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Russ72C10 · 08-04-2002, 10:51 PM

Well, just got back from wrenchin' on the "New 72" most of the day. Went over to a buddies place, BS'd, and got some things taken care of. Ended up replacing the carrier bearing (it was SHOT!)... but I still have that annoying squeal, so this week I am replacing all three of the U-Joints! Not going to mess around trying to hunt down which of the 3 it is. They'll all need it sooner or later anyway! Pretty darn straight-forward job, too!

While we were under the truck, I went ahead and put on new rear shocks (I think the stockers were still on it!).... and wired up a new SunPro tach! It's great to know where the engine RPM Is now, plus it looks trick on the steering column. I have the dash without the factory tach, and this new one perfectly sits in front of that blank space. One day I may put it IN the dash...

Which brings me to one of my questions. Rear gear ratio! I'm wondering what mine is? I THINK it's a 3.08... but could someone tell me for sure? I'm runnin 255/60/15s (27.05 diameter) tires, and going 60mph it turns ~2200 rpm. If this is the so-called Economy gear, my lord, I'd hate to see the gas mileage it'd get with a 3.73 or 4.10 rear. LOL!!

Also, while under the truck today, I noticed the rockers are shot (no news there)... and about 6-8" of floorboard nearest to the rockers is pretty wasted and rusty too. Does anyone know where I can find new panels at a reasonable price?

On a better note, another friend of mine said he will paint my truck in exchange for me buying him a welder ($350-$400)! He just got done painting his, and you couldn't tell it wasn't done by a pro! So I can't wait to get THAT done! Woohoo!!

But, I'd appreciate it if someone could answer my questions... I'm learning at this, and man, I'm loving the fact that my hands have ground-in grease from working on my new pride & joy!

Take care!

Mountain Man · 08-04-2002, 11:20 PM

You definately have the 3.07 gears. I changed mine to a 3.07 auburn posi. I had the factory 3.73 posi, and the rpms were scary at 60mph.

Longhorn Man · 08-04-2002, 11:27 PM

Here you go, my tires are about 28 inches tall, and I also have the 3.07 gears. (3.08 is a car thing)

Blue_71 · 08-04-2002, 11:55 PM

good gracious man put some gas in that thing!! LOL that wasnt from on the way home from huck's was it?

Longhorn Man · 08-05-2002, 12:25 AM

nooooo, it was dark by the time I hit the freeway. This was on the way home from work a few months ago.

*racedvl* · 08-05-2002, 09:23 AM

Andy, Andy, Andy. How can you put all that work into the aftermarket guages, and leave that one pod open? Here, Go here and look at the 4th guage down. It will match your other guages.

http://www.sunpro.com/cgi-bin/web_st...=7538757_23929

ChevLoRay · 08-05-2002, 10:11 AM

I think it's great when a guy and his truck can spend some quality time together, to bond with each other and learn about each other. It brings a tear to my eye to think about all of the moments I missed with some of my previous vehicles (sniff, sniff).

Cherish those moments spent in solitude with your Chevy/GMC!

RodC · 08-05-2002, 11:18 AM

ATTN longhornmail

Good lord man, you posted that pic months ago, and you still aint got gas!! Are you sure you are not a woman?? My wifes vehicles are always empty so im assumin that is a woman thing.

BTW what part of col are you in? I get there about once or twice a year.

ckhd · 08-05-2002, 11:54 AM

3.07 gears.

RodC · 08-05-2002, 04:21 PM

Here ya go Andy, I filled her up for you.

*Zkast* · 08-05-2002, 04:34 PM

lol ain't photo editors great

Longhorn Man · 08-05-2002, 04:42 PM

hmmm....bummer I ain't puttin any more $$ into this GMC...That guage would look good, but it'd be better if they were all white.

Nice job on fillin the tank....you didn't get all cheap on me and put in 86 octain did you?

RodC · 08-05-2002, 08:32 PM

Whats a photo editor

Naw that's some of my 101 I use in my bike, bout 55 bucks for 5 gal.

