Recent content by Disciple

Have you thought about going with a Banks Sidewinder setup instead? Just another option.

Thanks for your input guys. I will get that starter pulled the next chance I get. Everything keeps pointing back to the solenoid. It was just confusing the heck out of me since I had so many other, seemingly unrelated issues at the same time. Rickf, to answer your question, yes. The...

I had a complicated problem with my M1008 a while back that I'm just now getting around to looking into. Haven't had any luck in the TM's or Forum. Background: the starter relay has been removed and a push-button switch installed in its place, this has worked flawlessly for 2+ years. The GP...

Looking for some wisdom and insight here on my upcoming Banks Sidewinder install in the M1008. I've read here on SS that it is recommended to install a Stud Girdle Kit to the bottom end of the motor when adding a turbo to these motors, but have also read on other sites that they are not worth...

Alright! Finally all wrapped up. I have the correct AC Delco bolts, thread-loc'd with lock washers, torqued to 33 lb. ft. with the support bracket on and tight, and one shim in place. The first time I started it up, I don't think it has ever sounded that clean and smooth starting before, so...

Not to toot my own horn here, my truck is just one of many examples and I learned literally everything about my truck and how to lift it from other SS members, but I do think that my build thread (link below in my signature) is a decent place to start for someone looking for more info on how to...

Ok, it's well known that I'm a little bit of a dummy at times. I thought I had the gear reduction starter and got worried when I discovered that I had the older style, curved support bracket but it turns out I have the Direct Drive starter, P/N 6346. I did a SEARCH (gasp!) to figure this out all...

Ha! Love it. Why move the gut when you can just spend a few hundred bucks on moving the steering wheel?!? Sounds way easier than sit-ups. Awesome truck! Great work!

Man, you guys are awesome. Didn't even have to pretend to do a search then ask anyway :-P Love this community!

Wow. Never thought about that. Excellent question, I have no idea. I'll have to compare pictures of the two brackets when I get under there. My starter is the smaller gear reduction also. When I put it all together everything seemed to fit fine but I'll have to verify that somehow. Thanks!

You're definitely in the wrong place if you're looking for someone to talk you OUT of buying that truck. WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? I've had mine 3 years as a daily driver. Got mine with 32,000 miles on it, 2 years ago I went for the 4" lift and 37" HMMWV wheels and tires and I LOVE...

True and correct. In one of my previous adventures down this road I noticed that the support bracket was missing a bolt. I figured out which bolt size and thread it needed and when I went to replace it, discovered why it was missing. The threads in the block were stripped. So, I got to go back...

Just ordered the stock GM bolts directly from AC Delco. Pack of 5 was about $15, plus another $15 for 2-day shipping. A little steep for a few bolts but I need to get this thing back on the road and if this stops the breakages, its worth it. This way I'll have 3 spare bolts that I hope I'll...

Thanks. Will do. I'll ask the dealer what torque spec should be too. I've also just been hand-tightening and I have been known to break a bolt or twenty by hand when tightening. I have also been using Loc-Tite every time because I assumed, like every other bolt on this truck, it would...

Ok great. I'll give them a shot. They certainly can't be any worse than what I've been dealing with. Apparently "Grade 8" doesn't mean the same thing in China as it does here. Pretty sure it translates directly to "cheap junk, guarantee you break most inconveniently causing much sorrow and...