1990 CHEVY K1500 | IT'S FALLING APART!! LET'S FIX IT!!

I've let my old 4wd go until it's literally falling apart. It needs exhaust work, fuel issues, transmission issues and a death wobble out of this world. Let's see if we can get back in shape.
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[@Hotrodford]

You seem to be a very down to earth guy just trying to do the best you can with what you got, nothing fancy but pretty much like the rest of us doing with what we have.

[@FixitFrank]

It's possible using the switch system is what caused that solenoid to lock up. When you don't have some current limiting or flyback diodes, opening the switch causes the magnetic field to collapse and it can heat up the solenoid. Do that enough and add hot trans fluid, the plastic can deform. If you put some 1N4001 diodes across those switches, it may help with the flyback current. The computer is using mosfets/transistors to drive the solenoids normally so they have that protection in the control circuit. This is just my theory though. Keep it in mind if you run into this again.

[@Highstranger951]

It wouldn’t hurt at the least

[@ThisNThatGarage]

It's not being switched enough for back emf to cause an issue other than maybe arcing on the switch contacts. It definitely ain't heating it up more than the trans fluid.

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

These old vehicle videos are such a nice release from seeing all these expensive car video repair and rebuilds. Thanks for keeping it real for us simple people!

[@z31freakify]

Ideas for new merch that would be cool addition IMO. 1. Gaskaline- have a photo of an old military style gas can and the word gaskaline on top 2. Earl- have a photo of an oil dip stick tube with oil dripping from it and the wording " "check your earl" 3. Carbaroster- have a photo of an old quadrajet carb or any carb with the word "carbaroster" with a dictionary style meaning 4. I don't know- have a cartoon style of yourself doing the 🤷 and with the words "I don't know".

[@ThisNThatGarage]

There's already another channel with a gas can on a t shirt and I get accused of trying to copy him all the time so no to number 1! Carburoster and I don't know are in the works if I ever get time!

[@Mr49Studebaker]

I've had quite a few of those trucks. Typically it's a combination of all of the parts being loose. Control arm bushings like to fall apart as well on the uppers. Detroit axle makes a kit to replace pretty much everything on the front end. I've ordered a few of them from Amazon.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

It was the tires due to wearing funny. Put the back on the front and it disappeared.

[@joemoreno4438]

I came across you on KZbin and I enjoy your videos you’re not scared to tackle anything keep up the good work you have hands of gold thank you

[@Spennyman10]

Looks like those one piece wheel bearings have some play. Cool truck, sounds great!

[@joemartin4271]

You could also test the solenoid by energizing it then sticking a screwdriver near it then feel for the magnetic field. Aside from checking power and ground that usually seems to work pretty well

[@jamesthev5607]

All right been waiting for another vlog

[@robertbennett9243]

I was hoping you would film changing gears using the light switches. Another good video, as usual.

[@brianphillippe1694]

I ended up cutting a access hole in my truck bed above sending unit which I've done to 3 other trucks. Makes quick work in replacing fuel pumps. Just make sure you cover area to be cutting with spark shield safety precaution! Also measure twice cut once. on my 88 Scottsdale. Yelm, WA great minds think alike! as usual always enjoy your videos, great information, and inspiration,

[@roughroad666]

Coming from a life of front-end work I would suggest jacking the truck up from the cross member under the motor floating both tires and checking for looseness, it can show itself a lot better that way, I hope this helps. Great video, I like the way you never give up!!!!

[@MUN.A1988]

Nice done...driving in such roads in the forest wuthout lights very horrible but with you was intresting... Thanks...

[@1SmittysGarage]

Had to do a fuel pump on my OBS. Dropping the tank nor the tank interested me not as it's team solo most of the times. I loosened the passenger bolts to half nut thread then removed driver side. Slid a scissor jack in between frame and bed on driver's side then lifted it up to gain access to pump. Have done that method a couple times since so. Blessings and respect to the grind and hustle!

[@steveblack1753]

Chad if I was your neighbour I would be over helping you mate ! I’ve taken down and put up fuel tanks alone and the new words that you learn do come fast. Your a no BS kind of guy!! Good on ya mate 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@johnhicks735]

Check the tow alignment for the bottom tie rods cause if one side is towed in to far it will do that type of thing to.

[@jamessmith7691]

I had a lug nut so bad it wouldn't turn. I took a two thin pieces of metal and folded them over the top and onto the sides. Pounded a socket onto it along with my rattle wrench. Done !

[@johnhicks735]

Along with the torchen bar alignment adjustments to. Either one of those two things can cause such of problems.& One more thing it could be to your wheel bearings.& Races could be bad.,or just very loose.,or just plain worn out instead one.

