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    Interior battery mounting options

    I'm planning on mounting a battery in the spare tire wheel well are on my 89 Suburban. What have you guys done to mount batteries in the interior and make sure they are secure? I'm thinking right now that I'll just get a factory battery tray, cut off whatever I need to, and weld it into the...
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    Automatic or selectable locker for front axle?

    I'm getting ready to build my front Dana 60 and can't decide if I want to with a automatic locker or selectable? It's going to be for a expedition build suburban. I live the Victor Valley in So Cal, so I only have to deal with icy roads a few days a year, and hardly any snow. I've been looking...
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    A couple of Wildernest questions

    I'm looking at a 8' wildernest in my area and have a few questions. Can you still get parts? Is there a weight limit? It would be mounted to a pickup bed trailer, has has any experience with doing that? How has was it to stabilize the trailer and the tent.
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    Square body GM owners, especially Suburban owners, please step inside

    I'm getting ready to install my lift and am torn between a shackle flip and springs. For those that have installed a shackle flip, how has the rear suspension reacted when you really loaded down you vehicle for a trip, or pull a trailer off-road? My worry is after I hang my bumper w/ dual swing...
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    WTB: Warn Classic winch bumper

    Anyone in So Cal happen to have one of these sitting around they want to sale? (picture stolen from the internet)
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    What have you done with military surplus?

    I live near 3 large military bases, so there is lots of surplus available. What have you guys done with military surplus? Edit: Sorry I should have been more specific. What have you done with military surplus regarding storage? I remember when I was in high school, my friends dad keep jumper...
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    Nutserts to mount roof rack?

    Has anyone ever used nutserts to attach a roof rack to a vehicle? I currently am using sell tapping screws to attach the roof rack to my 89 Suburban, and am not happy with the results. Some of the screws have worked out, and it just doesn't seem all the secure. Someone suggested using nutserts...
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    WTB: 4"-6" rear lift for 73-87 Chevy

    I'm looking for rear springs for a 4"-6" lift for a square body chevy or a 4" shackle flip.
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    Tuffy stereo center console

    Tuffy stereo security center console. 10" wide x 24" long. Was in a K5 blazer. I have the key. What you see is what you get. I'm in the Victorville area and work in the Riverside area, so I can meet somewhere near there. Asking $115 obo
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    Converting M101A1 to 8x6.5 wheel options?

    I'm looking at a M101A1 trailer and have a question regarding options for changing to 8x6.5 wheels in it. Since the 101A1's don't have brakes, does anyone make a set if hubs and brakes that I can bolt on? Or should I just look at a axle swap? The cost of a axle may make it to costly for me...
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    WTB: 16" or 17" wheels

    I'm looking for some cheap steel wheels, 16"x8"-10" or 17"x8"-10" by 8 on 6.5 bolt pattern. Anyone in So Cal have any laying around they want to sell?
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    SUV tent on lifted Suburban

    Has anyone used a SUV tent on a lifted suv? I'm looking at one from Cabelas to use on my Suburban. Did you run into any problems? It would be used on a V series Suburban with a 5" lift and 35's...
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    Battery mounted in the cargo area of an SUV?

    I'm wanting to mount a battery in the back of my Suburban in the bottom of the spare tire well is. My plan is to weld a battery tray in the bottom of the well, so I can bolt the battery in place. I also plan to build an sleeping platform that will cove the battery, but will still provide a...
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    New 1989 GMC Suburban project

    Well my old Suburban has way to much rust, smog, and electrical problems. Decided to buy this suburban and start over. It's a 89 V1500 SLE. It has either 119k or 219k or higher I guess, but it runs really well. Just bought it this morning in the mountains and drove it home 35 miles through the...
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    Looking at 92-99 Suburbans

    I have a 90 right now, but it's to build up to be an family excursion truck. So I am looking at newer suburbans. The best deals seem to be K2500 versions, since the 454 is a gas hog. What are some basics I need to know looking at these trucks? Is the mileage that bad on the 454? Wasn't there...
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    A couple FSJ questions.

    So I have been looking for a new suv, and came across a 1975 Cherokee, 360, auto, 33" tires for $2500. It looks nice, and I will have to pay a premium for it being pre-smog. I currently have a 1990 Suburban, that is rusted to hell, and won't pass smog. How hard is it to swap the axles under the...
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    WTB: 16"x8: or 16"x10" wheels in So Cal

    Looking for some cheap 16"x8" or 16"x10" on 8x6.5 wheels in So Cal.
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    Trailblazer tire question

    Does anyone know what the largest size tire I can fit on a stock Chevy trailblazer? It has 16" wheels. Goggle has given me a few different answers, so I figured I would ask here since there are at least a couple of Trailblazer owners. Thanks.
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    Cheap tent trailer

    I'm selling my 1979 Bethany tent trailer. It's old and could use some work, be it's still very usable. The only reason I am selling it is my wife want's something with A/C and hopefully a shower/toilet. The good: - 1 king, 1 double, and the table turns into a double bed. - Stove and heater both...
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    Trailer ID

    Is this a M105 trailer? Or a M101A2? I think it's a M105 but am not sure. The guy only want's $130 for it in an estate sale.
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