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  1. napoleon.hardy

    RPO Codes for Rear End Gearing

    from my RPO sticker it looks like I have a GT4 G80.
  2. napoleon.hardy

    RPO Codes for Rear End Gearing

    I have looked around the site but can't seem to find the RPO codes to determine gearing in my truck. I have a 94 GMC K1500 ECSB 6 lug with the 5.7 did those come with more than one gear ratio? It has a limited slip rear end but not sure if it's a 3.73, seems those are the most common in these...
  3. napoleon.hardy

    Truck axle interchange

    I am in the same boat. What about all the specialized tools to get it setup are the tolerance that precise? I can find a low mileage rear end for about $250 so thats what I am trying to figure out chance it with a used or rebuild and chance it that I get the measurement right LOL
  4. napoleon.hardy

    Noise from the rear of my GMT-400 ECSB 4X4

    Update... Pulled the cover off and found pieces of teeth missing from the ring gear and a loose pinion/yoke. So now the question is which is the best for a driveway mechanic. I see the parts for rebuilding the rear end are not super expensive but setting it up seems to take specialized tools to...
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    Noise from the rear of my GMT-400 ECSB 4X4

    I have been hearing a noise from the rear of my truck for about a month. Sometimes it was not there but within the last week it was louder and i could feel a knocking in my left foot when i had it flat on the floorboard. I jacked it up off the wheels and wiggled the driveshaft and the rear...
  6. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well if I only have to do it every 19 years I should be ok LOL. But yea I love these old trucks
  7. napoleon.hardy

    1994 GMC K2500 light duty

    Looks like you are doing the same stuff I am doing to mine... I think we are running outta time if we want to be done by the time snow arrives. It looks good. I want to put Bushwacker flareson mine but they just cost too much. I bought new fenders and hood and my have to pick up a used door for...
  8. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Yea I am not replacing the whole rocker just the exterior metal about 18 inches worth. I added the panel in the indented area because it was easier to hide my substandard bodywork skills. I did not have to use much filler actually. And yes I ordered new brake and fuel lines already and will be...
  9. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well the cab corners are installed and primered... I will probably start stripping down the molding and working on the doors. I may have to replace the drivers side door, it has some rust in the bottom and is not in the greatest shape. Also plan on working on rockers.
  10. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Yea I know... I am hoping I may be able to get to a 305 possibly if I have the right Offset . I like the added height but did not want to spend the money on a suspension lift.
  11. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well I cut out the old cab corners and found a little more rust on the sub frame so I will have to wire wheel all that treat the rust and paint it Ok I sanded down quite a bit and cut out the really bad stuff... so tomorrow I plan on shooting rust converter and hopefully painting it rustoleum...
  12. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well ... making more progress put the paint on today on the rear of the frame. Now to decide the next step. I am thinking I should remove the front fenders and hood next so I can get to the front of the frame to prep and paint it and the inner fenders. I am thinking that will make it easier to...
  13. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well some more progress on the frame. Yesterday I finished up the frame with 2 bottles of vinegar, putty knife, and a 2800 PSI power washer. Vinegar is an amazing acid I had no idea it would work so well. I am using Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer, I will used a Satin finish black oil base after...
  14. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well I have the old shocks and spare tire wench removed. It occurred to me that shouldn't all fasteners be stainless steel. The bolts holding on the shocks at the top were so corroded and rusted it took several squirts of PB blaster to free them up. I started using the wire wheel attachment on...
  15. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well I finally got the receiver hitch off with a chisel torch and dremmel tool... Those last two bolts were a b%#@h but stuff happens. I will take it apart clean it up and repaint it. Tomorrow the fun part starts. I will take the wire wheel and and another drill attachment to start stripping...
  16. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well I pulled the bumper off today only had to cut two bolts on the receiver hitch :-) But I am having problems getting two of the bolts out of the receiver hitch... It needs to come off to get cleaned up and it will make it easier to re-install the bed when I put on the 3" body lift. Vacuumed...
  17. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Thanks... I am moving my progress to this Thread because I had it in the wrong one :-)
  18. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well I have started the heavy lifting. There are 8 bolts that hold the bed on and after 19 years they were more than doing their job. It took about 10 hours to get them off even with PB Blaster and a torch, but they are off. I used a portable hoist to remove the bed and I will start getting the...
  19. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well I joined the forum a couple weeks ago and have been reading threads like crazy. There are tons of great looking OBS trucks in here and the more I look the more I get confused on which route to take. I am creating a laundry list of repairs starting with the body rust. It has the standard cab...
  20. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well I pulled the bumper off today only had to cut two bolts on the receiver hitch :-) Vacuumed up the loose flaking and undercoating... Tomorrow the hitch comes off and then the wire wheel to clean up the frame!
  21. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well I have started the heavy lifting. There are 8 bolts that hold the bed on and after 19 years they were more than doing their job. It took about 10 hours to get them off even with PB Blaster and a torch, but they are off. I used a portable hoist to remove the bed and I will start getting the...
  22. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well a few parts have been ordered and arrived hood, fenders, rear wheel arch patches and the 3" body lift and cab corners should be here next week! Let the fun begin.
  23. napoleon.hardy

    95 gmc obd1 code 13

    Well I have the same problem sorta, I have a 94 ECSB with a 5.7 and I have been looking for the O2 sensor as well. I looked where I thought it would be and noticed the plug and wondered where it was. I have the trouble code after about 15 minutes of driving... I need to fix mine that light is...
  24. napoleon.hardy

    My 1994 GMC ECSB Rebuild Slow and Steady

    Well I joined the forum a couple weeks ago and have been reading threads like crazy. There are tons of great looking OBS trucks in here and the more I look the more I get confused on which route to take. I am creating a laundry list of repairs starting with the body rust. It has the standard cab...

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