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  1. strikk

    8 Lug Steel Wheel Options

    Hey guys, I'm looking for opinions/options for 8-lug steel wheels in the 17" size. Nothing fancy, just black steel wheels that don't break the bank. What's everything running these days? I'm still stuck in the past with M/T, Pro Comp, Crager, but I see various brand names I'm unfamiliar with on...
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    Eyelet Rear Shocks, convert to yoke?

    Looking to get educated on rear shock attachment styles. Working on a lifted k2500 I purchased an eyelet style shock absorber that accepts the standard half-inch bolt. As you all know the rear end of the gmt400 trucks uses a yoke style, or T, attachment method. Are there any aftermarket yokes...
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    ‘95 Dually Wheel Caps

    I’m looking for help finding part numbers or used wheel caps for my ‘95 c3500 Dually. Pictures attached below of what’s on the vehicle currently as I got it. I’m having a hard time looking for the correct names of these things, any help is appreciated
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    MA: gmt400 6.5’ fleetside bed $100

    Gmt400 shortbed, 6.5’ fleet side box for 88-98 trucks. Condition is better than most. All support rails are intact and inside of the bed is in good shape. Wheel arches are solid. It’s disconnected from the truck and ready for pickup. Bring a friend. Tailgate include, one side has rotted hinge...
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    Sal’s ‘95 c3500

    Found myself a new addition to the fleet. My old ‘98 k1500 is rotten beyond repair and needed a replacement! While I work on my k2500 sas Cummins swap, this big guy will be the parts picker upper 1995 c3500 7.4l 4l80e, 153k miles.
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    Fuel Pump Hanger, '97

    I am looking for a fuel pump hanger with the level sender intact for a '97 model year truck. Anyone have one laying around? I am in the middle of a cummins conversion therefore I dont require the pump or pressure sensor, essentially just the 'core'.
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    Upper body mount retainer

    Does anyone happen to have a few upper body mount retainers up for sale? I am looking for part #2 in the diagram for my extended cab 4x4 truck 97MY.
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    Another "My brake lights don't work" thread

    Please educate me, I am stumped... 1998 k1500, 4.3l, eclb. Symptom: When I press my brake pedal, only the third brake light lights up. So far I have: New ground at rear end for white+black wires New brake light switch at brake pedal The entire turn signal stalk from a parts truck and swapped...
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    Rust Prevention - Boxed Section of Frame

    I'm working through my frame for a solid axle conversion and have taken care all the easy stuff but had questions about the boxed frame. What kind of tools did you guys use to clean out the surface rust on the interior of the boxed section of the frame? Any paint recommendations? I keep...
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    Spare Tire Crossmember

    I’m looking for a spare tire crossmember in good to great shape for my current build. Anyone doing junk yard runs and willing to grind down some rivets to drag it out? I’m located in rusty Massachusetts and my pickings have been limited to items that more closely resemble dirt than anything...
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    Dana 60, BallJoint, Cross Over Steering Options

    Hey guys, I'm working on my SAS and began tearing down my axle. I don't know what I don't know so what kind of options are out there for crossover steering on an OBS ball joint Dana 60, model year 95-97? I have seen, and at this point in time will most likely go with, Sky's Offroad Design...
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    Sal's K2500 Dana 60 Solid Axle Swap

    I've been collecting parts, trucks, and tools for some time now and can finally my SAS is in progress. I sourced a 3/4 ton frame in excellent shape and with my luck the kid didn't want to pull the 350, harness, ECU, 4l80e, or tcase. A few weeks later my friend's father pulled the motor out of...
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    Frame Swap: k1500 4.3l -> k2500 Frame

    Do I dare ask this question.. My trusty '98 4.3l k1500's frame is on its way out. Back in 2014/2015 I had put a reman'd 4.3l motor in it. It is currently at about 25k miles and running minty fresh. The frame on this truck was repaired last year some time but it was only considered a temporary...
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    Crank, no start, low voltage through pump

    What's up fellas!? I've got a '98 K1500 with the 4.3l. The original motor was replaced about 20k miles ago and everything has been great since it's LKQ remaned unit was placed inside the truck. Some background. Fuel tank, fuel filter, and fuel lines are all new within the last 20k miles. The...
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    Editing previous posts

    I was looking through my older build thread: http://www.gmt400.com/threads/strikks-98-ecsb-k1500.10587/ an realized that all of the pictures were no longer visible. I tried to edit the first few posts but I am unable to. Is that expected? If so then no problem, just wondering
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    Dorman 425-185 Steering Shaft

    Being that I have a '98 the universally accepted solution to fix sloppy steering, the JK shaft, is out of the question for me. I have been eyeing the Dorman 425-185 replacement shaft as one of my next pickups but can't find anyone who has written any information on it. Does anyone have...
  17. strikk

    Exhaust Hangar | Walker 35229

    The rubber exhaust hangars, or otherwise known as exhaust insulator, that I have on my truck are near the end of their lives. Looking through Jegs and Summit I can see a few different designs as well as different lengths. What are the closest to OEM exhaust hangars on the market? I'd like my...
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    SOLD: Drum Brake Spring Kit Dorman # HW7046 | For the 11" drums

    Hey guys, I have the following Dorman Part # HW7046 for the 11" drum spring rebuild kit http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-HW7046-Drum-Brake-Hardware/dp/B001PYR6KW The kit is still sealed up with everything in like new condition. The first $5 bucks gets it -Jon
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    Gas Tank Straps

    I've run into the age old problem of New England, my gas tank straps rotted away (along with the frame, whoops!) Along with the rotted gas tank straps the gas tank also had seen better days. I got a new Spectre tank and some straps but the straps are very difficult to make reach around this...
  20. strikk

    MA: Wanted: 88-99 k2500/k3500 ECSB or ECLB Frame

    MA: Wanted: 88-99 k2500/k3500 ECSB or ECLB Frame Im looking for a quality frame to build off of. It doesnt have to be rolling. It could anything from a bare frame to a full truck in non working order. K2500 or K3500 4x4 frame
  21. strikk

    '98 k1500 4.3l Vortec | Terrible Sounds!

    Hey guys, I'm looking for a little direction before I dive into this and start making more work for myself. 1998, k1500, 4.3l Vortec, ~160k Miles, completely stock. My trucks been sitting for a roughly 4 weeks so I decided to fire her up today, of course the thing sounds like garbage...
  22. strikk

    Fog light front bumpers

    Hey guys. I I just got the newest LMC magazine in the mail and noticed some new front bumpers with fog light inserts Item numbers 39-9888 39-9892 39-9889 It's on page 74 Does anyone have any experience with them?
  23. strikk

    Bilstein OEM Replacement Shocks

    Hey guys, does anyone have some part numbers for bilstein shocks? These would be for stock replacement, I don't have any sort of lift installed. Bilstein's website is only showing replacements for the rear in both regular and heavy duty but nothing is listed for the front. Same goes for summit...
  24. strikk

    '96 2Dr Hoe, 6.5 Turbo 4x4

    ohhh man http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/ctd/3216575910.html
  25. strikk

    OEM Pulley Replacement

    Hey guys, my '98 4.3l w/o AC, ~145k miles, is squeaking like a dead bird. Whats the right procedure for this, if I'm getting parts should I just do all three - idlerpulley, tensioner and tensioner pulley? Is there anything else that I can stab at while i'm behind the radiator?

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