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Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
09-25-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,317
Posted By theonetruetom

my steering column is loose and has a ****load of...

my steering column is loose and has a ****load of play, but I'm so used to it by now that it doesn't bug me. in fact, my roommate'a Bronco with a tight column bugs me because it's more responsive...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-27-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,327
Posted By theonetruetom

I have this same problem, but I don't think it's...

I have this same problem, but I don't think it's related: mine's caused by the fact that when my truck was body-lifted they didn't put in a new exhaust hanger, and the side exhaust knocks on the RR...
Forum: Article Submissions/Discussions
03-06-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,990
Posted By theonetruetom

one thing i'd suggest is using a bigger nut, one...

one thing i'd suggest is using a bigger nut, one that the lugnut will seat on. put the stud through the plate, then put the bigger nut on there, then screw the smaller nut on the stud. grease the...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-04-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 975
Posted By theonetruetom

The vacuum operated 4x4 system is trash. Try to...

The vacuum operated 4x4 system is trash. Try to swap it for a manually-actuated one.
Forum: General Chat
03-04-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,065,854
Posted By theonetruetom

Today I'm gonna start taking parts off the...

Today I'm gonna start taking parts off the Bravada and weighing them for shipping.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-02-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,194
Posted By theonetruetom

my bad. i didn't mean to come off like a dick, I...

my bad. i didn't mean to come off like a dick, I just kind of assumed you knew the brake booster was vacuum powered. ah well, y'know what they say about assuming.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-02-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 741
Posted By theonetruetom

or you've got a short somewhere.

or you've got a short somewhere.
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
03-02-2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,449
Posted By theonetruetom

When I did my front seat swap I was able to just...

When I did my front seat swap I was able to just leave the old seat belt in place... When I swapped rear seats (to 50/50 folding out of an '01 blazer) I had to delete my old seat belts and use the...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-01-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By theonetruetom

Check the cable that goes from the engine to the...

Check the cable that goes from the engine to the chassis and the ground from the body to the chassis. If those are gone or broken, it'll seem like it's completely dead.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-01-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By theonetruetom

the blower motor is on the passenger's side,...

the blower motor is on the passenger's side, bolted to the firewall. there are a couple of tricky bolts to get at down there, but with 3/8" elbow you might be okay.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-01-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,833
Posted By theonetruetom

when you're making posts to give more information...

when you're making posts to give more information PLEASE for the love of god, edit your first post instead of adding 80 bajillion more posts that are all one or two very badly constructed sentences....
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-01-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,080
Posted By theonetruetom

So EGR *does* keep temperatures down. That's...

So EGR *does* keep temperatures down. That's funny, because I've been trying to troubleshoot my slightly hotter than normal engine, and the EGR hose is disconnected from the intake on my '89. *runs...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
03-01-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,194
Posted By theonetruetom

^ which is why I suggested it could be a vacuum...

^ which is why I suggested it could be a vacuum leak (inside your brake booster). Replace the check valve and see if that helps, if not it might be the entire brake booster.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-27-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,751
Posted By theonetruetom

the bravada's AWD, not selectable 4wd. Don't do...

the bravada's AWD, not selectable 4wd. Don't do it, you'll regret it. For one, every time you buy new tires you'll have to buy 4 instead of 2. For two, the AWD transfer case in the bravada's a...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-27-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By theonetruetom

the big difference aside from the intake between...

the big difference aside from the intake between the tbi model and the vortec is that the vortec uses a balancer shaft.

Another thing to take into consideration is that a lot of states have...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-27-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,194
Posted By theonetruetom

could also be a vacuum leak.

could also be a vacuum leak.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-27-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 828
Posted By theonetruetom

you really want the EFI model.

you really want the EFI model.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-27-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,188
Posted By theonetruetom

Yeah, I'd second the thermostat replacement. ...

