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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. |
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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.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
Road Tested her this past weekend
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
Looking Good Craig!
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
Thanks buddy, she's 99% complete, just a few small things left...
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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.
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At the body shop.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
Less taco'd gate for the 90 needs a 2 tone now.
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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.
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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.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
Are you going to full two tone... paint the top of the gate Silver and Bronze below the body molding?
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
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!
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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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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
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
Replaced the passenger side door. The previous door had a big dent in it. The color isn't a good match, but at least the dent is gone. I will install the trim next.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
Installed the trim on my replacement door
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
Been hearing some gurgling noises in the cooling system lately. When I pulled in the driveway at home later today coolant was spewing from the left radiator tank. Rad lasted 29 years so I cannot complain. Dorman replacement was in stock @ Oreilly's and a direct fit, $255 and lifetime warranty. AC Delco was more than twice that, had to be ordered with limited warranty. I would suspect it is the same part in my experience. Hope I am not taking it out for replacement soon.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
Recently found out that it's best NOT to be jam'n out in the shop
when changing plug wires. Important to here them "click" when you push them on your spark plugs. Drove 35 minutes to show after waiting all week for them to come in. About 1/2 way there she started running rough again, only to find out I was on 5. ![]() *Why the hood is popped in this picture someone took. I had to let her cool down so I could put 3 wires back on the plugs.
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One day.....
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
LUV2XCLR8,
That's a great Pic!
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Re: What did you do to your truck today??
Thanks, been better if hood was closed...
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