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Post Whore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Owensboro KY
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Getting back to the Truck!
Ok guys so I am starting to get back on my feet cash wise after all the crap I went through in January and I started doing some stuff on the truck today. I am getting the rear end cleaned up for paint and my questions mainly revolve around it.
I am looking for a place to buy brake parts for the rear end, just stock parts, where can I get the best deals on these kinds of parts? Should I hit up a board vendor or stop by my local NAPA? Also the next order of business will be brake and fuel lines and suspension parts, should I get these from a vendor as well? All this stuff will be going back stock unless there is an upgraded option for about the same money. Finally what type of paint would you guys recommend on the rear-end? Thanks for all your help and once everything starts going back together I'll get some pictures up!
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Location: Azle, Texas
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
You can get stock brake parts off the shelf of near any local parts store. I prefer O Reilley around here, they suck the least of them.
You can make real nice fuel and brake lines with a bender and some patience. The parts stores will have lengths of straight tubing to start with. You may need to cut them shorter and re-flare the end on some. If so, you'll need a flaring tool.
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: mn
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
I guess i would check with the local parts store first, if they dont have it or cant get it i would check with the vendors if any thing it will save you money on shipping! I went with reg cheap rustolium tme will tell if i should have went with something else i just want drive it!! Good luck ill post a pic with my frame painted with the cheap stuff. Ron
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Location: oklahoma
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
i just got complete brakes from my local napa, you can also get everything off napa's website
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
Just stay away from AutoZoo unless you're getting oil. They do have some spray penetrate, rust off that works better than wd-40. I'm starting to think Oreily's isn't much better.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
Glad to hear your getting back to it.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Owensboro KY
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
Thanks for the posts guys, I have a tubing bender already because we had to replace the brake lines on my dad's 99 silverado(WTF gm brake lines should last longer than 6 years!) but I don't know if i have a flaring tool or not I'll check with dad though.
can I get the suspension parts at O-reileys as well or will i have to hit up a vendor for those items?
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: N Texas
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
Hey Drew Good to see you back at it. I bought all of my brakes and suspension parts from a local independent auto supply. Most was on the shelf, but what he didn't have he ordered in a day or two. I wire brushed all of my parts then wiped them down with laquer thinner to remove all grease/oil and painted with Rustoleum semi-gloss black. Let us know how it's going.
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Eureka, Nevada
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
I bought rusto paint for the frame. I hope it holds up alright, but time will tell. Either way it'll look better than before. Now all I need is warm enuf weather to paint it!
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
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how did the rustoleum hold up?
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
I prefer to stay away from autozone, I like NAPA, make sure that you get lifetime warranty parts no matter what since you plan on keeping this truck right?
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: N Texas
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Owensboro KY
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
Drew, if you have to cut and reflare the brake lines, make SURE you have a double flaring tool, all brake lines have to double flared, or the flare can stress and break, also my local O'Reillys carries Moog suspension parts, please, don't go cheap and make sure you buy name brand suspension and steering parts like Moog or TRW, the safety is well worth the litte extra money.
I paint everything with Krylon semi-flat black, seems to hold up well And congrats on getting back to the truck!! ![]()
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Owensboro KY
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
Ok I will go pay a visit to a local O-reilleys in a couple of days. I am going on vacation next week until thursday and then i will work some more on the truck. Hopefully i get the summer job i put an application in for, then i'll have some truck money!
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Owensboro KY
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
Hey guys i have another question for ya, I was looking at GMC pauls website at the brake line kits and it got me to thinking my truck was originally manual brakes but I was planning on going back to power, I have seen guys use several different boosters off of several different vehicles and my question is if I use a non-stock booster will the lines still fit right or will i have to custom bend some lines to go to it? Also is there any advantage to going with a booster off of something else other than the fact that they would be more widely available?
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S.
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
Drew
You might want to check on rustoleum hard hat paint! I here its real nice I plan on using it on my dash and interior! If you are buying brake shoes make sure they are riveted and not bonded! I don't think Napa has anything but bonded! I got riveted from Carquest for my nephews new truck! Kevin
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
I agree with the others, autozone brakes suck and I prefer napa.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Wetumpka AL
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Re: Getting back to the Truck!
actually they do sell good pads and shoes at the zone but you have to ask for Performance friction carbon metalic pads!
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