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    Sound Deadening - Cost/Thickness/Density Comparison

    Hey Folks, I was tinkering around the other day trying to compare sound deadening. Mostly I was looking for best bang for buck and using density as the driving factor with price point coming in second. I was messing around and put it into excel and figured it was at least neat to share...
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    Question: Rear Seat AC vent conversion

    Hey folks, Does anyone know if there’s any issues with converting an extended cab to use a rear seat blower ? Today I picked up an AC box from a suburban and ended up taking the conduit that runs under the carpet to blow at the feat of the rear seat. I’m assuming it would be easy to convert...
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    14 Bolt FF Brake Shoe Width with 13" Drums - Updated with Answer

    Good morning gents, I had recently bought a 14 bolt FF rearend with 13" Drums for a 95 Diesel Van from a scrap yard. I'm trying to buy parts before I break open the hubs to replace the seals, bearings and brake shoes. Looking online, it appears there are 2.5" Width shoes and 3.5" width...
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    Safety - Seat Belt Function

    Does anyone else have issues with seat belts functioning as intended? The seatbelts in my truck (95, c2500 extended cab) have always seemed like they may not lock if actually in a wreck. I am specifically worried more about the rear ones where my kids sit. I've tried hitting the brakes...
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    Blowing Blower High Relay

    Hey Gents, My truck consistently burns out the blower motor relay (behind glovebox) so that it only has speeds 1-3. Everytime I replace the relay, it typically lasts about a month or so before it goes out again. Has anyone had this issue and fixed it? Thanks! Notes on mine: - I hadn't...
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    TBI True Dual Exhaust Tips. Maybe Sticky?

    Hey folks, I know there are a ton of discussions, but I really feel like we need a sticky on this. Are there any recommendations on parts lists for a 2.5" True dual exhaust for a TBI? Is there anyone here that has done a full setup without breaking the bank to have a shop custom fab up a...
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    Replacement HVAC flappers (doors).

    Hey folks, Does anyone know where to buy new flappers (doors) for your AC box? I’m sure all of mine are bad but I can definitely tell the one for flow direction doesn’t seal. I took off the lower vent and took a video (can’t figure out how to post here) where you can tell it no longer seals...
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    11 blade Fan Swap on TBI350

    Hey gents, I finally got around to swapping out my stock 5 blade fan for a “plastic” 11 blade. This is on a 95 C2500 with a TBI 350. For future reference, it fits great. The only thing that kind of sucks is it’s a pain to install because there’s not a gap between the blades for your arm...
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    How to remedy Pine Needles in Windshield Cowl Gap

    Hey folks, Has anyone found a way to seal the air cowl at the bottom of the windshield to the windshield? I constantly get pine needles in there and was thinking about finding some sort of rubber trim to fill the gap. I was surprised this wasn't something with a million threads on it...
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    Question: 14 Bolt Slide on drum conversion?

    Hey Folks, Does anyone know if you can bolt on the brake drum ends from a 14 bolt with a slide on drum to the older style that's mounted behind the axle? Currently I have two full 4.10 FF 14 Bolts sitting in my garage. One has slide on drums but the bearings are shot. The other has good...
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    New from Houston area with 95 2wd 2500

    Hey gents, I've been watching the forum for a while but never made a post. I had been in the market for a long time and finally got me a truck after years of waiting. As a mechanical engineer, this truck fulfilled everything I wanted to combine toughness, simplicity and longevity. 1995...

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