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    Passenger door fitment for 3DR cab

    I need to replace my passenger door. Will a standard cab or extended cab door fit? I have the 3rd door on RH passenger side, just not sure if regular or extended cab door will work.
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    98 K1500 with 3" body lift.

    Had fun installing the lift last week. Looks pretty good I think.
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    5.7 ECM and full underhood harness

    Came out of a 97 Tahoe but I won't be using it. Best offer. Also have a clean 5.7 block, fresh cam bearings and freeze plugs. Located in Maryland. Tim PM me if interested.
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    98 K1500 hard shift 1 to 2 when hot

    Had event today never experienced with my 98 Silverado. Has 5.0 with 4L60 with 130K on the clock. After driving about 30 or so miles noticed it starting to shift hard into 2nd from a stop. Rest of shift cycles seem fine. Cooled down and took it out and shift is fine but I do not feel the...
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    AC system help 98 silverado

    So I finally found my AC leak. The switch on the back of the AC compressor is the culprit. Is this the cycling switch or hi pressure ? Not sure what I need to be looking for. It is the 1136582 Delphi compressor. Any help would be appreciated.
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    98 Silverado 5.0 hitting P0420 DTC on consistant basis

    So a few months after dropping new 5.0 into my 98 Silverado it started chugging out a P0420 DTC code. history is the old engine when I bought truck had blown head gaskets, found several cracks in the heads actually so I put a crate engine in it. After starting the new engine the exhaust took...
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    TBI Edlebrock performer intake on CL

    http://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/4928126830.html Needs to be cleaned but PM me for shipping quote if interested. Tim
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    96 Tahoe 5.7 4x4 2400.00 b/o

    1996 Tahoe LS, 4Dr, push button 4X4, 5.7 Vortec (350 eng) with upgraded EFI, 4L60E trans, Power Seats, power steering, power mirrors, Anti lock PB, PW, PDL, Cruise control, AC, delay wipers, 5K on new Cooper tires, New brakes, shocks 1 yr old, Cloth interior very good condition, Carpet good/...
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    Roll call Maryland, let me know where you guys are all rolling.

    Aberdeen, MD. Looking for off road areas to get mud on the tires.
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    Installing heater mirrors on non heater K1500

    Want to install a set of tow mirrors with turn LED and heaters in them. My 98 K1500 currently does not have heated mirrors but does have power mirrors. What do I tap into to get power for the heaters? I was thinking of doing a separate relay, but seems I'd need a timer too. Let me know what you...
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    Hercules tires----Are they any good?

    Looking at a set of Hercules All Trac AT 10 ply tires. Wondering if anyone has had good/bad luck with them. Dropping them on my 98 Z71 Silverado K1500.
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    98 Z71 AC system service after engine install

    So crate 5.0 is in and running fantastic. Now I need to get this AC system back up to par. Going to vac it down and look for leaks. Been a while since I was into AC systems, any hints on how to locate leaks with out charging it first? I know it had a leak, the system was zero pressure when i...
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    98 K1500 P1345 code-New engine old dizzy-installation issue?

    So I'm looking at a persistent P1345 code. Is it possible to correct with distributor realignment? Saw a write up on here someplace about getting things lined up but can't find it now. Any help appreciated.
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    98 K1500 5.0 Vortec stalls on throttle release

    So in went the crate engine. Truck has 123K, all new plugs, wires, cap & rotor, PCV, MAP, air filter, cleaned the TB, new spider MFI. Only issue is when you punch the throttle it seems to rebound too low and some times stalls. CEL is on and going to pull code tonight will post when I get that...
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    98 Silverado interior water intrusion

    So after getting power train on my Project truck going I start on interior. The entire passenger side carpet insulation is soaked. Pulled carpet out and it has been wet for a long time. Rust starting with bubble in the floor paint. Wondering are there any common areas to look at for water...
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    5.0 Vortec SFI install-New bracket or old one ok?

    So I'm building up a crate engine for a 98 Silverado. When installing new SFI spider, do I need to change to a different bracket? Was having a hard time getting it to seat into the upper plastic plenum to the point I took it all off. with pieces in my hand the spider body drops right into the...
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    L30 5.0 to L31 5.7 swap questions31 5.7 swap in 98 Silverado-questions

    So I picked up this really clean 98 Silverado the other day for a great price. The only problem is the engine oil looks like brown molasis and gooped ot of the drain pan in a very nasty thick consistancy. I figure cracked head maybe cracked block with lots of coolant in the oil. I have a good...
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    Hello From North Maryland

    Hi everyone. Looking for a good forum for chevy trucks and maybe some help on my new to me 98 Z71 Silverado 1500. Been driving a 96 Tahoe for last 290,000 miles and ready to get back into a pick up. Found this one locally but it has a cooked engine. I've looked at a lot of trucks since I got...
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