[@rlw3154]

Try inner and outer barrings, on that front suspension on your Chevy truck.

[@tyrvidar]

Thanks for tearing that solenoid apart at the end, great info!

[@jangles1839]

Thanks again for another wonderful and instructive (sorta) video! I do look forward to your posts each week now.... back to catching up on the older ones! 💙👊🏼

[@glentucker4250]

I love it when ya say, “well I just got back from Ireland”. Makes me giggle ever time. Heck of a good mechanic and I enjoy your videos a lot. Thank you!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

👍

[@michaelalexander8736]

Front end problem is your stableliser links you have to one mounts to frame other one mounts to the steering box

[@taundekocollins2059]

Check your front end with both front tires off the ground and a long bar. Put your bar under the tire. Go up and down against the tire while you watch the ball joints.

[@hoffmanshaven]

Unfortunately the front end will have to have all bad parts replaced. I just rebuilt the entire front end on my 97 Z71. Everything was bad! I even replaced the bushings on the lower control arms they were mostly dust. Anyway once the bad parts are replaced and the tires are balanced that front end wobble should be gone. Go to a wrecking yard and buy one of those plastic bed liners. Then you can cut holes in the bed. Once work is done toss the bed liner in there and holes are hidden. New subscriber here. Take care.

[@chukzombi]

congratulations on the repairs, and big congratulations on your channel doing really well. just a few months ago you were at just a few k subs. thats outstanding progress!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Pretty crazy how it's took off!

[@ronaldclark2624]

There are different ways to fix things! The one that causes less stress is the best way! You have perseverance! I am 83. I think that I finally learned to avoid stress as much as possible even if it takes longer! Ron PTL USA

[@flir67man84]

Wheel bearings! I have a 95 s10 thunder edition. 325,000 miles still going strong. Your timing chain will break at 200,000.. get it changed. The thunder edition by chevy was a graphics package from 94-97 then came the chevy s10 extreme edition..

[@ssmith2980]

Just recently re did the exhaust on my truck with two mufflers stood up on there sides I would recommend tacking the two mufflers together on both ends and along the bottom might make your hangars last longer and less hitting each other back and forth.

[@WinnfieldCustoms]

love these tbi trucks, i have an 89 and a 92. they sell on ebay a stiffer fuel pressure regulator spring to bump fuel pressure up to 14 ish and it really is noticable on the ol 350. pretty dang impressive that was the original fuel pump. I'd take a light switch 4l80e setup over my 700r4's any day. the 700s are hard to get set up perfect and just have weak lockup. my 92 has a switch on the dash for lockup i put in. it would just come out of lockup randomly going down the road. changed the brake switch, tv cable adjustment, tried 3 different governors, replaced the solenoid, an all that jazz. had the trans straight wired to have lockup come on as soon as it shifted 4th and it sucked on the highway having to drop to third to pass. toggle switch an be done haha. keep up the vids man cant wait to see more on this ol truck

[@somerandomguy3868]

I'm with you, wrestling a fuel tank is about as much fun as a good punch in the jewels, filler neck makes me contemplate my life choices

[@philmoore71]

fascinating, and lots of farm fixes on it. wow, those gear switches. tks

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

I put a 5000 lb pallet of rock in my gmc 1500😂😂😂😂 the leaf springs were bent in the opposite direction, all the way to the stops! But guess what? I got the job done and got paid :) that damn truck was tough as nails, and I still see it running around town since I sold it 4 years ago

[@ThisNThatGarage]

As a half ton mine wouldn't haul 500 lbs!

[@elardusvanderwesthuizen1652]

This video was ment for me the same week I watched this video one of my trucks had the same problem also thought it was the ball joints. After some inspection it wasn't ball joints but the idler arm and the pitman arm that was worn out after replacing them everything was back to normal.

[@billdyke9745]

I'd forgotten just how much fun it is crawling under vehicles. You had me really jealous there. (Yeah, right)... I come across faulty new parts way too often. They don't check anything anymore. But you got there in the end. 👍

[@jefferyholcombe5189]

There is two coolant temp sensors and the ECM one goes bad and keeps it in cold enrichment because it thinks its below zero and O2 sensor is another good improvement.

[@brucemasters9132]

Love that old dump, she starts, she burps, the door swings open .... gotta love it!

[@SlappysAutoRepair]

This guy is amazing!! My new favorite!

[@lanedry1500]

Great video! You're doing stuff I wish I had time for.👍

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

I loved my 96' 4×4 Z71 Silvy! Had the factory front-end skid plate which saved me twice! Never had a single issue with it accept the tailgate had the cables instead of the bars to hold it open, and the tail light on the driverside was out when I bought it. The fix for that is the circuit board goes bad on 94-98 bodys. Get a whole new board from Rock Auto, or a junkyard.

