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  1. Lu Blunt

    Converting 1988 2500 6 lug to 8 lug 2wd

    What about changing the rear axle from 8 lug to 6 lug?
  2. Lu Blunt

    Lowered Trucks on 6-Lug Wheels?

    I have a 1996 c2500 6 lug lowered 4/6 on ridetech coilovers. Yea the 6 lug wheel options are limited, most styles are 4x4 offroad wheels. I’ve been running a set of kmc 20x8.5 +15mm offset for about ten years. I don’t think kmc still makes this wheel or anything similar. Everywhere I look...
  3. Lu Blunt

    Re upholstered 60/40

    That’s a good idea. I wasn’t thinking about recovering my seat untill I saw these up for sale. I’ll stop by my local upholstery shop n see what they say before I make the 6 hr drive to check out the re upholstered seats. On a side note, anybody swap from manual to electric seats ?
  4. Lu Blunt

    Re upholstered 60/40

    Happy memorial weekend. I have a question n this seems like just the place to help. My driver seat is worn on the side like most. I came across a 60/40 that’s already been re upholstered. The guy who owns the business says it’ll cost more to fix my seat than the $450 he’s asking for the re...
  5. Lu Blunt

    Ridetech coilover wheel offset

    Yes I ditched the djm control arms. In my opinion they caused steering problems and the ride quality is terrible. I’m running the ridetech coilover setup linked in my first post https://www.ridetech.com/product-category/applications/trucks/1988_1998_gm_c1500_suspension/
  6. Lu Blunt

    Great Weekend for Camping!

    What is the wheel and tire setup for this truck? I have the same ridetech kit but with coilovers. Trying to find the correct wheel to order
  7. Lu Blunt

    Ridetech coilover wheel offset

    My truck is a 1996 c2500 6 lug 350/nv3500 9.5 sf 14bolt with truetrac posi. I recently went from djm control arms, drop springs, qa1 shocks and Belltech flip kit with helper bags to the Ridetech coilover suspension. https://www.ridetech.com/product/coilover-suspension-system-1988-1998-c1500/...
  8. Lu Blunt

    Coil-overs: QA1 vs ALDAN

    I’m getting ready to order the ridetech coilover kit. Did you get single or triple adjustable coilovers? I like more adjustability but wasn’t sure if it was worth the extra $$
  9. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    https://supersteerparts.com/products/supersteer-ss170-idler-arm-support-for-93-98-gm-1500-2500-trucks-and-suvs.html Might give this a try. Also considering giving up on the factory setup and going to rack n pinion. I’d rather put the money towards ls swap but I hate the way it steers down the...
  10. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    I’ve been through a ton of threads on loose steering. Most of their solutions didn’t fix my problem. https://www.gmt400.com/threads/98-k1500-steering-shaft-wobble.28352/page-3 I can wiggle my steering shaft up n down where it goes through the fire wall. Not sure if this is causing steering...
  11. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    This is from today
  12. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    Had a recommended alignment shop check the new rag joint, steering box, and the rest of the steering for any play. They couldn’t find anything wrong or worth replacing. The truck doesn’t return to center. I have to steer the other direction to get the wheels to come back to center but it’s like...
  13. Lu Blunt

    Shitty v-band clamp install

    I gave the shop a chance to fix their work. Take a look at the new exhaust hangers they made. I haven’t unbolted the v bands to see if they fixed the clamp n flushed the pipe. If you’re going to have the pipe stick out of the flange at least make it a clean cut. I won’t be going back
  14. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    I had a brand new lares 205 rag joint installed when the redhead steering box was installed. I appreciate the help. I’m not against the idea a new part could be failing prematurely. I will double check the new rag joint for play https://www.carid.com/lares/steering-coupling-assembly-mpn-205.html
  15. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    Got the new PSC pump installed no problems. Flushed n filled with swepco 715. Completed GMs recommended bleeding procedure. The steering feels better. plenty of steering power at low speeds, steering is smooth and doesn’t seem to dive into the turns anymore. Return to center is NOT better...
  16. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    Finally got the correct power steering pump. Going to install today and report back with the steering results. As recommended by PSC, I’m using swepco 715 fluid. https://www.swepcolube.com/products/swepco-715-power-steeringhydraulic-oil
  17. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    This morning I was told I had to call to order the correct reservoir without the pump. And swap the new pump into the correct reservoir. Then alittle bit ago they email me again saying they shipped out the correct pump and a return label for the wrong pump. Bummed I have to wait longer but glad...
  18. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    I’m tryin to get the old reservoir off the old pump to tryn swap it onto the new pump. I can’t get them apart. Took the 2 studs out, put the pump in the vice and hammer time but still won’t come free. Any help on getting them apart ? Product page doesn’t ask or say non vortec applications. I...
  19. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    Well the pump I ordered is for a non vortec 1996 Chevy truck. Before I ordered, I had emailed psc with my year make n model and part number to confirm the pump would work with my factory power steering cooler. They said confirmed it would work with factor cooler and nothing was said it being for...
  20. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    Working on getting the new pump installed
  21. Lu Blunt

    Shitty v-band clamp install

    More pics
  22. Lu Blunt

    Shitty v-band clamp install

    I wanted to make my exhaust tips removable. The leaf spring hits the exhaust where it exits out the side when the truck is a lift. So I thought I pair of v band clamps would solve the issue. been a couple months since I had the v bands installed and recently need to put the truck on a lift. Ran...
  23. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    I took the truck back to the alignment shop the week before last. They said one of the Heim joints was seized up. Not sure how they missed that during install or test drive after alignment. After they fixed the Heim joint, the truck drove alittle better at lower speeds but seems like the power...
  24. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    I got the Baer tie rod ends, lares 205 rag joint and redhead quick ratio steering box installed on Friday. The truck was aligned afterwards. Shop said the balljoints were all good with very little play. The truck doesn’t drive any better. Still lots of play from 10-2. No return to center. Now...
  25. Lu Blunt

    Memory steering

    Agr seems like the obvious choice but there’s so many bad reviews spanning almost 15 years. https://leepowersteering.com/collections/gearboxes/products/saginaw-gmt-gearbox-14-gm-trucks-suvs-1987-2000 found this steering box. They offer upgrades more like agr but quite a bit more expensive...

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