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I'm looking for information of all kinds on the 2001 1500 Ext. Cab SB and the 2500 Ext. SB Silverado. Particularly right now, does anyone know the maximum tire size that will fit without modification on the 1/2 ton with the Z71 package and on the 3/4 ton with the Firm Ride (Z85) suspension package? I'm looking to buy, but want to know how big a tire I can stuff in it without making any changes. Also, is there enough of a difference in the tire size from 245/75 to whatever will fit to make changing the axle gearing worthwhile? Thanks...
dch0300
is it their site or is it that the picture just won't enlarge? Can't see much from that thumbnail....better have Ryan take a look at it.
ryan
you can use some lithium grease...or put some 75w gear oil in a spray bottle and blast away at the hinges until they stop squeaking....
of course you can also have GM buyback the truck for those defective straps....
laters
Depends on what gear you have. Generally speaking, I wouldn't change gears. More so if you have the 3.73. If you plan on ordering, go with the 4.10 to compensate for the larger tires.
Read this article dated November 2000. Better give that dealer another call. Oh yeah, you were planning to buy a new set anyway. BTW, there is a new recall ongoing affecting the Wilderness LE. This one has started 1/2/2001. More info at www.firestone.com
Some people think that guys like me are complete morones who don't know a thing about vehicles, just because we refuse to do anything ourselves at this point. If I planned on working on my NEW truck so much, let me think...........YEP, I would have bought a used one.
Unfortunetly I bought my lemon. I did't want to buy a lemon, and I never wanted to [non-permissible content removed] about my truck. Yes I contacted the BBB and will be filling out my paperwork soon. I just think its sad that the quality doesn't seem to be there, not the overabuse or lack of maint. that some guys think. I live in a state (Arizona) that a 4x4 is really great to have, but it could also mean your life.
The dealership once again decarbed my pistons. They, and the chevy rep now say its my gas even though I follow my owners man. exactly as stated. I had the opertunity to see a sheet of paper at the dealership that stated my prob. and the chey rep's solution. The solution was " it lasted 5000 miles last time, do it again."
Now, my problems are not over, my brother found "oil" on the driveway where I park my truck.
Now, my rear end is leaking gear oil !!!!!!!!!!
Rabidbowtie or whatever the hell you go by, Im so sorry I bitched again about my knocking, inrtior piece of $h1t, doors still don't close, rear end leaking, pinging, oh yea, steering shaft (replaced) piece of crap.
Another good site to visit is:
http://agmlemon.freeservers.com/
Clay has done a wonderful job of posting the problems with his truck and the step by step process of the buyback.
Good luck.
Dean thanks for the info. Yea i gave up on the Dueler AT's. I would rather at this point pay the $800 and get a good set of tires.
Question should i keep the old Fstones just in case or if there is a recall is there a way to prove i had them on my truck?
David ill take a look at your pics sorry i didnt have time last night i went to see what women want i am still clueless. Good movie though.
Ryan
David this is how you do it
You get the location of the pic by right clicking on the pic and going to properties and itll give you an http:
Ryan
so what, my tires aren't any good? WTF?
notice to anyone reading: if ryan isn't getting it for his truck...it ain't no good...
Im sorry i seriously didnt mean it like that.
What i meant by that was i want to get the tires i want i want to choose not be dictated you have to get these. I want a bigger size thats what i meant by good tire.
What would you rather have out of these 5
Firestone
Bridgestone
Goodyear
BFG
Michelin
If you were paying $800 mind you. I doubt your choice would be the first 2.
Ryan
so many people think that because a popular model of tires is bad..(maybe...it may be Ford/GM's fault)...that the entire line sucks...
this is what will kill Firestone
Firestone was the first company to make tires aswe know them today!....one fault and the whole company sucks?
Goodyears get bad rap by some for wear...but I had 4 sets on last truck....always worked good for me..
BFG's are good also on the stang...and Michelins are a good tire as well..
so I pick all 5....yes....even the first 2..
- Tim
From the beginning before my truck was built i looked into changing them out when it came in to Goodyear AT/S. You guys kinda discouraged that (not you persoanlly but people talking about vibs). It would have cost me $300 more on top of the firestone option. I never liked these tires from day one. The look to wimpy not aggressive enough, they are wearing strange, they seem to soft to me.
This firestone goes a little deeper for me also. It has to do with something in my family (no deaths due to these tires) just affects me on a personal level.
Ryan
Ryan
I originally ordered my 2001 back on July 17th, but because GM had a restriction on two-tone paint, my truck didn't actually get built until 12/6.
It is the Summit White / Light Metallic Pewter combination. One thing about the pewter is that depending on the light, it seems to vary from looking like gold to looking like silver.
I went with the Westin Platinum CPS step bars (life time warrenty), and for the interior I went with the Graphite cloth.
I'll try to get some better pictures of it soon.
ryan,
thanks for posting the picture of my new truck and for the info on how to do it myself.
I'll try not to flood this site with new pictures when I get them.
Someone should tell them the vib and noise from the steering wheel is the intermediate steering shaft and it needs to be replaced.
Ryan
i started out with the usual suspects: goodyear (good experiences with them on my old truck) and michelin (outstanding reputation). between the two i preferred the michelin ltx/at's. problem was: i don't have $750 (cost for mount, balance, road hazard for michelins) to spend on tires.
so...i re-examined my options. and wouldn't you know, many sources rate bridgestone tires the best available...for the price. best available: michelin. and guess what else...i could get the bridgestones for only $300 if i traded in my firestones for them. not a difficult decision if you ask me.
ryan, i know the tire store you were working with couldn't get you the duelers...but if they could have...you'd have gone with them.
so don't go talking [non-permissible content removed] about 'em now just because you're going with what effectively amounts to the next best thing.
to answer your question...if i'm spending $800, i choose:
1. michelin
2. b-stone
3. goodyear
4. bfg
5. f-stone
my 0.03
bco
My list would read
1.BFG
2.Michelin
3.Goodyear
4.Bstone
5.Fstone
Ryan
- Tim
When was the last time you checked on the availability of the other tires?
