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    Play in Rebuilt Steering Box

    I think adjusting the original box is my next step. I went with a rebuilt box because everything else in the front end is new, and I thought a rebuilt would be better and last longer than just readjusting my box. Putting my old box back in will let me know if it is a box issue or a fluid /...
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    Play in Rebuilt Steering Box

    97 Suburban K1500 Redid the front suspension last winter. I replaced the steering box with a Lares rebuilt box in about June. It has a bunch of play. I could turn the steering wheel about 10* either way before the truck would turn. I could watch it at the box under the hood. The input shaft...
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    who are the go to steering/suspension parts now?

    I did the whole front suspension on my 97 K1500 Suburban last winter. Everything AC Delco. I don't think they sold upper ball joints, I did the whole assembled upper control arm. Both MOOG and AC Delco have a good line of parts, and a **** line of parts. The good ones are AC Delco...
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    Help with Carb on computer truck (now wont start at all)

    I would start by verifying your timing. Base timing at idle with the vacuum disconnected and port plugged. Rev it up until it stops advancing (around 3000 RPM) and note the timing. Connect the vacuum advance and see how much timing it adds. Not sure how to check the amount of vacuum advance...
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    350 TBI build

    I don't have experience with this, but I found this site. https://harristuning.com/Tbi/recommended-350-tbi-mods/
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    Suburban down.

    Be aware, when you first connect the ammeter, there is a spike of like 3 amps. If you open the door, the lights are a 3 amp draw. You want the multimeter to be set to a position that can handle that. There is a way to measure amp draw across fuses. It's not direct, you need to scale the...
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    97 Tahoe 5.7 hard starting high idle

    I would start with a Bluetooth/OBD2 or WiFi/OBD2 device to watch the sensors. Connects to your phone. Use an app like Torque to read the OBD2 data. Run through the sensors to make sure the values are correct. They are cheap on Amazon. You can get a cheap one for like $10 or a little better...
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    What to replace?

    As far as front suspension goes, I would grease everything every oil change and watch / feel / listen for play. If you are replacing the outer tie rods, I would do the inner tie rods and adjusters at the same time. Similarly, if you are doing the Lower Ball Joint, you might want to do the...
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    Lower Control Arm Bolts

    Connected by the 2 bolts at the frame and the torsion bar. Knuckle and shock are removed. Sway bar is disconnected. I can move it up and down pretty easily, so not under tension. Nuts are off, but the bolts don't want to move. I got the one to spin barely using a 2' breaker bar, but it...
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    Suspension Clunk

    If you can feel it in the wheel, it is likely pitman arm, idler arm (those 2 should be replaced together) or tie rods. Have someone move the tires back and forth while you watch underneath. If you replace the pitman arm, get a good one - AC Delco. I got a drive wise one because it was $20...
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    Lower Control Arm Bolts

    Thanks to everyone that replied. I do have new AC Delco bushings, but I don't believe they came with bolts. I'll double check. I have a nut and bolt place I've gone to for specialty bolts. They should have whatever I need. Was trying to look at GM parts sites and diagrams, but I was...
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    Lower Control Arm Bolts

    97 Suburban K1500 4WD Had a clunk in the front end so I am replacing the upper control arms, lower control arm bushings, lower ball joints, and tie rods. Everything was going smoothly until I got to the lower bolts. They seem to be rusted into the bushing sleeve. I can barely get them to...
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