I'm thinking about replacing the th350 tranny in my 79 chevy K10 with a rebuilt one from autozone. The th350's are less than $500 and the th400 is just over $500.
If I were to put a th400 in my truck, what kind of conversions would I have to go through. I believe that my drive shaft is a different (rear not sure about the front) would my transfer case bolt up to this tranny, and is it worth going to a th400?
Thanks I hope I covered what you need to know
PS It has a sb350 in it and I use this truck for plowing.
What tail shaft you need depends on whether you have a NP203 or NP 205 Tcase too as the both use different inputshafts and spline counts.
I have an NP203
I would get a trans from another source. Get a local shop thats reputable build you a 350. Tell em what you plan to do with it, use a good converter, and ask them to put a RV style shift kit in it. Ask em what kind they use and recomend. If they say B&M then RUN AWAY! transgo is the **** :cool: :nod:
my local tranny shop wants about $750 to rebuild this tranny. I already have a B&M shift kit in it with the RV option. There is actually no problems with the tranny in there now other than the fact that it has 226,000mi on it.
my local tranny shop wants about $750 to rebuild this tranny. I already have a B&M shift kit in it with the RV option. There is actually no problems with the tranny in there now other than the fact that it has 226,000mi on it.
You have a good one then I would wait until there is a problem and rebuilt it when needed as you has one of the better units that left the factory that day. I have seen over 300k on one.

I have a 2003 GMC Yukon XL (Suburban) 3/4 ton 4WD with the 8.1L engine. I will be getting a 7' 6" Western Standard Poly/Ultramount installed next week or so.
I will be plowing about 1000' of rock lane and a neighbor or two at times this winter. I live in the country and want tires that are good snow/mud/ice performers.
What would you suggest? I have looked at Mickey Thompson Baja Radials. I want something that will still run decent on the highway since I travel into town for work.
What works well in snow for you?
Thanks,
Charlie
Do a search on Tires, I've seen quite a few threads on here lately.
I have a 2003 GMC Yukon XL (Suburban) 3/4 ton 4WD with the 8.1L engine. I will be getting a 7' 6" Western Standard Poly/Ultramount installed next week or so.
Thanks,
Charlie
If you have not bought yet you might consider a Fisher for gravel lanes because its trip edge design is suburb for this based on personal experiance. The western will do its best on paved surfaces. I have been doing some country lanes for about 20 years now and I will keep a at least one Fisher around as long as I do them too.
On tires since it is gravel get something with big open cleats the will bite well in the rocky surface
First - Tarkus - thanks for the suggestion. I already bought!
After taking the suggestion to search and read (a few hours later!) I have narrowed my search down to 3 different tires:
1. Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo (highest rated at tirerack.com)
2. Mickey Thompson Baja Radial MTX (tirerack doesn't carry this so no ratings)
3. BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A
If you have used any of these I'd like your opinion (good or bad results).
One other question: Many have stated that a narrower tire will be better for snow in that it cuts through the snow and down to the surface, biting better. This makes sense.
My 3/4 Yukon XL has stock 245/75R16E now. Should I stay with this size, go with 285/75R16 or ?? At least one person mentioned going with 235/85R16E - tall and narrow. Any suggestions? Comments?
Thanks,
Charlie
1. Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo (highest rated at tirerack.com) '02 2500HD w/ dmax here, goign through the same process as you. I was also eyeing up the Bridgestones. I posted on another site looking for feedback on them, I'll let you know if anyone says anything interesting. I was planning to bump up to 265's. I thought the 285's might be a bit too big a jump, but that's just based on something I read about one size up usually being a safe fit.
I think you'll find that the 285's would require a lift kit. From what I read the 265's should fit.
I'd like the wider tire but if the 245 will operate better overall I'll go with that.
I have an 01 2500HD, based on some research on this site I purchased BF Goodrich T/A 285's. I just had them put on a few days ago, prior to that it was the 245's that came with the truck. They are surprisingly quiet, with a fairly aggressive tread. They seem to fit fine except when the steering is pinned all the way in one direction (like you would do if parallel parking) some of the tread does rub against one of the plastic shields in the wheel well.
It's not ideal, but I have to say they look like they'd go through just about anything.
I have a 2000 Silverado 2500 4WD (new body style).. I have Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo's in 265/75/16. I replaced the OEM Firestone Steeltex tires and these are a big improvement. I was all set to buy them from Tire Rack, and then called the local Firestone store. They gave me a buy 3, get the 4th free, which Tire Rack did not offer. I haven't used them in snow yet, but they're great in dry & wet and I think they'll perform well in snow. They're not cheap, although I think I got a good deal on them due to the 4 for 3 deal. They ended up at about $650 OTD for a set of 4 with mount, balance & alignment. Plus they rotate for free for the life of the tire.
One thing - with a 3/4 ton, make sure whatever tire you buy is the same load rating or higher than what GM put on originally. Mine required load rating "E". Tire Rack & local store both told me a lower load rating would make for mushy handling due to a softer sidewall.
First - Tarkus - thanks for the suggestion. I already bought!
After taking the suggestion to search and read (a few hours later!) I have narrowed my search down to 3 different tires:
1. Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo (highest rated at tirerack.com)
2. Mickey Thompson Baja Radial MTX (tirerack doesn't carry this so no ratings)
3. BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A
If you have used any of these I'd like your opinion (good or bad results).
One other question: Many have stated that a narrower tire will be better for snow in that it cuts through the snow and down to the surface, biting better. This makes sense.
My 3/4 Yukon XL has stock 245/75R16E now. Should I stay with this size, go with 285/75R16 or ?? At least one person mentioned going with 235/85R16E - tall and narrow. Any suggestions? Comments?
Thanks,
Charlie I have ran both BFG's and AT REVO's. Icurrently have the AT REVO'S on 3 trucks, 1995 chevy tahoe 2 dr. 1992 chevy p-u and a 2000 ford EXP. and love them. as for size my 95 came with 245/75/16 i can fit and have 285/75/16 on it now. good luck :D
o' one more thing you could do which is very helpful is see if you can phone like discount tire, " dont know if you have one around" they can tell you what the biggest size would be. also out here they will actually test fit a 285 to see if it will hit anything ;) you might want to give them a shot :p
BFGoodrich AT T/A. Bar none these have made my ride year after year for the last 14 years on two different trucks. Good on the highway, excellent for grip.
Good year wranger MT/R good tire!
OK - I went and looked at the GY Wrangler MT/R today. It's very aggressive and is rated very well for both mud and snow traction. However, I see the wet traction isn't too good and they are rated pretty poorly for road noise as well.
I don't doubt they'd be good snow tires by 80-90% of my driving is probrably on dry pavement, not mud or snow.
tirerack.com has them rated up there with the BFG all-terrrain and the Bridgestone dueller A/T revo.
What to do?
Don't know if it helps anyone, but...
Just got rid of my Goodyear Wrangler AT's off my Tahoe. Came with the truck when purchased. Put 30k miles on them this past year. Had a pull in the steering and they traced it (after an alignment, balance, rotation, and two more visits) to a bad tire. One front tire was wearing differently than the others. Tire guy said that the Goodyears are known for uneven wear. Can anyone corroborate this??
Anyway, got the BFG All Terrain A/Ts put on today. THEY ARE AWESOME!! The truck looks so much better with them. Didn't notice much difference at all in noise (at highway speeds) or in driveability on dry roads.
Can't wait to try them in the snow....if we ever get any here in DC. AARRGH!
PlowVA - thanks for the input.
What size did you put on?
I had the old 245/75/r16's on when I had my alignment done, so rather than having to get another alignment, I stuck with the same size tires. They look great. I keep going outside to look at the truck with the new tires and the new plow. Wife thinks I am 100% certifiable!!! Maybe I'll post some pics tomorrow.
i bought a set of cooper discoverer M&S and i got to tell you they are absolutely awesome in snow/slush/ice. the only downfall of these is tread wear but for the traction they give who cares. these tires are absolutely phenomenal. i will need to buy new ones each year i can tell. but i don't care as far as i'm concerned there worth it.
These look so much cooler than my other tires!!
i bought a set of cooper discoverer M&S and i got to tell you they are absolutely awesome in snow/slush/ice. the only downfall of these is tread wear but for the traction they give who cares. these tires are absolutely phenomenal. i will need to buy new ones each year i can tell. but i don't care as far as i'm concerned there worth it. Do like I do, get a extra set of used rims for nasty "snow" tires in winter and regular tires the rest of the year

