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Old 05-10-2005, 12:16 AM   #1
redz 1970 K5
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K5 done pics! Only about a month late! (dial up warning)

Got a new digicam today, thought I would finally show you all the pics of the K5 as she looks now.

Little wrap up-

Thought I had a bump steering issue after the lift. Turns out the steering belt was slightly loose! Since the belt was only slightly slipping and not squealing, it wasn't obvious, but would make the truck 'bump' when I was steering at times.

Steering was still loose and a little sloppy after all of the front end work. I was pretty peeved at first. Turns out the steering coupler was toast. I replaced the rubber steering coupler, and suprisingly, the steering tightened RIGHT up, felt as good as new.

Truck feels AWESOME now. All of the bugs have been worked out. Holly Street Avenger is AWESOME, and another hint- go with the 'black' spring for the vacuum secondaries- kicks the secondaries in later for economy. I didn't notice even a slight performance loss and my mileage like doubled! I wouldn't be surprised if I am at 12-14mpg now.

The 2 1/2" dual exhaust with headers was a little much for the mild 350 I have. Lost a little low end. I should have stuck with 2 1/4" duals.

Without further ado, here are pics of the truck and the new exhaust. I really need to work out some rattles in this truck, drives me nuts, but otherwise, so much fun to drive! Brakes and handles like new, even sky high! Watch out Utah, here I come! Can't wait to settle down and get the top off.





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