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  1. 2DR4EVR

    2dr frame off questions.

    Hello.....been a while since I posted. The 2 Dr has been parked for a while and I want to turn my attention back to it. Original owner 1996 LT 4WD. I have redone the interior with Katz skins and dropped a new motor in it a couple years ago. New beefed up transmission went in last 2 years ago...
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    Bad Torque converter, or something else.

    I've been chasing a gremlin for a while now......I've only been driving the 2dr for 100 miles a month or so for fear of doing more damage. So I have low miles on rebuilt trans. Maybe about 7-10k on it. Wasnt pleased with the shop. Moved to a new city and went by word of mouth to find a place...
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    Torque Motor Lockout....Why?

    So Ive read up on what triggers this, but my question is, why is it happening? I've been battling this P1870 code for way too long...well over a year. I had a new rebuilt put in last year and its been back to the shop 2 times for 1870 code. Now that its warming up down south I'm starting to...
  4. 2DR4EVR

    No day running lights, and a relay that gets super hot.

    Hello everyone, I was looking for some thoughts on an electrical issue with the daytime running lights. So the other day I was on the road and noticed in the reflection of another vehicle that my running lights were not on. A little while later I hear a popping and crackling sound coming from...
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    Suggestions concerning an odd vibration.

    Hello all. I was trying to get some theories on vibration I'm getting. I'll try to describe this best as I can. Doesn't really match up with previous threads. So while driving in 60-80 mph range I will often get a very high frequency vibration. I can feel it in the wheel, feet and through the...
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    Need help in diagnosing this

    I was looking for thoughts on this one. Im still chasing gremlins out from my rebuild but this one I cant figure- At freeway speeds, when gas is applied, I'm getting this wavy high frequency like rumble from the engine every few seconds. It comes and goes.........2-5 seconds of rumble, 45...
  7. 2DR4EVR

    Oil Pressure....Should I be worried?

    I was just looking for a second opinion on something.......I just recently re powered with a stock Vortec. Put a few thousand miles on her and things are starting to settle in. One concern I have is that my oil pressure is freakishly high......at least way higher than it was before the re...
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    Having an intermintent cranking prob. Thoughts?

    I'm having a weird starting problem. About once a week when I go to start up the truck acts like the battery is stone dead. Starter wont turnover or click, but all the lights come on. Then I go to hook up jumper cables and it cranks instantly. Then its fine for another week. I just changed...
  9. 2DR4EVR

    MPG Mystery

    Hello gents I'm looking for some theories in regards to why I'm getting very bad MPG. I'm stumped at this point. But I've eliminated some possibilities. So about 6 months ago I began an extensive rebuild. it quickly mushroomed into an out of control and painful experience. I've had more...
  10. 2DR4EVR

    Torque converter question

    Torque Converter question. I was hoping to gather some info on the torque converter. Mine is going out. slipping at high speeds and loads and some venting of the fluid. Low speed you would never know, except for the poor gas mileage. I went way over budget on my latest project so I'm feeling...
  11. 2DR4EVR

    My rebuild of 1996 LT....almost like new. Sort of a lenghty post.

    It’s taken about 2 years of on and off again work and a wad of cash, but I finally got her about where I want her. I owe many thanks to the folks on here for recommendations and their knowledge. Sunlit deserves a lifetime supply of beer. Here’s a little time line with some pics. Some of the...
  12. 2DR4EVR

    Interior lights wont shut off

    I'm on the road driving up to Austin and I can't get my dome lights to shutoff all of a sudden. Even when parked with the key out. Is there a fuse for this? I thought it might be 14 for illum but no dice. This will drain my battery obviulsy minus unhooking the thing every time I stop...
  13. 2DR4EVR

    Turnkey 350 or 383 for a 1996.

    So just as I was about to start some cosmetic projects I had a few bigger issues arise that warrant attention first. Recently I discovered that my MPG has dropped to 8-10. I'm running rich, fuel pump sounds like a turbine engine at takeoff, and computer is registering misfires golore. Not...
  14. 2DR4EVR

    Upgrading the steering wheel. Adapatability question

    Is it possible to put a later model steering wheel on an older car? Mine is 1996 LT. I've redone the inside except for the wheel. It's pretty crusty and doesn't really look at home anymore. Pretty costly to recover. Looks cheaper to replace in most cases. I really like the Grant...
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    Opinions on all terrain tires.

    I'm looking for some new shoes and wanted to get some different opinions from people who actually drive these trucks. I currently have the ProComp extreme All Terrains. They look nice and have an aggressive stance, but the road noise is pretty high with these. And this is purely my fault...
  16. 2DR4EVR

    Power lock question (s)

    Question. I'm starting to address the power lock system in my 96. The power system has been down for a while. I got back into it and replaced the fuse that controls it. After a day or two it pops. The barn doors don't click over (motor may be bad) The passenger door tries to go but the lock...
  17. 2DR4EVR

    The dreaded P1870

    Well I got back from a long trip and as I left the airport the Service Engine light was saying hello to me. Had it checked out and its the 1870 code. Had that checked out further and long story short, I'm going to need a rebuild. This will be rebuild number 3 after 185K so I've been down this...
  18. 2DR4EVR

    Door issues...again

    So I'm about at the end of my rope with the passenger door. In the past year or two it has become increasingly difficult to open the pax door from the inside....Next to impossible if someone weighs under a buck twenty. Came on here a while back and took some suggestions......Since then I have...
  19. 2DR4EVR

    Sound proofing

    I was wondering if anyone has tried installing Dynamats in the door panels or down under the interior carpet. If so, does it really do much to kill some of the noise? I know they're marketed more for the stereo side of things, but I was just trying to kill some of the road noise that I have...
  20. 2DR4EVR

    Recommend a shop in Houston?

    I was looking for a shop in the houston area that could address some body work. My guys that I use aren't really set up for it. What I need done (and have been putting off) is my doors don't seem to be functioning smoothly anymore. I'm having a good deal of difficulty opening the pax door...
  21. 2DR4EVR

    A little help? Interior water leak.

    Hello......I was looking for a little help with this leak I've developed on the passenger side. Every time it rains I get water collecting where the bottom part of the door meets the frame. In addition, but not always I start seeing water soaking through in the middle of the floor board. I can't...
  22. 2DR4EVR

    Why is this so difficult?

    I've been trying to find a stock set of roof racks for the 2 door. Nearly everyone I see has them, but I can't seem to locate any for sale. New or used. Any suggestions? May try a junkyard or see if I can modify a 4 door system. Plenty of those around. I'm trying to retain a stock look...
  23. 2DR4EVR

    Roofracks in the Houston are

    I'm needing a set of new (or used in good shape) stock roofracks for my 2DR. When I put the truck in paint they needed to come off and were essentially so corroded they became one with the roof. Had to drill the screws out to get the thing off and it's basically shot. I was wondering if...
  24. 2DR4EVR

    Phase One!!

    Had to go by today and check up on things. Going with the blackest of black and then make it shine like a mirror. I'm having them remove all the side trim and the logo off the back. Redoing the grill gaurds and taillight gaurds. The tint is 5% in the back so I'm trying to get the plastic parts...
  25. 2DR4EVR

    1996 2 DR LT Restoration. Need some advice

    Hello all.....New guy here. I was hoping for some serious advice and recommendations. I've owned a 1996 2dr LT with push button 4x4 since new. The Truck has been from FL to Hawaii and it's time for full make over. The elements have taken there toll. Some quick facts: She has 150k miles and...

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