Milemarker kit for 203 part time 35 bucks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Scrub · 01-15-2004, 02:03 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2454433639

Hmm. I thought these were 200 bucks. It has a 60.00 price tag on it, maybe the tag is 20 years old??

*1FaastC10* · 01-15-2004, 02:11 AM

anybody ever installed one of these? my 10 bolt front already has locking hubs, so all i would need is the kit to convert to part time. what are the advantages of being able to run in 2wd? is gas milage really that much better?

Scrub · 01-15-2004, 02:34 AM

Well, you could lock you hubs in and drive in 2wd and then put it into 4wd on the go. now you have to get out and lock the hubs in to get into 4wd. Your driveline will last longer and your gas mileage will improve. Seems like it would well be worth 35 bucks. I think this will go fast. If you want it, I would buy right away.

1969 GMC · 01-15-2004, 02:52 AM

not to mention you get a better turning radius when in 2wd.

i have heard that you need to run the t case in 4wd every once and a while to splash some lube around inside the case.

i'd say go for it...that is cheap

*1FaastC10* · 01-15-2004, 03:02 AM

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Originally posted by 1969 GMC
i have heard that you need to run the t case in 4wd every once and a while to splash some lube around inside the case.

i do that with my 241C in my 91 about once a week, if not more. as for the 203, i dont think i'll have to worry about making it a point to put it in 4wd to "splash some lube around the case", it will spend plenty of time there for more serious reasons.

1969 GMC · 01-15-2004, 09:53 AM

good for you, no "mall posers" here at all....

:p

smokekiki · 01-15-2004, 10:48 AM

The prices for the milemarker kits in summit are $39.95 without hubs and$95.99 with hubs.It is well worth it in my opinion.My truck turns better and less wear on the front tires.Milemarker says to put it in 4wd about every 200 miles.All you have to do is shift the case into 4wd for a few miles.It took about 3hrs with the new hubs to install.

smokekiki · 01-15-2004, 10:51 AM

Also,go to www.coloradok5.com there is an instal on thier site.The guy who wrote it up has some very good info.He changes the instructions to make it easier.Look under product review.

Scrub · 01-15-2004, 11:56 AM

OK, If they are 39.99 at Summit then this is an OK deal, but not considered legal theft or anythng. I thought they were more money.

smokekiki · 01-15-2004, 12:14 PM

Right now it is a 35.00 buy it now price.If interested,I would bid on it.If you lose,you know You can get one for 40.00.Even at the 35.00 it's not bad if you are sure it is all there.The prices are more than half of what they were 20 years ago!I had a 78 ford that I put a milemarker kit in,in1982.I am sure it was close to $200.

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-15-2004, 01:10 PM

I believe they have two different kits one more in depth than the other. Could be wrong though.

smokekiki · 01-15-2004, 05:33 PM

The one in the auction is a 501 kit,it comes without hubs.The 502 kit has hubs.There is also a kit that replaces the output shaft.It is the best because it removes some of the play in the driveline.It is also in the $200-300 price range.Milemarker also has a kit to take the play out of a higher milage chain.Also have new chains.

*1FaastC10* · 01-15-2004, 05:51 PM

well, my front axle already have hubs, so i should be good with this kit. i think i might go ahead and spend the extra $5.00 and buy one from Summit if they're only $40.00. if i buy from them i'm guaranteed to get all of the parts, plus a reciept so that if anything goes wrong, i can send it back.

01-15-2004, 02:03 AM	#1
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	Milemarker kit for 203 part time 35 bucks http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2454433639 Hmm. I thought these were 200 bucks. It has a 60.00 price tag on it, maybe the tag is 20 years old?? __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

01-15-2004, 02:34 AM	#3
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	Well, you could lock you hubs in and drive in 2wd and then put it into 4wd on the go. now you have to get out and lock the hubs in to get into 4wd. Your driveline will last longer and your gas mileage will improve. Seems like it would well be worth 35 bucks. I think this will go fast. If you want it, I would buy right away. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

01-15-2004, 02:52 AM	#4
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	not to mention you get a better turning radius when in 2wd. i have heard that you need to run the t case in 4wd every once and a while to splash some lube around inside the case. i'd say go for it...that is cheap __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-15-2004, 09:53 AM	#6
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	good for you, no "mall posers" here at all.... :p __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-15-2004, 10:48 AM	#7
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	The prices for the milemarker kits in summit are $39.95 without hubs and$95.99 with hubs.It is well worth it in my opinion.My truck turns better and less wear on the front tires.Milemarker says to put it in 4wd about every 200 miles.All you have to do is shift the case into 4wd for a few miles.It took about 3hrs with the new hubs to install. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-15-2004, 02:11 AM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	anybody ever installed one of these? my 10 bolt front already has locking hubs, so all i would need is the kit to convert to part time. what are the advantages of being able to run in 2wd? is gas milage really that much better?

01-15-2004, 10:51 AM	#8
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Also,go to www.coloradok5.com there is an instal on thier site.The guy who wrote it up has some very good info.He changes the instructions to make it easier.Look under product review. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-15-2004, 11:56 AM	#9
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	OK, If they are 39.99 at Summit then this is an OK deal, but not considered legal theft or anythng. I thought they were more money. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

01-15-2004, 12:14 PM	#10
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Right now it is a 35.00 buy it now price.If interested,I would bid on it.If you lose,you know You can get one for 40.00.Even at the 35.00 it's not bad if you are sure it is all there.The prices are more than half of what they were 20 years ago!I had a 78 ford that I put a milemarker kit in,in1982.I am sure it was close to $200. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-15-2004, 01:10 PM	#11
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I believe they have two different kits one more in depth than the other. Could be wrong though. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-15-2004, 05:33 PM	#12
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	The one in the auction is a 501 kit,it comes without hubs.The 502 kit has hubs.There is also a kit that replaces the output shaft.It is the best because it removes some of the play in the driveline.It is also in the $200-300 price range.Milemarker also has a kit to take the play out of a higher milage chain.Also have new chains. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-15-2004, 05:51 PM	#13
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	well, my front axle already have hubs, so i should be good with this kit. i think i might go ahead and spend the extra $5.00 and buy one from Summit if they're only $40.00. if i buy from them i'm guaranteed to get all of the parts, plus a reciept so that if anything goes wrong, i can send it back.



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