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my driver side one has been broken for 3 years lol. i've gotten in the habit of reaching back and opening it from the inside.

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On the way home now with a new to me L33 5.3L      

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Well she's all hooked up an running. Great oil pressure compared to the old motor. Only problem is that the shift cable broke, and now I have to wait for a new one. Ugh! It's always something.    

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Better night time picture.  

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Should do a 6.0 Conversion with 4.10s

 

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It's a possibility. I'm going to need more power later down the road so it could be either that or a supercharger.

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There pretty simple to do if wyour good wwith sod. Didn't wanna. Do it?

 

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There pretty simple to do if wyour good wwith sod. Didn't wanna. Do it?

 

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I have no clue on how to solder anything. Figured I'd leave it to the pros just in case. I'd also have to buy the tools to do it as well. Edited by Daryl Z71
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How much more you got to do to your truck?

 

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Mainly just body work I think.

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Movebumpers.com

 

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I want those for my 2500hd.

 

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Sweet, those are killer ratings.

I just ordered up a Interstate MTP. My current battery wouldn't start my truck this morning haha

Now I'm rethinking my purchase....?

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Sweet, those are killer ratings.

I just ordered up a Interstate MTP. My current battery wouldn't start my truck this morning haha

Now I'm rethinking my purchase....

Did you buy it online? The old lady's Cobalt didn't start today, it's been sitting for a couple of months. Jumped it and drove it to my parents place and it was completely dead again. I may have to get a new one for it too.

What was up with your cluster?

Half the bulbs didn't work, been that way since I bought the truck. I had them install a trans temp gauge while they have it.

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