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  1. GoreMaker

    NRS Brake Pads Incorrect Application List

    The part of the pad that was rubbing against the hat was the little stainless steel tabs from the shim that's attached to the backing plate. They glided smoothly and quietly over the hat. It's kinda interesting to see that those tabs are ever so slightly worn out now, right where they were...
  2. GoreMaker

    NRS Brake Pads Incorrect Application List

    Sorry but that's an idiotic take. The pads for 1500 and 2500+ applications look nearly identical, with a very slight difference in height that's not noticeable unless you stack them on top of each other and look very closely. Aftermarket parts frequently have slight errors in design that require...
  3. GoreMaker

    NRS Brake Pads Incorrect Application List

    Note the "Buyer's Guide" tab, they list "Suburban K1500 - Engine: All" So I did not order the wrong part, I ordered exactly what they told me to order. Their application list for those pads is wrong.
  4. GoreMaker

    NRS Brake Pads Incorrect Application List

    https://nrsbrakes.com/products/disc-brake-pad-set-nrs-brakes-ns845?_pos=1&_sid=faed7dc8d&_ss=r&_fid=1bd7e1e8f Those are the pads I ordered, and the ones I received based on the part number on the box. There's no distinction between 5.7 and 6.5 engines on their site. There's no alternative part...
  5. GoreMaker

    NRS Brake Pads Incorrect Application List

    EDIT: Turns out NRS' application list was wrong. They apologized for the error, are resolving the issue, and issued me a full refund. ORIGINAL POST: I just did a complete brake job on my 1999 Suburban K1500 gasser a little over a month ago. Front pads and rotors, rear shoes, new master...
  6. GoreMaker

    Unreliable Cruise Control

    The Rostra can be set to any number of ppm from 2000 to 16000, but I vaguely remember that the 4L60E has a different VSS signal that isn't necessarily square wave. Most of this was learned while retrofitting a cruise control on my 1977 Trans Am, so the knowledge is hazy I just happen to have a...
  7. GoreMaker

    Unreliable Cruise Control

    I'm mostly wondering if I can throw a new Rostra unit on there to replace the old one. The wiring seems to be pretty much compatible, I'm just not sure what kind of VSS signal the module is receiving. 2000ppm? 16000? More? I also have a VSS signal translator here, but I still need to know what...
  8. GoreMaker

    Unreliable Cruise Control

    I wish there were new units available... what's the speed input signal on these units? Is it from the PCM or straight from the speed sensor?
  9. GoreMaker

    Unreliable Cruise Control

    The cruise control on my 1999 Suburban K1500 gasser has been wonky and unreliable since I bought the vehicle a little over a year ago. Most of the time, it works fine. But sometimes, when going uphill, it allows the speed to drop way too much (like 10+mph) before the transmission finally kicks...
  10. GoreMaker

    '88/89 Glass Quads' Achilles Heel- The Adjusters!

    It took me about an hour to get all 8 adjusters spinning freely again. I'm very happy with the result, the headlights adjust extremely well now
  11. GoreMaker

    '88/89 Glass Quads' Achilles Heel- The Adjusters!

    Bringing this back from the dead with some answers. Today I planned to do the quad sealed beam swap on my 1999 Suburban, but of course all the adjusters on the used units I got were seized up. Came upon this thread, and didn't really find any answers. Also couldn't find new units anywhere...
  12. GoreMaker

    What's the most comfortable seat you've found?

    I mentioned a few months ago that I was hoping to swap the crappy factory console with a decent center seat. I did eventually accomplish this. So between the GMT400 Escalade seats now resides a jump seat from a more recent GM pickup (2008? 2009? I forget now) To make it fit, I removed the...
  13. GoreMaker

    Low beam headlight upgrade. Options?

    Well I just took the plunge and ordered 2 pairs of those lights, so I guess I'll take before/after pictures I know your pain. I live in Vermont, and the state has light pollution laws that mean NOTHING is lit up. Ever. And of course it's all rural mountain roads filled with twists and turns and...
  14. GoreMaker

    Fog Lights in Place of Tow Hooks?

    Huh, it just occurred to me that I have a diesel bumper I can swap in...
  15. GoreMaker

    Low beam headlight upgrade. Options?

    If people start buying these as the ultimate on-road lighting setup, then yeah, those quad sealed beam brackets could become a real hot commodity. There's always the option of going to single sealed beam, but that requires a new grille and all kinds of other things. I really like the idea of...
  16. GoreMaker

    Fog Lights in Place of Tow Hooks?

    No, said fog lights were round. My question isn't so much "is there a custom way to install lights in a custom place on my truck?" but rather "is there an OEM-style retrofit solution?". If the answer is no, then I'll figure something else out.
  17. GoreMaker

    Low beam headlight upgrade. Options?

    Those lights have been around for a couple years, but you can't find them by searching for "Chevrolet truck lights" or anything similar. You specifically have to search for H4703 LED lights. And most people forget that that's the designation for those old sealed beam lights. The other issue is...
  18. GoreMaker

    Fog Lights in Place of Tow Hooks?

    ...guess not. I asked LMC Truck, and their reply was "here's a link to the fog lights we currently sell" (which didn't answer my question at all)
  19. GoreMaker

    Low beam headlight upgrade. Options?

    Point of clarification, it's entirely legal to have 4 low beam lights on. DOT regulations state that a vehicle can have up to 4 forward-facing "driving" lights on at any time. So if you're not using fog lights, then 4 low beams is perfectly acceptable. You're just more likely to get other...
  20. GoreMaker

    Low beam headlight upgrade. Options?

    There are some drop-in LED bulbs that accurately replicate the halogen bulb light pattern, but they cost a small fortune. Along the lines of $200/pair. Most affordable drop-in LED bulbs use a generic placement for the LED chips that's a close average for ALL 900X bulb types, so that they can...
  21. GoreMaker

    Fog Lights in Place of Tow Hooks?

    Are there any fog lights that would fit the openings in the front valance where the tow hooks stick out on my 1999 Suburban? I don't need tow hooks, but I could sure use some good fog lights
  22. GoreMaker

    LED Turn Signals Cause Dash Turn Signals to Glow With Headlights On

    I recently got done the 4-high relay, heavy duty headlight relay, all LEDs everywhere (except headlight bulbs), and replaced the cracked front grille. The headlight output is dramatically better, even just the low beams. The LED blinkers, running lights, brake lights, reverse lights and plate...
  23. GoreMaker

    LED Turn Signals Cause Dash Turn Signals to Glow With Headlights On

    Figured it out. I had purchased CAN-bus compliant 194 bulbs, but they didn't seem to behave properly. I switched to some non-CAN-bus compliant LED bulbs that I had laying around and now everything works as expected. No more dimly lit turn signal indicators or dimly-lit 194 corner bulbs. The...
  24. GoreMaker

    LED Turn Signals Cause Dash Turn Signals to Glow With Headlights On

    Yesterday I did a front grill swap on my 1999 Suburban K1500, and while I was at it I replaced all the turn signal bulbs with LEDs. I'm using an electronic flasher relay from LMC Truck. I did all 4 front bulbs (1157) and both corners (194), all in amber. Now, when my headlight switch is set to...
  25. GoreMaker

    What's the most comfortable seat you've found?

    Bringing this thread back from the dead... I hate the leather seats in my 1999 Suburban LT (the fancy ones with seat heaters that stop working within minutes of driving off the dealer lot). Regardless of how I adjust them, they create a pressure line right below my shoulder blades that...

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