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    1988 K1500 Light Rheostat Pinout/ No Instrument Illumination

    Does anyone have a pinout for the rheostat? Here's the issue I'm running into: My truck has no illumination of the instrument cluster. The warning lights on the dash work The gauges work The dome light works from the rheostat The HVAC lights work from the rheostat The Parking Lights on the...
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    Door bushings and pins. Do the pins wear or reuse?

    Replace the pins and bushings if you are in there doing the job. The bushing are the softer metal and prone to more obvious wear, but the pins also wear over time.
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    Rear disc conversion

    Did you change the master cylinder? I know some folks who convert to disc end up moving to the NBS master cylinder since they are designed to apply the correct pressure for a disc/disc setup vs the GMT400 master that are designed to apply pressure for a disc/drum setup.
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    Mevotech suspension parts

    I installed them on my old ram van - did a full suspension rebuild. The alignment and drive-ability was good. I like their grease boots - the quality seems good on them. Most, but not all of the threads and machining were good. I'd give them a 6/10 rating. I can't speak to longevity...
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