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    American made tool boxes?

    Hey guys, so I was doing some reading about buying a tool chest/box combo and it turns out most of the tool boxes sold in the US aren't made in the US (suprise suprise ;^)). I'd like to stick to buying American made goods because of the quality as well as supporting companies that decided to...
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    Problem with a shop

    Hey guys, I'm in a bit of a pickle and I need some advice on how to proceed with this problem. First a little backstory. Also, this is about my chevy not my dodge, I came to you guys because I need some advice from people I can trust here... About three months ago I went mud bogging with...
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    Rear sway bar link broken?

    Hey guys, I hope everyone is doing well here and I hope you can excuse my absence... I'm in my fourth year of college and trying to wrap up classes as well as find some internships :D Yesterday I was doing a tire rotation and I noticed my driverside rear sway bar link was completely...
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    X-metal TB question

    Hey Folks, Glad to see everyone is still doing good and I'm also glad to see we've picked up a few new members :rock: I still got the truck but it's more of a garage queen now then ever before.. Just my pride and joy :D Anyways, so I've been driving it around lately and noticed that my...
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    Towing a pickup truck.. Need opinions/help

    Hey everybody, I'm working on a 79 K20 and i'm not very comfortable driving it on the highway for more than 3 or 4 hours at a time as it's only a 3 speed.. I've been looking around at uhaul and the like and it seems that the trailers you can rent only allow you to put at a max 5200lbs and the...
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    Craftsman Vs. Blue-point

    Hey fellas, I have a little conundrum on my hands and need some input. I'm going to be buying my first big tool set soon and need to make a decision. I've broken it down to two sets: Blue-point...
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    squeaking metal sound

    Hey Guys, i've been trying to figure out a problem for a while now and was hoping if i share i might be able to get some help. Since i bought this 1979 chevy K20 i've noticed when the truck is at running temp., if i get on it i get a squeaky metal sound coming from the truck. I've...
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    80s chevy 4x4

    Guys, i'm in the market to buy a used chevy truck. Looking for a longbed 4x4 single cab preferably from 1980-86 with a 350.. gotta be pretty damn close to stock as i don't need anything with 6" lift etc etc... I've checked craigslist but i was wondering if you guys might have seen or heard...
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    flange gaskets?

    Hey, i need to order some 3 bolt flange gaskets for my headers but i don't see any of the vendors offering them and i checked online and am not sure if there's a difference in quality? :dontknow: All i know is the gaskets between my mid pipes and my long tubes are blown out and need to be...
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    Installing Gauges?

    Hey folks, i'm in the middle of installing a AEM meter and i need some help :D :D I took a picture of some wires i plan to splice into. But i need some help identifying what colors mean what.. :dontknow: Also, the AEM fits pretty snug in the upper pod but the stock oil temp...
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    welding?

    Hey folks, i've been really really seriously thinking this over and i would really like to learn how to weld metal.. Now i don't know anything about this stuff so could someone set me on the right path? ie: links, types of welders i should try/buy etc etc.. After a bit of practice i would...
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    SCT vs. stage II flash vs. VEC3

    Hey folks, i finally decided to go NA for sure and was wondering about computer upgrades.. Now i already have a stage II flash on this truck but that was when there was no SCT tuner.. So i'm wondering would it be worth while to get the SCT or VEC3 or should i just stay with my stageII flash...
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    Front bumper gap?

    Hey folks, i've been wondering how to fix the gap between the front fascia and side panels.. Any suggestions? As you can see it looks to be up on the mounts? all the way so i'm not real sure if there are other adjustments? Also, is there supposed to be something between the...
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    RB4 CD text?

    Hey, is there a way for the RB4 to display the song name and artist? I looked around in the settings and i didn't see anything.. I know it can display text from radio stations but i haven't had it do that for a CD yet.. Does it have something to do with how i burn the CD? Andrew
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    Removing Lock nuts

    Hey folks, i'm in the middle of rotating my tires and both of my passenger side lock nuts aren't budging.. I've tried torque wrench, impact wrench (electric), PB blaster + tapping (lightly with extention and hammer), moving the vehicle and kicking ;) .... I honestly don't know why it won't...
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    Tremec / Centerforce problems..

    Hey folks! :D Over the past couple of weeks i've noticed that my 1-2 shift was becoming much more difficult. I came to the conclusion that either my clutch wasn't fully disengaging and it finally is starting to eat at my tranny or my syncros are in need of replacing.. Took it to the local...
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    Front shock just starts leaking??

    Hey folks, Well i dropped my truck off at the stealership today to have the last bolt hole for the header rethreaded. They quoted me at $181.. However, they said they just "lifted" the truck up off the ground and my front drivers side shock just started "leaking" for no apparent...
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    Engine noise

    Hey folks, been a long time right?? ;) Yeah, my apologies for not coming around more often.. See, the problem is when i come around here i tend to spend alot of money :dontknow: :D :D :D :burnout: So while i'm at school i'm trying to keep the spending to a minimum.. Anyways, here's the...
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    Idle screw questions..

    Hey folks, I've been thinking of turning my idle screw out just a little bit so it idles lower than 750.. I was thinking around 500 or so would sound pretty sweet. Is the PCM gonna fuss about this at all? also, will i achieve my desired effect of a deep idle/rumble? Or will the truck just...
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    Tranny trouble..

    Hey folks, lately i've been noticing my tranny grinding gears when i shift from 1st to 2nd around 4500k - 5200k... I mean, i can shift into 2nd but i get a little bit of gear grinding then i'm good. Also, it doesn't do this unless i floor it. I assume that means my syncros are torn to hell...
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