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    Rally wheel lug nuts?

    Joe, Are those 15" rims? My 96 had 16" Rallys but the offset (I believe) was much different. I like it. Mark
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    Strange "clunking" noise in my drivetrain...

    Folks, Thanks for your replies! c1500deathtrap: pulling the rear driveshaft would definitely tell me whether the problem was there or somewhere else, thanks. skylark: I think you've nailed it. I'm going to go back to the shop and run this by them when I get a chance. I should just do...
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    Strange "clunking" noise in my drivetrain...

    Ok folks, first the background... I'm the original owner of the truck. It has 145K miles on it. It is garage kept and in very good condition. Never "abused". Stock other than the mods in my sig, below. Tires are 235-85-16 BFGs. Few weeks ago, I had the rear transfer case output...
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    Underhood storage box useful or not?

    Z71Hobbs, Can you take a pic of the 10mm side bolt / u clip? I took my storage box out about 10 years ago and want to re-install. I found what I think is the original 13mm nut which runs straight down into the fender, but I'm not sure what the 10mm bolt / u clip looks like. I have a pile...
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    First year of extended cab with opening rear door to the back seat?

    As stated by a few others, it was first an option (1500s only) in 1996... A very expensive option, ~$2000! This is why I passed when I ordered my truck. I "believe" that it became standard on all 97's on. Anyone have a 97 or 98 extracab without the access door? Just curious...
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    94 GMC 3500 4x4

    Truck p##n... https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/6013197116.html
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    The Member Truck Thread

    21 years ago today I drove this off the lot. Ordered it with the options I wanted. $22,225 out the door. Included taxes, title and tags. Pic is about a year or two old. ~142K on the odometer.
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    Good Source for NV3500s

    I have NO experience with these folks but it's where I'm going if the need ever arises... http://www.smartpartsauto.com/manual_transmission_nv3500_chevy.html
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    Hurst Shifter

    Here's the installatin instructions I recieved when I ordered my shifter (April 2003). It includes instructions for "Optional Adjustment of Shifter Stick Tension." Let me know if you cannot access the attached and I'll try again... Good Luck
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    Hurst Shifter

    I have the same shifter in the same truck. Believe me, the PO did you a favor. As skylark stated, the OEM was a real POS. These shifters came with several springs and I believe, some bushings. I find it hard to believe that swapping out the springs will tighten up the side to side movement...
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    Factory Alarm Activated

    FWIW... http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-Keyless-Security-System-VSS-150-12344732-/172309610031?hash=item281e73fe2f:g:DNgAAOSwExJXochs&vxp=mtr
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    Factory Alarm Activated

    I had an alarm installed by the dealer after I bought the truck, got divorced and lost my garage back in 1997... The system that they installed was called VSS-150. The system has an override button which is silver with a small black plastic end. This is located wherever the installer thought...
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    Thermostat replacement... hoses & water pump too???

    Thermostat seems to take longer before it opens and maintains operating temp. It used to open when it hit "12:00" on the gage and now it's more like "1:00." Once it opens, it holds 10-11:00. It's time to replace the antifreeze too. Hoses (and water pump) are original. I assume that...
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    "Bed" mods...

    I'm seriously considering several mods to my truck's bed... When I first bought the truck in 96, I added an under-the-rail bed liner, Extang tonneau cover and 4 tie down hooks which clamp to the underside of the bed rail and don’t interfere with the cover. I’m looking for input on which...
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    96 K1500 Clutch Replacement

    Posted this a few years ago on FSC... Highly reccomend going this route. The clutch pedal is a little stiffer than before, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat! http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/general-discussion/technical-maintenance/433506-performance-clutch-lessons-learned.html Good Luck...
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    "Emergency" Car Jack for DD

    Thanks twomanymontes... Will do. Saw some lightweight aluminum racing jacks on E-bay for about the same amount. BTW, Wish I still had my 85 MC SS. Bought it new... ex got it and the Accord; I kept my truck (and the payments)... One of these days, I'll get a girst gen MC... One of these...
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    "Emergency" Car Jack for DD

    After getting a flat tire in my Daily Driver (Civic) and wrestling with what literally looked like a "toy" scissor jack with a 12" handle and a puny lug nut wrench alongside I-64 w/ traffic exceeding the posted 70 mph limit; it's blatantly obvious that I need to upgrade my tools. I'll get a...
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    Maintenance Items...

    Skylark, Front O2's have been replaced... 1 at ~50K, the other at ~75K. Left that out, sorry! Is there anyway to "test" or assess the condition of one's cats? SCOTTYINWV; I'm not familair with what you've referenced (merge pipe with a new thunderbolt 3 cat conver) but I will "google...
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    Maintenance Items...

    Appreciate the feedback so far. Plugs are AC Delco's and "only" have 40K on them. Do you really think that they need replaced? NV3500's gear oil was replaced about 20K ago; refilled with correct GM syncromesh fluid. Cleaning TB is now on the list, thanks! RyanMerrick; I do like the...
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    Maintenance Items...

    Folks, Truck in sig below has 140,000 miles. I have a good friend (mechanic) visiting in a few weeks and we're going to go over and address a few items that I have not taken care of in the past. Truck is garage kept and in very good condition, runs very well. Here's what I have done in...
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    Lost Serpentine Belt - "Check Guages" light

    easy fix indeed... idler's replaced along with new belt. All's well. Thanks again for the replies!
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    Lost Serpentine Belt - "Check Guages" light

    Appreciate the quick replies... Ordered new idler pulley and belt from Rock Auto on Saturday; already shipped and on-route. Ought to be back on the road this weekend. Keeping my fingers crossed...
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    Lost Serpentine Belt - "Check Guages" light

    Saturday Morning I was headed out and about 5 miles from my house the idler pulley sh!t the bed and took my serpentine belt with it. I was able to turn the truck around and head back for home. In that short time, the “check gauges” light came on. Temp gauge was spiked. Drove that way ~ 4...
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    GMT800 cup holders?

    BoxerPitMix, Yep, Your link back in post #14 is what I'm looking for. Anyone know what GMT400 configuration, year, etc had them? And no, I'm not interested in paying $50 (or half of that even) for one... unbelievable!
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    GMT800 cup holders?

    On the topic of cupholders... I only recently learned that there is a cupholder which fits in the front of the GMT400 console where the (in my case) cd holder resides... I hope to poke around a few junkyards and will be looking for one. Is there a particular year or truck I should be looking...

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