Author Topic: My 78 k10 4x4 build thread -454 install / build -1 ton axles- frame restoration  (Read 411729 times)

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild



Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild
Oh yeah did I mention I used a mouse sander for this entire project ? Lol


Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild



Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild
It must be a bonus pack? Said it had 5 pieces .... But there's more than 5 in here


Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild



Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild
Well guys I just ordered my first ever optima battery!


Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild
It's a red top with a bci group of 34/78 !


Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild
Here's a pic and some info on it!


Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild
Also ordered another tube of loctite 598 black high temp sealant ( -75 degrees to 625 degrees ) for my truck, I used half a tube on my wife's tranny pan / filter change / fluid exchange service on our other 4x4. So she let me order another tube!


Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild



Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild
Here are this particular optima red top battery specifications


Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild
And here are the specs and details for loctite 598 high temp sealant, I recommend this stuff


Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild
For 5.99 a tube at summit , it's quality made and at a affordable price, highly recommend this stuff


Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild
The new optima red top battery and loctite 598 high temp sealant should arrive in a couple days!


Sent using Tapatalk
78 k10 4x4

Offline FearNoMan78k10

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1329
  • A project turned into a complete rebuild
Now I just need some new battery cables and connections to go with to provide the most for the new battery. Poor connections ie corroded or oil varnish , dirt, rust , debris etc on the electrical connections or old worn seen it's better days type of wires will hinder electrical current causing a higher amp draw, more heat through the wires and a possible risk of melting or fire, drainage to your battery and an increased load on the alternator with a decrease in voltage to components. It's vital to have good connections and wires in good condition, my wires and connections truly could use replacing so that's the goal!
78 k10 4x4