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    Cab mount bushings

    I got a 96 k1500 reg cab short bed. Long story short I sheared one of the rubber bushings holding the body to the frame yesterday and now it's leaning like a mf. Is rubber or poly better? Also any tips for the install? Here's some pics The one that's missing rubber is the rear driver cab...
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    Wheel Spacer Questions

    I'm running some offset wheels on my 96 K1500, as I'm sure y'all know the front sticks out significantly more than the rear. I'm looking to get 2 spacers to put on the rear axle to get the rear wheels to the same stance. I've heard cheap wheel spacers tend to break. Do y'all have any good...
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    Intake thumb screw and strange wire

    On my 96 5.7, I just recently changed the iac. And that solved idle issues.the only problem I have is there is some white wire with a strange connector that I don't know where it goes. What is this wire? I popped it in wherever it seemed to go. But I was wondering how far in does it go. It...
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    Lightbulb help

    Anybody know what kind of bulbs that the corner turn signals take on a 96 k1500 rcsb? Also the bulb type for the third brake light? Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
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    Electrical buzzing when using hvac

    On my 96 k1500 5.7 nv3500. There is a residual electrical buzzing noise. That buzzes no matter what. And seems to be manipulated by the have controls. Specifically the knob that controls air flow direction. (The right most one). With the AC on and off it will buzz but can be manipulated no...
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    Window regulator/motor replacement

    On my 96 k1500 I am trying to replace my window motor on driver's side door panel. I have the door apart and the panel out but I cannot get the motor out of the bracket even though I have drilled the rivets out. Anyone have a way around this and to get it out? Thanks Sent from my Moto G (5)...
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    Too high of voltage?

    1996 k1500 5.7 with 15 volts reading on voltage gauge. Is this okay or something to worry about Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
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    OHM testing specs for sensors

    1996 k1500 5.7 I have to test my IAC. What kind of ohm reading is acceptable. Was getting high idle. Also might as well test tps. What is it's spec. Anything else I should test while I'm in there? Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
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    What is this in my engine bay?

    I was messing with my battery and cleaning up and over flow (2nd time due to shitty carquest battery) when I noticed a fuse relay connecting to the postive terminal then going all the way across the engine bay to something mounted near the master cylinder on the firewall. Anyone know what this...
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    ABS activating when not needed

    My 1996 k1500 5.7/nv3500 reg cab. Had all ABS sensors replaced not to long ago. Now whenever I am braking at least every other time the abs engages either during, before or by itself when braking. These are non panic stops. Sometimes I can hear it engaging without me even braking. Anyone know...
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    ABS light help!

    I have been having problems with the ABS light coming on on my OBS. My truck is a 1996 k1500 RCSB vortec5.7 and nv3500 trans. The ABS light will come on and stay on till the truck is warmed up. Sometimes it doesn't come on at all. Braking does not seem to be affected. It blew the big ABS fuse...
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    Clutch engagement

    I have a spec stage 1 clutch in my 96 k1500 5.7/nv3500. The clutch engages just about halfway through the pedal travel (letting it out) there is little to nothing before that Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
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    ABS light problem again

    Well about 2 months ago my abs light came on and it turned out to be a blown fuse. Replaced, cleared codes, was fine. This morning driving to school. Abs light again. I have a hard time believing the fuse has blown again. Haven't checked yet but I will and will update later. If the fuse has...
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    Door window motor replacement

    First off my truck is a 1996 k1500 reg cab. After 21 years the drivers window is a bit slow. Significantly compared to the passenger. What parts do I need to replace? Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
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    Exhaust Advice/Opinion

    Well it is tax return season. And I want to possibly re do my exhaust. I have stock manifolds which in not looking to replace right now. My exhaust consist of the original factory exhaust including cats all the way to the Y pipe where it was cut and straight pipes were ran. It now has true...
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    Clutch fluid change

    Long story short, I went to check fluids and noticed that the clutch fluid is gray and murky and gross. Bleeding the clutch will be easy, I am just wondering where the bleeder valve is. Also if anyone has tips please share. Thanks. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
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    Alignment?

    Check out these pics of my 96 k1500 The first is passenger and second is driver. The wheel is turned slightly driver. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
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    Best way to fool O2 sensor

    I want to remove the catalytic converters from my truck (1996 k1500 vortec 5.7) to make it louder but I definitely want to avoid the check engine light. My family has a 2000 Jeep Cherokee with banks exhaust and the cat punched out. But with 2 o2 sensors still the rear one was moved back maybe...
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    Bumper plastics

    PO put new OEM bumpers on my 96 k1500. The plastic on them kinda fades after a while. What the best stuff to add the shine back? Armor all? Something else? Y'all think I could clear coat the bumper plastics? Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
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    Going to be running RCX 4 inch. Are shocks worth it?

    Going to get RCX 4 inch for my 96 k1500 are the rough country shocks worth a rats a** ? I know they have a "performance" version but would I be better off getting different shocks? Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
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    Steering Gear Replacement

    My steering gear box is very sloppy and the power steering pump lacks the power. Power steering pump is a relatively easy replacement. But what I am wondering is about the power steering gear. I don't know much about it. Could I get some tips on replacing it. Also do I need to order the...
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    Dash lights

    Long story short light bulbs behind tac on gauge cluster are getting real dim. 1996 k1500. Plan on replacing them. Where should I buy the bulbs and what bulbs do I need I figure I might as well do dome light and the other lights up top too. Along with ac/HVAC controls. And the switch lights for...
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    Cooling system advice

    I'm sure all of you know about the infamous intake manifold heater hose leak. On the 5.7 vortec. I replaced it with the aftermarket that isn't supposed to get eaten by the antifreeze. I put thread tape on the nipple. It has began to leak again. Any advice on how to fix it to not leak? Even after...
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    Air filters

    I know a lot of people recommend just the factory paper filter for our trucks. In place of oiled filters like k&n. But what about dry filters that arnt paper? Do any of y'all run those? Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
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    K&N filter fix

    Have ran k&n drop in in my 96 5.7 vortec and noticed mpg decrease switched to paper filter today. How do I clean the maf? Should I clean the maf? What else should I clean Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

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