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**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

**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.

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.

**hatzie** · 06-29-2023, 09:06 PM

Quote:

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?

**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!!

fluffyfreak · 07-10-2023, 09:16 PM

Quote:

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

**pjmoreland** · 07-31-2023, 01:13 AM

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.

**pjmoreland** · 08-12-2023, 01:14 AM

Installed the trim on my replacement door

**Richard** · 10-15-2023, 04:54 AM

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.

Listener2307 · 10-18-2023, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cflvulcan

cool, i drive truck too, northeast region tho.

But today i had the day off and played with my 97 sierra. I rewired my headlights so now when the highbeams are on, all four lights light up. And i put on a led 3rd brake light ive had sitting around for a year or so lol.

I put in one of those kits! Got it at LMC Truck.
Made me want to drive around in town at night so everyone could see

90 GMC K1500. Stock height, but I added a sun roof and bucket seats.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-21-2023, 04:56 AM

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.

DZL1 · 10-21-2023, 08:06 AM

LUV2XCLR8,

That's a great Pic! ��

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-22-2023, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DZL1

LUV2XCLR8,

That's a great Pic! ��

Thanks, been better if hood was closed...

05-21-2023, 11:21 AM	#926
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,841	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	#927
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,841	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	#929
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,841	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	#930
Second Series Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Tukwila Washington Posts: 390	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	#931
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,841	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	#932
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	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 Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-01-2023, 08:47 PM	#933
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	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	#935
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,841	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	#936
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	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	#937
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	#938
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,841	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

06-30-2023, 09:13 AM	#940
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	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! Seriously! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-10-2023, 02:43 AM	#941
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!!

07-12-2023, 05:50 AM	#943
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 433	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

07-31-2023, 01:13 AM	#944
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,841	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. Attached Images



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08-12-2023, 01:14 AM	#945
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,841	Re: What did you do to your truck today?? Installed the trim on my replacement door Attached Images

10-15-2023, 04:54 AM	#946
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,860	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. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

10-21-2023, 04:56 AM	#948
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	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. Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-21-2023, 08:06 AM	#949
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