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Different control arms?

I picked up a 1988 Chevy K1500 Silverado Sportside that needs work. Bought majority of the suspension and steering parts from RockAuto over the winter just to replace everything as I figured it was all destroyed by now. Went to test fit the new upper control arm and no go! The forward bushing...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- control arms suspension
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Garage
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Individual components or a full kit from PartsW

So I'm looking to buy the entire front end for my '88 K1500...control arms, ball joints, tie rods, pitman arm, ect. I found several complete kits on eBay that are PartsW brand for decent prices. Just wondering if quality is junk and if I should spend more and buy individual components...
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- Sep 18, 2020
- steering components suspension
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Garage
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88 no power, complete power failure, help!

I have an 88 Chevy K1500. It sat for 2 years as money was saved and some minor work was done to the frame in that time. The truck ran when parked. Went to attempt to fire it up and nothing! Figured the battery was dead I put jumpers on it and still nothing! No reaction from the dash, interior...
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- May 23, 2020
- electrical issues no spark not starting
- Replies: 23
- Forum: The Garage
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Limited budget, under $5k...what to do?

I've been lurking here for a while and need some advice for my first post. Back in 1991-1992 I got my first truck, 1988 Chevy Sportside. I had to sell it several years later even though I really liked the truck. Well spring ahead decades and I saw my first truck and ended up buying it to redo...
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- Oct 21, 2019
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance