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tires way off, rough alingmnet
Have been working on my 97 Z71 that I just bought. It was a farm truck from SC. After an almost complete brake system, trans rebuild, new tires, and just new ball joints, I used a string to get a rough alignment. Locked the steering wheel straight and I was stunned at how far the tires were...- duanes7
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- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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knockout plates gone?
I have the upper A arm off as part of a ball joint change and was wanting to make sure the knock out plates are removed. Can anyone tell from this picture if they are? The interior bolts holes are mostly round with a couple of slits going inward and outward.- duanes7
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- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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broken bolt in rear pinion yoke
During my transmission removal I broke one of the rear drive shaft universal joint strap bolts off in the differential pinion yoke. I read several threads on other forums that ranged from I'm screwed and it requires a complete diff tear down to you can remove it and reinstall it to the same...- duanes7
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- Forum: Transmissions
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97 K1500 window lock
I can't seem to find any info on window locks for my year of truck, 97 K1500 3 door. I've seen them in the Tahoes and such. Was there such a a thing for the pickups? My dog stands on the arm rest and I don't want her to roll herself up in or let herself out of the window because she stepped on...- duanes7
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- Forum: OEM and Custom Interiors
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transmission removal steps
After trial and error, here are the best steps I think to remove the 4L60E automatic transmission from my 97 K1500 Z71. Total time is probably about 6-8 hours for a first timer that is mechanically skilled. Mine took longer (3 days) as I didn't have these instructions to start, had to backtrack...- duanes7
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- Forum: Transmissions
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didpstick tube removal
Anyone successfully remove the trans dipstick tube? I've tried a number of different sized and angled wrenches and sockets and can't seem to get a good purchase nor any turning on the bracket stud nut. I spent 4 hours on this and it's still not loose... What a PITA! What tool did you use? What...- duanes7
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- Forum: Transmissions
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tips for 4l60e removal/rebuild
Ok, gotta pull my 4l60e to have it rebuilt. No 2nd, 4th, or reverse. Anyone have any tips on how to do this? Like be sure to remove part a before part b... Or hints on starter removal like 4 feet of extension and come from under the front bumper (my old forerunner)... Remove the transfer...- duanes7
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- Forum: Transmissions
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Brake pedal soft only with engine running
Bought the 97 K1500 in SC and drove it here to middle GA. Brakes died just before parking it at my house. It sat for about 5 months until I could begin to work on it. The brake system was dry when I started the work and unfortunately the pedal had been pumped that way. One of the front hard...- duanes7
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- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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low brake pedal pressure only with engine on
double posted this...- duanes7
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- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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biy brake lines
My truck has brake lines that are rotted through. The front is dead center on the front cross member where it passes through a clip. and the rear where the line descends past the frame before bending to go back. If these two are rotted out, I decided I might as well replace them all. However, I...- duanes7
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- Forum: Axles + Brakes
