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  1. sweetk30

    need alignment advice. Got alignment. Now have Death Wobble. What to do?

    x100 . fixed a lot of them this way . get a pair of new spicer springs and bushings and gaskets . over time the spring sags out and wont hold the correct tension on the bushing and cause it to go crazy over a bump and DEATH WOBBLE . I have seen it personaly on my 1 truck with just 1/16"...
  2. sweetk30

    Winch level wind

    don't forget the correct length hood rod . or you will smash the grill up .
  3. sweetk30

    ARB 5 ton locker

    I know arb has been around for years and good people . but has anyone contacted Yukon gear & axle ? the Yukon zip locker is air activated and there a real good unit in the off road area these past few years . gaining a lot of the market . maybe they would do one and even be cheeper ? ? ...
  4. sweetk30

    Bandit's M931 Repower thread

    I just recall the 8.3 cummins a2 trucks have front sump is all. but I am sure you will figure it out . cant wait to see end results . . . :popcorn:
  5. sweetk30

    Bandit's M931 Repower thread

    don't forget the oil pan needs to be a front sump . . . . looks like CAT has rear sump .
  6. sweetk30

    snorkel for 1009

    search blazer / suburban and Toyota fj40 snorkel kit . few easy mods to reshape and its a 90-95% bolt on setup . few guys over on ck5.com have done it .
  7. sweetk30

    8.3 cummins internals ?

    forgot to mention the rod is now a 2 piece and twited up bad. also has 1 rod bolt / nut mia .
  8. sweetk30

    8.3 cummins internals ?

    we think it was over rev most likely . driver didn't know 40-45mph max . . . said it was crusing good at 55mph . m936a2 truck . but they say engines run best just before BOOM ! here is some carnage pics . and all bearings looked great no low oil scuffing marks . the liner was blasted to...
  9. sweetk30

    8.3 cummins internals ?

    lots of brazil / british / usa . . . . but whats up with the conection rods and pins that have japan cast in them ? was this oem or some cheep reman engine ? I got one here I just tore down to bare block and I found this stuff ......... fyi #2 rod let go and tossed the whole engine ( prev...
  10. sweetk30

    Nv4500

    friend has a reg old civi k30 with 4.56 and 38" swamper tires . he swapped the 465 4 speed for a nv4500 and he TOTALY loves the new highway cruising ability to and from play days at local clubs and such .
  11. sweetk30

    Nv4500

    stock th400/208/4.56/235/85/16 tires @ 70mph is 3571 rpm @ 60mph is 3060 rpm @ 35mph is 1785 rpm tranny swap nv4500/208/4.56/235/85/16 tires @ 70 mph is 2535 rpm @ 60mph is 2175 rpm @ 35mph is 1270 rpm hope this helps . and play around with this its GREAT http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html
  12. sweetk30

    I need your advice - Chevy or Dodge

    gm 1ton = dana 60 front / Detroit locker rear / LOTS more parts avalible . dodge m880 = 3/4 dana 44 front and if I recall no locking hubs uni bearing ? / lot less parts avalible just in production no's stand point .
  13. sweetk30

    Block heater question.

    o.k. why not just tee it in to the heater hose ports ?
  14. sweetk30

    Block heater question.

    why ? sounds like a ton of extra work . you will have the plug out . just install a block /plug heater .
  15. sweetk30

    Transmission parts

    transtar reman kit great bang for the buck
  16. sweetk30

    Block heater question.

    just did a freeze plug unit on a 8.3 in a m936a2 . ya not same as yours but install the same . drain coolent . pic a easy freeze plug on side of engine . some engines have specific spot it fits only . not sure on 6.2 . civi truck engine I saw recently had the oem or aftermarket on the left...
  17. sweetk30

    No power steering or brakes after new pump and lines

    no level change = pump not working . don't know what to tell ya . time for another pump more than likely . and you can hurt / kill a pump if to much foam in the system .
  18. sweetk30

    No power steering or brakes after new pump and lines

    o.k. engine off . check fluid level . fire up and recheck . if no level change = no pump function if goes down = its working . how did you install the pulley ?
  19. sweetk30

    trans dip stick tube pic request

    looks like my tube is tweeked as the tab wont line up to the lower bolt hole on that 2 bolt cover . guess I know what I an going to tweek back or just make a spacer and longer bolt for .
  20. sweetk30

    trans dip stick tube pic request

    need to figure out the mounting point of the trans dip stick tube. someone unbolted it and I am not sure of the correct spot . this is a 936A2 thanks :D
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