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    1997 3500 4l80e problems

    Stuck in second means both solenoids are off..i.e. no power to either of them. If cleaning the connectors , ( use a high quality electronic spray and compressed air, and then diaelectric grease in the connector once you know it is working again. ) It does help to visually check the pins and...
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    88GMCtruck's 98 Silverado Towpig Build: "Black Fox"

    Rockauto has the Rancho RS9000 XL adjustables for sale at under $95 each and a pile of other brands to compare including heavy duty OEM AC Delco for like $50 each
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    88GMCtruck's 98 Silverado Towpig Build: "Black Fox"

    Yeah well it wasn't supposed to be overly sarcastic, the convention on forums (at least those which I frequent) is to , search, read and then when all else fails ask for others for help.... I wasn't trying to be an ass, I guess sometimes things don't read the same as they sound in a...
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    88GMCtruck's 98 Silverado Towpig Build: "Black Fox"

    Start here, https://www.gmt400.com/threads/88gmctrucks-98-silverado-towpig-build-black-fox.20243/ read 152 pages.... When you have finished reading those pages check back and ask questions.
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    Killswitch on a 98 z71?

    There is another thread, I posted my method there. https://www.gmt400.com/posts/968451/
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    Door Handles ...

    http://oemcats.com/oem-parts/15647188.html http://oemcats.com/oem-parts/15647187.html http://oemcats.com/oem-parts/15558837.html http://oemcats.com/oem-parts/15558838.html http://oemcats.com/oem-parts/15619622.html http://oemcats.com/oem-parts/15619623.html
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    Door Handles ...

    I understand that, I was replying to the guy who was excited about paying "only 50 bucks" for the handles. I made a set of wire bending dies to make the rods and laser cut the pawls for myself ...but I am in New Zealand so I am bugger all use to anybody in the USA.
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    Door Handles ...

    Rockauto has them for 18 bucks each!
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    Rear end lost bearing swapped 98 Yukon turns out bigger brakes!

    It's not very hard nor that expensive to build a reliable long lasting 300hp 6.5 turbo, with modern components and technology.
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    Rear end lost bearing swapped 98 Yukon turns out bigger brakes!

    Diesel engines don't have any vacuum , so that option is out! The only viable GM brake booster is hydroboost!
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    What to replace 4L60E with?

    I don't really understand what you mean by driving aggressively, is it just fast or ????? Put a new transmission in and go and take some driving lessons! There is no need to drive aggressively to the point where you break a perfectly good transmission. What are you doing? manual shifting...
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    Removing rust from steel wheels

    If you just paint over it , rust will still be under the new paint in the narrow crevice between the rim and the center. Even sand/bead blasting alone will have trouble stopping it. If you want perfect wheels you need to remove the tires from the wheels, sandblast back to bare metal and...
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    88GMCtruck's 98 Silverado Towpig Build: "Black Fox"

    Loctite 620 ? I know it is not really the correct application, Loctite would recommend 272 or possibly 2760. However I have used 620 on a gearbox shaft nut on my Vincent V twin , it has been the ONLY cure that worked , and has thus far lasted nearly 40 years , after previously coming apart...
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    Kodiak/topkick exterior handle rods

    http://www.machoengineering.com/index.php/our-products/wire-forms
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