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    mdnky reacted to Salty K1500's post in the thread 97 K1500 DD/Overlander with Like Like.
    Looks like you got it figured out, I look forward to seeing your repairs. I was lucky that the rear section of my frame was just a...
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    You're starting with a 4wd truck. It's no Tundra, but it's still going to be heavy, no matter what. You don't need horsepower, you need...
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    How are you planning on using this truck. You put big power and torque in it and drive it hard you'll find the week spot in the...
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    mdnky reacted to 618 Syndicate's post in the thread 5.3 + manual swap with Like Like.
    Don't be afraid of the smaller motors. You can build a better 4.8/5.3 for the cost of a stock 6.0, Also remember that GM put 4.8's and...
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    mdnky reacted to Erik the Awful's post in the thread IRS in a gmt400 with Like Like.
    Buy two. Whenever you run out, you have a spare available, and then you replace the spent reel immediately. I learned this the hard way...
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    mdnky reacted to Alteca's post in the thread IRS in a gmt400 with Like Like.
    Some of the prettiest welds on the truck and they will never be seen once this bracket is installed.
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    mdnky reacted to GrimsterGMC's post in the thread IRS in a gmt400 with Like Like.
    Nice welds mate.
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    mdnky reacted to GrimsterGMC's post in the thread IRS in a gmt400 with Like Like.
    I use deer skin gloves, they are thinner so beware off picking up hot stuff as they really only keep the UV light off your skin. Do you...
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    mdnky reacted to GrimsterGMC's post in the thread IRS in a gmt400 with Like Like.
    Once you get the basic settings in then it's just practice, and over time you will develop a technique that works for you as everyone is...
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    mdnky reacted to Alteca's post in the thread IRS in a gmt400 with Like Like.
    The tbi is definitely great for what it’s intended to do and i loved it for a long time, but it’s about time for it to go… need to make...
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    mdnky reacted to Alteca's post in the thread IRS in a gmt400 with Like Like.
    Well I’ve put a few thousand miles on the irs swap, including a pot hole or two and it’s still holding strong.
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    mdnky reacted to Alteca's post in the thread IRS in a gmt400 with Like Like.
    I have a few reasons I’m debating doing the IRS. I’ve seen it done on c10s and the results seem to be great as far as handling and ride...
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    mdnky reacted to 618 Syndicate's post in the thread IRS in a gmt400 with Like Like.
    It's been covered on this site before, but one of the Van Halen trucks had IRS from a Corvette under it. Along with other drivetrain...
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    mdnky reacted to Alteca's post in the thread IRS in a gmt400 with Like Like.
    This is a 6th gen subframe, seems fairly straightforward to mount as it’s only welding some tabs to the frame and 4 bolts holding it...
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    mdnky reacted to Schurkey's post in the thread gear ratio help for a newbie with Like Like.
    Yes, that axle is junk. It's a hand-grenade with the pin out. In most cases, they came with crappy rear brakes, too. GM had no...
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