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    Speakers cutting out

    Sometimes when going over speed bumps all speakers but my subwoofer will cut out. Usually a downward elbow to the drivers door fixes it. Any ideas on what it could be? Bad ground? Short in a wire?
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    1998 k1500 “Dixie”

    Been a few years but figured I’d update. Still got ole girl. Not much has changed except new 35’s and 16in bullet holes
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    Brakes now soft

    Started the truck today and noticed the parking brake light is now on even though it is not engaged and the pedal is now squishy. It feels as if the breaks don’t engage until the pedal is halfway down now. I replaced all brakes about 1,000 miles ago (rotors and pads in the front, shoes and...
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    What to replace?

    I’ve already knocked out idler and pitman arm. I guess I should add CV shafts to the list.
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    What to replace?

    So glad I’m down here in the south my truck is as rust free as anything almost 23 years old can be. It could be latch but I’ve heard of weird things happened once the door pins/bushings have worn. I should’ve listed what I have done atleast that remember. 1. Idler arm 2. Pitman arm 3. Both...
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    What to replace?

    Because I have the rcx 2.5” lift which is basically a torsion key crank with a diff drop and extended UCA should I opt for extended sway bar links?
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    What to replace?

    I’ve got a 98 k1500 with 125xxx miles with a rcx 2.5 lift turned down almost as a leveling kit. I am at a point where I trying to button up everything on the truck and make it as reliable as possible. I am working on a laundry list of parts to replace as preventative and some needed maintenance...
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    Where to begin

    I’ve heard of a lot of people using carbs after doing this is there any benefit to a carb
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    Where to begin

    I understand the cost, I’m in this purely for the sake of being able to say I can do it.
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    Where to begin

    I have never built an engine before, and would like to take a stab at it. I don’t really know where to start. It would be a 350 vortec. I would like to have more power, but retain reliability as much as possible. Where should I even begin?
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    To change or not to change fluid

    I don’t remember the codes hopefully soon I can get back out to it and post. It’s not my daily and I only have time off every other weekend. Any idea of ballpark estimate if I pull the tranny and bring it to the shop for build?
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    To change or not to change fluid

    I have always thought about going for 4l80e swap. How big a pain was this. I’ve seen a few write ups but none were all that helpful.
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    To change or not to change fluid

    Have you had any luck with pull a part transmissions
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    To change or not to change fluid

    I have a 98 k1500 with the 5.7 and 4l60e with 124,000 i was driving the other day and thought I felt it slip only to be confirmed with a check engine light with trasmission component slipped codes. It was a little low on fluid so I topped it off in hope it would fix the slipping. The check...
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    Extended upper control arms

    I have the rough country ones. Get the skyjacker.
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    What cost to prepare for

    I have a 98 with nearing a 150,000 miles I feel like my transmission is on its way out. I’ve had 35’s and a hard pedal foot on it so it makes sense. I want to upgrade the transmission to handle future upgrades I don’t know exactly what I would look for. What should I get put in it and expect to...
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    RCX UCA vs ball joint flip

    I have the rough country UCA’s and was able to crank very little before limiting out and hitting stops. I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with this and if I regular UCA with a ball joint flip could give me more clearance. I’m just slightly above level with these
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    New 5.7

    So after an airhead mechanic couldn’t figure out how to put more than two quarts of oil in my truck I am having a new crate motor dropped in. What should I expect after the new motor. Any special maintainence I should know about. Anything to listen for?
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    1998 k1500 “Dixie”

    again I know this is late, but after my dad retired he decided he wanted to try selling and while he worked at a dealership I could get my oil changed for the price of oil. So against my better judgment I let them change them change the oil. After a about a week i noticed i had no oil pressure...
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    1998 k1500 “Dixie”

    i know this late but it has cat back true duel straights with 6 in tips
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    Random drops in oil pressure. 5.7 vortec

    There are no unusual sounds no knocking or valve sounds. It happens on normal movement.
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    Random drops in oil pressure. 5.7 vortec

    While driving my truck will randomly drop to zero oil pressure, and the check gauges light come on. It will stay like this for 5 seconds then return to normal. Is there a sensor to go bad or something. I find it hard to believe the oil pump would go out after the easy 123,000 miles on the truck.
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    3” RC upper controls arms on a 6” lift

    I have no experience doing this burn logically I believe it would would work, but you could get the same results by turning down the keys.
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    Gmt400 parts

    I need an upper dash in gray for a 98 also visors
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