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  1. rnd-motorsports

    No Brakes

    If its OEM would be brass! and most manufactures recommend to change and flush the brake fluid in most all cars and trucks!The issue with brake fluid is that it absorbs moisture. When this moisture laden fluid is in the caliper, the heat generated can cause it to boil. Most people don't use...
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    Urgent... Minor Radiator leak fix?

    As stated for a small leak leave the cap loose turn only to first notch will not build presure so will slow or stop leak till you get it fixed! good luck!
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    TH400 temp

    I have a factory temp gauge on trany of my 05 2500hd and norm driving temp stays about the 100deg. and when its worked never seen more then 180deg. on the temp gauge I had a ac condensor used as trans cooler on a 81 3/4 ton truck with a built small block and a turbo350 trans I plowed snow with...
  4. rnd-motorsports

    CUCV Build... Here We Go Again...

    Any fresh pics on this great build would like to see the truck as done!!
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    NAPA ST85 vs. ST85SB

    I would think the part from the other manufacture would work just fine many parts are made at the same place and put in dif boxes for the dif stores and with the napa name you just pay for the name I drove truck for cardone a parts rebuilder in philly axles,waterpumps mast cyl. and such and all...
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    M1010 12 volt conversion finished

    No the bolts for the 6.2 and 6.5 are dif from say 350 or 454 the knurll on the bolts for the 6.2 or 6.5 are bigger so the arp bolt may not work the gm delco part number for the bolts you need is 15544950 maybe you can cross to see if arp would have them I'm sure they will
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    M1008 Th400 broken case issue

    did you use the parts out of the 4x4 trans or the 2wheel ? I mean other then the output shaft? the sprag gear if its bad will also crack the case. is the rear driveshaft bent or have a dent in it? the trans will take alot so if you cracked it again there is a major problem with somthing the...
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    M1010 12 volt conversion finished

    Nice job! [thumbzup] sure you will get flack from some on here that thinks they should be kept as is. But I convert the ones I deal with just to make it simple for the owner to get it worked on most places see the 24 volt and say cant help you just becouse they dont understand it also easyer to...
  9. rnd-motorsports

    My cucv lift

    Not a big deal to modifie the two shift rails just a small 4'' grinder works great and I make my own shifters also the only thing I buy is the boot I use a stock toyota boot works great and is the cheapest Iv found check out East Coast gear suply for them here is a link for there boot. Toyota...
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    My cucv lift

    With what it sounds like you play with the truck alot you should consider twin sticking the 205 makes a much better truck off road if you really use it ! have done several and the guys love them after they really use it. they are not sure at first. [thumbzup]
  11. rnd-motorsports

    awesome gas

    WoW and I thought my 16 / 17 mpg was great!
  12. rnd-motorsports

    Time for new tires

    Sorry oldchevy4x4 your post and never said anything about you question I would not worry about the dif. in rim width as doghead stated in first good drive check the tires contact patch and temp across the tire the closer to the same temps across the tread the better. Also I would have the...
  13. rnd-motorsports

    Time for new tires

    Yes they will work but just as a narrow wheel the wider wheel will wear the tire also but on the outside edges the 10.5 inch tires should be on a 8 inch wheel but will work on the 10 inch I like to tell customers to keep wheels 1.5 - 2 inch narrower then the tread width of the tires they are...
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    M1008 of M1028 for Plowing

    Just my thought but 1028 is the better choice for what you want plow and haul wood overloads in the rear and posi in the front of the 1028 thats what the one in my pic to left is. 1008 is open front and no overloads same truck otherwise ! I use mine for a daily driver and a firewood getter...
  15. rnd-motorsports

    Black Ice Driving - Atlanta area

    :ditto:
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    Air bags on M1028 dually

    and as scrambled stated the ride rite kit you need is #2040 comes with everything needed to mount! just checked to be sure and the as pigfoot63 said kit from summit also #57237 never used it so cant offer any input. both would work Firestone has been around so the name sometimes means alot! just...
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    Air bags on M1028 dually

    I have a set of firestone bags on my 2500hd love them . Have installed maybe 20 sets on dif trucks both with manual valves and with the onboard compresser controled in cab if you not going to use them everyday then the incab is not needed and is a added cost anyways you can use one or two fill...
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    Black Ice Driving - Atlanta area

    Whatever you do be SAFE ! take your time if you must drive. on side roads stay close to shoulder not in the center remember to watch out for the other guy not looking! In this day and age dont try to pull out all the crazy's may bite you in the end. just remember some are better left stuck and...
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    Need some transmission help

    just an idea good luck on finding one remember when you find one if not a diesel swap out the gov. from your old one and get a diesel converter the gas will work but the stall is dif. you will not like the dif.
  20. rnd-motorsports

    Rough Country Lift Kits

    1/2 ton or blazer lift is what you want yes the rough country lift is a good lift as stated some have a better ride and articulation out there but for a everyday drive and to put bigger tire on it a good way to go and yes far better then lift blocks!!!! you can get springs that have a better...
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