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Forum: Interior
01-04-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Re: Factory Carpet Color Code

Thank you for that "mass backing" advice! I wasn't exactly sure what that was or if it was worth the extra money. Now I know so I'll be sure to order it that way
Forum: Interior
12-14-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Factory Carpet Color Code

I have an 85 IROC and i'm wanting to replace the carpet and door panels due to a leaking t-top seal. On my RPO list it shows 62I - INTERIOR LT. SADDLE and 62C - LT. SADDLE CLOTH. I can't seem to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-15-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 430
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Stock swaybars

I know it was on here before but I can't find it now, I have a stock 1985 iroc and want to replace the swaybar bushings and links. From what I see, the links are the same front and rear. But, the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-27-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Re: Wheel spacers

Mine is 4 wheel disc
Forum: Brakes
10-17-2022, 10:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Re: Pads too thick?

Excellent information, where in f is this kinda information on line!?
ill try and squeeze a bit more out of the ratchet tool.
Thank you!
Forum: Brakes
10-17-2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Re: Pads too thick?

Good idea
Forum: Brakes
10-17-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Re: Pads too thick?

I bought all the parts at my local auto parts store. They are usually quite reliable. Headed back there today with old pads and rotor plus new pads and see what they say.
Forum: Brakes
10-17-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Re: Pads too thick?

I have a ratchet tool for screwing the pistons back in . Don't understand what the little clip is for that clips over the piston.
Forum: Brakes
10-17-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Pads too thick?

So I'm putting all new pads, rotors, calipers, and stainless lines on my 1985 IROC. Fronts posed no problems, rears were a bit of a pain getting apart, now I'm trying to put it back together and no...
Forum: Electronics
09-16-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Re: Adding power door locks

You're correct, I'm the 3rd owner, looking at the RPO list, this car is a customer order not a dealer order. Thank you for the links. I'll do some snooping inside the door and go from there.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-16-2022, 06:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Wheel spacers

I've got a 1985 IROC and the other day I pulled all the wheels off just to clean and polish. Then I noticed a small (1/4 inch) wheel spacer on both sides of the rear axle. Is this a factory thing or...
Forum: Brakes
09-16-2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Re: Piss Poor Pedal

So I actually had all the wheels off the other day just to polish and clean the backsides and I had my step on the brake pedal. No rear brakes to speak of, didn't even act like it wanted to do...
Forum: Brakes
09-16-2022, 05:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,195
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Re: New calipers on 1985 iroc

Thank you 91banditt2, I'm going to see if I can get a couple kits myself
Forum: Electronics
09-16-2022, 05:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Adding power door locks

Do we know if the 85 IROC'S are pre-wired for power door locks and I just need the switches and actuators?

Thank you
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-16-2022, 05:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Re: $150 Cargo cover(s)

So I'm assuming they are still available since they're still listed?
Forum: Brakes
08-04-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,195
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Re: New calipers on 1985 iroc

Not sure what size my rotors are. I know they're stock and I have no intentions of going larger. I'll go look at rock auto, I've looked there before and got lost in the options they provided. That...
Forum: Brakes
07-31-2022, 03:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,195
Posted By MichiganWildcat

New calipers on 1985 iroc

So my brake pedal is awful and pulls really hard to the right under heavy braking. Decided to take look at the situation and found only the right side front is working and drivers rear is working....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-31-2022, 03:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 499
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Stock springs and shocks

Does it matter what springs or shocks I choose for my 85 iroc? I say that pretty generic but what I mean, when looking for springs and shocks that are factory ride/handling/height, is there a true...
Forum: Brakes
02-18-2022, 03:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Piss Poor Pedal

I have a 1985 Iroc running a TPI and 4 wheel disc brakes. While the car stops o.k. it seems like a lousy pedal that travels further than I think it should. I've been told all gen 3's with a TPI have...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-18-2022, 03:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By MichiganWildcat

LSD or Open Differential

According to my RPO. I'm supposed to have a 3.42 LSD in my 1985 Iroc. However, the guys that work on her said it's an "open" differential. I tried the old jack the axle up routine and spun the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-24-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Re: Incorrect/Optional RPO

Thank you Scott Moyer, why don't these RPO numbers show up correctly in the white book? Is there a better publication I can buy to accurately decode the entire car? I used the "decodethis" website...
Forum: History / Originality
01-22-2022, 12:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By MichiganWildcat

Incorrect/Optional RPO

I've looked and looked at my 1985 IROC Z RPO's. I have GU6 (3.42 gears), G80 (limited slip), and then YS2 (Perf. Handling), FE2(Handling Pkg.). So, I'm running the LB9 (305 TPI), Everything I've read...
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