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Pilot Bearing Orientation

I have a 98 1500 with the nv3500 and its been awhile since ive replaced the clutch including the pilot bearing, i was wondering whoch side of the bearing goes towards the engine? there doesnt seem to be a taper on either end thanks guys.
- Brantly
- Thread
- May 30, 2022
- clutch manual nv3500 pilot bearing
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Transmissions
A/C problems

So my 98 hasnt had A/C working in years. The clutch on the compressor wasnt engaging so i got a new compressor (yes i know it couldve just been the low pressure switch but decided itd be nice to get a new compressor anyways).I got a new freon pressure senor the one on the back of the compressor...
- Brantly
- Thread
- Jul 15, 2021
- a/c ac compressor hot air need help no air conditioning
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Front differential swap

I bought a 8.25" from a 1992 k1500 PU to put into my 1998 k1500 PU because the gears match my rear. I realized after buying it that the 92' diff that i bought has what i believe to be a thermal actuator or some kind of actuator that my stock 98' differential does not have which means there is an...
- Brantly
- Thread
- Nov 7, 2020
- differential front diff
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
Posi Rear End

Hey guys, im about to be putting a yukon posi traction carrier and a 4.88 ring and pinion and all new bearings plus seals in my rear end tomorrow. I think i understand the use of the shims in order to get a good connection with the gears and the backlash correct, do you guys have any dos and...
- Brantly
- Thread
- Sep 10, 2020
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
6" lift vibrations

Just installed 6" rc on my 98 k1500, i have stock gearing in the rear end which i believe is 3.83. not sure if its gearing causing the vibration but at any speed it feels like rear end is bouncing. Im unsure if something is loose, the gearing is just causing weird tire rotation, my tires are...
- Brantly
- Thread
- Jul 22, 2020
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
14.5" wide tires

I have a 6" lift on my 98 k1500, I found a cheap set of 36"x14.5r17 tires and was wondering if anyone is running this tire size on a 6" lift? If so do you have any problems and how much trimming did you have to do?
- Brantly
- Thread
- Jul 10, 2020
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
Please help body lift removal issue

1998 Chevy k1500 standard cab short bed. Im taking off the 3" body lift and i have taken all aftermarket brackets off and have lowered the cab body down but the front cab bushings have about a 1" gap until its touching the body. Its almost as if the body is catching or hung up somewhere near the...
- Brantly
- Thread
- Jun 21, 2020
- bodylift help question
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
Reversing a Body Lift

So i have a 3" body lift not sure what brand on the old 98 k1500. Was installed years ago by a shop so i'm not sure what was done, i'm wanting to upgrade to a 6" suspension lift and run 35"s. I want to take the bl off though because i feel it'll will look a little too high with the 6" lift and...
- Brantly
- Thread
- May 31, 2020
- body lift lift stock
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits