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  1. The Arctic Fox

    Differences of NV4500's

    I'm looking at putting a nv4500 into my '89 K1500. I just need a little more info than I know. I am looking for a donor truck so I can change out all the auto components to manual components. like pedals, ecm, gauge possibly, and etc. Is there any model year like 88-94 that will bolt right up...
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    The Forest Fox 99 burb.

    So I bought this 1999 Suburban from my buddy the other week for $1500. It has around 252k miles but only like 70k on the crate engine that was brand new when they put it in. It has a few areas of major wear and tear. It has a crushed rear driver side corner under the taillight. Also a big rust...
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    rear upper shock mount

    So I got new polyurethane bushings for my shocks but I can't quite figure out how to get that weird looking metal bracket through the eyelet with the bushing on the upper rear shocks. Anybody know an easy trick to get these through.
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    Just wondering if anybody has tried this.

    If you take plastidip, put 3 coats down on whatever it is your painting, then spray non-plastidip rattle can paint as another coat over top the plastidip. Would you still be able to peel off everything? If nobody has, should I experiment? lol
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    1998 Chevy K3500 CCLB

    http://freshridesinc.com/1998-Chevrolet-CK3500Series/Used-Truck/Evans-CO/4710213/Details.aspx I'm seriously considering buying this if I could talk him down a little. Do you guys think this is a worthwhile buy? Or forget about it? It matches all i want to make a cummins or duramax swap later...
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    What's the difference?

    Alright I wanna know what changed from the 88-93 to the 94-98 style bumper brackets. (Number 8 on the picture.) Why are the bumper options for 88-98 when the bumper brackets changed in 94?!? Reason being is, I switched from old to new grille and I'm trying to get the lower grille filler...
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    2 door tahoe window switch cover

    I'm looking for a older style 2 button window switch cover for the driver's side door. Like this picture but not broken. Any color will work.
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    power window going down problem

    My driver window needs some help going down. When in the fully down position it won't go up with out a good smack to the motor. If it ain't in the fully down position it doesn't have a problem going up and its fast. I was going to replace the motor just makin sure that's what everyone else would do.
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    Can't figure out my power locks...

    Alright so I'm stumped. :suicide: The back story: 3 1/2 years ago I bought a new inner door panel because everything was shot basically. So what does my 18 year young self do? Jury rigs the sh!t out of all the window switch and door lock switch wires with crimps that 4 years down the road...
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    I've never seen this before...

    I've never seen this kind of electrical connection before. :think: Just wondering what it is(kinda like tape) and how it held up so long since it had factory electrical tape yet. The single line in is the main input and each line goes to the door lock motor and the door lock switch. (if you were...
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    14 bolt 3/4 6 lug rear end

    So I went to the junkyard today and happened across a 14 bolt 3/4 6 lug rear end :leghump: and walked up front and asked how much for it. He told me $275 and thats them taking it out for me. First question: is that a decent price? 2. Can't remember if it was 2wd or 4wd does that change...
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    2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew cab

    http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?endYear=2001&zip=62245&doorCode=4&sellerTypes=b&mmt=[CHEV[CH3500PU[]CHEVC25[]][]]&doorCodes=4&vehicleStyleCodes=TRUCKS&modelCode1=CH3500PU&makeCode2=CHEV&modelCode2=CHEVC25&sortBy=distanceASC&showcaseOwnerId=58266896&makeCode1=CHEV&star...
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    1996 Chevy 1500 Like New (Philadelphia, MO)

    http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3670049154.html I would love to have this truck...
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    How to: 88-94 climate control LED swap

    Well it seemed that nobody knew much about these, since I couldn't really find any info on the climate controls, I decided to break down into my climate control since I bought a spare one that worked from a junkyard, in case I broke something. I am going to show you how to step by step change...
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    climate control LED's

    Just wondering if anyone has changed the bulbs in the climate controls in 88-94 from bulbs to LED's...
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    1990 350 TBI sputtering after acceleration

    Alright when I was 19, I sold my 1990 K1500 "Desert Fox" to my cousin. The length of 2 years of owning the desert fox, I had this problem where, when the truck was cold it ran fine actually pretty decently, but once it got maybe 100 temp enough for it to be above ambient temp. (I'm just...
  17. The Arctic Fox

    Need opinions on engine ideas

    Alright First off I am by no means an engine expert. I think a 10 year old growing up with mechanics in the background would know more about the inside the engine then I do. :lol: With that being said, I have a few options I've been told and have thought of. First, rebuild what I got which...
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    Windshield Wiper malfunctioning

    Alright so ever since I bought the truck(3 years now), I've been trying to figure out my random windshield wiper problem. If I turn it to mist or any intermittent spot it will keep going and stop whenever and wherever it feels like it. Alright I know how pulse board is the most logical problem...
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    1989 Arctic Fox Build Thread

    Alright Now I got my truck painted finally, so Not sure what to add next I decided to just drive it around for a while until my buddy borrowed it and the power steering pump pulley happened to break. So while my truck is down for a while I decided to start tearing down the interior and start...
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    LMC Paint

    Anybody have any luck with the lmc truck site aerosol paint I was planning on buying the blue. Just wondering if anybody has bought it and really liked it or disliked it? Colorbond paint page
  21. The Arctic Fox

    Hey Guys

    Hey! Whats up guys? I'm Adam. I'm from Illinois, And no I am not from Chicago! ha.... I'm from a small town of 1400 pop. in Southern Illinois, 40 minutes east of St. Louis. Where's everybody from?
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    1989 Chevy K1500 4x4

    New to the site you guys are sweet as hell I wish I would have found this site earlier. But anyways I need a few opinions, my next purchase will be probably a new grille and bumpers. What do you guys think would look good color matched or completely chrome grille. and also clear or smoked...
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    The Arctic Fox Story

    Well I've been a guest on gmt400.com for a couple months and finally got the motivation today since I'm sitting at home with the stomach flu, but anyway I bought my 1989 Chevy K1500 when i was 18 years old in late July 2009. Me and my cousin saw the truck rusting away, pushed up against some...
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