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  1. _nickjoseph

    0411 issues

    1997 k1500 5.7 4x4 with 4.10. Did the 0411 and guy put the base tune on it and my trans is going crazy, no lockup and hard shifting. Any idea why
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    Noises when turning

    I have a 97 k1500 6” rcx. When making turns, I can hear a loud noise under my passenger side (front) and it sounds like something hitting under the cab. I can also feel this under the floor. Al front end parts have been replaced any help?
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    RCX 6” issue

    Recently installed the RCX 6” lift and the crush sleeve that goes into the frame for the upper arm drop bracket sticks out on both sides of the frame( driver and passenger side). I’ve torqued it down and it has a bunch of movement since the washers aren’t sitting flush with the frame. Am I...
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    Exhaust opinions needed

    I put shortys on my 5.7 vortec with 2.25 back to a flow master. I have the y pipe and no cats. I’m looking to get it redone and have something on there that will sound better and give it better performance. Any ideas?
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    Power steering pump

    97 k1500 5.7, just changed the PS pump and gear box last month. I noticed when I’m in drive but not moving, it groans and the fluid bubbles up bad. If I raise the rpm while sitting stationary in drive it goes away, anyone have any solutions? Really dont wanna change the pump again and I bled it...
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    Door issues

    97 k1500 third door, I have lubed all the latches and replaced pins and bushings on the passenger door. When shutting the door I have to slam it to get it shut and the bottom of the door never sits flush with the third door, and when the third door is shut I can push on it and it has some wiggle...
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    RCX steering link help

    Just installed the 6” on my 97 k1500. Had issues with the little steering link and how to assemble and install it. If anyone has any better pics please post them I feel like mine is wrong
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    Engine lacks power with ac

    97 ext cab 5.7. I changed the compressor orifice tube accumulator and the condenser as well as the lines. My freon is perfect and it blows cool but not hard at al even after cleaning the heater core. Anyways with the ac on the trucks isle doesn’t change at all and it feels slower and like it...
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    Need help with ac

    97 extended cab. Replaced compressor orifice tube condenser and accumulator and freon is good. I can see the recirc door work behind the blower motor and see the linkage move on the driver side by the actuator. Blower also blows hard and fast but I have low airflow from front vents and a some...
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    Center console lid fix

    Did the esky center console in my truck but when I got it from pull a part the lid was broke where the latch attached. Any quick fix to this bc it’s hard to find these where I’m at.
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    Pitman arm questions

    97 k1500. Changed my pitman last summer and went cheap with ebay special. Gonna look into changing it and a friend told me he changed his without taking out the gearbox. Has anyone done this? I hate dropping it just to change that pitman so seeing if anyone has any tips.
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    Sloppy steering

    97 k1500. Ive changed all the front suspension parts excluding the center link and the hubs on both sides and did the flaming river u joint on my shaft plus tightened my new gear box up. I have play in my wheel I can’t get rid of. Yes my keys are cranked a little to fit my 33s but not bad and...
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    Power steering questions

    Got a 97 k1500 a buddy of mine was telling me about a power steering cooler and filter that they sell at his work my my truck. Anyone have any knowledge on this or are using them? He kinda told me about it out the blue
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    Passenger side issues

    97 k1500 3door. The doors on the passenger side close but sit like they are still open even after changed door pins. They can be seen in the first two pictures. The next two shows how my bed Sits higher and tucked in behind the cab on the passenger side and how it sits lower and sticks out on...
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    Slack and play in the wheel

    97 k1500. Changed idler and pitman all ball joints and tie rod ends also sway bar end links and the gear box. No more rag joint, running the flaming river u joint. When I jack up the truck and grab the wheel(actual wheel) and move left to right it I have play in it which is very noticeable when...
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    Alignment after flaming river joint

    97 Chevy k1500. Installed the flaming river u joint and when I but the shaft in I had to rotate the wheel inside to get it back on now my steering wheel is crooked as hell. Can I pull it off and readjust it or will the alignment shop fix it?
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    Dtc help

    97 k1500 5.7l vortec 4l60e. Tranny rebuilt and new motor in it. Just did the 0411 swap after I have no lockup and have codes p1860 and p0717. Need help with these
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    0411 tranny issues

    97 k1500 5.7 with 4l60e. Just did a 0411 swap. I’m now getting a very hard shift at 10mph, no lockup around 45 ish like I normally do and stays around 2,000-2,500 rpm al the way up to 70. Didn’t go faster then that. Never had these issues before. It always shifted smooth and had the lockup. What...
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    Ac compressor issues

    97 k1500 replaced everything except for the compressor and it’s making a noise while running, not blowing cold and not taking freon, clutch keeps stopping. Any ideas on the issue?
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    Idler arm

    97 k1500. When changing my idler arm I lost one of the three bolts for the bracket. Anyone know the size I need or where to get one or can I just use any bolt
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    Airbag switch

    ISO airbag switch!!
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    Ride quality

    Wondering how I can improve ride quality and handling on 97 K1500. All front suspension but the hubs have been changed out.its so bumpy even on flat roads. Kinda feels like under the seat and floor not so much in the steering wheel.
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    Trouble codes and engine noise

    97 Chevy k1500 5.7l 280k miles. Running no cats and got a engine knock /tap. Cyl 1-170, 3-170, 5-90, 7-160 Cyl2-160,Cyl4-150 , Cyl6-140, cyl8-170 P0327-Knock sensor P0305- cyl 5 miss P0102-mass air flow P0161-02(intermittent) That’s my codes and results from a compression test. Anyone have any...
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    Compression test

    1997 k1500 5.7 engine has a knock did a compression test at 280k today. Cyl 1-170, cyl 3-170, cyl 5-90, cyl7-160 Cyl2-160,Cyl4-150 , Cyl6-140, cyl8-170 Any reason for low compression
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    Front differential removal

    Not sure where to post this but here it goes. Got a 97 K1500 and the front diff is leaking and I don’t want to rebuild it, never use 4wd and the shaft has been out also the cv shafts are out but the middle pieces are in the hubs . What are the benefits( if any) by just removing the entire diff...

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