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    Slight rant - what’s with all the cheap ass lift kits?

    Mostly this. These kits aren’t fresh designs, most OBS trucks are ~30 years old now and full spring kits used to be widely available. The Squarebody kits still are, most times at or under $1000. Squares were cheap and plentiful, lift kits were cheap, so you could build a decent off-road truck...
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    TBI with no injector pulse

    That’s too funny, I was actually looking at the same diagram. So I realized that although I had checked for grounds at the ECU, I hadn’t actually checked for power, I just assumed it was there. The orange 12v wire that feeds both ECU connectors, the oil pressure switch, and the fuel pump relay...
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    TBI with no injector pulse

    This has to be a stupid easy solution that I’m overlooking, someone school me on this please. Truck is a 1987 (square body), with TBI. Truck ran and drove, transmission and transfer case were worn out, engine ran well but was leaky and dirty. Pulled all three, rebuilt transmission and transfer...
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    Slight rant - what’s with all the cheap ass lift kits?

    I guess. I remember when Skyjacker offered a full 6” kit with rear leafs for $1500. Now $2500 still doesn’t even get you that! Honestly, I bet one could SAS for close to that price.
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    Slight rant - what’s with all the cheap ass lift kits?

    This is more of a vent than an actual question, but what’s with all the lift kits being cheap crap these days? I sold one of my DD cars with the idea of picking up a 4 Door Wrangler for some off-roading. However, I ran across a 1990 K1500 RCLB for a fraction of the price, and thought why not...
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    1991 Chevy C1500 RCSB Version: I Have A Problem

    That’s about where it shifts currently with just the light spring removed. Works well for cruising around town, but I’ll probably lighten up the heavy spring a bit as well when I change the rear gears eventually. 700R4’s were also built with 3 lockup settings - 4th only, 3rd and 4th only, and...
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    1991 Chevy C1500 RCSB Version: I Have A Problem

    It’s not. This is a common mod for stock level transmissions, which this one is. The springs control the part throttle shifts and raise the RPM at which the governor forces a shift. The 700R4’s were an economy transmission, especially in the later years. Paired with high gears and 2-3-4 Lockup...
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    1991 Chevy C1500 RCSB Version: I Have A Problem

    Small updates! I installed an MSD Streetfire box because I had it free from another truck that got parted out. I didn’t think it would do much, but it actually made a noticeable difference in low RPM running quality, mainly during the periods when the transmission likes to lug the engine a bit...
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    All the timing sets i buy are too lose

    You can buy .005” under timing sets (maybe tighter?) for blocks that have had the main caps line bored, since that process moves the crank closer to the cam slightly. Your case sounds a little extreme though.
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    1991 Chevy C1500 RCSB Version: I Have A Problem

    Thank you guys! Definitely came out nicer than I hoped for! She’s all aligned too!
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    1991 Chevy C1500 RCSB Version: I Have A Problem

    No commentary, just pure 15x10 **** for your enjoyment!
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    1991 Chevy C1500 RCSB Version: I Have A Problem

    This weekend! :Big Laugh: The alignment shop couldn’t get me in this last Friday, so only a few more daysssss.
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    Anyone used shock extenders with ONLY 2” shackle drop?

    Ah, I’m not working with those. I just have stock shocks that I want moved further away from the axle for better clearance.
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    Anyone used shock extenders with ONLY 2” shackle drop?

    Are you talking about the coilover/springover style shocks? Those I could absolutely see causing that issue.
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    1991 Chevy C1500 RCSB Version: I Have A Problem

    Today was exhaust day! The truck already had an aftermarket dual exhaust, but it was starting to rust out in places. I’m not a fan of side exit either. Old system removed! It actually came out fairly easy and in one piece. Factory catalytic converter removed. Setting up the new...
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    Anyone used shock extenders with ONLY 2” shackle drop?

    That sounds like a parts binding issue honestly.
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    Anyone used shock extenders with ONLY 2” shackle drop?

    Like the title says - has anyone used shock extenders with ONLY a 2” rear shackle drop? Not necessarily for the suspension side of things, although it would offer a slightly better shock angle. My worry is that my new dual exhaust kit is closer to the shock on the drivers side than I care to...
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    Stiff Accelerator pedal only when running

    Disconnect the cruise control cable and see if it’s any better. Best bet for parts up here is Facebook Marketplace. There’s several good Chevy groups locally too.
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    1991 Chevy C1500 RCSB Version: I Have A Problem

    I did a bad thing today. Bought a catalytic converter. I must be getting old when I actually want to have one of these on my vehicles. Got the exhaust laid out for tomorrows install! The weather finally got warm enough to break out the hose. First wash and wax of the year!
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    1991 Chevy C1500 RCSB Version: I Have A Problem

    Are you using this site to host? I use Postimg and host my own pictures, I would guess that might be why. I think the site limits you to cut down on bandwidth.
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    Tbi rockers and push rod questions

    Yes, the heads you bought require the non self-aligning rockers. You can use them with no issues as long as you use the proper rocker style with them.
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    1991 Chevy C1500 RCSB Version: I Have A Problem

    Thanks! So this thing has always had a slow fuel leak from the tank over half full. I knew it had been patched over, but it looked like a terrible job. So I figured I’d do a slightly less terrible job and started by scraping away the old epoxy, only to find…bullet holes. My fuel tank has ******...
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    Tbi rockers and push rod questions

    Normally yes, but the style of rockers you have must match the heads. Chevy heads and rockers mostly came in two styles - self-aligning and non-self-aligning. To identify the heads, look at the size of the hole that the pushrod travels through. You MUST use the correct rocker arm style with...
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    1991 Chevy C1500 RCSB Version: I Have A Problem

    Fun stuff! So this is how today started. Gutted and removed the driver’s door as it needs a ton of work. I don’t know how this happened, but the lower hinge was pretty bent, and actually torn at the bushing hole. Straightened, welded, and hole resized. I also welded a crack on the...
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