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    Timbren front Bump stops?

    Has anyone run timbren front bump stops without a plow? I've got a custom made steel bumper on the front of my k1500 burb that weighs about 150lbs and cranked up the T-bars to get ride height back to stock height, but now the ride is kinda harsh and crappy (even w/ fresh front end rebuild and...
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    Options to replace or upgrade torsion bars? Worth it?

    So I am about to do all of the front end bushings, shocks, and ball joints on my k1500 suburban. Since the lower control arm bushings are on that list I was thinking It would be the prefect time to replace or upgrade the original torsion bars. With 245k miles on them I would assume that they...
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    Misfire after warm / hot restart??

    1999 suburban 5.7 w/ 250k and an odd misfire problem. Starts up great and runs beautifully for 10, 20, 200 miles no problem. As soon as the motor is shut down and restarted the engine runs rough and misfires (typically cyl5). Scan tool reveals nothing remarkable on initial drive, but after...
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    Best ride quality possilbe? Ideas?

    @ 225k the ride quality of the k1500 Burb is an echo of what I remember originally. I plan on keeping this truck and driving it forever and im starting to think about how I can best revive and improve her old joints. On these trucks, what components seem to help ride quality and performance...
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    Growling 1st and reverse. How long do I have?

    My k1500 sub has got a 4l60e jasper rebuilt trans w/ ~100k that just today started making a growling noise in first and reverse. 2nd, 3rd and 4th seem to be fine. Based on the common problems thread, I suspect that the planetary gear is the culprit. I'm currently in Spokane and have 1400...
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    Suburban Bumper build

    In a step towards making the suburban into an overland trail rig, I found the time to improve my metal working skills and have some fun. Inspired by this thread http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/projects-builds/projects-builds-restorations/482457-drisco-builds-bumper-again.html This was...
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    GMT400 Vac to GMT800 Suburban Hydroboost Conversion Detailed Write Up.

    Trying to stop a fully loaded k1500 suburban in an emergency situation feels something like throwing out an anchor on the exxon valdez and praying for the best. In my opinion, the greatest flaw of the GMT400(OBS) half tons is the brakes. The most effective modification to remedy this starts with...
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    Hydroboost pedal part# and SS brake lines?

    Im in the process of collecting all of the parts for a hydroboost conversion on a 1999 sub k1500 I will be using a gmt800 booster and MC, thus some fabrication will be involved. I want to make a detailed write up on this process. Tracking down the gmt400 hydroboost pedal has been a...
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    Considering Air lift on 1500 Suburban. Thoughts?

    Looking back, I should have bought a 3/4 ton suburban considering how this vehicle is used. It takes many weekend trips to the mountains with 8 people all their gear and a full 44 gallon tank. The back squats some. Definitely feel the extra weight in ride and stability. During the summer, 8...
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    Projector Retrofit Build (detailed w/pics)

    Nothing do I appreciate more on a vehicle, than the ability to see the road ahead. Even with 55w HID's the stock headlights on these trucks are a joke. Thus far I have found no decent alternatives on the market. Best solution, as many have done here, is to make your own. Its not cheap or...

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