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Is the front "clip" removeable, for better approach angle?
How can the antisway bar NOT limit travel? It does in every other 4X4 I know of.
Any lift kits available? What tire choices stock? With X amount of lift?
I finally found the web page source of the adaptive shift info if still interested.
The front clip is removable, but I don't know of any replacements at this time.
Lift kits aren't currently available, but I've heard some are in the works. Can't do a traditional lift due to the front axle running through the oil pan!
Bad choice of words on the sway bar. You're correct, any sway bar will limit suspension travel to a degree depending on how stiff they are and how they mount. On the triplets, the limitations are negligible.
Bring it on Joe Isuizzzzo.
http://www.4x4review.com/vehicles/chevy/2002-Chevy-TrailBlazer.asp
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PS. i have finally fell prey to the gasket problem. i was hoping i wouldnt have to do it, cuz i dont think it looks that good. and im also hearing that the gaskets have problems too.
You are no longer a lurker - welcome aboard!
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Why would they not want us to see the media release stuff??
Obviously GM is reading this board!
Message now: " The page you were looking for was not found, or is not available." Thanks GM.
http://media.gm.com/
and did a search for 4L60-E and came up with about the same info. Intresting thing though, in the search results, the 1st "result" is no longer available!
http://media.gm.com/division/pontiac/products/eng_tran/4l60ben.html
Also tidester or whoever might know, what happened to the log-in icon at the bottom of the messages? Seems to be missing. Have to enter in my name and password in the left column now.
Which ones, and how do you recognize the problem
"No 5 Speed available... 4 Speed Auto/OD is your only choice."
one
"The front clip is removable, but I don't know of any replacements at this time."
two
"Lift kits aren't currently available, but I've heard some are in the works."
and a half
"Can't do a traditional lift due to the front axle running through the oil pan!"
SAY WHAT?
(three)
IFS
four
weight
five
reliability
six
I responded to the "Tow-Haul" mode question with that because it seemed unlikely just a simple mod would work. In the meantime I emailed HyperTech about a "Power Programmer" that would allow the user to adjust the trans shift points etc for the 4.2 I-6 Triplets. They responded not any time soon, but keep checking back. Maybe a few more emails would help inspire them??
BTW, Unfortunately, the only way from what I understand of it to improve the shift quality, it would take a rewrite of the PCM, or cracking the tranny case open... you can improve the lockup and WOT performance by doing the hypertech, though... =o) B& M makes no applications for the Triplets.
Tonight, I got to thinking that may be I was low in transmission fluid. I checked it while the engine was at operating temperature and running. The oil was so low that it barely showed on the dipstick. A couple of questions:
1. When checking transmission fluid, should you warm the engine to operating temperature, apply the parking brake and put the vehicle in drive while running, then check the level? Or what I did was fine (engine at operating temperature, vehicle in park and engine running)?
2. Since my fluid level is so low, do you think I harmed any internal transmission components?
Basically that's the way to do it. Get it up to temp let it sit idling for a few min run the shifter thru all the positions a few seconds each position, and back to park that should get you fairly accurate. That's how I did mine level was right in the middle of the FULL marking.
How many miles on yours before you discovered it's low?
To answer your question... 2 or 3 thousand miles. I guess I should have checked the fluid level earlier, but I originally thought it was the power steering pump. I immediately check that fluid level (while warm) and it was right on.
I haven't noticed that - anyone else? I use autologin at the main entry to TH (the login button there has always been to the left on my system). You might try resetting your autologin in case that somehow got messed up.
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Our programmer admits that he has been tweaking stuff today, and even enabled the advanced search for a trial run with all members. Don't slashdot it or it'll get removed!
johnv "Ask the Town Hall Hosts" Sep 25, 2002 9:46pm
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Whenever I back out of my driveway and turn left or right tightly, the front wheels get that bounce/slip feeling like the car is in 4WD-high. I get the same feeling pulling into parking spaces.
