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96 Z71 165k - Rattle or slight grinding noise when accelerating?

Regular cab pickup, thorough and regular service record I’ve noticed that when I’m accelerating from a stop and more so when going up a hill I hear a slight rattle from somewhere under the hood or under the truck. It’s mostly subtle and there’s no performance correlation to it either. No...
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- Jul 22, 2020
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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My 96 dually... 6.5 td. One of 6 i own.

Beautiful truck. Absolutely gorgeous. I’ve never been a dually guy. Have never had a practical use for them or particularly cared for their ‘look’. But the GMT400 body style has my eye. I’ll still likely never own one but if I were To spring for one this would be it.
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- Post #3
- Jul 20, 2020
- Forum: Car / Truck Photos and Videos
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Alternator/Headlight Issues

(1996 Reg. Cab Z71 5.7L, Automatic Transmission) The past month or so I have had an issue with my headlights surging or flickering at times and my voltage meter shooting up to 19 randomly. Yesterday this happened again on my ride home just after I switched To high beams and they totally went...
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- Nov 11, 2019
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
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The Member Truck Thread

Thank you! Yes I’m glad to be back in an old Chevy. I’ve always lusted after one exactly like mine and I was Thrilled to get the chance to buy one. Getting ready to rebuild the front end at some point in the coming months and I’m hoping to lean quite a bit on the knowledgeable members here to...
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- Post #2,529
- Aug 4, 2019
- Forum: Member Trucks
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Front End Rebuild - Complete list

New here and new to this aspect of working on these trucks. I recently purchased a 96 Z71 and I want to rebuild the front suspension and steering. I’ve seen a lot of kits online with varying numbers of parts and I was Wondering if anyone here would be willing to outline a complete list of...
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- Aug 4, 2019
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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The Member Truck Thread

New member here checking. So glad to be back in a reg cab K1500. Previously owned an 86 I wish I’d never parted with. Found this beauty about two hours away from me in Jackson, GA on Autotrader and decided I couldnt Wait any longer. Wife is happy to have a bench seat to scoot up next to me on...
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- Post #2,527
- Aug 4, 2019
- Forum: Member Trucks