My choice:
1. Michelin
2. Bridgestone
3. BFG
sorry, can't put the last two on my list...no way, no how.
My dad and I have been going to this place for tires for years. They kinda know me on a first name basis so it may work. I have had about 8 flat tires fixed in the past 4 yrs there.
Tim i didnt mean to start anything i guess i used a bad choice of words i apologize
Ryan
bco
smikes
Ryan
Smikes you can have the computer in your truck updated to change the shifting. It will engage OD later like between 50-55 mph instead of like 40. I did this on my truck and its great now. No lugging trying to get up to highway speed
Ryan
1. How satisfied are with your truck? (Please tell us what you have)
2. Would you buy the same vehicle? (Yes/No)
2a. If above answer is No, what truck would you consider?
3. What features/options would you add/delete if buying again?
miles. On a scale from 1-10 (10 being the
best) i would rate my truck at an 8.8.
2. Yes and No
3. I like the look of the new HD's and i would
have to get a 2500HD CC 4x4. But if i couldnt
get one due to any reason i would go with a
1500 again.
4. Features hmmm i would get cheaper tires and
have them changed when i got the truck.
Possibly an LT with leather (heated seats are
kinda nice been getting used to them in my
moms blazer)
Well ill have about a 6-8 year wait for a new one so ill take time and enjoy what i have now.
Ryan
I'm taking it in on Saturday for an oil change so I can possibly request it be handled then.
-smikes
Oh yea to my #4 above add snow plow prep pkg. My next truck will have this if i live in the midwest.
Ryan
2. Yes, I'd buy the same truck again.
3. I'd go with the long box.
Truck....2000 2500 LT....pleased 100%
buy again?...Hell yes....perhaps in HD form (9200 GVW)though...
added features?.....all not available...heated steering wheel...power moon roof...power rear slider...
wouldn't add any other factory options...not even a locker!
(here we go again)
- Tim
I agree a factory sunroof is needed. My only "wish list" option
Oh yea tail light guards worked today!!! I backed outta my driveway and i was half asleep and backed into the damn snowback thats at the end of my driveway. No damage bunch of snow in the guards though.
Ryan
99-07-30-024 OCT 99 Driveline Vibration/Growl Noise
This tsb calls for reprogramming the PCM to change the shift points.
You can also go here to check on the actual part numbers of the reprogram:
http://calid.gm.com/vci/
Good luck!!
Ryan
-smikes
Ryan
jminch and #600:
1. love it. 2000 LS1500 Z71 ext cab SB, four door. auto 5.3L, 3.73, black over pewter two tone. no regrets or bitches and moans. accessorized with westin platinum cps nerfs, bugflector ii bug guard, line-x utr spray-in, bilstein hd shocks, and wade bed rail caps.
2. not only yes, but hell yes.
2a. none...though ryan says his tundra is pretty nice.
3. i'd add the locker...oh, just so you know, i got pretty much everything except the locker, power heated leather seats, rear slider, rear defroster, and cell phone provisions. also...get the cheapest tires you can, save your $$$ and get a good set of michelins or b-stones instead.
k0hb #604 - what all do you get with the z72 package? is that the one that comes standard with bilsteins?
bco
LOL
A performance car should slide out to the side when the tires spin...aka Posi effect..aka Locker effect...
But a truck should go straight....like I have said...errr...someone I'm sure has said....the extra weight of a 3/4 makes talking off with less slips I guess...
It's just so hard to hit auto or 4_hi...then 3 seconds later hit 2-Hi.....if you feel you need to..
Locker....Bahhhhh hummbuggg!
..."cuz them yuppys be not knowin' how to drive correctly and they be needin' all the help they can get"
LOL
Good Luck on this one now!
- Tim
Ryan,
Worse that can happen is that you have to pay the disposal fee. Best case, they give you a few bucks for 'em. Cause there is always someone who doesn't know about them Firestones. Plus your's isn't on the recall list....not yet anyway...
A chevy rep. already got a hold of me but wasn't very much help. He didn't offer any info. about the reduced main bearing tolerances that directly lead to what engineers refer to as " COLD KNOCK " The result in the change also ( according to G.M. ) is " an increase in long term durability "
again, thank you jrohr1
The locker is either really useful or mandatory off road. Without the locker you can easily get the truck's weight onto the RI and L and have the other two tires just spin.
Off road - isn't that why we have 4wd?
Mike L
Hopefully the idea got through.
Mike L
enough
we have been thru this
Yawl like it....I don't ....
perhaps I am just a better off road driver?
LOL
hehehehhehee
- Tim
He said
"About the trans shfting in cold. it is normal for it to shift wierd (hesitate lug whatever you wanna call it)in the cold weather. It usually takes about 5-10 mins for it to warm up then its fine. Its a thing built in the trans so it doesnt get ruined and helps preserve it longer."
The owners manual says:
"On cold days, approximately 32deg F or colder, your transmission is designed to shift differentlyuntil the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This is intended to improve heater performance."
I'd prefer it to shift normally even if I had to stay cold a little longer.
2.Yes, I'd buy it again. It's been troublefree, provides good all around utility, and I also get about 21 mpg highway.
3. I really wanted the rear slider but it wasn't available. Also, maybe the trailering package, just so I don't have to wire up the trailer plug. OEM power moon roof, CD changer and better speakers would also be nice.