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    C1500 control arms

    Doing a RC 4”spindle lifts and saw that the control arms are shot. Was going to just replace the bushings but I don’t have all the tools needed and now it’s going to be a pain taking them out, so rather just replace them..... Anybody know of some good tubular replacements? I’ve read that some...
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    Suspension overhaul

    Was up everyone!! Got a 96 c1500 and it is dropped. Putting a 4l80 on it but also needs a new suspension all the way around. I’m an electrician and it’s going to be my work truck/ fun on the weekends. Forgot to mention it needs a lift, preferably 4 inch from stock. Plan on replacing the rear...
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    4l80e swap oil lines

    Doing a 4l80e swap on my 96c1500. I got newer transmission from an 03 and the oil lines and they are different, they’re more spread out. Do I need lines from the newer truck as well or will the others work?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Suspension overhaul

    Was up everyone!!! Have a 96 c1500 extended cab and need new suspension all around. Was an uncle of mines that passed away and he bought it lowered (was there when he bought it, loved the truck). Anyways, I’m in the process of a 4l80 swap and figured I might as well do the suspension on it as...
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    What torque converter and flexplate

    What torque converter and flexplate are y’all using with your 4l80e? Got a 96 5.7 c1500 and bought a 4l80e of a 2003 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    TC and fly wheel

    Can u use a TC and fly wheel of a 96 5.7 c1500 4l80e on an LS motor?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    4l80e questions!!

    Want to get this started next week and trying to get all my info right! One big question are there 2 different bell housings for the 4l80e?? Read there’s earlier years and change them to the LS style housing. If so can I use the LS style in my truck (96 c1500 5.7) and add an adapter? I plan on...
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    4l80e swap transmission cooler

    Sup everyone, doing a 4l80e swap on my 96 5.7. Want to put an aftermarket oil cooler for the trans but don’t know witch one. Plan on doing an ls2 swap in the next year or so but need to get it running soon (Driving a 370z in construction sucks). What’s a good cooler to put, or does anyone have...
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    Future lq9 swap

    Hey everyone, I have a 96 c1500 and the the tranny went out. I plan on swapping in an lq9 in the future and want the tranny to hold. This will be my DD and will do everything a truck is meant for (specially shredding in the mud). I got a quote for a rebuild with transgo shift kit and corvette...
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    TCC help!

    i have a 96 c1500 5.7. I'm guessing a I have a bad TCC solenoid and trying to replace it. I have been to Autozone and OReillys and both only have it for the 4l80. So now I'm second guessing myself and asking if my truck comes with one? Or am I asking for the wrong part?
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    stalling when pressing break

    I am lost like a MF!! my ebrake wasn't working so I went in and adjusted them. 1st I went in adjusted the splitter under the driver side. Nothing changed, so then I adjusting the brakes. took the drum off and starting adjusting the small wheel in between the pads. did it to both sides and seemed...
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    swap suggestions

    planning on buying a 96Silverado, trying to swap something in with a t56. looked at the L76 and seen they have dod and vvt, do those have to be deleted or can they be kept and save gas? looked several others such as ls1, lq9, l33. will all these bolt up to a t56? trying to get the best bang for...
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