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  1. blackhawk17

    New Dash?

    Has anyone found a company who sells the actual dashboard for the 88-94 trucks? I've talked to LMC Truck on the phone, and someone else (can't remember) with no luck. If I can't find a whole replacement I guess I'll just go with the Dash cover from LMC.
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    Stumbling after warm start

    So here’s a question that I have. The truck runs great in general, and this problem has begun showing up now that the weather is getting warmer. After a warm start, when I put the truck in gear, it will stumble some until I give it gas, then it goes away. It doesn’t die, or hasn’t yet. And it...
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    New Paint for Hattie(92 Z71)

    So I’ve always heard mixed reviews about Maaco paint jobs, and for a serious paint job I might go somewhere else. But my 92 has needed paint since I bought it in 2012, and I finally have come to a place financially that I can start to afford to really spend some decent money on this old thing...
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    Suspension vibration

    I’m trying to determine what would cause a vibration in the rear suspension after hitting a bump. It wasn’t really noticeable until I added add-a-leafs in the back with my old stock springs. I’m guessing that the stiffer, newer leaf is buffeting against the old springs, kind of propagating a...
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    Choices to make, experience needed.

    Ok, so I've been around here for a while. I've got a 92 Z71 that is my daily driver, and I intend to keep it. I've got an appointment to get it painted, and I'm working on the suspension, and I really would like to keep the old thing. I like old things and in this day where a car payment runs...
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    No start, no click, no lights - nothing

    92 Z71. Battery is new from this spring. The truck drove fine yesterday, and then this morning it acts like there's no battery hooked up at all. No interior lights no chime when I turn the key, no clicking. Nothing. The battery is hooked up fine and there no corrosion, at least not at the...
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    Fuel pressure regulator or fuel pump?

    So, we're taking about a 2000 3500 454, and it has hard starts, or what I'd call failed starts. I read on another forum about basically the fuel system losing its prime when the vehicle sits, But I think this was on a different vehicle. Their suggestion was to turn the key to kick on the fuel...
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    My 2000 GMC K3500

    Ok, so I finally bought the truck I wanted and kind of needed, a 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew 4wd DRW. It's got 136,000 miles and the 454. I bought it to pull the family camper and it will probably be my daily driver for a while. Unfortunately, it's a turd. I put down a deposit sight unseen...
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    Aftermarket Y-pipe

    Has anyone installed either of these on their TBI 350 4wd? Magnaflow 23256 Y-pipe Cat assembly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JKLEGA/ref=psdc_15713841_t1_B00ABK67BK Flowmaster 2010021 Y-pipe Cat assembly...
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    Shopping for a 400

    Ok, so I currently own a 92 K1500 which I love, but I need something bigger to tow with. So, as these trucks are getting more difficult to find in decent condition, I may be forced to pick up one of the 6.5 TD's. I've never owned a diesel, but I've only heard bad things about these motors. Are...
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    GCWR of K3500

    I can't find this anywhere. I'm looking for the GCWR of a 92-98 K3500. I know all the tow ratings but I'm having a hard time coming up with the GCWR. Does anyone have these numbers? Thanks. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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    Upgrades for 7500ish# travel trailer

    Ok, so I know that this question has been answered many times over, because I have come across others that have asked the same question. BUT, I want what I want and don't want to drudge through a million posts gleaning info if I can get it easier. So here goes: 92 Z71 extended cab.,5.7, F44...
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    New brakes

    Ok, so I replaced my front brake pads and rotors last fall. This issue had been occurring since then and I honestly just haven't dealt with it. After driving for a while and they get hot, they squeal- both sides and it's very noticeable. If I let up on the brake pressure it goes away and if I...
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    Stock setup?

    So this is the RR leaf spring setup of my 92 Z71 w/ F44 package. My question is if this is a stock setup or not. Please excuse all the KS salt. I am looking to get a travel trailer this fall and am probably looking at air bags, but will probably replace this setup as well and put in some 3/4 ton...
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    Stock tape player

    Duplicate thread, sorry. I am unable to delete it.
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    Factory radio question

    Does anyone have any experience with the factory radios pre-95? My tape player died, so I can't use the tape deck for my iPhone hookup, AND the unit stays in tape mode so I can't listen to the radio. I don't want to get rid of the stock unit because I like the look, but I'd like to be able to...
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    torque converter lock-up

    I've put some of this info on a couple of older threads but have gotten no hits, so I thought I'd try with a new thread. 92 Z71 4L80e (I think). I've only had it for about a year and a half, and I just realized that since I've owned it when it upshifts into OD the TC has always locked up...
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    New blower motor/resistor

    Well I just installed a new blower motor and resistor about two weeks ago. Everything was fine until yesterday, and my resistor went out again. So now I've only got High. I am assuming I've got another issue besides the blower motor pulling too much current since its new. Has anyone else had...
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    TBI spacer and fuel lines

    Just wondering if anyone else has had issues with reconnecting fuel lines after installing a spacer on a pre-Vortec 350. I did a tbi rebuild and threw in a spacer, but my fuel lines don't reach now. O'Reilly's wasn't any help. I'm thinking there is a bracket that secures the lines to the tranny...
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    Any suggestions for this??

    Black Chevy pickup- most of the truck looks something like this (see below). Outside of a new paint job are there any suggestions for getting rid of these scratches? Also, I'm an idiot and listened to another idiot at O'Reilly's and polished my ENTIRE truck and now instead of black, half of it...
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    Oil Cooler Line

    My 92 Z71 has an oil leak from one of the oil cooler lines. I'm assuming it's the return since it's the one on the bottom. I know approximately where the leak is coming from, and if there is a way to seal it without replacing it I'd like to try. The lines are cheap but it will be a pain in...
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    Oxidizing Paint

    I've got a paint question for my 92 Z71. It's black and the paint is old and faded, but I'm not ready to spend a whole lot of money on a paint job yet. I think I can get a few more years out of what I've got if only I could figure out how to do it. I tried some Colorback from TurtleWax and...
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