Re: K2500 Front End Rebuild, Anything Else While I'm Here?
In addition to oil pan, I would put new o-rings in the filter head and take a look at the oil cooler lines, if equipped. I'd probably remove them, take them to a hydraulic shop and have them build a replacement to the rubber/flex portion and just put new o-rings on the ends that clip into fitting on block/filter adapter.
Flush the power steering fluid, if it hasn't been lately. I added a magnefine filter to the return side of my power steering line.
Regarding your questions:
1. The wheel bearings are sealed/non-greaseable.
3. Contact one of the steering box rebuilders, Redhead, AGR, etc...
4. There is a flaming river (generic available as well) universal joint that will delete the rag joint altogether, firms up steering feel quite a bit, but may transfer some vibration.
5. Yours are 26 years old now, I'd imagine the body mounts are due to be replaced.
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1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt
1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050
1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350
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