooth. Also I've heard its a biotch to take the door handles off so could I do them on the truck? Any help appreciated! O and I wanna do the mirrors. TIA
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    Write up on how to install new door window??

    Anyone know where i can find a write up on how to do this? has anyone done it? how difficult is it? My drivers side window is really scratched from playing in mud and now cleanin it before running it up and down. I have got a goood window from a junkyard and wanna swap them out. I have never...
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    Roll pan with hitch behind license plate?

    Has anyone ever seen or have any pics of a truck with a roll pan and the hitch built in behind the license plate so you can hinge the plate up to get to the hitch. I saw it in a magazine one time and didnt know if anyone here has attempted it. This summer id really like to put a roll pan on my...
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    Make it look tough or clean?

    I cant decide which way to take my truck. Ive thought about 1. demolding and painting door handles and mirrors white and get rid of the bug gaurd and wind visors and getting some 20" chrome rockstars with 35s giving it that clean look with clear corners and headlights or 2. get the tow...
  21. 98chev

    Nice truck but $11900

    http://muncie.craigslist.org/cto/2112229443.html yea its a nice truck but isnt it a little high priced?
  22. 98chev

    Am I crazy??????

    Ok. so i wanna do a cummins swap. I found a 12v cummins motor with 115000 miles on CL for $1400. I can get a turbo 400 for around $400-500. Do these trannys need built to hold the cummins power? I also will need 3/4 ton torsion bars which i figure will be at most $300. My main question is can i...
  23. 98chev

    Will I need gears??

    I have a 1998 1500 ecsb and ive got a 3 inch body lift with 33s. the next step is a 2 inch suspension lift with 35s. i was wondering if i should regear or if i will be fine with stock gears?
  24. 98chev

    difference between 1500 and 2500 front end

    what is the difference between a 1500 and 2500 front end? i was wondering if i could use 2500 torsion bars for a 2 inch lift on my 1500. i already have a 3 inch body and wanna go about another 2 or 3 inchs of suspension. im planning on blocks in the rear but not sure about the front. ill do...
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