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Want to get the '88 mobile EDIT: This truck has to be moved now

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Moving to a new place and have to get this truck mobile now. Didn't get anywhere last time as the garage didn't happen and this was put on hold.

I don't have a whole lot of time to work on this thing, but what would be the fastest way to get this thing mobile?

It has been sitting there approximately 3-4 years and has not run. The front hubs and rotors are off and there may be some parts missing/rusty. The front end is sitting on jackstands.

Just looking for some tips and ideas as to what you guys would do to get this thing moving quickly. I have to take it about 5 miles from here to the new place. Would like this to happen before spring thaw.

Might be putting a garage in the back yard this summer so I need to be able to move the truck.

It has been sitting for over a year, maybe even two winters now I can't remember. I had it on jack stands for most of this time because I stole the the spindle for my black '90 K5 when the bearings seized.

Well I have a new spindle now (thanks imiceman44!) and its time to put it back together. I took apart the other side to check the grease situation (not good, black and gritty) and also to remember how to put the other hub back together :doah:

My Question is: The rotors are rusty and pitted from sitting for so long but I don't really want to spend any money on this thing right now (otherwise I'd have them spun at the shop for the $60). Can I use my belt sander to smooth them a bit? Remember I just want to get it mobile, this thing will not be run- just moved if/when needed
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Also, how do you guys clean the old grease out? I used carb cleaner last time and I might put the parts in my oil drain pan to clean them up.

Any tips for making this painless/easier would be appreciated.

The plan may eventually be to swap the diesel out of this thing to put into my '90 if its not in to bad of shape. I know it needs a rebuild for sure, it leaked a lot of oil when it ran last. Don't know if there are any cracks in the block yet either, I haven't touched the motor since I parked it.
 
You'd be better off to just run the rotors as they are than to touch them with a belt sander. If you're just moving it around the yard don't worry about it but the rusty rotors will leave permanent grooves in the brake pads, probably doesn't matter much.

As for cleaning out the hub, I use paint thinner and a brush in a pan.
 
DK5 said:
I suppose I could just leave the brake pads off eh? Then there wouldn't be any possibility of resistance/damage occurring. Thanks for the tips
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Not what I was saying, I assumed you needed brakes while moving it around.

Definitely don't hit the brake pedal if there are no pads in there.
 
if you dont NEED brakes, dont put the calipers back on, just hang them in a safe place or take them off completely.
 
DK5 said:
Ran out of carb cleaner and the stores are closed.. would supreme gas work ok to get that gunk off or should I wait until tomorrow to get some paint thinner?
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Gas works and its cheaper but its more dangerous and the fumes are much worse for you
 
I think I'll just play it safe and buy some proper solvent at the store tomorrow. I'm also wondering if WD-40 would work ok with some sandpaper to get that rust off the rotors? At least to knock off the big pits and rough spots.

I'm not a mechanic, sorry if I'm painfully noobish here. I just want to do it smart and efficiently. I have repacked the bearings before on the black one so I know I can do a lot of this stuff. Maybe some day soon I'll take on a rebuild of the 6.2 in this K5 (probably after the new garage) :rolleyes:
 
If the rotors have been sitting that long, just consider them expendable at this point. You're not saving anything. If you intended to make it a driver you would want new brake parts anyway so what does it matter. Throw the brakes back together and move it around safely. When the time comes to drive it or swap the axle into the other truck, get new stuff. It's safety. Not only yours but everyone driving on the road with you.
 
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If the rotors have been sitting that long, just consider them expendable at this point. You're not saving anything. If you intended to make it a driver you would want new brake parts anyway so what does it matter. Throw the brakes back together and move it around safely. When the time comes to drive it or swap the axle into the other truck, get new stuff. It's safety. Not only yours but everyone driving on the road with you.
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I agree, if just moving around the yard, run the brakes as they are because if you ever do make it into a driver again, your going to want/need new brake parts anyway.
 
Leave the calipers off, zip tie a piece of wood into the caliper between the piston and the other side and use the brakes as normal for moving it around a little. A 2x4 should work just fine width wise. If you don't block the calipers you'll push the piston right out of the caliper when you step on the brakes.

Rene
 
Depends on what you mean by mobile.

If you mean moving under its own power, thats one thing. But if you just need to get it from point A to point B NOW, then I suggest greasing the wheel bearings and put the hubs on.
Put the 2X4 in the calipers just in case.
Make sure the steering is reasonably sound.

At this point, you are best finding someone who will loan you a trailer it will fit on, and possibly a truck to tow it with.
In this country U-Haul will rent a single vehicle hauler that you might be able to winch it up on.

Failing that, you need to get in and try the emergency brake to see if you can stop. If you have the boards in place to keep the caliper pistons from flying out, try the regular rear brakes.

If you can stop, then maybe someone can tow you on a strap slowly to get you where you want to go.
 
This is going to be just to get it to the new place, so whatever works. I think I'll just throw them back together regardless of the damage it may cause to the old brake pads.

So I'm starting with bare spindles. And they are a bit rusty. I might sand them a bit first, slap some grease on them and the bearings, rotors and hubs cleaned a bit and back on. Calipers with pads back in place and wheels on. Lets roll :doah:

I'll pull it either with the black blazer or my dad's duramax. Do have a gooseneck trailer but its 4' high and no winch to pull it up with. Not very safe unloading it either.
 
As a last resort, you might want to tie some old tires on the front of the blazer or the back of the tow vehicle.
And make sure the tow vehicle has the driver's headrest positioned correctly so it hits the back of the head and not the neck.

You'll thank me if the brakes fail at a stop sign.........
 
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