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    Manual window locks to power

    Hey guys 94 Yukon SLT. Originally power everything. Got in an accident. Driver side door was replaced with a manual window/locks door. All the wiring for power is still there. Is it just as simple as swapping the inside retaining panel, and throwing on my old door panel on? Do I need an...
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    Lowering front end via torsion bars

    heyguys When I purchased this truck (z71) it had 285/75/16s on it and the torsion bars were cranked to make it fit I've since gone back to the factory tire size, 265/75/16, I want to bring the front end back down. I have lots of front end work to do, followed by an alignment, and want these...
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    E brake light staying on SOLVED

    Hey guys, so I had this issue on my last truck (93). I ended up disconnecting the RWAL black box, and the e brake light turned off. I spent months looking for a functioning black box, couldn't find one, and gave up. So I got this new truck last year (94), took the cluster out, replaced a...
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    Misfire is turning my hair grey!!!! Damn you truck

    97 Tahoe 2dr 5700/4l60e 315,000 kms Symptoms: - misfire consistently under LOW load (lightly pressing accelerator) - makes me suspect fueling, injector, fuel filter, pump, etc - goes away under high load or when accelerator pedal is completely left alone (coasting downhill or cruising uphill)...
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    1997 Vortex 5700 Stutters/misses

    Hey guys, 97 Vortec 5700 in a 2dr Tahoe. 200 miles. The issues is at low load (under light throttle), the truck stumbles and hesitates and kind of jiggles around. This is also felt at cruising speeds, 65 MPH, also under light load. When floored, it doesn't do this. I initially thought a...
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    Gauges all over the place !!

    so My temp gauge is 30F too hot When I press my blinkers everything shakes When I press my window buttons and they reach the bottom and if I keep holding it my speedometer spikes from 60mph-80mph All engine and frame grounds good. Is there an interior one? Fuel gauge actually works great lol
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    Brake light wiring WTF

    so I'm pretty sure my truck was an ex Walt Disney vehicle and Mickey Mouse was the primary mechanic. I ripped out at least 3-4 yards of bogus and unused and looped wiring. I've got everything back to stock and here's my question: The main tail light harness. I always thought it was 4 wires...
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    It's hot and this compressor is screwed?

    hey guys, I got a 94 with a 6.5 Just charged the AC system and it started leaking profusely. I could hear it hissing so I grabbed my stethoscope and the refrigerant is coming out between the AC compressor pulley and clutch? Steady hissing noise. Are these rebuild able or just get a new one...
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    New ignition switch - no accessory

    Hey guys. Just bought this truck. I noticed it had a new 'chrome' ignition switch My truck is a 1994. When I turn the key back (radio and windows) it doesn't give power to radio and windows. I looked in a catalogue somewhere and it says chrome ignition cylinders may have been from a 1988-1992...
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    NP243 transfer case motor pooped? Violent wife....

    hey just trying to fix my wife's 4x4 before she slays me and turns me into her chaperone She has push button 4x4 and an np243. When pressing the button I don't hear the transfer case motor engaging. Any sure way to test this? All fuses check out, swapped the dash switch with a working one...
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    Electric 4x4 insanity

    hey guys. I could use some help with this electric 4x4 issue I'm having. 1997 Tahoe 5700 When switching into 4x4, The push button 4x4 blinks a few times, for both 4hi and lo and doesn't work, just goes back to 2hi I took the front actuator out and put 12v to it and it worked so I know it...
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    93 vs 94 interchangeable interiors?

    So I just bought a seatbelt out of a 93 X-cab with 60/40 and tried fitting it in my 94 x-cab with buckets, the buckles were different sizes!!!!! Now i need to go back and get the other clip piece. Anyways, I ask because the above happened, but the truck also has nice door panels. Will they...
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    New rad has extra ports????

    My truck: 1997 Tahoe 2 door 1500 Vortec 5700 Automatic Junkyard truck Chev extended cab 1989-1994 (old interior) 350 or 305 tbi? Not sure Rad had new cap so I nabbed it So my truck has 4 ports on the passenger side (overflow bottle, 2 for tranny cooler and lower rad hose) and 3 ports on the...
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    Tie rod or idler arm? Video inside

    Hey guys, What do you all think? I thought it was the tie rod but that little thing shouldn't move right? (Idler arm?) I have pretty bad uneven tire wear on the passenger side. 1993 k2500 4x4 turbo diesel 8600 GVWR passenger side http://youtu.be/1euGNvMYhnc
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    Going from a box to a flat bed - TIPS?

    Hey guys, I am wanting to replace my longbox with a flat bed. Does anyone have any tips? I have a friend who is well experienced welder and has done several. But, I am wondering, Are there any premade or DIY kits that you just bolt together and add 4x8s for example? If there is anything...
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    A/C not working, and it's damn hot outside

    So we have had two months of uber hot weather and I've had it Symptoms: - no air conditioning - fan works fine - ac compressor clicks when I press the button - ac system at 70 psi - the only broken thing is my vent selector for -> (face?) but defrost (W//) and leg work (\>) shouldn't make a...
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    Look at what I just Picked up for 100$!!!

    I've made threads, I've looked on eBay, I've scavenged junkyards, but I finally found a mint condition bench seat, cloth, blue with an arm rest!! I have a regular cab with a 40/60 and wanted a bench for a while, I don't want to eliminate that third seat and having an arm rest was a must! Not...
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    Long ox flat deck options??

    Hey guys, I got a k2500 1993 SC LB 8lug MY box is in rough shape. What are some options for a flat bed? Can I take one from a 3500HD and bolt it on? Or do I need to fab one?
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    Stupid rim fitment question

    Hey guys I tried searching but my dumb ipad is making it really hard. I'm wondering which 8 lug rims from what year Chevys are a direct fit. Unfortunately it seems like our GMT400 8 lugs only came with steel rims and beauty rings, not too fancy. Do NBS rims 1999-2006 fit ? I don't want a...
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    WTB: blue seats 3 seater with arms rest

    I have a 1993 regular ca with a 40/60 split. No arm rest and tore to shreds I am looking for something that seats three and needs to have an arm rest, below are a few options 88-94 bench and armrest, should bolt directly 95+ 40/60 with arm rest. It can't be from an extended...
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    Going from 40/60 to 60/40

    So this is my understanding 1988-1994: 40 on driver side with 60 on passenger side. This is what I currently have, In my regular cab. 1995-2000: opposite, 60 on driver side with fold down armrest and 40 on passenger. Not sure if offered in reg cabs I have a reg cab, so my...
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    1993 4L80E - How to use properly

    Hey guys, Have been told that transmissions in the 2000s are a lot smarter than in the 90s. Was taught to select the gear for my application AKA dont just put it in OD and tow a 10k trailer. Was reading this in the owners manual and below is an excerpt OD should not be used when towing a...
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    1993 Interior Questions and Options for Seats

    Hey all, So I have owned a 95 before which had an updated interior but now I own a 1993, and it is my first time owning one. Going to an older interior is always a bit hard to get used to but It is starting to grow on me after hearing about the 2008+ having cracked dashes after 20k miles...
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    Factory truck configurations

    I'm wondering which trucks came with cab markers? Was it only the 3500? I have a 3/4 ton 6 lug with no cab markers. Curious because I've seen some 3/4 tons with and without cab markers, Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Towing capacity for 2door tahoe

    Hey Guys, I have a 1995 2 door tahoe, 5.7L 4L60E it is completely factory and am wondering what my towing capacity is on a stock setup. I heard that if you are towing lots, you will need a tranny cooler and tranny temp gauge. I am planning on towing a single axle, non elec brake 6x12...

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