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    No Power to Speedometer?

    1992 C1500 with the 700R4 here. So I've had an intermittently working speedometer, most days it's just totally dead no matter what speed you're going, and if I'm lucky enough to hit a serious pothole it comes back briefly. Started by replacing the VSS and its pigtail (the old wiring was soaked...
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    Steering Pump Bleed Procedure?

    Apologies if my n00bness when it comes to power steering maintenance is showing. I have been to hell and back with the steering on this truck (92 C1500), it has never been easy enough to turn the wheel, and I know because I drove a dude's 94 Blazer in the past and it was great - light, smooth...
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    4L60/700R4 Slams Into Gear, Delayed 1-2 Shift

    1992 C1500 with the 4L60 (not 4L60E) here. So the deal is I am already easily nauseated (especially after a cigar) and let me tell you when I throw the truck in drive or reverse it slams into gear so hard my stomach may go out the window. Also this week I just lost my 1-2 shift, or at least it's...
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    Air in Steering Lines?

    I have had no shortage of steering problems on my 92 C1500. Just put in a Bluetop gearbox a few weeks ago and new lines - bled the air out the best I could and was very happy with the result - good power assist even at idle. Fast forward to now and I think there is air in the system. The wheel...
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    88-94 vs. 95-98 Interior Debate

    Which interior style do you like better and why? I'll start. I've only owned 1 GMT400 so far, a 92 C1500, and I absolutely love the older style in garnet red. Feels like driving a COUCH and the controls remind me of an old Fisher Price toy or something of the sorts - definitely retro to say the...
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    The "Back to Stock" Build - 92 C1500 ECSB

    I will call this one "back to stock" for obvious reasons. This truck (92 C1500) was riced the **** out of but also heavily neglected. Got it in northeast PA at a combination carwash/auto shop in May 2020 for $4500. I was informed it had a "new" engine & trans. I immediately got to work on...
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    Rattle from Under Hood - Junction Block?

    92 C1500. I'm experiencing a rattle when I am up to high rpm (e.g. accelerating onto highway). Engine runs great otherwise. The only thing I can think of is the plastic junction block cover only has 1 of the 3 black plastic thumb-nuts holding it on (where do you buy these things btw??) I...
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    Anti-Seize or Nah?

    Curious on people's thoughts here. I found on Redhead Steering Gears' site FAQ that they do not recommend the use of anti-seize as it will interfere with the "perfect" connection between the tapered splines on the pitman arm and sector shaft. My questions are: - Have you ever had problems with...
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    First and Last Bluetop Steering Gear

    Not sure if there's a suspension thread for the 2wd trucks so I threw it here. So I am going on the 3rd steering box I'm about to put in this truck and am pulling my hair out. When I bought it the original had so much play and the fluid was black and burnt smelling. Replaced with a cheap BBB...
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    Front End Refresh - Advice?

    Looking to rebuild the entire front end on my 92 C1500 because everything is shot (steering, ride quality, etc.) The steering is so bad as a matter of fact that with the truck jacked up, key unlocked, the wheel is crazy hard to turn (almost as if the tires are on the ground!) Not to mention...
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    Tight/Binding Steering Issue

    First time poster here...92 C1500 with the 5.0 @ 168k. Already replaced the steering box and pump with reman units (fluid was BLACK when I got the truck and pump squealing) and rag joint to eliminate a crap ton of play. There is still some slop in the wheel, but upon jacking it up and shaking...

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