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Wertzy · 02-03-2005, 04:27 PM

My question is that if I get a 6" lift, would I have to get a brake line relocation kit? Or would it just be easier to get a 4" lift?

Well, I went to get my fuel filter changed. As we got the truck up on the lift, we found some rather bad stuff.

My grandpa must've NEVER have changed the filter since he got it. The filter was clogged and the fuel line is TOTALLY rusted out. I myself am suprised that it still lets fuel through them. Moving around the underside to check the rest of it out, I find that the bottom of the oil pan is covered in oil. Big time oil leak. Hopefully, I will be able to get this in the shop on Satur

plumbcut · 02-04-2005, 12:41 AM

youll just need longer brake lines. no big deal!

phantom dually · 02-04-2005, 12:46 AM

Gotta Stay On Top Of Them There Filters Boy!!

*gn4u2c* · 02-04-2005, 11:05 AM

get the longer lines , and be careful if you off road alot. your driveshafts are about to there max. I should know with a 6' lift I had a front driveshaft fly apart as the splines were out to the end almost and the stress of 35's did not make it happy.
I am having the driveshaft shop make me front and rears that are 2' longer to prevent this in the future just be aware.

redz 1970 K5 · 02-04-2005, 12:57 PM

wow, 2' longer? Those are some LONG driveshafts!

Couldn't resist.

TC70C10 · 02-04-2005, 02:38 PM

I went 4" lift and it came with longer lines. No biggie. Good time to flush out the old brake fluid anyways. I also had to get the exhaust shop to weld in a new section of pipe to get my passenger side exhaust off of my front drive shaft.

In regards to you oil mess, it's probably a combination of oil pan gasket and maybe valve covers but also check your oil pressure switch. My 81 and my 85 were bad and they'll pump out alot of oil in a hurry.

Tim

Jason Spears · 02-04-2005, 10:09 PM

Wertzy:

I suggest checking out your PCV system to make sure it is functioning properly. The '87 up motor has pretty good oil pan gaskets and one piece rear main seals. They usually only leak if there is excess crankcase pressure. Get a new PCV valve, clean out the lines and spray some carb cleaner down the PCV port on the tbi. Clean up the oil underneath and monitor the leaking after you clean the PCV system. If your engine is really worn your PCV may not be able to keep up.

As for your fuel lines, they are not that bad to replace. You can buy some pre-made lengths of steel tubing with the special flares you need around the fuel filter. Then just replace the rest with rubber fuel line. The tbi system only runs around 13 psi so you can also use compression fittings on the steel tubing.

Good luck

Wertzy · 02-05-2005, 01:10 PM

Awesome. Thanks again for all the help guys.

02-03-2005, 04:27 PM	#1
Wertzy Anti-Rice Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warren, PA Posts: 69	Got a question and some bad news. My question is that if I get a 6" lift, would I have to get a brake line relocation kit? Or would it just be easier to get a 4" lift? Well, I went to get my fuel filter changed. As we got the truck up on the lift, we found some rather bad stuff. My grandpa must've NEVER have changed the filter since he got it. The filter was clogged and the fuel line is TOTALLY rusted out. I myself am suprised that it still lets fuel through them. Moving around the underside to check the rest of it out, I find that the bottom of the oil pan is covered in oil. Big time oil leak. Hopefully, I will be able to get this in the shop on Satur

02-04-2005, 12:46 AM	#3
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Gotta Stay On Top Of Them There Filters Boy!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

02-04-2005, 12:57 PM	#5
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	wow, 2' longer? Those are some LONG driveshafts! Couldn't resist. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

02-04-2005, 02:38 PM	#6
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	I went 4" lift and it came with longer lines. No biggie. Good time to flush out the old brake fluid anyways. I also had to get the exhaust shop to weld in a new section of pipe to get my passenger side exhaust off of my front drive shaft. In regards to you oil mess, it's probably a combination of oil pan gasket and maybe valve covers but also check your oil pressure switch. My 81 and my 85 were bad and they'll pump out alot of oil in a hurry. Tim __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

02-04-2005, 12:41 AM	#2
plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	youll just need longer brake lines. no big deal!

02-04-2005, 11:05 AM	#4
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	get the longer lines , and be careful if you off road alot. your driveshafts are about to there max. I should know with a 6' lift I had a front driveshaft fly apart as the splines were out to the end almost and the stress of 35's did not make it happy. I am having the driveshaft shop make me front and rears that are 2' longer to prevent this in the future just be aware.

02-04-2005, 10:09 PM	#7
Jason Spears Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stoney Creek, ON Posts: 89	Wertzy: I suggest checking out your PCV system to make sure it is functioning properly. The '87 up motor has pretty good oil pan gaskets and one piece rear main seals. They usually only leak if there is excess crankcase pressure. Get a new PCV valve, clean out the lines and spray some carb cleaner down the PCV port on the tbi. Clean up the oil underneath and monitor the leaking after you clean the PCV system. If your engine is really worn your PCV may not be able to keep up. As for your fuel lines, they are not that bad to replace. You can buy some pre-made lengths of steel tubing with the special flares you need around the fuel filter. Then just replace the rest with rubber fuel line. The tbi system only runs around 13 psi so you can also use compression fittings on the steel tubing. Good luck

02-05-2005, 01:10 PM	#8
Wertzy Anti-Rice Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warren, PA Posts: 69	Awesome. Thanks again for all the help guys.



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