Is this normal or is this a problem that the dealer needs to fix?
According to the dealer I had my bravada serviced at yesterday (for this exact problem) and from another guy on this board, there is no offical fix yet. GM is aware of the problem and should have a fix out by the end of next month. In the mean time they're telling dealers to pull out the fuse for the AWD.
Here's a funny thing about my AT, Try and roll the windows down and drive decently hard on it... My tranny makes a hissing sound about a second before it shifts... sounds kinda funny... hehe... I would imagine its some actuator or some line pressure building up for the shift...
-mike
I may order one and try it on my TB XL.
Dean
http://impala.homeip.net/impala/faq/faq.cgi#transmission_shift_kits
http://www.s10planet.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=218
http://www.schube.com/shiftkit.htm
http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/94z/trannycooler.htm
http://drivetrain.com/transgoshiftkits.html
http://www.tpiperformance.com/ind.html
http://www.txchange.com/sk.htm
http://www.txchange.com/tgp.htm
http://www.tciauto.com/service_kits/
If you need more links, email me, and I'll send you the document from the search.
archdukerizzo is correct, the dealer says that GM is working on a fix that they say will be ready by the middle to end of October. It sounds like a software change, but there may be a hardware change involved.
If its binding, take it to the dealer to get it in the loop for the upgrade. I'm tring to get them to give me a loaner, but GM is reluctant. I don't like the idea of driving it with this problem since I feel that it is unsafe and may be damaging the transfer case. I've heard that they can remove the fuse from the AWD system so it won't try to kick in to AWD, but I've also heard that this interim solution doesn't work.
I was also told, along with reading here, that the fuse fix doesn't work in all situations.
I agree with triumphbobk, this binding can't be doing any good to the transfer case. In fact, the work order I have says something about the encoder motor contacts are rubbing against something. Well, we'll all see what happens in October.
BTW, My transfer case has been flushed more than 4 times and now reprogrammed resulting in the same binding as before.
IFS
ABS
poor approach angles
poor departure angles
no replacements to fix above 2 probs
no lifts currently, and even if one comes out, the axle goes through the oil pan!
no 5 speed
spare underneath
antisway bar not removeable
many complaints on a ton of various items
NOW WHY WOULD I WANT THIS AGAIN?
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On the plus side:
good towing capacity
good motor (decent compromise of power and economy)
roomy?
I'm not so sure that the positives outweigh the negatives on this vehicle for me. Will keep watching.
If I were you, I'd be looking for a Jeep Wrangler, or a Hummer - depending on your budget.
Take care!
I was looking for something a little bigger, especially in the towing department. A Hummer is out of my price range.
I wish Jeep kept the Cherokee or made the Dakar.
Kinda checking out the Troopers.
I wish I could find a wiring diagram for the tranny so I could see how they're doing it.
Dean
I guess my question is since you're happy with the Wrangler, why aren't you considering the Grand Cherokee?
Since this is the TB/Envoy/Bravada forum though I'll go into a few ways you can improve the TB for offroad use:
o Custom/replacement front and rear bumpers this will take care of angles of approach and departure
o Custom springs that are longer and/or spacers to give you suspension lift
o Body pucks for body lift
o Larger tires
o skid plates
That should take care of the major items. Most SUVs nowdays only come in ATs so finding an MT is going to be rare.
-mike
I meant a 5 speed MANUAL.
"I guess my question is since you're happy with the Wrangler, why aren't you considering the Grand Cherokee?"
Oh, I am. :-)
But, it has a poor quality reputation, and I think the big gripe is it has unit body construction, right?
Thanks, though.
o Custom/replacement front and rear bumpers this will take care of angles of approach and departure
o Custom springs that are longer and/or spacers to give you suspension lift
o Body pucks for body lift
o Larger tires
o skid plates"
Yeah, but by the time you do all that, what have you spent? You might as well have a Wrangler AND a sedan AND a motorcycle and have the best of all worlds.