Yeah, I'd second the thermostat replacement. Also, I'd spring for the Fail-safe thermostat. They're about 2x the price of a regular thermostat but if they fail, they stick open. Which is much...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-27-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,683
Posted By theonetruetom

steering issue: Look underneath, see if you can...

steering issue: Look underneath, see if you can spot any caked-on fluid or crap down there. That'll give you a starting point. Also, check the power steering pump.

Jerking: It could be...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-23-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,293
Posted By theonetruetom

the '93 grille is a 1 piece. I like the 3pc...

the '93 grille is a 1 piece. I like the 3pc better, it looks nicer imo. I painted mine flat black and outlined the bowtie in red, it looks rather good. The '93 MIGHT bolt in.

I think they...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-23-2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By theonetruetom

how's it broken? does it not read at all, does...

how's it broken? does it not read at all, does it read low, does it read too high?
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-20-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,589
Posted By theonetruetom

you might check your spark. if it's orangish...

you might check your spark. if it's orangish you'll probably want a new ignition coil.

also, nice threadjack wallace
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-20-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,317
Posted By theonetruetom

the other thing is that the PO swapped the...

the other thing is that the PO swapped the gearing in the diffs to a higher ratio, and my engine has to rev higher on the highway.
Forum: General Chat
02-20-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 9,416
Posted By theonetruetom

$650 for my '89 2dr 4.3 4x4. It had an indicated...

$650 for my '89 2dr 4.3 4x4. It had an indicated (but wrong) 219k miles on it, and it runs like a frigging top. I've done quite a few mods to it.
Forum: General Chat
02-20-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,065,854
Posted By theonetruetom

today: I *finally* finish my 50/50 seat swap. ...

today: I *finally* finish my 50/50 seat swap. Laziness kicked in and I didn't get jack done for a week.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-20-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,317
Posted By theonetruetom

ohso: according to google convert, you're getting...

ohso: according to google convert, you're getting 14.8MPG. or 6.3 Km/L. in town, anyway. Highway that's... 18! Crap, my fuel economy sucks! my 15 figure is almost completely highway.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-20-2011, 12:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,317
Posted By theonetruetom

I miight have a temp gauge, or a cluster that I...

I miight have a temp gauge, or a cluster that I could give you if you'd be willing to cover shipping. And fwiw, my truck's getting 15 hwy, with 4.11 gears and the same engine as you. If yours is...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-20-2011, 12:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,703
Posted By theonetruetom

The 4wd oil filter's easy to change without...

The 4wd oil filter's easy to change without removing the air cleaner box. For me anyway.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-19-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,937
Posted By theonetruetom

My solution lately has been to live with the damn...

My solution lately has been to live with the damn thing. It rests on the bottom, it doesn't honk the horn when I turn, and the truck doesn't get shut off when I'm in reverse. Plus, there's enough...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-19-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,703
Posted By theonetruetom

If your oil filter is on the side of the engine,...

If your oil filter is on the side of the engine, I'd suggest a Fram Toughguard oil filter. They have a textured part on the end, which makes it easier to grip with your hand or with an oil filter...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-19-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,589
Posted By theonetruetom

Punctuation and capitalization are great. Do a...

Punctuation and capitalization are great. Do a leakdown check? Might check the throttle position sensor and maybe run some seafoam through the intake.
Forum: Off Roading
02-16-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,618
Posted By theonetruetom

my ride's stiff (not as much since I got the '00...

my ride's stiff (not as much since I got the '00 seats in, but still noticable) and I need an alignment on the front. It vibrates around 80. Plus, I'm a pretty tall guy, and my cruise is broken. ...
Forum: New Member Area
02-16-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 408
Posted By theonetruetom

need... more... input. what kind of engine do...

need... more... input. what kind of engine do you have, what kind of issue are you having? why is this not in 2nd gen tech or drivetrain? etc.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-16-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,937
Posted By theonetruetom

this is a common issue in older GMs. what you...

this is a common issue in older GMs. what you have to do is take off the steering wheel (there's a puller for that), take off the turn signal switch, and then get in there and tighten two out of the...
Forum: Off Roading
02-15-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,618
Posted By theonetruetom

I don't have a tach, so I can't tell what the...

