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  1. bluetahoe

    '97 C1500 Power Steering Parts Selection (EVO Delete)

    I haven't read all the replies, but FYI I called Red Head spoke with them and got a new steering gear and it's been great. They had great advice on the system.
  2. bluetahoe

    Squishy brakes won't go away!

    I have jb6 brakes with the larger drums for towing. I went through similar issues for years trying different things. I went completely through using top shelf products. They are awesome brakes now!!! I tow a boat and other utility trailers. 1. If you have not, change your rubber...
  3. bluetahoe

    Can't locate a steering column shroud for my 98 C1500

    I had to use extra long(over 3") screws to get mine to work. About 5 months ago, I found an upper and lower at a salvage yard but the bolt bosses were cracked. I drilled them out some to accept an oversize screw. I contacted LMC since they used to carry them but their supplier quit making...
  4. bluetahoe

    New Steering Gear

    I agree and did so with the original unit. A Pulley Adjustment tool helps with adjustments. It got me some more miles, but eventually wore out. The first unit I replaced the OEM unit with was WORSE than the original!! They ALL were worse! So, again, yes--adjusting the unit can be the...
  5. bluetahoe

    New Steering Gear

    I posted this in an older thread but thought worth doing so in a new thread since it's made driving the Tahoe a lot more enjoyable. I had installed 3 steering gears in my 97 GMT400 Tahoe in the last less than 2 years. They all had excessive play. Both NAPA and O'Reillys sell the same...
  6. bluetahoe

    Steering Box

    Installed Redhead steering gear. It is awesome. I believe the others were all done by Cardone whether bought at NAPA or O'Riellys.
  7. bluetahoe

    Steering Box

    An older thread but I thought worth posting. I bought a Red Head today. Tried 3 other remans--just don't work right. They are making it with a medium stiffness so that it will work with evo and non-evo power steering. I have evo in my 97 Tahoe but am looking at deleting it if I have...
  8. bluetahoe

    Superchips tuner/programmer

    Thanks, I emailed them and they said they could do the "traditional" tune. Which is not user adjustable for things like going between towing vs not towing. HOw does your Blackbear tuned ecm differ from before when you had the stock?
  9. bluetahoe

    Superchips tuner/programmer

    Has anybody tried a Blackbear tune in a '97 Tahoe or other 4wd GMT400? I thought that the '97s and older were not friendly for tuning vs '98 and up?
  10. bluetahoe

    LED headlights

    Does anybody have the info on the wiring changes for direct battery hookup? As I recall everything for the lo beams goes through the DRL system. Is the DRL portion bypassed? Also, and hate to be asking too much but is the mod under the dash? I want to stay legal and have noticed how...
  11. bluetahoe

    Im just about fed up!!

    Caster/Camber. Good info from ASE. Not toe. I suspect others have said breaks, bearings, tire inflation, etc. https://www.freeasestudyguides.com/steering-steady-pull.html ONe thing to check on are the rear brakes if it happens while braking. I have a pull to one side or the other...
  12. bluetahoe

    NBS Master Cylinder Upgrade

    Thanks, I've always referred to those as GMT800s. I get it now.
  13. bluetahoe

    NBS Master Cylinder Upgrade

    OK, so I am one of the few, but don't know what a NBS master cylinder is? Somebody please let me know. I have a 97 Tahoe that's in great shape with 18" tires and lots of upgrades. Don't drive it much--about 5K/year. I have JB6 brakes. The best thing I did to improve stopping power was...
  14. bluetahoe

    Air induction; hood scoops

    Can we see under the hood? Great job. Great idea with T/A fenders. Are those functional?
  15. bluetahoe

    What is "Bad" MPG for a '94 5.7L ?

    I can see the higher octane with timing advanced. I'm having trouble posting so may be a repeat.
  16. bluetahoe

    What is "Bad" MPG for a '94 5.7L ?

    That's a good point. HIgher octane with ethanol vs regular non ethanol. And being able to advance the timing. I've not done the 411 swap to make the programming easier and so haven't tried to play with timing. I'm kind of waiting until I get more miles on it then do an LS and tranny...
  17. bluetahoe

    What is "Bad" MPG for a '94 5.7L ?

    I have a '97 Tahoe with 4WD(3.73) and get 19+ MPG on the Highway @75+. The following are some of the improvements. 1. 18" tires off a 2017 Chevy. I inflate to +/- 44psi and that makes a big difference vs stock. Worth at least 1 MPG. 2. 100% pure synthetic fluids, probably worth over 1 MPG 3...
  18. bluetahoe

    PITMAN ARM HELP

    I just replaced mine on a 4wd 97 Tahoe. It should push on to the point that you can use the nut to drive it on some and then add the washer underneath the nut and finish driving. Be sure and torque properly. My torque wrench only went to 150lbs so we turned the air up on the gun to get about...
  19. bluetahoe

    12200411 PCM swap for 1996 to 2000 GMT400 trucks

    I joined this group because of this post, thank you. I PMed a little earlier.
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