Hey all. After lurking about for quite some time and finally getting back in an OBS I figure I should start a thread and contribute when/where I can. I now have a 1995 K2500 Suburban with the 7.4L and 4L80. A bit higher mileage with 243k on what I believe is original engine/trans but solid so far.
To date, I've done the following.
- flushed cooling system and replaced hose assembly running down to the frame from the T-fitting. Now has functional rear heat and A/C
- replaced blower motor resistor
- cleaned up a salvage yard rear bumper to replace the rotted out original
- new drivers outside handle
- reinstalled the righthand seat in the second row
Planned in near future and parts have been ordered.
- idle speed control actuator solenoid valve to bring warm idle back down to where it should be.
- new control arm bushings
- new ball joints
- new tie rod ends (inner & outer)
- smaller tires (currently has 305/70R16 on a set of Eagle Alloys) so I can back off the torsion bars from fully cranked and soften up the ride plus get it off the bump stops
Longer term plans include
- new door pin bushings (eyeing a set from www.cunninghammachine.com/product/chevrolet-truck-heavy-duty-door-bushings/ )
- new right rear quarter panel welded in to replace a rust hole
- replace weather stripping on hatch and tailgate
At this point, no photos of it that can be added but will take a few and add later this weekend.
- Termite
To date, I've done the following.
- flushed cooling system and replaced hose assembly running down to the frame from the T-fitting. Now has functional rear heat and A/C
- replaced blower motor resistor
- cleaned up a salvage yard rear bumper to replace the rotted out original
- new drivers outside handle
- reinstalled the righthand seat in the second row
Planned in near future and parts have been ordered.
- idle speed control actuator solenoid valve to bring warm idle back down to where it should be.
- new control arm bushings
- new ball joints
- new tie rod ends (inner & outer)
- smaller tires (currently has 305/70R16 on a set of Eagle Alloys) so I can back off the torsion bars from fully cranked and soften up the ride plus get it off the bump stops
Longer term plans include
- new door pin bushings (eyeing a set from www.cunninghammachine.com/product/chevrolet-truck-heavy-duty-door-bushings/ )
- new right rear quarter panel welded in to replace a rust hole
- replace weather stripping on hatch and tailgate
At this point, no photos of it that can be added but will take a few and add later this weekend.
- Termite