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    From 2 Catalytic Converters to 1

    I need to replace a cat on my truck and was thinking of doing the whole exhaust at the same time. Headers to 3" mandrel bent tube, then to a two-into-one before the cat., a single cat, than a single 3" all the way back. My question is can I get away with using one cat versus two and not set...
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    Adjustable Engine Mounts

    I keep thinking of putting a 4L80E to replace the 4L60E that is in my truck currently. I'm not a fan of having to lenghten or reduce the driveshafts though. The 80E is about 1-1/8" longer, so after looking at some LSx swaps and the way you can pick up some adjustable engine mounts to slide the...
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    Add a leaf, helper springs, or...

    I'd like to add a leaf, install helper springs, or... So that the truck is not sitting on the tires when I have 2 yards of gravel in the back. I know that this is heavy, very heavy, but it's for a few flat miles at low speeds. I'm not terribly educated about the leaf springs and would like...
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    Proportioning Valve(s)

    I'm thinking of bypassing the ABS unit in my 96 K1500 and had a question on proportioning valves from the 88-94s. Are they all the same? What I mean is are they the same for the bigger and smaller rear drums and are they the same between the 1/2, 3/4, and 1-ton trucks? I've got a SF14-bolt in...
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    High Pressure Power Steering Hose

    I just replaced my power steering pump and 10 miles later sprung a leak in my high-pressure power steering hose. I was wondering if anyone knew off the cuff if I have to remove the pump again to replace it. Thanks, D
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    Wing Window Latch

    My old wing window latches on my '96 K1500 are loose and the windows don't close fully like they should. Any suggestions where I could get some latches that would fix this?
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    How Loose Can Upper A-Arm Bushings Be?

    It took a good amount of force to get the old ones out. They were original to a '96 K1500 w/250,000 miles. The new new ones did not take almost any force at all to install. How normal is this?
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    Rebuild or Reman. CV Axle

    Hi, After starting my whole front suspension rebuild, I noticed that the boot is a bit torn on the driver side cv axle. Since everything is apart, I'd like to take care of this. So, should I rebuild my CV axle with a new boot, or just buy a remanufactured one? The rip is not that big...
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    Tell Me Why...

    ...we wold not be able to adapt the TPI vortec intake to our trucks. I'm sure people have thought of it and it for some reason never used it. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-3861/?rtype=10 I know it still needs runners and the upper plenum, but would this not be easier to adapt to...
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    Preparing for the Inevitable

    Lately the 4L60E in the truck takes a moment to go into reverse when cold and 1st to 2nd shift is somewhat more harsh than normal. All of these symptoms go away when the truck is warmed up. Besides that it shifts and drives normal. What am I potentially looking at here? If a valve in the...
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    Maybe the t-case?

    I have a little thump from under the driver side floor board when taking off from a stand still. My rear drive shaft u-joints are good, so is the center support. I've not checked the front drive shaft, but from my understanding it should not turn when in 2-Hi. Anything come to mind?
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    JB6 to JB7 MC

    Hi, I need to replace my master cylinder and have a quick proportioning question. Would I have any problems upping my MC to JB7 from a JB6 one? I already have 1 ton calipers on 'er. This is for a 96 K1500 w/F44. Thanks, D
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    Front Diff.

    Is the front differential supported by anything more than the CV axles? Why I'm asking is I was going to dismantle my entire front end to replace all wearable parts and pull the front CVs, but not if the diff. is just going to fall into the housing. :uhoh2:
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    Front Suspension and Steering Torque Specs

    Hi, I've yet to get a factory service manual and was wodering if someone would be kind enough to supply me with some torque specs. I'm about to go through the entire front end of the truck, and would like to get everything torqued to factory specs. Here is what I need torque numbers for...
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    Blinker and Fan Questions

    Hi, Couple of questions on electrical problems I'm having that some of you might be able to clue me in on, give me an idea, or point me in the right direction. I searched but to no avail. This is on a '96 GMC K1500. 1. My flasher relay keeps making the blinking sound when all blinkers...
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    Lower Ball Joint Choice

    Hi, I'm ordering parts to go through the entire front end on my '96 GMC K1500, but can't figure out which lower ball joint to get. I searched to no avail. Rock Auto has press in fit ones for the lowers, 45.79mm for the stamped arm and a 47.89mm for the forged arm. How can I tell which one...
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    Hi There

    Hi, I've been lurking here a while till I got myself a '96 GMC 1500 SLT, extra cab, 4x4, LB with a 5.7L and a 4L60E. It has 245,000 miles on it, but it runs...well...like a rock. Has couple of dents and scratches on it, but looks pretty good from about 10 yards away. Been wanting one of...

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