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  1. Seaurchin1969

    Warbled out leaf spring hole

    Are you taking the step off, is the hole in the step wallowed out too? You could weld the step bracket to the hanger, if its not wallowed out, or if you remove the step cut that flange with the hole in it off the bracket, clamp it on and weld it, looks like there is enough stud sticking through...
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    1998 yukon rear differential

    I broke a tooth off the pinion on my 8.5, getting new parts locally was a pain. Got new ring and pinion no problem no name brand. I didnt know what carrier i had till I started taking it apart. Turns out it was an eaton trutrack carrier. I had gotten a differential rebuild kit from the parts...
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    Confused about Lower Control Arms compatibility, someone please help!

    if this method is correct, and going by the picture you posted, you are working the bottom side of the control arm. According to the above quote, you are driving the rivets the wrong way. "the reason for pushing the rivet out from top to bottom is the rivet has a stepped shank( it is larger on...
  4. Seaurchin1969

    Adding AUX Input to OBS Stock Radio

    I just finished a AUX input to my radio, except instead of an external audio jack, I installed a blue tooth receiver. I eliminated my tape player, and installed a small switch in the tape deck door to switch between radio audio and BT audio. A couple of youtube videos were very helpful. The...
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    95 5.7 Tbi Grinding Noise

    I had a wheel bearing come apart on me going down the road
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    XJ Steering Shaft Upgrade (88-94 Trucks) 95+instructions on page 31

    Looks like i cut myself off. Anyway, ill have to check the pitman arm, and tierods for slop
  7. Seaurchin1969

    XJ Steering Shaft Upgrade (88-94 Trucks) 95+instructions on page 31

    Ok, i got the flaming fiver u-joint. Prolly took an hour start to finish. My stock steering shaft is a tubular affair on the lower half. The rag joint is pressed or forged onto the end, and I had little trouble using a vice a hammer and drift, driving the rag joint off the old shaft had a...
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    95 5.7 Tbi Grinding Noise

    sometimes you just have to wait for the wheel to come off while going down the road. I dont recommend it though.
  9. Seaurchin1969

    95 5.7 Tbi Grinding Noise

    well its not making that noise now, i never heard it except when the truck was idling, and i was loading or unloading stuff from the back. Just exhaust noise now
  10. Seaurchin1969

    95 5.7 Tbi Grinding Noise

    Think ive heard that noise you describe, kinda low pitch but has a ringing quality to it. Mine was doing that too, i thought it might be an exhaust rattle. Then my tranny took a crap and i had to have it rebuilt. Ill have to go take a listen and see if its still there. I torqued everything...
  11. Seaurchin1969

    XJ Steering Shaft Upgrade (88-94 Trucks) 95+instructions on page 31

    Ok i got the shaft i ordered, its too long. Ill look at it real hard tomorrow, but i think i can shorten it without destroying it.
  12. Seaurchin1969

    95 5.7 Tbi Grinding Noise

    Ok my power steering pump experience. I had a squeak under the hood, and no self respecting shade tree mechanic can a let squeak go un resolved on a vehicle everyone knows he works on. it would come and go. I replaced the water pump, alternator, AC clutch bearing, idler and tensioner bearings...
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    XJ Steering Shaft Upgrade (88-94 Trucks) 95+instructions on page 31

    Ok guys you got me, I bought a used Tahoe about a year ago, has 6" pro comp suspension lift, and a 3" body lift, and is on 34.5 tires. I have been having issues with the front suspension, upper control arm bushings, ate the first set, put in Moogs the second time, had driver wheel bearing come...

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