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Building a Custom K2500 Dump Trailer
Hey everyone, I'm doing a mini restoration on my '97 K2500. The bed on it is pretty trashed, so I have a sourced a new one. I did a little thinking, I have an extra tailgate, lights, 2 8 lug wheels, 1 ton Express leaf springs, and a trashed bed, so I thought about potentially making a dump... -
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2004 Express 3500 Axle Swap
Sorry to hear about all of your troubles! Yes, the tag on the axle says "70S" and am certain its a Dana Super 70. Supposedly this one has 37 spline axles. These only came in 4:10 and 4:56, this is a 4:10 Limited Slip. Picked it up as a 200k Mile Full Rear Assembly (Springs, Brakes, Wheels...- JayY
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- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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2004 Express 3500 Axle Swap
Thanks everyone for the detailed replies! @stutaeng I'll do a little digging and see what I can come up with- JayY
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- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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2004 Express 3500 Axle Swap
Its about 3" overall. Just enough to where it would make the wheels flush with the body lines- JayY
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- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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2004 Express 3500 Axle Swap
Long story short, I picked up a 2004 3500 axle thinking it was a AAM 11.5" from a 2004 Silverado 3500. Upon inspecting the axle, it's actually a Dana Super 70 (70S) from a 2004 Express 3500. Originally, I planned to do the swap to a GMT800 axle to address the uneven front to rear track width and...- JayY
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- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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5.7 Vortec Tow Tune
I've got exhaust and a tune will be happening at the same time it gets lifted for sure. I know 4:56 is optimal, but it's just not a cost effective option unless a 4:56 OEM axle falls in my lap. I'm thinking 4:10/35's/Tune will be close to my 3:73/33's/Untuned Combo. Not optimal, but sufficient... -
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5.7 Vortec Tow Tune
Hey everyone, thanks for the replies. @stutaeng you're right on with my thoughts. I'm not trying to have tons of money in the build, the lift kit and install is going to eat up most of my budget. My preferred option would just be to re-gear the semi-floater to 4:56 and call it a day, or even... -
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5.7 Vortec Tow Tune
Who would be the go-to these days for a mail-in tune for a 1997 K2500 5.7 4L80E truck. I'll be swapping to 4:10 gears once I find a donor truck and running 35" tires. Already have a couple bolt ons, dual exhuast, etc. Just want to make up power loss while towing on 35's. I'm not after WOT power... -
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K2500 Cab Swap To Increase GVWR
Yes I understand this, just looking to see if anybody has gotten around the legality of the low rating these trucks came with. I know what I need to do to get it to physically handle the weight, just looking to see if I can swap GVW stickers from a larger truck to stay legal. Just wanted to see... -
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K2500 Cab Swap To Increase GVWR
Yes I understand all that, I’m just trying to get as close as possible. The truck frame will handle it fine, I’ve watched these trucks take way worse abuse than this for years. Just trying to avoid the legal battle. Thanks -
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K2500 Cab Swap To Increase GVWR
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K2500 Cab Swap To Increase GVWR
I’m in central NC. Unfortunately the door sticker still doesn’t change and I guess that’s the biggest obstacle I run into. I know the truck will handle it and stop it if I upgrade to hydro boost, which I would do if I did the 8.1 swap. I’m the kind that’s usually overly cautious when towing, and... -
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K2500 Cab Swap To Increase GVWR
Hey guys, Current truck is a 1997 K2500 RCLB 5.7 4L80E with 9.5 SF 14B 3:73's. Truck has suited my needs well as an around the house hauler, and I've invested a lot into the truck as it sits, so I doubt I'd be able to sell it and recoup half of what I have in it. My needs have since changed and... -
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99-02 Small OEM Mirrors on GMT400
Has anybody successfully mounted these onto a GMT400 truck, or know of a company who makes them with the correct bases? I want some trailering mirrors, but I hate how disproportionate the larger tow mirrors are to our trucks! Thanks in advance!- JayY
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- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
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L31 Vortec 5.7 Heads/Cam advice for my 1999 K2500 Suburban
Hey @JayMB, Sorry to bring up your old thread, but I ran across this post because I'm in the exact same situation as you are. I'm 22 and have had a couple of newer vehicles. Eventually, I got tired of spending my hard earned money on a payment every month and wised up to invest in my own house...- JayY
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- Forum: 96+ Vortec Performance + Computer Swaps
