Recent content by idlook2
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
Glad you are enjoying the videos! 1. I don't have a torque spec for the jam nut. You'll want to get them pretty tight. 2. Yes, I did both the pitman and idler arm, I should have included those in the front end rebuild but I had already installed them.- idlook2
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
I've had great luck with AC Delco stuff, I wouldn't be scared to use it for the front end rebuild.- idlook2
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
Thanks! I'm glad everyone is liking the videos!- idlook2
- Post #106
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
I wish you would have said this before I did the master cylinder! I'll probably run it as is for a while, but if I'm not happy with the brakes I'll go this route.- idlook2
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
I finished off the front end rebuild with a new set of brakes. The old rotors were warped really bad so I decided to try a set of slotted rotors this go-around, we will see if it they do any better. YouTube video:- idlook2
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
It's been a while since I posted an update, so here it is... the front end rebuild is complete! This took much longer than expected, mainly due to me being a perfectionist and wanting to clean and paint the frame while everything was apart. A note to anyone else trying this, the lower control...- idlook2
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
The transmission is back in! The only tricky part was the adjustment of the TV cable. I was able to start the truck and it appears to be leak free. Also serviced the rear differential while I waited on a few parts for the front suspension. The next project will be to get the front suspension...- idlook2
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
With the transmission out I decided to go ahead and replace the rear main seal. The transmission is back from the shop and should be going back in soon. YouTube video:- idlook2
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
A few weeks ago I replaced the transmission pan gasket hoping that was the source of my transmission fluid leak. Unfortunately, the transmission would still leak after sitting for a day. I talked to the local transmission shop and was told this is most likely the front pump o-ring. Out came the...- idlook2
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
I tackled everyone’s favorite job, removing the lower ball joints that are riveted in place. Made a video showing the best way that I could find to remove them which included a drill, hammer, and an air chisel! YouTube video:- idlook2
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
Control arms are out. Just need to get the lower ball joint rivets knocked out and everything cleaned up so that I can get started on the front end rebuild. YouTube video:- idlook2
- Post #94
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
I was dreading this job but it actually went much smoother than I expected. Sway bar end links are out. Control arms are next! YouTube video:- idlook2
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
Interior is on the list, slowly working my way back.- idlook2
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1990 GMC K1500 restoration
Starting work on the front suspension and pulled the torsion bars with only a little bit of hammering! YouTube video:- idlook2
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