92 K1500 work truck has been a real beast of burden on our farm in Georgia. I recently did this exact repair on it. In the south, metal readily rusts as we have lots of rain and high humidity. In Michigan metal rots... from the salt ussd to melt snow and ice. I was astounded at the level of corrosion evident to the chassis and and some components. 3÷rd occasy78
I've owned a total of 5 of these trucks, currently still have 4 of them. The 88-94 frames seem to hold up much better than the 95-98 (99-00 classic) frames do. All of my trucks are 91-93. I have found that the best way to save the frames (in addition to priming & painting) is to wash them at least twice a month. I've had 2 of my trucks for 20 years now & the frames are still solid, even with constant, daily driving in the winter.
Way back when, I worked at the family Wrecking Yard. My Grandfather showed me that trick, but he used two hammers one held against back side then hitting it. It really helped removing those old inner tie rods on the cars from back in the 1950s and 1960s
Great repair buddy! 🙂👍 I'm the same way with the tape measure! I've never had a problem doing it that way. Glad you could use your dad's garage and not have to do the work outside 👍
I have 4 of these trucks, 94 k1500 gas, 95 k1500 heavy half diesel, 98 k2500hd gas, and 98 k3500 diesel. i have ALL the balljoints and front parts replaced on them... but i still have to tackle the pitman arm, idler arm and idler arm bracket on my k2500hd... not going to be fun.. it has my boss plow bracket mount... not looking forward to that. You mentioned your blower motor running only on low, on these trucks only 2 things can happen, the switch itself, which on 88-94 will rarely happen, the 95-99 happens to a lot, but 99% of the time, the blower motor resistor is shot, the diode on the resistor is burned out. Great job on your truck Wesley, any info and visual surely helps a lot of people, I know I definitely have ideas for one of my trucks now!
Actually it is neither of those problems. 88-94 there is an electrical plug behind the ashtray. It has a tendency to corrode & short out. It also has the VSS wires in that plug also. So if you have a bouncy speedometer, check that plug.
That’s a good tip not to beat on the tie rod threads, but hit the knuckle instead. All that rust probably doesn’t make things any easier, but it’s a cool truck Wesley. How many miles that thing have?
Somewhere around 270,000 miles off the top of my head. All original front end components too. That's actually in pretty good shape for a 28 year old truck that has spent it's life in Michigan. The dumb plastic bedliner did more damage than the salt did.
@@WesleyJohnsonMI That’s pretty impressive that it’s lasted that long especially since it lived in Michigan. The “Salt belt” wreaks havoc on those old body style of trucks. It’s in pretty good shape.👍
@@ydocproductions5593 thanks, it is. As far as I know, it has all original body panels too. My 1991 C2500 has around 370,000 miles on it. Neither one has the original engine or transmission though.
@@WesleyJohnsonMI That’s a lot of miles! Just goes to prove they designed a solid frame. If it was a Tacoma it would have been eaten away loong ago. I just wish they made a better designed auto. trans than the 4l60e🤷🏼♂️.
@@ydocproductions5593 they're not as horrible as people make them out to be. Especially if you have had it rebuilt with a couple of key components. I've hauled waaaaay more weight than I should have (repeatedly) & plowed snow for several winters with a 4l60e & 700r4. Zero issues. Just be sensible driving it.
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92 K1500 work truck has been a real beast of burden on our farm in Georgia. I recently did this exact repair on it. In the south, metal readily rusts as we have lots of rain and high humidity.
In Michigan metal rots... from the salt ussd to melt snow and ice. I was astounded at the level of corrosion evident to the chassis and and some components.
3÷rd occasy78
I've owned a total of 5 of these trucks, currently still have 4 of them. The 88-94 frames seem to hold up much better than the 95-98 (99-00 classic) frames do. All of my trucks are 91-93. I have found that the best way to save the frames (in addition to priming & painting) is to wash them at least twice a month. I've had 2 of my trucks for 20 years now & the frames are still solid, even with constant, daily driving in the winter.
Way back when, I worked at the family Wrecking Yard. My Grandfather showed me that trick, but he used two hammers one held against back side then hitting it. It really helped removing those old inner tie rods on the cars from back in the 1950s and 1960s
Another very effective method. All kinds of useful tips & tricks for everything.
Great repair buddy! 🙂👍 I'm the same way with the tape measure! I've never had a problem doing it that way. Glad you could use your dad's garage and not have to do the work outside 👍
You're not the only one! Yeah, some basic knowledge is all you really need.
I have 4 of these trucks, 94 k1500 gas, 95 k1500 heavy half diesel, 98 k2500hd gas, and 98 k3500 diesel. i have ALL the balljoints and front parts replaced on them... but i still have to tackle the pitman arm, idler arm and idler arm bracket on my k2500hd... not going to be fun.. it has my boss plow bracket mount... not looking forward to that. You mentioned your blower motor running only on low, on these trucks only 2 things can happen, the switch itself, which on 88-94 will rarely happen, the 95-99 happens to a lot, but 99% of the time, the blower motor resistor is shot, the diode on the resistor is burned out. Great job on your truck Wesley, any info and visual surely helps a lot of people, I know I definitely have ideas for one of my trucks now!
Actually it is neither of those problems. 88-94 there is an electrical plug behind the ashtray. It has a tendency to corrode & short out. It also has the VSS wires in that plug also. So if you have a bouncy speedometer, check that plug.
@@WesleyJohnsonMI ohhhh i completely forgot about that dang plug!
do you also sprinkle salt on the roads in winter?
Salt & brine. Vehicles are typically rotted out in under 10 years anymore
Is this the same for a 1992 Chevy suburban k1500?
Yes, should be the same from 88-98.
That’s a good tip not to beat on the tie rod threads, but hit the knuckle instead. All that rust probably doesn’t make things any easier, but it’s a cool truck Wesley. How many miles that thing have?
Somewhere around 270,000 miles off the top of my head. All original front end components too. That's actually in pretty good shape for a 28 year old truck that has spent it's life in Michigan. The dumb plastic bedliner did more damage than the salt did.
@@WesleyJohnsonMI That’s pretty impressive that it’s lasted that long especially since it lived in Michigan. The “Salt belt” wreaks havoc on those old body style of trucks. It’s in pretty good shape.👍
@@ydocproductions5593 thanks, it is. As far as I know, it has all original body panels too. My 1991 C2500 has around 370,000 miles on it. Neither one has the original engine or transmission though.
@@WesleyJohnsonMI That’s a lot of miles! Just goes to prove they designed a solid frame. If it was a Tacoma it would have been eaten away loong ago. I just wish they made a better designed auto. trans than the 4l60e🤷🏼♂️.
@@ydocproductions5593 they're not as horrible as people make them out to be. Especially if you have had it rebuilt with a couple of key components. I've hauled waaaaay more weight than I should have (repeatedly) & plowed snow for several winters with a 4l60e & 700r4. Zero issues. Just be sensible driving it.