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    Grille Question

    Mine came from a dealership. The price was 227. I have a friend who works in the parts department so my price may not be something just anyone could expect. Once per month I buy OEM parts as I can afford while they're still available for my truck.
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    Grille Question

    I haven't ever researched getting an OEM black grille so I didn't know whether they were still a valid part number or not. It sounds like the chrome versions of the early grille are likely to go obsolete from GM pretty soon too, that's why I wanted to get an extra one and store away while I...
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    Grille Question

    I just bought a brand new OEM GM 88-93 grille last week. It's definitely recessed for the emblem.
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    composite to dual sealed beam

    Same here. When I backdate to the dual sealed beams I just splice the wires with solder and heatshrink. The colors are the same, just match them up.
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    Headliner, overhead console and new sunvisors

    You did great. It's nice to see someone take their time and do nice, careful work.
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    Best pliers

    You've already got the best pliers in the world. After 31 years of being a mechanic I have found no pliers higher quality than Knipex.
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    Removing visor and rocker panel glue

    I'm the guy who recommended it on the first page. I was first made aware of these things by my buddy who is a fleet mechanic for the city I work for. He has to strip old police vehicles of their decals before the city auctions them. Here in Texas the extreme sun and high temperatures really nail...
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    Removing visor and rocker panel glue

    That's the same place I get them. They really work well.
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    Removing visor and rocker panel glue

    Yes. They are quite amazing. Report back with your results when you get it. Game...changer...for removing stubborn decals and adhesive.
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    Fuel pump replacement

    When I did mine a few weeks ago it was the same deal. The fittings were barely finger tight. I think it's because whoever put the last pump in didn't lift the bed and struggled with the fittings from below. That's where lifting the bed really shines. You can just pop the wrenches right onto the...
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    Removing visor and rocker panel glue

    An eraser wheel will rip that off there faster than you can imagine and it won't damage the underlying finish.
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    Air pump?

    You do have an air pump. Remove your belt and spin each pulley and check for noise or roughness. Replace any that aren't smooth and quiet. For belts I prefer Gates or Dayco.
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    Power steering pump: flush or replace?

    Never replace a power steering pump until you're forced to do so. Rebuilt pumps that you can get at the parts store are mostly junk. My local OReillys has a 40% return rate on those damn Cardone pumps that everyone sells. I'd fix any leaks and flush it and fill it with fresh fluid before I...
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    Fuel pump replacement

    Bed bolts take an 18mm socket. There are also three torx bolts around the fuel filler cap. I think they are T25 ? I'm from Texas so my bolts came out very easy. They do have factory loctite on them so it took a 1/2 drive ratchet to remove them the first time. The bolts thread up into the bed...
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    Texas Roll Call!

    My truck is snug in the garage with the battery tender plugged in. I got different stuff to drive on the slick roads with all the knucklheads. I have to go to work tomorrow for a 48 hour shift so I'm hoping I can make it. I'll drive my wife's little FWD Kia.
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    Fuel pump replacement

    For what it's worth, I did my TBI fuel pump a couple of weeks ago (when I snapped that picture I posted). I bought mine from Rockauto and it was Made in Mexico clearly printed on the box. I don't know if that makes you feel better than the China stuff or not but figured I'd throw it out there...
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    Fuel pump replacement

    You remove the sending unit and the pump is at the bottom of the sending unit. Just tap the lock ring around to disengage it and the whole unit lifts out of the top of the tank. If you have compressed air it's a good idea to blow the top of the tank off thoroughly beforehand to keep dirt from...
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    Fuel pump replacement

    I just had the bumper off because I was replacing it with a new one. You can leave it in place though. That's the beauty of not completely removing all of the passenger side bolts is the bed won't shift so easily and scuff your paint on the bumper or cab.
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    Fuel pump replacement

    I don't fully pull the bed. Just remove the drivers side bolts and loosen the passenger side bolts way up. Then lift the bed up and have someone stick a jackstand between the bed and frame to prop it up. Then you have plenty of room to work.
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    2/4 to a 4/6 Question

    You are correct. We don't get any rust here.
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    2/4 to a 4/6 Question

    From this point forward there won't be any need for grinders since he already did the hard part when he removed the originals. He just needs a pair of stock hanger and he can bolt them in place of the Belltech hangers. That's why I responded initially that if he can't find any used ones they...
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    2/4 to a 4/6 Question

    He already has drop shackles and hangers with his 4 drop kit. He needs to go back to stock shackles and hangers then do the flip kit to get his 6 inch drop. Changing the current hangers won't be any drama since he's already got replacement hangers (bolted) to start with.
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    Today's junk yard finds

    I can't ever get any deals at Crains. I do frequent the Pick N Pull mainly. I need to find some lesser known yards. There's a lot of guys to compete with around here for finding good parts.
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    Today's junk yard finds

    @Dravec I'm local to you. What yards do you haunt ? I'm an Elliot Reeder guy mainly.
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    2/4 to a 4/6 Question

    Rockauto has some aftermarket ones for under 60 each. I know you're looking for used ones, I am just throwing that out there in case you come up empty.

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