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    First truck, first build. 88 K2500

    The bushing kit comes with sway bar links and bushings. One tie rod set was installed last night. As for the pitman and idler arms, I need to wait for another paycheck or 2 to get the next batch of parts and get a puller.
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    First truck, first build. 88 K2500

    I spun the rotor a few times. It does rub when it's just hanging, but not when it's pressed square against the hub. But it's definitely tight.
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    First truck, first build. 88 K2500

    After a year of not logging in or recording progress, I saved the password and now starting a log. Left row, stock. Center, installed. Right, to be installed. (") marks installed. -Suspension Moog ball joints Moog tie rods Energy suspension master bushing kit -Brakes Raybestos dually rear...
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    New to me Truck, What's first?

    While going down the rabbit hole of replacing with OEM vs Performance parts, I came across a thread with what I'm thinking of doing with the brake system. thetruckstop If anyone that has done this can confirm the ease/correct fitment of these upgrades it would be greatly appreciated. P.S. I'm...
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    New to me Truck, What's first?

    Only 11 codes! 31 32 33 35 41 42 43 51 52 54 55. I'm glad I bought a ODB1 capable scanner, lol. INNOVA 3170RS, It can even do smog tests on newer vehicles and it has a internal battery, so I can scans codes, save them, and take it inside to read up on them. There's most likely a rebuild/swap in...
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    New to me Truck, What's first?

    Seems like I have a good starting/shopping list. Does $3000 sound like a good starting budget to do brakes, suspension, fluids, and ignition upgrades? I'm probably going to start in the front with the brakes and suspension and then work my way back. If I have the front systems working then I can...
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    New to me Truck, What's first?

    I left a vintage 10 inch Craftsman adjustable wrench behind the seat, does that count? Unfortunately the jack and tools were missing out of the back. It does have this black vinyl hanging pocket organizer right below the rear window, so plenty of crap-trap spots. So if the online RPO code by...
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    New to me Truck, What's first?

    Results from compnine are... "Not in their system." Hopefully I wasn't charged for that lookup result. I like it as well. According to the plate riveted into the firewall, its the original colors, but it looks like the gold was repainted when the tow mirrors were removed along with the pin...
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    New to me Truck, What's first?

    This isn't going to be a driver anytime soon, mainly for tinkering with a very small budget. It looks like the front calipers and pads can be swapped for the 8 lug size. For the rear, since I need new wheel cylinders, I'm thinking of putting in the dually wheel cylinders and swap the shoes from...
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    New to me Truck, What's first?

    The current booster matches the black one. I know I have a 9.5 semi floater rear, but not gearing or brakes. I like the look of those lines in the link. I'm not really going to mess around with the U bolts, just cut them off and bolt on new ones. I learned the hard way not to try and undo...
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    New to me Truck, What's first?

    So, while trying to figure out what brakes I have, I came up with a question rather than an answer. Where can i get replacement RPO stickers that haven't been eaten by wildlife? I can see the outline on the glove box door where it was and see bits of it in the hinge all chewed up, not enough...
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    New to me Truck, What's first?

    The only aftermarket parts that I have found on it so far are the Accel plug wires (chewed), distributor, ignition coil (disconnected by previous resident of the bay), and the electric for the Meyers snow plow.
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    New to me Truck, What's first?

    Full rear end service and repair is in order. Missing half of the U bolts due to rust, the back left drum leaks fluid, and the lower half of the diff cover seams moist but not dripping. The brake hoses are one the list of being replaced with SS braided lines and at the same time the booster is...
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    New to me Truck, What's first?

    Fresh pictures with 10 year old camera.
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    New to me Truck, What's first?

    Other than basic fluid and filter changes, are there any common trouble areas that should be looked at and addressed if it's original? 1988 K2500 RCLB 5l v8 700r4 Silverado Trim, Assembled in Canada First thread start, so I hope I'm doing this right.
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    So how did you find GMT400.com??

    I found this site while figuring out information on my first truck, and it looks like a gold mine of information. I'm new to the gmt400 platform and forum platforms as well. Any advice on where to start digging into this forum would be greatly appreciated.

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