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Just call me Sean · 05-04-2023, 02:02 AM

The a/c compressor on the 99 locked up and broke the serpentine belt.

Just call me Sean · 05-06-2023, 08:43 PM

I painted the tire carrier.

**pjmoreland** · 05-13-2023, 02:33 AM

The bushings on my rear shocks were completely shot. The shocks were rattling and squeaking, so I replaced the bushings.

**pjmoreland** · 05-13-2023, 10:29 PM

Starting the process of rebuilding the steering and front suspension. Replaced the Pitman and Idler arms today.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-14-2023, 07:05 PM

Alignment shop next, then old school 16's, almost finished...

Just call me Sean · 05-19-2023, 08:50 PM

Looks like I'll be going to the junkyard tomorrow. My van started shifting weird a week or so ago, and today when I pulled into my driveway the transmission started grinding. Still works, but doesn't instill a whole lot of confidence. I'll also have to try harder to fix the 99 now.

**pjmoreland** · 05-20-2023, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean

the transmission started grinding.

That's a real bummer. Good luck at the wrecking yard tomorrow.

I pulled the front suspension apart on my '89 K1500 this evening. Discovered I need new CV shafts and hubs. The cost of this rebuild just doubled.

There are two sizes of upper control arm bushings listed. One is 41mm and the other is 43mm with no apparent way to tell ahead of time. I ordered the wrong size, of course, so I had to go buy a set of the 41mm bushings.

**pjmoreland** · 05-21-2023, 11:21 AM

Got my front suspension put mostly back together yesterday. I'm going to look for a set of new shock bushings today. Also, the bolts that attach the new CV axles to the diff are too long, so I need to sort that out. Replaced the following parts:

Upper & lower control arm bushings
Upper & lower ball joints
Tie rod ends
Pitman and Idler arms
Sway bar end links
Hubs
CV Axles
CV/hub seals

Leaf spring and Shackle bushings are next on the list.

**pjmoreland** · 05-22-2023, 02:21 AM

Took my truck for a quick test drive today, and the upper control arms are shifting on the off-brand bushings I got from O'Reilly. I ordered a set of 41mm Moog bushings today to match all of the other components I installed. Will swap them out in a couple of days when they arrive.

Just call me Sean · 05-23-2023, 05:06 PM

I like how the 4wd has beefier control arms.

Pulled the transmission out of the van, now it's pouring rain. I did find a transmission at the junkyard, the only one they had, but its condition is unknown. The fluid inside looked decent and there were no chunks in the pan. They will warranty it, but it will suck to do all that work then have to pull it back out if it's bad.

**pjmoreland** · 05-24-2023, 12:04 AM

Well the Moog upper control arm bushings solved the slipping issue I had with the O'Reilly Precision bushings. The Moog bushings measure at 41.47mm in diameter, and the Precision are 41.13mm. That's a pretty big difference for a press fit. The Precision bushings practically fell out of the control arms, and the Moog bushings were quite difficult to press in.

Second Series · 05-26-2023, 11:20 AM

I got this truck with 33’s and the p.o. cranked the torsion bars all the way up. It has been a stiff ride, there is interference when I’m turning while going out a driveway. I softened the ride by adjusting the torsion bars, each turn of the adjusting bolt lowered it about 1/8”. Eight turns and it lowered 1”. The ride was noticeably smoother, but there was interference when turning. I decided to shave off the end of the front bumper and the plastic piece there. While I was at it I replaced the shocks, one was bad. I also greased the ball joints. It looks like the upper A-arm may have been replaced as it is not rusty like everything else, and the upper A-arm ball joint has a grease zerk. The lower ball joint has no zerk.

**pjmoreland** · 05-29-2023, 06:08 PM

Started the process of replacing the bushings in the rear Leaf springs and shackles. Moog lists the same bushings foe both, but the shackle bushings do not have an outer metal case. I ordered a set of Moog shackles today with new bushings already installed.

Spent some time with a hammer and dolly working out some large dents in the lower front corner of the passenger bed side. I've been searching for a light blue door for six months now to address the dent in the door. Seems to be a rare color.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-31-2023, 05:09 AM

Road Tested her this past weekend

fluffyfreak · 07-10-2023, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Road Tested her this past weekend

LOVE IT! been really getting into reg cab duallys lately

LeesTruk · 07-12-2023, 05:50 AM

The 305 in my '89 Cheyenne developed a low-end knock, so I replaced it with a 4.8L LS from an '02 Silverado

**Palf70Step** · 06-01-2023, 08:47 PM

Looking Good Craig!

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-02-2023, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Looking Good Craig!

Thanks buddy, she's 99% complete, just a few small things left...

**pjmoreland** · 06-02-2023, 11:57 AM

Received and installed new rear leaf shackles. Front and rear suspension rebuild is now complete. Rides nice and smooth now with no squeaks or rattles.

KQQL IT · 06-04-2023, 12:42 AM

Less taco'd gate for the 90 needs a 2 tone now.

**hatzie** · 06-29-2023, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Less taco'd gate for the 90 needs a 2 tone now.

Are you going to full two tone... paint the top of the gate Silver and Bronze below the body molding?

rchadhaney · 06-14-2023, 11:09 AM

Well, last night I finished replacing the lower intake gaskets, and plenum gasket, cleaned the intake, replaced the exhaust manifold gaskets, and did an overall clean-up under the hood. I had a leak on the rear of the intake manifold. Looked to be a previous job done wrong.

**pjmoreland** · 06-29-2023, 03:18 PM

After months of searching, I finally found a light blue door. I'm going to repaint the window frame before installing it.

**special-K** · 06-30-2023, 09:13 AM

I bought my '95 Suburban from Cobb county GA Sherriff's Dept. all I found in it was in between the bottom and back of the driver seat... white sugar powder from donuts!

Seriously!

fluffyfreak · 07-10-2023, 02:43 AM

ordered a Holley sniper EFI kit for my 93 Suburban. Now im lookin at new heads, and a new cam to give my old burb some more balls while towing...... any suggestions are always welcome!!

05-13-2023, 02:33 AM	#3
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,366	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? The bushings on my rear shocks were completely shot. The shocks were rattling and squeaking, so I replaced the bushings. Attached Images

05-13-2023, 10:29 PM	#4
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,366	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? Starting the process of rebuilding the steering and front suspension. Replaced the Pitman and Idler arms today. Attached Images

05-14-2023, 07:05 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? Alignment shop next, then old school 16's, almost finished... __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-21-2023, 11:21 AM	#8
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,366	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? Got my front suspension put mostly back together yesterday. I'm going to look for a set of new shock bushings today. Also, the bolts that attach the new CV axles to the diff are too long, so I need to sort that out. Replaced the following parts: Upper & lower control arm bushings Upper & lower ball joints Tie rod ends Pitman and Idler arms Sway bar end links Hubs CV Axles CV/hub seals Leaf spring and Shackle bushings are next on the list. Attached Images

05-22-2023, 02:21 AM	#9
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,366	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? Took my truck for a quick test drive today, and the upper control arms are shifting on the off-brand bushings I got from O'Reilly. I ordered a set of 41mm Moog bushings today to match all of the other components I installed. Will swap them out in a couple of days when they arrive.

05-24-2023, 12:04 AM	#11
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,366	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? Well the Moog upper control arm bushings solved the slipping issue I had with the O'Reilly Precision bushings. The Moog bushings measure at 41.47mm in diameter, and the Precision are 41.13mm. That's a pretty big difference for a press fit. The Precision bushings practically fell out of the control arms, and the Moog bushings were quite difficult to press in. Attached Images

05-26-2023, 11:20 AM	#12
Second Series Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Tukwila Washington Posts: 378	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? I got this truck with 33’s and the p.o. cranked the torsion bars all the way up. It has been a stiff ride, there is interference when I’m turning while going out a driveway. I softened the ride by adjusting the torsion bars, each turn of the adjusting bolt lowered it about 1/8”. Eight turns and it lowered 1”. The ride was noticeably smoother, but there was interference when turning. I decided to shave off the end of the front bumper and the plastic piece there. While I was at it I replaced the shocks, one was bad. I also greased the ball joints. It looks like the upper A-arm may have been replaced as it is not rusty like everything else, and the upper A-arm ball joint has a grease zerk. The lower ball joint has no zerk. Attached Images __________________ '47 Panel to '88 K2500 Frame Swap Mechanical Speedometer Drive Solution 1947.2 1 ton Chevy Panel 1955.2 Chevy 6700 Bus/RV 1990 Chevy K1500

05-29-2023, 06:08 PM	#13
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,366	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? Started the process of replacing the bushings in the rear Leaf springs and shackles. Moog lists the same bushings foe both, but the shackle bushings do not have an outer metal case. I ordered a set of Moog shackles today with new bushings already installed. Spent some time with a hammer and dolly working out some large dents in the lower front corner of the passenger bed side. I've been searching for a light blue door for six months now to address the dent in the door. Seems to be a rare color. Attached Images

05-31-2023, 05:09 AM	#14
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? Road Tested her this past weekend Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-12-2023, 05:50 AM	#16
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 429	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? The 305 in my '89 Cheyenne developed a low-end knock, so I replaced it with a 4.8L LS from an '02 Silverado Attached Images

06-01-2023, 08:47 PM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? Looking Good Craig! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-02-2023, 11:57 AM	#19
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,366	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? Received and installed new rear leaf shackles. Front and rear suspension rebuild is now complete. Rides nice and smooth now with no squeaks or rattles. Attached Images

06-04-2023, 12:42 AM	#20
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,180	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? Less taco'd gate for the 90 needs a 2 tone now. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-14-2023, 11:09 AM	#22
rchadhaney Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 58	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? Well, last night I finished replacing the lower intake gaskets, and plenum gasket, cleaned the intake, replaced the exhaust manifold gaskets, and did an overall clean-up under the hood. I had a leak on the rear of the intake manifold. Looked to be a previous job done wrong. Attached Images __________________ 1997 Chevrolet 2-door Tahoe 1980 (LWB soon to be SWB) 2wd.

06-29-2023, 03:18 PM	#23
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,366	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? After months of searching, I finally found a light blue door. I'm going to repaint the window frame before installing it. Attached Images



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fluffyfreak Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: albuquerque nm Posts: 204	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? ordered a Holley sniper EFI kit for my 93 Suburban. Now im lookin at new heads, and a new cam to give my old burb some more balls while towing...... any suggestions are always welcome!!

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