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    Suspension overhaul questions and help needed

    Mine came with Balljoints that had zerk fittings in the box. IDK about the quality but, at least for me, this was way better because I only drive about 2500 miles a year in my truck. If the balljoints wear out quickly I'll replace them with some better ones down the road. But that is good...
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    Suspension overhaul questions and help needed

    I'm in the process of doing the exact same thing, let me save you some time, money, and effort. I bought the same ball joints and some meovec upper control arm bushings. Getting the ball joints out isn't really hard but there is some effort there. I didn't have the tools to remove the...
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    96 Z71 Project Start to Finish

    Great looking truck man! Personally I prefer nerf bars to steps, especially with a roll bar, but it's definitely my style.
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    Top Kick, Kodiak, 3500HD Exterior Door Handle Info, Cheap Handles, and Install

    Just priced it all at $103 with shipping using your links. I'm sold ordering the parts today. Your truck looks awesome.
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    98 C1500 pitman and idler arm replacement??

    I just did mine on a 94 K1500 and it's pretty much what was described here. Now I was doing all the front end parts, balljoints, CV's, hubs, bushings, etc so I had the whole front end ripped apart making removing the steering box a breeze. Seems to me it would be easier that way anyway but I...
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    Cheap Northern Tool Offroad Lights

    Thanks! I know it a little overdone for some peoples taste but I always wanted that "Walker Texas Ranger" style truck since I was a kid.
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    Cheap Northern Tool Offroad Lights

    I ordered some generic 6" lights from harbor freight for $11 each. They dont come with covers but I bought KC covers on summit racing and the fit perfect. I've had them for 2 years and they still work fine, although I don't offroad much and when I do it's usually just on trails. They are...
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    Cali roll call

    Lake County here, just above the napa valley.
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    just about the stupidest looking silverado....

    I like the bumpers and the hood scoop (if it were functional) but he rest needs to go.
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    Pretty nice 454 SS

    Wish I had some extra cash lying around right now. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/3344287574.html
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    Possible trade question.

    Seems like you would be giving up a lot just to have a diesel. Ground clearance, passenger capacity, offroad capabilities. I wouldn't make the trade if it was me.
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    Hugger orange two door tahoe (pic heavy)

    That is an amazing build you've done I'm very impressed. And I can appreciate building a cool looking truck on the cheap. Way to go.
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    One Fugly Suburban on Long Island

    Meh wheels are OK I'd take off the spoiler though. and that grill obviously has to hit a trash can.
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    Adventures of my 'budget' Color-match grille (Lots of pics)

    Yeah I'm a fairly amateur painter but it didn't look like you roughed the surface nearly enough for proper adhesion. Also like said above on something like this a self etching primer is always a safe bet. Plus you really should allow the paint to cure for 24-48 hours depending on conditions...
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    ChrisAU's '98 ECSB K1500 Build Thread

    I say on an A/t or M/T tire white letter out is great. But for a bone stock looking ride I think you may be better off letter in.
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    Bull bar? what do y'all think?

    I kinda like em but in my opinion you gotta have some decent tires and some other bolt on goodies. Just a bull bar on a stock truck looks a little awkward, like it has a huge underbite or something.
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    speakers

    No thats about right for a 4x6 speaker. I bought new polk speakers for mine on Amazon for I think $26 a pair. Also for a little extra high freq I bought a set of one inch dome tweeters on ebay and spliced them into the wiring for the front speakers. I mounted them them in the speaker cover...
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    Replacing exhaust manifold

    +1 on good penetrating oil. It's gonna take some good pressure to crack them loose but if it starts to feel like it's gonna give stop, more oil, wait, try again. When I did mine we broke the last bolt but it was actually loose enough to get it with good vice grips. Remember patience is gonna...
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    SWWWEEETTT for sale

    Meh not my cup of tea but with the lift, wheels, and accessories the price seems like a decent deal for the right person.
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    exterior accesories

    I got a grill guard from jcwhitney.com and my nerf bars on ebay. But I have purchased from many of the above listed sites with good luck. And good for you swims, I wanted a truck with all those "stick ons" since I was a little kid and now I have it. Everybody has their own style and I think a...
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    chrome or no chrome?

    It's really a personal preference but I vote color match. I don't really like chrome anyway though. No offense swims I still love your truck LOL
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    Cheap shorty headers?

    I actually bought a new factory style y-pipe because U wanted to go to a three inch exhaust but yes it should bolt right up. The only other issue I had was the width on the new headers was slightly narrower than my y-pipe by about 1/2 inch but a ratchet strap cured that right away.
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    Cheap shorty headers?

    +1 on the bracket. We just took a cutoff wheel to it with a wet towel over the engine to protect from sparks. Not a big deal but worth mentioning in case your toolbox is limited.
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    Lowest mileage GMT400 in the world!!!

    I love gmt400's but this is ridiculous. And for me personally I hate that color combo. Don't get me wrong I could totally spend $22,000 on a gmt400 but I would start with a straight high mileage one for $2500 and then make it mine. Custom paint, interior, lift, wheels tires, motor and gears. I...
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    Alright I'll play, Heres the most recent pic of mine. Not the cleanest but I like it

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