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Ok, well I am going to see what I can start up in New Braunfels. I need to feed the addiction and the addiction requires a once a week work afternoon, evening, or night, LOL! Even if we only start out with two or three people, so be it. A good friend of mine always said, "If you start it, they...

Wallew- If you come across anyone below Austin, send them my way. I am trying to start the same over here in New Braunfels. Travo

Ok guys and gals, is there a New Braunfels chapter yet? I was part of one in Columbia, SC (MVCSC) and it became my home away from home. Since moving back to Texas, there isn't much of anything close by. I know Austin has a chapter, but driving 1 hr + is a little much for me to accomplish on a...

Thanks Wallew! I will check it out and double check everything from there. About the rims- I am trying to stay away from a salvage yard for that because I want to do it right the first time and be done with it (at least for another 26 years, LOL). I would like to keep it factory, but if it's...

Ok, I went to Discount yesterday and got the tires balanced and rotated and talked about my problem tire. He agreed that it looked like dry rot starting. He said the manufacturers warranty is a new tire at a prorated cost. WTF???? If the tire have a 55,000 mile "warranty" and it is coming...

I have replaced the u joints around the same time I did the tires. I know what a rear drive shaft feels like when it is out of balance or the u joints are going bad. This doesn't seem to feel the same at all. I can feel this directly from the front. Nothing in the rear cargo area is really...

The 1009 doesn't have a kingpin, right?

I have done that but cant remember the outcome. I bought the tires from Discount Tire and had them put on in Jan of this year. I have only put on 3,600 miles since then. I know I have rotated them once (I do it about every 2,500 miles). I was looking at the tires just a little bit ago and...

A'ight! I will go off their prices then. Thanks!

Ok, I have tried everything I know how to do. Several months ago my 1009 was developing a vibration from (what seems to me) the passenger side. I figured it was the old tires finally letting go, so I replaced them. I stuck to the original size yadda yadda. The vibration has gotten worse and it...

So who is a good gear vendor to go through to complete the swap? I am trying to price out one of these swaps. Been thinking about doing it for a long time. I am not wanting to stick with 4.56's either. I would like to be able to still breach 70 mph. I have also been kicking around converting...

I am glad you got it figured out and fixed! Sorry about the price and frustration. I DREAD the day I have to replace my IP. I can foresee a pair of hurting knees and cut knuckles! LOL!

Any updates on this??? Mine does the same, but I found that cycling the key 3 or 4 times, everything will finally work and I can see the load being pulled (glow plugs finally cycling).

Ok, so no change this morning. It's getting plenty of fuel because I could smell it loud and clear! If I get some free time today, I am going to troubleshoot the GP system again and see what I come up with.

So I went ahead and exchanged the sensor for the correct one. I wrenched it in and plugged it up. I have noticed no change other than the wait light isn't staying on forever. I guess the morning will be the true test. If the wait light isn't staying on longer than it usually does, but it's...

How much are you looking to get?

Ok, I have been looking at manuals, searching here, and asking google it's opinion. A week ago I was putting on new belts and I accidentally hit the temp switch and it broke the tab off that the spade hooks in to. Ever since then, my truck is a PITA to start. It ended up being I would have to...

Thank you Patracy! I wonder if I can get them from rock auto as well? My parts list so far: Wheel joints front axle PN 371 (x2) $13.97 each Drag link sleeve PN 4251002 $15.01 Tie rod PN ES2027L $25.79 Tie rod PN ES2026R $25.79 Tie rod PN ES2234R $26.79 Tie rod PN ES2233L $30.99 Ball joint...

Ok- I am trying to get my parts list together and get started on my front end of the Blazer. I am ordering my parts from Rock Auto and running with Moog. I have used them in the past and understand they are the best. Anyway-- I am wanting to do: Ball joints (all) Axle shaft u-joint (both)...

CJ- You win the stuffed bunny!!! Yes, that is correct. My Gen light "bugs" were fixed with these connectors. You can see how bad mine were though. Remember that these trucks are 25+ years old. As everyone always says: "If it's rubber, replace it. If it's electrical, clean it" (and put...