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Steering Wheel Play Fixed!

My steering wheel used to turn 45 degrees each way without moving the wheels. I replaced the idler arm and idler arm bracket and now there is MAYBE 1 inch of play, if that. I used MOOG problem solver parts.
- makattakz71
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- Aug 13, 2012
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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Front and Rear Shock Replacement

I finally had the money to replace my shocks. I had 180,000 on the original shocks, and my rear was sagging. I used Monroe Reflex Monotubes in the front, and Monroe Sensa Trac Load Assist in the rear. I am very happy with the results. My rear was raised 2" with the Sensa Tracs. I really like...
- makattakz71
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- Aug 13, 2012
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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MakattakZ71's 98 Z71

Just joined the site and I wanted to post pics of my truck. I have had to replace everything on this truck that is known to fail, but wouldn't trade it for anything. My dad had a 92 Z71, and I've liked them since. The transmission was rebuilt and the guy used heavy duty parts and ported it...
- makattakz71
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- Jul 5, 2012
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Member Trucks
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Exhaust Help?

I have a stock 98 Z71. I want to add a 18" magnaflow muffler to give me a little more rumble. I have two 2.25" pipes going in and one 2.75" pipe going out. I don't know much about exhaust, so any help would be great.
- makattakz71
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- Jul 5, 2012
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Exhaust
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Most economical lift?

I just joined the site. I have a 98 Z71 and someday I plan on giving it a 2" lift. I don't know much about lifting, so what's involved? I guess I would use 2" blocks in the rear, but how about the front with IFS? Any help would be great.
- makattakz71
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- Jul 5, 2012
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits