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    RZLightz Chevrolet C/K Glass Healights

    Not sure if anyone is aware, but RZLightz is now selling glass headlights for the Chevrolet C/K truck. https://rzlightz.net/collections/headlights/products/88-98-real-glass-chevrolet-gmc-headlights
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    Part Number on Sunvisors

    Question regarding the sunvisors that have the illuminated mirror, does anyone know if a part number is visible anywhere on the sunvisor? I tossed my stock ones so I can't confirm on my own sunvisors.
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    Preventing Breakage of Steering Wheel Column Cover

    For the 96+ steering wheel column covers (not sure if it applies to earlier years), the steering column covers are prone to breaking, as we all know. I have some covers on hand that have not broken, and I'd like to prevent them from breaking. I was thinking about getting some J-B Weld (i.e...
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    Coolant System Pressure Tester - Air-Powered or Hand Pump

    Looking to buy a Snap-On coolant system pressure tester for future use. Snap-On offers an air-powered (P/N SVTS263A) and also a hand pump-style (P/N SVTS272A). $14 price difference. I can't come up with any reasons for buying the air-powered version over the hand pump. I can use the hand pump...
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    Metal harness tab came off from firewall

    While I was working on the firewall harness, one of these metal tabs came off the firewall. I assume it must have been originally affixed by some type of adhesive, rather than welded. Any body guys know what I can use to bond this metal tab to the firewall? Preferably something OEM-grade.
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    POP Rivet Tool PS45

    Just wanted to share what I believe is a good deal. I'd been searching for a durable rivet tool that can handle 1/4" rivets of all sorts (steel, aluminum, etc.). Was deciding between Marson M39031 and Stanley Engineering POP PS45. For a while prices for each were around $200. But oddly, I...
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    Propane Torch

    I am looking for some tool advice. I would like to connect one side of a hose to a 20 lb. propane tank, and the other side of the hose to a hand-held torch nozzle assembly. I was using a hand-held propane bottle/torch assembly while working on my driveshaft, and it ran out of gas after doing...
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    Heater Module Connector and Wiring

    While working on removing the heater control module several weeks ago, I noticed that there was a lot of dielectric grease around the connector. Upon further inspection today, the wiring harness connector C2 that plugs into the heater control module was broken. There was also a pin missing from...
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    Guide for LQ4 Swap into 1999 K2500

    There's a lot of info to sift through on the internet, but to save time, does anyone know where I can find a definitive guide to swapping an LQ4 into a 1999-2000 K2500 Crew Cab (with L31, MT1, and NP241)? After considering the cost of a new L31 HD crate engine ($4300), and seeing how plentiful...
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    Caman96

    Just want to leave positive feedback for @Caman96. He's an honest seller. I've purchased two things from him thus far, a motor mount and steering wheel column cover. He shipped both quickly, and the items were received in the condition described. I would recommend him to others for future purchases.
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    WTB: Shock Absorber Brackets (Qty 2) - GM 15999021

    I am looking for two stock shock absorber brackets. Need to be in good condition. Looks like the holes on mine (which apparently are extension mounts) are a bit rounded out. These are for a K2500 (4WD). It is the bracket where the bottom of the front shock absorber mounts to the lower control arm.
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    Heater Outlet Hose for 5.7L V8 with 8A5 RPO Code (140A alternator)

    So, I am going to convert from the 105 amp alternator (K60 RPO code) to the 140 amp alternator (8A5 RPO code). Part of the conversion requires using a different heater outlet hose. K60 uses GM P/N 15708635, while 8A5 uses GM P/N 15727640. The problem is that 15727640 is not available anymore...
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    Identifying GM Accessory Box

    I pulled this from under the dash. No idea what it is. Installed by previous owner. Anyone know what it is? I can't find a part number on it.
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    Swapping 13"x2.5" to 13"x3.5" drum brakes

    I apologize if this has (and it probably has) been asked before. I did some searching but nothing jumped out at me. Assuming my K2500 has 13"x2.5" drum brakes, and I am almost certain it does (5.7L, 8600 GVWR, JB7 code), would it be possible for replace the 2.5" components with 3.5" components...
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    Front Axle 8.25", 9.25", K1, K2, K3

    I was reviewing the "Front Drive Axle" section in the 2000 C/K service manual, volume 1, pages 4-54 – 4-102. In this section, there is consistent distinction between the front axle on K1 and K2 models versus K3 models. However, my understanding was that the K2500 and K3500 both had the 9.25"...
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    Dashboard - What Type of Plastic?

    I plan on removing the dashboard to perform some repairs, and before I re-install the dashboard, I'd like to try and plastic weld the cracks it has. If I understand correctly, you have to use the appropriate plastic weld stick, otherwise the weld won't adhere properly. Does anyone know what kind...
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    Radiator Hex Nut to Secure Cooler

    I am looking for part number or name of the hex nut that secure the cooler inlet/outlet to the plastic radiator end tank. I am using this photo from another thread. Anyone know what they are called or where to find them? I can't seem to locate them on GM parts websites.
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    Dana greasble U-Joints for 1999 K2500 Crew Cab

    My next project is going to be replacing all the driveshaft U-joints. There appear to be a total of five. The stock driveshafts looks to be in decent condition, so I'm just going to replace the U-joints and also the carrier bearings. Probably also going to replace the slip yoke. I'd like to use...
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    Compression Test on Vortec 5.7L

    Rather than being set on buying a new engine because this truck has nearly 300k miles on it, I have decided it would be wiser to do a compression test on the current engine to provide me with more information on making a sound decision. Fails compression test — then likely a new engine...
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    ACC Carpet - Essex Color - Which matches with 52I Interior?

    My 1999 crew cab has a 52I interior which I believe is also known as Neutral. I am looking at the carpets from Auto Custom Carpets, Inc. Has anyone purchased an Essex-style carpet from ACC to replace their stock 52I-colored carpet, and if so, which color did you get that matched the stock 52I...
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    GM Part Number for Exhaust Manifold Bolts

    I need to buy a set of new GM exhaust manifold bolts. They fasten the exhaust manifolds to the cylinder head. It's for a Vortec 5.7L (1999). I can't seem to find the GM P/N on any of the parts websites. Does anyone have the GM part number?
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    Upper control arm contacting frame (stop)

    When I had the driver’s side front tire/wheel off yesterday to clean the wheel, I noticed that the upper control arm was contacting the frame (stop). I did not take a photo then, but I did take one now with the wheel/tire on and the weight of the truck on the tire. If that point of contact was...
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    Orange coolant in radiator

    I never asked previous owner what coolant he used. There's orange coolant in the radiator. Coolant overflow reservoir was bone dry. It's reasonable to conclude that the orange coolant in the radiator is indeed Dex-cool, right? I use Dex-cool on the wife's Cobalt, so I am familiar with it. I...
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    Spring for Sealed Beam Headlight

    I am installing some sealed beam headlights on my K2500. There is a spring that mounts to the radiator support and then is supposed to attach somewhere on the sealed beam mounting plate. Spring: Mounting Plate: I cannot figure where on the mounting plate the spring goes. There are two...
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    EGR Delete, Blackbox PCM

    I've read that HPTuner no longer provides the ability to delete EGR, whether 0411 or Blackbox (if I am not mistaken, HPTuner does support 98-00 5.7L). Does anyone have experience using EFILive to delete EGR on the Blackbox? I don't really need or want to tune the 5.7L, so I am not interested in...

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