Recent content by Rocknus

I know this is an old post and you probably solved your problem by now, but I just experience the same problem... Stuck in first. If I got going fast enough it would kick into 2nd, most likely due to the governor. I couldn't get the revs high enough to catch 3rd. I went through everything...

Howdy! 'bout ready to do the shocks in my stock height M1028. I would like Bilstein. I see tons of people saying go for the 5100 (front) and 5125 (rear), but every Bilstein 5100 states it is for a lift (ranging from 2" up) and there appears to be various nomenclature for the 5100. I've yet to...

Flat tow it with t-case in neutral and wheels set to free spin. Transmission in park, battery disconnected and key on so steering wheel is not locked. Remove just the end of the driveshaft from the axle, but tie it up and leave it partially installed in the truck (or get a "plug" made.) If you...

There should be just one purple wire going to the starter solenoid. It is carrying 24v and the other end (after passing through the firewall) is attached to your starter relay under the dash. The relay gets it's 24v directly from the 24v bar (red wire). The relay is triggered by the smaller...

Thank you for the offer. I may just hit you up. That grill was actually a lot worse. I pieced it together to the point it is now. Apologies for the delayed reply. I did not get notification of a reply. Guess I need to go set that up or something.

Here's what the original grill on a 1986 CUCV looks like. It's exactly the same on my 1985, only my '85 has some chunks broken out...