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    2500 vs 3500 Rear springs

    As I understand it, you have a 3500 which already has the overload springs I'm thinking about adding to my 2500 instead of airbags. On yours there is already a spacer between the leafs and the OL leaf. So you added yet a second OL leaf? Or you "split the pack" and added another leaf within...
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    2500 vs 3500 Rear springs

    My Duramax is a 2500 HD crew cab short bed. My unloaded camper pin weight is ~2,300lb. Some road situations cause it to feel like it bottoms out. I know that's not good. I'm struggling with deciding to add the OEM overload springs or go with airbags. My friend and next door neighbor has the...
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    2019 Silverado Duramax 2500 HD 4WD Crew Cab High Country

    2019 Silverado Duramax 2500 HD 4WD Crew Cab High Country
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    2016 Steering Gear Box

    I don't know what to think about this any more. :-( I've had my front shocks replaced. I'm ordering a new steering damper. And I'm ordering a rebuilt Lares steering box because they have been excellent to work with and are still willing to warranty the one I put in about 4-5,000 miles ago...
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    2016 Steering Gear Box

    UPDATE to my original post on 08-02-2018. 1. I've been "told" by two different sources that changing the geometry of the front end by adding lift "can" cause binding which can cause premature failure of the steering box lower bushing. I wonder how many steering box problems have been caused by...
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    2016 Steering Gear Box

    Steering Box Replaced 4 Times I drive a low mileage, 2002 Chevy 3/4 ton Duramax Crew Cab short bed. I replaced my steering box about 3 years ago. I decided to save some money and bought a rebuilt one through Rockauto. They were great about replacing it (about 1 yr later) with another rebuilt...
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    03 Chevy Duramax won't start. Please help

    '02 Won't start I HAD the same problem (possibly) with my '02 as the '03 that wouldn't start. Finally after Christmas and after company left I had a chance to try the fuel filter primer. Long story short: after pumping and bleeding it only enough to verify fuel was present it still didn't...
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    03 Chevy Duramax won't start. Please help

    Did you ever get it fixed? I am having the same problem with by 2002. It was about 5 - 10 degrees outside. After heating glow plugs it was slow cranking so I heated 2x more and it started for about 10 seconds and died while I was backing up. I though about gelled fuel so I waited till it was...
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    Transfer case

    Transfer Case Oil Change I need to apologize to all those who were good enough to answer my questions on what kind of oil and how much for my '02 Duramax Silverado. I was in a hurry and had to run as soon as I got my answer. I'm sorry for not getting back to y'all and saying thanks. THANK...
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    Transfer case

    Transfer case oil change on a 02 Duramax 6.6 4WD: Two questions to those of you who've already been down this road: :-) 1. What's the best oil? 2. How much?
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    LB7: VIN cross reference for correct steering box

    MMLMM was right. Thanks! It is a 3 and 33. Going to get 'er done this weekend.
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    LB7: VIN cross reference for correct steering box

    MMLMM, THANKS for the info! Though I've repaired, replaced and rebuilt engines n "stuff", I'm about "... to go where no man has gone before ..." Well, where I've never gone before anyway.
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    LB7: VIN cross reference for correct steering box

    Does anyone know how to use the VIN to find parts. I'm looking for the right power steering box for a 2002 Duramax 2500. It is either a 32 or a 33 spline with either 3 or 4 blanks. Last 8 of VIN are, "2F123243". I'm going to replace the pitman arm also so I don't know if it really matters as...
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    Allison 5sp: 1/2 second slip

    My wife drives it for her work vehicle because we live closer to her work (~10) miles than to mine (~45) miles. I'll be driving it this weekend and will feel more closely. Thanks! Jerry
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    Allison 5sp: 1/2 second slip

    Ever have an Allison slip and grab within the first 1/2 second? My '02 doesn't fully hook up for the first 1/2 second. There is some degree of pull and then I feel a little "thump" and it's all there. It seems like it could be low pressure/rpm isn't enough to get it fully into drive. A few...
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