I don't have a tach, so I can't tell what the exact RPMs are, but about an hour or two of highway driving at a time is all I can handle before I have to get out and walk around. Plus, my stereo's...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
02-14-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,571
Posted By theonetruetom

but once you get the fronts in there, it's gonna...

but once you get the fronts in there, it's gonna look weird if you don't match the rears. At least, that was part of my reasoning behind my 50/50 swap to '00 seats. I'm already running '00 front...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
02-13-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,571
Posted By theonetruetom

if you have a 4dr, you can use any second gen...

if you have a 4dr, you can use any second gen seats, some of those are leather, some are power, some are heated in the later models but expect the one handle on them to be broken off or missing. ...
Forum: General Chat
02-13-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,065,854
Posted By theonetruetom

swapped seat belts with a '00 2dr, so my nice...

swapped seat belts with a '00 2dr, so my nice shiny new 50/50 back seat will match my '00 2dr seats. Tomorrow.
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
02-13-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,571
Posted By theonetruetom

so far I've had to swap a seat bracket because...

so far I've had to swap a seat bracket because you can't in fact use the old brackets on the new seats. And I cut the cables, so I had to skin that seat off enough to replace the headrest cable and...
Forum: General Chat
02-13-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,065,854
Posted By theonetruetom

But they're glass, and glass hitting other glass...

But they're glass, and glass hitting other glass makes chips and sharp edges which could cut through tires from the inside. And you have to stop sometime.
Forum: General Chat
02-13-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,065,854
Posted By theonetruetom

having worked at a tire shop, I'd be a little...

having worked at a tire shop, I'd be a little wary of those counter balance beads. i'd think they'd tear up the inside of the tire. Tape weights work just as well, we used to balance lots of...
Forum: General Chat
02-12-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,065,854
Posted By theonetruetom

Messed up the brackets on my new seats, figured...

Messed up the brackets on my new seats, figured out that it's easier to use the new brackets and change the seat belts out than it is to use the old brackets/seat belts. Had to run back to the parts...
Forum: General Chat
02-12-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,065,854
Posted By theonetruetom

scored some '00 2dr rear seats, gonna try and fit...

scored some '00 2dr rear seats, gonna try and fit em in later today or tomorrow sometime.
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
02-12-2011, 01:16 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,571
Posted By theonetruetom

I'm working on a 50/50 rear seat swap out of an...

I'm working on a 50/50 rear seat swap out of an '01 2dr into my '89.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-12-2011, 01:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,686
Posted By theonetruetom

correction: the tank on the 2nd gen MAY be all...

correction: the tank on the 2nd gen MAY be all plastic. My first gen has a steel tank with plastic baffles inside.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-11-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,686
Posted By theonetruetom

I have legs like tree trunks. Heh.

I have legs like tree trunks. Heh.
Forum: Off Roading
02-11-2011, 12:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,618
Posted By theonetruetom

Mine's mostly stock with 4.11's instead of the...

Mine's mostly stock with 4.11's instead of the stock 3.73's, stock size tires (Hankook DynaPro AT/M's-- I recommend the hell out of those tires, $200/pr for LT235/75R15s), and a 3" body lift. I get...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-10-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,341
Posted By theonetruetom

and if you're unlucky, that's transmission fluid...

and if you're unlucky, that's transmission fluid coming from the transmission fluid cooler or the lines to the transmission cooler. Auto or stick? there's not enough information here.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-10-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,686
Posted By theonetruetom

when I did mine, the toughest part was getting it...

when I did mine, the toughest part was getting it through my thick skull that I could just strap up the tank and THEN connect lines. (body lift, FTW) No, really, I kinda got under there and put my...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
02-08-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,185
Posted By theonetruetom

not all of us have $100 to get a Helm manual so...

not all of us have $100 to get a Helm manual so we have to make do with the ****ty haynes.
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