08-04-2002, 10:51 PM	#1
Russ72C10 Four Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 101	Spent the day w/ my truck... couple Q's... Well, just got back from wrenchin' on the "New 72" most of the day. Went over to a buddies place, BS'd, and got some things taken care of. Ended up replacing the carrier bearing (it was SHOT!)... but I still have that annoying squeal, so this week I am replacing all three of the U-Joints! Not going to mess around trying to hunt down which of the 3 it is. They'll all need it sooner or later anyway! Pretty darn straight-forward job, too! While we were under the truck, I went ahead and put on new rear shocks (I think the stockers were still on it!).... and wired up a new SunPro tach! It's great to know where the engine RPM Is now, plus it looks trick on the steering column. I have the dash without the factory tach, and this new one perfectly sits in front of that blank space. One day I may put it IN the dash... Which brings me to one of my questions. Rear gear ratio! I'm wondering what mine is? I THINK it's a 3.08... but could someone tell me for sure? I'm runnin 255/60/15s (27.05 diameter) tires, and going 60mph it turns ~2200 rpm. If this is the so-called Economy gear, my lord, I'd hate to see the gas mileage it'd get with a 3.73 or 4.10 rear. LOL!! Also, while under the truck today, I noticed the rockers are shot (no news there)... and about 6-8" of floorboard nearest to the rockers is pretty wasted and rusty too. Does anyone know where I can find new panels at a reasonable price? On a better note, another friend of mine said he will paint my truck in exchange for me buying him a welder ($350-$400)! He just got done painting his, and you couldn't tell it wasn't done by a pro! So I can't wait to get THAT done! Woohoo!! But, I'd appreciate it if someone could answer my questions... I'm learning at this, and man, I'm loving the fact that my hands have ground-in grease from working on my new pride & joy! Take care! __________________ '84 K20 4x4 350 V8 - Weiand intake - Headers - 4" Tuff Country lift - 35x12.50 ProComp M/Ts on 15x10s

08-04-2002, 11:20 PM	#2
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	You definately have the 3.07 gears. I changed mine to a 3.07 auburn posi. I had the factory 3.73 posi, and the rpms were scary at 60mph. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

08-04-2002, 11:27 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Here you go, my tires are about 28 inches tall, and I also have the 3.07 gears. (3.08 is a car thing) Attached Images

08-05-2002, 10:11 AM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I think it's great when a guy and his truck can spend some quality time together, to bond with each other and learn about each other. It brings a tear to my eye to think about all of the moments I missed with some of my previous vehicles (sniff, sniff). Cherish those moments spent in solitude with your Chevy/GMC! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-05-2002, 11:18 AM	#8
RodC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fairmont WV Posts: 304	ATTN longhornmail Good lord man, you posted that pic months ago, and you still aint got gas!! Are you sure you are not a woman?? My wifes vehicles are always empty so im assumin that is a woman thing. BTW what part of col are you in? I get there about once or twice a year. __________________ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside

08-05-2002, 12:25 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	nooooo, it was dark by the time I hit the freeway. This was on the way home from work a few months ago.

08-05-2002, 09:23 AM	#6
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Andy, Andy, Andy. How can you put all that work into the aftermarket guages, and leave that one pod open? Here, Go here and look at the 4th guage down. It will match your other guages. http://www.sunpro.com/cgi-bin/web_st...=7538757_23929

08-05-2002, 11:54 AM	#9
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	3.07 gears. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

08-05-2002, 04:21 PM	#10
RodC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fairmont WV Posts: 304	Here ya go Andy, I filled her up for you. Attached Images __________________ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside

08-05-2002, 04:34 PM	#11
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	lol ain't photo editors great

08-05-2002, 04:42 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	hmmm....bummer I ain't puttin any more $$ into this GMC...That guage would look good, but it'd be better if they were all white. Nice job on fillin the tank....you didn't get all cheap on me and put in 86 octain did you?

08-05-2002, 08:32 PM	#13
RodC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fairmont WV Posts: 304	Whats a photo editor Naw that's some of my 101 I use in my bike, bout 55 bucks for 5 gal. __________________ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside



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