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    Misc. GMT400 parts

    Could take a pic of them? I’m looking for an extra set to retrofit a projector setup.
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    Misc. GMT400 parts

    What kind of stock headlights do you have? You mentioned it in the last sentence.
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    Bilstein HD rear shocks for K1500

    How many miles on them?
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    The Stupid Electronics Questions Thread

    I have a 95 K1500 5-speed with the NV3500 transmission. I am putting in a double din radio and it requires a reverse signal for the backup camera I’m going to add. Is there an easy under the dash location to tap into this signal? I’m trying to avoid running a wire directly to the reverse switch...
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    1995 speedometer reading fast

    I just recalibrated my 95 using the DIP method. I never really noticed it until recently when I was running a GPS app that has speed listed in the corner. Apparently my truck had 4.10 gears put into it at some point before I bought it, hence the inconsistency of what should have been 3.73...
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    The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

    It shouldn’t if you cap where the tube used to run into the TBI and where it runs to the gas tank. This will avoid a vacuum leak and your truck smelling like gas.
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    Any guys towing with a 1500 5 speed anymore?

    It’s been a while since I installed it, but I do remember putting some kind of lubricant on all of the joints inside of the shifter. Maybe something is sticking on you?
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    Any guys towing with a 1500 5 speed anymore?

    I have like 20k on the Core shifter assembly, and no new noises compared to the stock assembly. Holds gears fine. I do occasionally put it in 5th when I meant to go to 3rd, as they are pretty close. That’s my mistake not the shifters [emoji3526].
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    Any guys towing with a 1500 5 speed anymore?

    I use the Amsoil Synchromesh fluid. Expensive but worth it (especially for how infrequent changes are). Shifts are smooth and easy even when freezing cold. My truck also has a Hurst/Core shifter installed. Makes shifting way more fun and “sporty” than the sloppy stock shifter. It also cured the...
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    Any guys towing with a 1500 5 speed anymore?

    I regularly tow 5-6k with my truck. It’s a 5.0 TBI with NV3500 and I believe 3.42 gears. All original with 260k on them all. Truck is happy with it if you keep the revs above 2k. Highway driving is in 4th gear. No faster than about 65. Mind you these heavier trailers have brakes(surge). They...
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    A/C Condenser brand recommendation

    It fit fine. The only thing I had to do was slightly bend the input and output lines to match the truck.
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    LED Light Bar on bumper

    I have Auxbeam brand lights on other cars and my snow blower. Never had any issues with them. Amazon reviewers said the same stuff about my 52” bar, and it’s been fine as well. Not saying that it isn’t possible to have these issues, but I have never personally had them.
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    LED Light Bar on bumper

    I have a 52 inch curved on the front bumper. I think it looks cool, and it’s really bright with no glare due to its placement. I also have a set of fog lights below the bumper and the 4-Hi headlight mod. With all the lights on it’s like daytime in front of the truck. Btw it’s a no name light...
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    The Stupid Electronics Questions Thread

    https://www.obd-codes.com/faq/read-gm-2-digit-obd-codes-free.php
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    The Stupid Electronics Questions Thread

    My 95 is an OBD1. Had to buy a fancier reader that comes with the plugs. The plug is under the steering wheel in my truck. You can however buy a very cheap GM vehicle OBD1 scanner at almost any auto parts store. It will blink in specific patterns, which will indicate a code. You can also do...
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