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  1. rjhiggins

    popping noise in front end

    2duece ..... thats sounds like what i got.............same symptoms, but I installed ord hd shackle kit with greaseable bushings. They where worn out (the top ones). Also replaced the front main eye with greaseable also. As for all other comments thanks but the hubs are unlocked and axles r...
  2. rjhiggins

    popping noise in front end

    I did rechecked the u-bolts and all other bolts on front end. It still making noise, sounds like it is body bushing but man they are really popping and crakling even on street espcially when turning slow.
  3. rjhiggins

    popping noise in front end

    Well I have been all over my 1028 trying to find popping noise in front end. 6 inch lift, 37 inch tires all the good stuff under front end. replaced broke bolt in steering box and added the the brace ...... lucky me no cracked frame. still have popping noise in front end. I got the old noise...
  4. rjhiggins

    IP pump purchase from where?

    Thanks doghead. I hvae been throwing it up in air. he pays for shipping one way. So I would have to pay at least $20 for sending it to him, which would save me about $100. If I get it done local, which I know the guys there cause they have built several pumps for me when I worked at Detroit...
  5. rjhiggins

    IP pump purchase from where?

    I just wanted to get some feedback on this purchase. I have really been searching on the pump. I can have it built local for $395 w/ a year warranty, but I have seen on ebay about kr service in salem wi. going for $275 w/ year warranty. Is this a reliable rebuilder? Anyone have any dealings with...
  6. rjhiggins

    Injection pump failure

    Well the ip pump has finally failed on my 1028. I have been having cold start issue's for awhile now. But if I parked it down hill, it would start. Seals around throttle shaft has been damp, I was hoping to make it after cristmas before it failed. After a few cold mornings it has started leaking...
  7. rjhiggins

    looking for 5.5 cast iron lift blocks

    I didn't put the shackle for 2 reasons. Cost and already had blocks. I dropped the transfer case and added a shim to rearend to get the pinion to move downward, but it wasn't enough. So I flipped blocks around and put shim in back now much better , but 3 degrees off from where needs to be...
  8. rjhiggins

    looking for 5.5 cast iron lift blocks

    I have put an 6 inch lift with 5.5 blocks in rear. The problem that I have is the taper on blocks are to much and has changed the pinion angle to much. I have put an shim under to help, but still need some twiking. i am actually looking for a 5.5 inch block with NO taper I think that will put me...
  9. rjhiggins

    New 5 inch lift. no tires yet. what do ya think

    good looking ride, may i ask what size wheels you put on it? I am looking to put 17x9 wheels with 4.5 back spacing on mine.
  10. rjhiggins

    Fuel Line

    that would great, a pic would help. pt# would also be helpful. Thanks
  11. rjhiggins

    Fuel Line

    Does anyone know where to get the rubber fuel line that is pre-formed from the steel line to the fuel pump on side of engine? I have been told by chevrolet that it is discontinued. I would like to replace it with that style hose, BUT i may have to get a 3/8 fuel line and run in a loop style. Any...
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