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  1. Iowan

    What did I break?

    What is this thing, I know the CV needs to be replaced, but what is the thing on the end? Thanks
  2. Iowan

    Odd surging problem with my K1500

    I've been noticing lately that my truck has this odd surging/ pulling while driving my truck, after about 1500 RPM it drives normally. I was thinking that I could be the fuel filter. Any ideas? could it be the trans? Thanks
  3. Iowan

    Rims on my truck

    Could anyone put some cragar soft 8s on my truck with the center caps? Thanks!
  4. Iowan

    Odd starting problem

    This is the oddest starting problem I have ever had. I go to turn my truck on and it clicks stutters and just quits, we jump the truck and drive it to the O'Reilly's to have the battery tested, its a good battery they say, after trying to jump the truck for 15-20 minutes they check the...
  5. Iowan

    Possible RPO Typo?

    So I wrote down every RPO and have been finding the complete option list for my truck. my truck is a '99 K1500 in I think Pewter Metallic (have no idea if that factual.) Anyway, I have code 11U which is Dark Willow sage green, I know for a fact my truck hasn't been repainted. Also, the interior...
  6. Iowan

    EBC brakes

    Does anyone have these on your truck? are they worth the money? what pads are you using? Thanks.
  7. Iowan

    Posi vs lockers?

    So I have the K1500 but rarely do I really need a lot of 4x4, I mostly DD it, a little bit of pavement, quite a bit of gravel, and some in town stuff. Are either of these worth it? I do use 4x4 when doing some jobs I've heard that a locker can make turning dangerous because they won't let any...
  8. Iowan

    Stock Alloys paint job?

    Has anyone done a custom paint job on stock alloys? I'm not much of a fan of the stock look thanks.
  9. Iowan

    99-00/GMT800 Bed insert on a K1500

    I really don't like spray in liners, and plastic inserts are ok but not quite as much protection as I want. I found an alternative, would this work with a bit of modification? https://www.dualliner.com/blog/the-alternative-bed-liner
  10. Iowan

    2wd headers on a 4wd?

    Would 2wd header work on a 4x4? I'm having very little luck finding decent long tubes. thanks
  11. Iowan

    Exhuast pipe routing and headers

    I am wanting to do headers and a dual exhaust. Long tube headers with an H pipe and then muffler with dumps before the axle. Any large obstructions I need to know of? Do you think this Titanium coated header is worth it? Also Short tube or long tube...
  12. Iowan

    Increasing stall on a stock engine and trans

    Could I use a 4.3 s10 converter with stock everything? And I will notice a difference? Thanks
  13. Iowan

    Affordable Headers

    I'm looking for some AFFORDABLE Headers, I'd really like some that have a coating of some type but they won't be on forever so I don't really care, I'd like them to be long tubes since they favor torque but would settle for mids or shorty, I need them to be affordable!! like $200 MAX. I have...
  14. Iowan

    Cam selection

    So I'm looking to install a camshaft for more power and a little bit different sound. It will be a daily driver with light duty off-roading and towing. I've chosen 3 cams and cant find which one I should,d use. Is it hard to install a camshaft? also what all do I need to buy with this cam...
  15. Iowan

    Pesky coolant leak

    I have this coolant leak and it’s hard to find, when the truck was my moms she took it in and had it worked on by a professional and he replaced the lower radiator hose, it’s still leaking though, almost like it’s from the top of the radiator and it leaks down, I’ve tightened the lower hose a...
  16. Iowan

    Camshaft

    So I'm looking to get better performance from the good old truck. The cam I'm looking at is the 08-408-8 cam. My question is what all do I need to buy? I know lifters, springs, and pushrods. (maybe roller rockers.) or do I need to buy the whole kit? Also how hard is a cam? I dot have a ton of...
  17. Iowan

    Is this a stupid thing to do?

    So I'm not super knowledgeable about cams, I know more than I used to but I am still learning. here's my cam specs and I was wondering if it would perform well with a 1.6 Ratio? With the duration will it drive funny? Thanks Intake Duration @ .050: 191 Exhaust Duration @ .050: 196 Intake Lift...
  18. Iowan

    Bargain Brand or Name brand?

    I heard that most of the bargain brands are just made by the Brand names. Also leave the brand name that you use and why you use it too.
  19. Iowan

    TBI vs Vortec

    What's your favorite? And why? I heard that TBI is better because its more simplistic and if you're trying to up the engine output engine I also heard vortec can hardly sustain stock engines.
  20. Iowan

    Bilstein 4600 shocks

    Howdy, I have a 1998 k1500, I want the put on some Bilstein 4600 shocks anyone use these before?
  21. Iowan

    From the Squarebody forum.

    Howdy, I had a Squarebody 1980 C10, rusted out cab mounts were my cause to sell unfortunately. My mom is selling me a truck 1998 K1500, Ext. cab, standard bed, 3.73 rear ratio, and a 5.0 305 with 30k on it. I've Got some decent knowledge of Automotive stuff, but I love soaking up more...

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