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  1. Piratehunter

    leaf spring bushing replacement - DIY or have a shop do it

    '97 K2500, leaf spring bushings are shot. I've watched a few videos and reviewed several threads here on replacing them. have quotes that range from $500 to $800 to replace them. the effort of actually replacing them once the leaf springs are out doesn't look so hard, its the getting the...
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    ABS issues in wet weather

    1997 K2500, lifted with 33” tires, 120k miles today the roads were very wet, not slick though, had wicked trouble stopping even at slow speeds. Felt like the abs was releasing the brakes like I was on snow. Have never been able to have a panic stop on dry pavement or dirt. Need to solve...
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    I need a rocker ball spacer for comp cams Adjustable Rocker Kit #4514-K for 454's

    any chance anyone has one of those spacers you could send me? found one broken while inspecting valve train. I suspect a bad 911 spring caused it. searched online, might be able to source one via Jegs or Comp next week, but not sure how quickly they can deliver. any help is really...
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    Rolling resistance when in 4WD

    1997 K2500 nv4500 this seems to have just started happening after rotating the tires. lifted the fronts up to recheck, no wobbles, wheels spin freely, no unusual movement or noise. the truck rolls and coasts great when not in 4Hi. But when in 4Hi it feels like a brake is dragging and will...
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    AirLift elbows keep breaking at the swivel

    On just one air bag. They break at the swivel with minimal air, 30#s, under load and once with no load. The hose is not getting tugged or bound. Tried another brand, Torque, same bag, same break point. Going to try Tailonz brand. Amazon reviews reported several failures with airlift and...
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    Ideas on whining noise coming up in the cab

    truck - ’97 k2500 454 nv4500 just started hearing this in the cab. Whining noise, that sounds like coming from up from under the dash area, but not certain the source. Steady increase in sound level as I rev through the gears, drops off at pedal lift for shift, and picks up on acceleration...
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    Adjusting rocker arms on L29 vortec with engine running

    I’ve adjusted rockers on plenty of older small blocks with the engine running, so I’m familiar with the process. would like to do the same on my ‘97 L29 vortec to get the lifters settled down. access to the drivers side is clear enough, but the passenger side with the MAF and TB are going to a...
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    97 454 L29 build plans

    I'm getting ready to rebuild this 454/7.4L L29 motor and want to run the mods past you guys for recommendations. I've been researching all the other build plans and results already to get me started. 1997 chevy K2500 7.4 vortec 3/4 ton long bed truck, NV4500 5spd manual trans, mainly used for...
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    Fuel delivery issue 1997 k2500 7.4 vortec - random not starting

    back in April while driving, the truck quit while turning a corner. tried to start it, would fire and flutter a bit, but then die. several attempts till battery died too. hauled to a garage, they found too low of fuel pressure, replaced fuel pump and filter. All is good for 5000 miles...
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