[@merc-ni7hy]

i've seen a chevy van and a ford f150 have troubles like this..here is an idea....make really sure you have a good ground from the frame to the cab ..a weak or bad ground will make all kinds of electrical problems...

[@Highstranger951]

It’s amazing how much the part stores charge over Rockauto’s price,unless you just need one spark plug

[@jonathanrossi4068]

Once again you achieve something I would never imagine to work. Wish I had your creative keep up with the amazing content

[@genewaller1002]

Check the bearings for the source of the vibration.

[@rickdaniel1707]

I feel your pain. I've been under my 4.0L Grand Cherokee all week trying to change a crankshaft position sensor. If it's not one thing...

[@GodSaveTheUnitedStates]

Ive got 33's on a 2016 Jeep Wrangler and the steering damper has gone bad. It causes a pretty servere death wobble starting around 55. Its inconsistent but will shimmy till you get to about 70.

[@codygarrett4723]

Light switches to shift gears😂 that’s a new one. As always great video

[@02blackLightning]

You can eliminate the electronic part of the trans if you want but you will need to shift up and down manually OR you can buy a standalone transmission controller so you have a few options. The 4l80 is a very good transmission. It's basically a th400 with overdrive. They have the same gear ratio and both share alot of the same parts.

[@DrAlbozUSA]

you make it look easy, keep up the good work young man

[@bobthompson4133]

The idler arm has significant wear but the combination of all front end parts having wear is causing death wobble. Start with the idler arm and a steering dampener and replace all front end parts within a year or 2,000 miles

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Actually the idler arm has very little wear if any as does any of the other parts. I swapped tires front to back and that solved the issue.

[@davidrockell7716]

Great vids !!! Always enjoy your wit. HEY DO SOMETHING WITH THAT FIREBIRD.

[@ronlee1949]

I really enjoy your videos. You’re a real down to earth guy and that’s a good thing. Keep up the good work pal.

[@danhard8440]

can you buy a case of Motorcycle chain lube and coat all those cast heads and what nots in the truck to protect them? ohh and spray some all over EVERYTHING under the truck😅🤣

[@briandetrick2688]

I keep patching my old 93 up new motor trans keep going

[@kermets]

Chad I know its a older video BUT if you havent already please add some Positive Caster to the front wheels, I had the same thing happen with a landcruser I did a spring over conversion too.........Brett

[@testy518]

I really enjoy watching you Chad, You do a good job, You make a mistake once in a while, sometimes twice in a while but that's OK. That just means you're still learning. I appreciate it that you don't edit them out. I'm too old to work on cars and trucks anymore, but I enjoy watching other people do ot. Keep up the good work, You're doing great!

[@redhawk9768]

Always looking forward to your vids..a wealth of knowledge and skill like the rest of the real world does things. Keep up the great content!!!

[@frankeberhart265]

Hey Chad, one question sir, can you fix an o - do-meter with some gas-ka-leen? Is that possible? You are a total trip sir, love your video's!

[@k-dawg3893]

Cool truck! Your shifting switches are hilarious😂

[@cliftonrobinson722]

i hava 90 k1500 mark 3 kustom kreations im reviving love these old trucks easy to work on too and just a thot a 700r4 would solve ur trans wiring problems or a manual swap love the videos just found the channel

[@ronaldeisel5927]

I think the wobble is caused by multiple issues. The portion of the video of when your friend was wobbling the left wheel seemed to show "play" in the tie rods and steering arm. Probably a tear down would rule out the good parts from the bad ones.

[@davelaurysr1572]

Balance your front tires. Change your steering stabilizer if you one.

[@halgasmp]

Steering damper is actually a shock absorber. If shot, wheels will wobble.

[@markduncan6690]

Somewhere in all of this A Genius Lingers!

[@kirkhemmens1626]

I hope you put one of those Chevy engines in the Ford Station wagon. Don't mess with rusted Ford stuff. The engine and transmission from Lock jaw would be perfect. I know you have plans for Lockjaw and don't want to see it go but the scrap money from the Ford engine and trans plus the scrap from lock jaw would help a lot to pay for the project. Or just build one of the engines you just got and find a transmission. Put a Chevy in that Ford!! Looking forward to the FoChevy.

[@johnhicks735]

It's called A signal transfer box.

[@kevinkelly1523]

Thanks for another great episode. You taught me a lot. Sorry for your frustration. I feel for you.

[@preacherjarvis263]

First time watching really enjoyed you video And thank you for the family friendly God Bless

[@craigbowley6783]

Just an idea but I've had front end wobbles like crazy and I got my tires rebalanced and no b.s. it worked so much smoother.

