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  1. Stringer

    Door sagging, but can't drive in new pins!

    I have a sagging driver's door in a 1996 c1500. I ordered a door hinge pin kit along with a new hinge spring, and a door striker bolt. I did install the two different sized bushings in the correct places. I used white lithium grease and bushings did drive in as anticipated. I cannot for the...
  2. Stringer

    Having trouble finding the right universal joints to buy

    I thought i was really good at part research but this one is tough for me. My 1996 C1500 Reg Cab W/T with the 4.3L, 96" bed, and 1 piece aluminum driveshaft (1gcec14w5tz106414) needs universal joints. Having gone down this road before I wanted to get some type of spicer non-greasable u joints...
  3. Stringer

    Trouble changing fuel pump, what do I do?

    Hey, thought this was gonna be simpler but im working on a michigan truck not a florida truck. My last pump change was easier. The rear tank strap bolt just wont budge. The screw turns, but will not back out or go in. I've hit it up with penetrating oil, tried prying in various area as I...
  4. Stringer

    Side window deflector help needed

    Hey i just put on new factory styled side mirror replacements in a 1996 c1500, then went to install AVS side window deflector (the one with the tape) and the profile just did not fit in the area where it overlaps the side mirrors so i had to return it. It seems perhaps the replacement mirrors...
  5. Stringer

    Big Three Upgrade

    Hey, I have searched but did not find this topic. I did this upgrade on my gmt800 and noticed a difference all around, bc i think the factory put bare minimal effort in grounding these trucks. So i've got this 1/0 wire, 1/0 - 3/8 copper lugs, heatshrink, a 300 ANL fuse, wire cutter, and hammer...
  6. Stringer

    Orange gunk in oil cap - is there something wrong with my engine??

    Hey me again, just got a 1996 C1500 4.3 and pulled the oil cap and seen this. Also, there looks to be water and vapor coming from tailpipe, and vapor from oil cap. Truck does not want to get up to temperature, despite replacing entire cooling system with new temperate sensor. I am praying this...
  7. Stringer

    How can i fix small wire from battery to alternator??

    Hey I just got this truck and noticed this wire is jacked, it goes to from the alternator to the battery. I suspect its a fusable link and kid b4 me had a big stereo system with wires everywhere I had to dig out (K60 100 amp alternator lol) but not sure. Also don't know why jacket is a different...
  8. Stringer

    1996 C1500 - Any affordable touchscreen options?

    is the factory radio a 1.5 din or something else? not seeing a whole lot of options out there. just looking for a decent system on the cheap for a 16 year old. i have a 2000 gmt-800, and years ago i got a double din bezel and painted it, etc. but looking for a cheaper option here and factory...
  9. Stringer

    mystery coolant hose - unable to identify

    I have a 1996 C1500 4.3 and the water pump has two small hoses coming out of it. I was able to determine one of them is a bypass hose. 2 hours of research, i can't identify the other hose of roughly same size and ID. anyone know what this hose is called, or a part number? im trying to replace...
  10. Stringer

    1996 C1500 Reg Cab AC not working - what all do I need?

    Hi, I have a 1996 C1500 4.3 reg cab 8ft bed and the A/C is not working, just blows ambient air. Is there anything simple I might be able to check to see if the system is salvagable? I was thinking if the system is bad, to maybe buy a kit or the individual parts needed to replace and flush...
  11. Stringer

    Which fuel pump??

    Hey, just picked up a 1996 C1500 with 4.3L. Fuel pump is noisy, engine studders upon acceleration with low gas, and fuel gauge is off it seems. Ive replaced mine twice in my lifted NBS by dropping the tank, but will probably tilt the bed this time. I will inform driver to keep at least 1/4 gas...
  12. Stringer

    Need help with brakes plz!

    Hi, I couldnt find a brake section. I have a newly aquired 1996 C1500 i think it's called. 4.3l, 8 ft bed. I bought it for a teenage stepson and really need to figure out the brakes. The owner before me put in new brake hoses, new master cylinder, new rear drums, new rotors and pads up front...

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