Also wouldn't mind finding a set of factory hubcaps for these steel wheels.
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85 K20, the little old ladys truck.
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I have some. They shouldn't be too hard to find.
Martin
Martin
Intake came off again, new, new gaskets went on, intake went back on.
No leaks this time!
Put the nephew to work changing the oil, and headed for town.
No leaks this time!
Put the nephew to work changing the oil, and headed for town.
Luckily a $30 of stupid eBay splined lug nuts managed to do what $170 worth of McGard lug nuts couldn't.
Now to get that big DMI bumper off the back.
Now to get that big DMI bumper off the back.
These guys should have what you need: https://lugnutguys.com/
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lugnutguys.com
These guys should have what you need: https://lugnutguys.com/
Open End ET Style Bulge Acorn Lug Nuts 9/16-18 13/16" Hex
Shop for ET Lug Nuts at Lug Nut Guys. Extended Thread 9/16-18 open end lugs are great option for use with many types of aftermarket wheels and vehicles with short wheel studs. Common thread sizes 7/16-20, 1/2-20, 12x1.5, 12x1.25 & 14x1.5 Fast and Free Shipping!
Some less stupid lugnuts have been sourced, but I appreciate it.
DMI bumper removal is going about as expected.
Had to get creative for some of these rusted in bolts, cut the heads off but still can't beat them out.
New bumper isn't perfect, but it's free, so it'll be just fine, came off a buddys K30 he put a 12 valve in.
Tried polishing on it, and it looks like it'll come around.
New bumper isn't perfect, but it's free, so it'll be just fine, came off a buddys K30 he put a 12 valve in.
Tried polishing on it, and it looks like it'll come around.
Maybe try some 000 steel wool and a little wd-40 on the bumper for the hard stuff first.
Bet it would probably shift before 4k if this vacuum line going to the modulator actually went anywhere.
Good news is it pulls 19 inches of vacuum at idle, guess I'm still half decent at tuning a Holley off sound alone.
Good news is it pulls 19 inches of vacuum at idle, guess I'm still half decent at tuning a Holley off sound alone.
Today's activities.
Had these 2.5 inch Rough Country front springs as part of a whole lift I bought for the Blazer probably 4 or 5 years ago.
Hoped they would even out the front end, as the drivers side is about 5/8 of an inch lower than the passenger side. On the lift it sat perfectly even, but sitting under its own weight on the new springs it's still a little low in thar corner. Any suggestions?
Had these 2.5 inch Rough Country front springs as part of a whole lift I bought for the Blazer probably 4 or 5 years ago.
Hoped they would even out the front end, as the drivers side is about 5/8 of an inch lower than the passenger side. On the lift it sat perfectly even, but sitting under its own weight on the new springs it's still a little low in thar corner. Any suggestions?
What did the rear frame side shackle bushings look like?
Driver side seemed to move slightly free-er than the passenger side, but I wouldn't say there was any play in it. I'd say it looked fine.
Did some deeper looking into that drivers side shackle bushing.
Looks fine, feels fine, moves fine, loaded, unloaded, flexed, no strange movement.
Looks fine, feels fine, moves fine, loaded, unloaded, flexed, no strange movement.
Just put a custom thickness zero rate in that corner. I've got mismatched ones in the rear of my blazer to even out a half lean due to being in a hurry welding the spring hangers to the frame.
That's actually what I was thinking
Good deal, I've had them get wallered out and not hit metal on metal but not sit square.
Front end is level-ish, 1/2 inch of zero rate added to the drivers side, still a touch lower than the passenger, but it's far less noticeable.
I've also been going rounds with this Holley ever since I put it on here.
Had it running really good, nice quick starts, lots of power, smooth idle with 21 inches of vacuum, but it always seemed really rich. Smoke under load, exhaust burning your eyes, and 7-8 MPG.
Tried to lean it out at all, either with the mixture or the choke and it starts stumbling and missing.
Not really sure how to proceed.
I've also been going rounds with this Holley ever since I put it on here.
Had it running really good, nice quick starts, lots of power, smooth idle with 21 inches of vacuum, but it always seemed really rich. Smoke under load, exhaust burning your eyes, and 7-8 MPG.
Tried to lean it out at all, either with the mixture or the choke and it starts stumbling and missing.
Not really sure how to proceed.
Looks like some steering correction is the next step.
I don't think its too bad, that other picture had every spread apart to get the locating pin in.
Also found out that Peterbilt 567 factory floormats fit rather well.
Lol, I did not realize the axle was disconnected from the spring in the last photo.