[@raymondclifton1238]

You made have heard this, you are the Maguyver of cars. 😂 love your channel

[@ThisNThatGarage]

👍

[@danhard8440]

8'sthats funny he just randomly has like a V8's worth of hydraulic lifters chilling on the workbench🤣😂 i wonder what project them are for

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Chad :) also exhaust fix plus Fuel Pump also hoses fix and transmission fix also engine oil change that super all work for best now ! Also what could see have vibration wiggle Chad looks like may need change outer wheel bearing also on right side rubber bushings plus tie rods need change to on outter one and right tire rim get balanced should help too!

[@richardbates2367]

I cut a hole in my bed on my early 94 Chevy Silverado extended cab short bed Z71, but the reason is the outer edge of the wheel wells seems like the only rust from the outside of the bed, but the inner bedside is ate through on both sides of the bed, factory bed liner and was a farm truck used only for pulling trailers hopper wagons and hay wagons lol, and they burnt up the 4L60E transmission so it had a Th700r4 from a 1990 k2500 with a 350tbi, but the transmission quit,it had first and second now it has nothing not even reverse and the transmission pan has a lot of metal ground clutch material and it stinks so I think it is junk and I would guess the clutch packs are smoked, and the transmission fluid is black

[@deankeeler9395]

I just changed my fuel pump in my 2009 Silverado was in the same situation 3/4 of a tank had to use a lift and 2 jacks was not fun took 2 days 🤬😁

[@daviddamico4288]

Glad you got it fixed

[@markgamble8377]

Goina be nice truck. Pretty slick

[@TerryLawrence001]

Another awesomely entertaining video!

[@joestitzer8830]

Hey , I like your channel just the way you are . I like it clean and your obviously having a time doing what you love . You talk like an ol timer , no offense meant , that's the 1st thing that caught my attention . God bless

[@shorerebel]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who has a time finding bolts and tools after I’ve crawled under my vehicle! 😁 Thanks for another great video.

[@rustyrods8535]

Good deal , lots of good stuff .

[@tectalabyss]

Has always Liked and shared. Maybe the front hub bearings need re-tightened ?. All my best.

[@npsit1]

10:13 I would think it's either your gearbox, pitman arm, or just everything.. My 92 always has something going bad. Usually it's the idler arm, but every 3 or 4 idler arms I have to swap the pitman arm, too, and then the rod ends.. 16:47 are those paw prints on your driveshaft??

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Tire was the issue.

[@danielihnow3172]

i love it making thangs work

[@elsydro8064]

Wow I can relate to the frustration on this one. Thanks for the video

[@cliftonrobinson722]

i thank u have more slack in ur steering seams like inner n outters and ball joints a slight bit of slack transfers to alot

[@joebrock9784]

I was thinking about you liking the new stuff on KZbin. I need to go to Northen all the parts on order your ring gaskets and ship those 350s on saying ask her to get anywhere else felt bro or without the huge markup I got cams I got everything on Friday and they don’t have it rock I don’t know

[@jimmason5738]

Mr Murphy might not be riding with you, but I think his first cousin might be. 😁

[@zundfolge1432]

Have you checked the gear box to see if its tight against frame? Holy wozers when you smacked the tire right after grinding.......ok NOw the tire moves and clunks 2 miles lol

[@bomcdaniel3005]

That's for all the great videos I really enjoy watching them. I see the shop materials are still covered up in the bed of the old dump truck. Any idea when you are planning on starting the build?

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Very soon.

[@matthewanderson7766]

It's the axle shafts from diff to the wheels

[@bryanyoung2963]

Nice truck Great video and a gold mine in the back of that truck if a body can't see the value in it then I don't they would understand

[@robinpfeiffer6088]

Safety glasses my friend. What do you like more Thrush or Edelbrock😮

[@richardbrady2818]

Throw some parts at that front end, balls and idler check arm bushings, you'll be glad yall did GETTER DONE

[@carsickness1]

In the video you can see movement in the right side inner tie rod end.

[@zundfolge1432]

Makes me wonder if the tire is not unloaded hence the limited movement when you shake the tire but when you out and out smack it I hear a massive clunk and miles of movement unless the tire was loose on hub

[@colescrustycars]

What is the car I see in the background sometimes and in your intro? Looks like a early 40s chevy? Doesnt have fenders on it etc. I really like the looks of that thing.

[@joebrock9784]

They probably used aftermarket Chinese chunks, Illinois bag that was junk when they started out😅

[@blakesummerlin7619]

Speed censor will cause that problem also. Had same problem on a 94

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Brand new one.

[@CMKshadow]

Thanks!

[@zundfolge1432]

maybe because 3/4 ton has the possability of people putting larger tires on it hence the need for the steering dampner

[@heidiayers2124]

Learned a lot thanks