:confused: I am replacing both fenders on my 74 blazer. Chuck's Chevy Truck Pages.com said there is a certain method of doing this{i.e.-which bolt first}which is described in the factory service manual. I am looking for a manual on ebay, but no luck yet. I am having a difficult time getting the doors, fenders, and hood aligned properly. If anyone has experience in this, I would be very grateful!!!-thanks
I've done this a couple times with my old Chevy, about the same year.
I don't know if my method is the same as in the manual, but here's how I do it:
Since the cab has not been moved, this is your starting point. Adjust the doors to the cab so you have an even gap around the door, and body creases line up. Check that the depth of the door is constant from top to bottom. Operate the doors and ensure that they travel through full swing without contact or binding.
Once the doors are set, install the fenders. A couple of the bolts are tricky with the doors installed, but with socket extensions and masking tape on the door edges you can get them without causing damage. Align the fenders to the doors from top to bottom and install the fronts of the fenders extended to full width. Just snug the front bolts in place for now.
Next install the hood. Get the back edge lined up with the fenders and centered between the two. Once you're satisfied the hood is straight, tighten it snug. You might want to consider those aftermarket hood stiffeners to prevent a future crease in the hood at the hinge points.
With the hood tightened up, go back to the fronts of the fenders. Loosen the bolts and bring the fenders in to match the hood line so you have an even gap from front to rear. Test the operation of the hood and doors. If you're satisfied, tighten everything up.
Excellent write up Pelican,I couldn't have said it better myself :)
One other thing you may want to check is the integrity of the body mounts (for the cab and rad support),and the underside of the cab\rockers for bad rust\rot.If these are bad,it will throw the body alignment out,and you'l never get it right.

I was just wondering if anybody would have an idea where i can find a mount for a hand controller for a western plow. I have seem to have lost it :o , the manuf. say they dont sell it separate from the kit. Please help :yow!:
Western part number 56436 for the control bracket.
For the hand held controller. (not the joystick)
Try calling CPW 1-800-761-1700
I didn't see it on there web site but maybe they have it.
http://www.centralparts.com/home.asp

i have a 79 k-10 and just today it would not go into drive only reverse and neutral is my tranny shot?
Make sure its running and in park and check the fluid level. Smell it, if it smells burned you most likely will need a rebuild. I assume you have a th350 tranny, if so the modulator is on the back of the tranny. See if the vacuum line is connected check the line all the way to the engine. Even if the line is disconnected it should still move foward but its worth a try. Also you could take the pan down and check to see if the filter is clogged, look for metal shavings in the bottom of the pan. There is a similar post in the ford truck disscusion about tranny failure. That lucas tranny stuff is pretty good ,helped my dads truck from slipping, you might add it if you tranny turns out to be ok. hope this helps