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You probably have a 4L80 too. Also, comparing a light duty C1500 with JB3 brakes to a C2500. And of course the overall condition of a...
Apr 27, 2024
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BIG difference in OEM brakes between 1500 JB3 and what comes on a 2500. I expect the 2500 to have AT LEAST JB6, and probably JB/JD7.
Apr 27, 2024
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I tow with my 92 C2500 several times a month. My trailer has good brakes so I would not hesitate to tow anything within it's rating today.
Apr 27, 2024
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Ok sounds good thanks for the info, I will definetly see about finding such parts in a local junkyard, thanks!
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The 4WD vehicles use a different hub/bearing assembly when swapping from the narrow "3" rotors to the wider "5" or "6" (same thing in...
Apr 27, 2024
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Ok why is there a maybe on the steering knuckle? Is the clearance issues on some and not others?
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Pads, rotors, calipers, master cylinder, power booster. Reasonable chance the rotors are usable as-is, or--like mine--needing only to...
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A 400 suburban would have everything you should need to change over. Your pickup is 2wd C1500, there are usually several C1500 Burbs in...
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Ok ok so I could get away with getting the JB6 pads, rotors, and calipers maybe? If not that’s fine if just like to make one trip and...
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I've never converted a 2WD truck. Pretty-sure you won't need the control arms. You absolutely won't need the CV axles. You MIGHT need...
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ok sounds good, will definetly be looking then for all them parts, do I need to snag the a arms cv axles and all that other fun jazz too?
Apr 27, 2024
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3.42 gears. Very common on 1500s. That's what my '88 K1500 has. AAAAHHHH!! The worst, weakest power-brakes installed on GMT400...
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Ok Ok I have a 700r4, trans. Sure it’s the same, haven’t looked if it has a trans cooler or not. Do you know where I could find an...
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Yeah those JB3 brakes are sketchy enough for stopping the truck alone, never mind towing 5-8k trailer. Then you probably don’t have a...
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I looked in the glove box, seen a GU6, and a JB3 code. So maybe I focus more on brakes then I do suspension at the moment? And if so...
Apr 27, 2024
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