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    How to spruce up these old rims

    A quick way to mask the tire before painting the rim is to cut a strip of thin sheet metal with tinsnips long and broad enough to create an overlap ring/collar. Insert the collar in the groove between the tire and the rim. Use your imagination to fasten the overlap ends. I hold the overlap ends...
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    Front end rebuild

    Check the control arm bump stop. There is a heavy-duty one by MOOG-K201426 compatible with 1500/ 2500/ 3500
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    Which coolant should I use?

    As coolant ages, it becomes acidic. If the coolant becomes too acidic, the cooling system component can be damaged. A voltmeter can be used to determine the acidity of coolant. Attach one multimeter lead to a metal that is in contact with coolant, such as filler neck, radiator tank, or cylinder...
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    TBI Rebuild Services

    The fuel pressure regulator spring in the TBI might be rusted and weak. There is a replacement spring that is better than the factory one available at Amazon, and it can boost the fuel pressure from 11-12 psi to 14-15 psi. Some people reported in the reviews a better cold start and throttle...
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    Air Intake Duct

    A cozy place for snakes and rodents. As if the 90-degree bend was not enough restriction!
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    Spindle Thread Restoral, What Size Threads?

    There There are no 19mm threads. They are either 18mm or 20mm. If your spindle thread's outside diameter (major diameter) is less than 20mm and just above 19mm, that means the thread is 20x1.25 and it's partially damaged.
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    Front Passenger upper shock mount broken off frame

    The front upper shock mount is welded to the frame of the 1992 K3500
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