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about $9.50 a six....plus tax/deposit....so roughly $43 plus shipping....
...any good beer is about $9-$15 a six pack....
It's like $35 cash and carry at the brewery....
I guess it may be cheaper for shipping depending on where it's going?......from Michigan to Cal obviously was most expensive....
......
back to trucks.....
....How many 6 packs could a 2500 haul?
LOL
- Tim
SB - 702
LB - 864
So there is something to say about a LB.
And pass the pretzels!
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LOL
- Tim
...hmmmm......long box next time?
....sorry PF......nobody is talking....so we filled the void.....back to trucks
Beer, women, trucks, and toys....what money is for! (Order may vary, depending on the individual)
LOL
Tom
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-FfMcPNIzyeK/ProdView.asp?a=1&s=0&g=400&id=essential_info&i=113KFC4675
And they sound pretty good too.
Seat covers are here. How do i remove the headrest?
- Tim
There is a small hole you need to put a paperclip or small nail in there to get it off
...not to mention that mass power loss in them larger tires to boot...
LOL
.. - Foghorn
Larger Shocks (46mm I think)
Transfer case skid plate
Front end skid plate
High flow air filter
Offroad jounce bumpers & stabilizer bars
Z71 Graphics
Obviously, the shocks will be probably be replaced and I'm not sure about the stabilzer bar and jounce bumpers. Probably depends alot on what kind of lift you'll put on. The main factors with the Z71 package are the skid plates and the fact that it's one of the heavy-duty suspension packages which allows the tow-rating to be increased above the 5000lb limit for base suspension models.
Maybe one of the other guys can tell you whether or not the skid plates can still be used with a body or suspension lift
Have fun with your new truck!
Mike L
Tom
- Foghorn
Ryan all your latest picture attempts are not working, you had this down before what's up with that!
Of course at least you try I wouldn't attempt it myself it's to techie for me to understand so far.
Hell I couldn't figure out how to post my extended component warranty here either and that was a jpeg file.
Ray T.
webphotos wont let me post pics anywhere
They turned into picturetrail
gotta find a new home now
ROTFLMAO
Tom
Seriously, they look nice. So does the bed cover, if you like them. Did you NEED seat covers, or just want them for the looks?
Tom
- Foghorn
Do I go with...
Bilstein
Edelbrock
Rancho
Any thoughts and pros cons of each would be great.
Thanks
pix don't show the seat bottoms, do the covers do them as well as the backs. BTW look good.
matthew
1. Z71 decal was ordered from dealer (z71 tahoe emblem). Ill post part # soon
2. shocks - bilstein
3. seat covers - you can get a bowtie logo no logo or try and have em do a custom
4. backs of seat covers have a pouch (like the actual seat backs) which is nice. Sorry ill take pics sunday on my day off of the backs
5. LEATHER? H E double hockey sticks NO. I am old school cloth manual seats here babay hehe
Did i miss anything?
Oh yea next upgrade is rear speakers
1. The way the truck is lifted, in a suspension lift the suspension components are changed or modified to give the lift. In a body lift the body of the vehicle is "unscrewed" from the frame and spacers are added between the body and the frame.
2. The amount of lift. In a body lift the max amount of lift is about 3", with a suspension lift you can go 4-6" (maybe more???)
3. Cost. Body lifts are around $150 - $200 while a suspension lift is around $1200.
4. Installation. I have only installed a body lift but looking at a suspension lift I would guess that you should have at least moderate mechanical skills. The body lift installation is very easy, remove stock body bolts, lift body, add spacer, install new (longer) body bolts.
5. The end result. When you do a body lift you are lifting the body 3" off the frame, therefor you now have a 3" space between the frame of the truck and the body of the truck. Places where this will be most noticable, the bumpers will be 3" lower than the body of the truck. Some kits may come with brackets to move them, the kit that I installed had brackets for the front bumper but not the rear. You can see this on my picturetrail page, look at the Drivers side picture in the 1987 S-10 album. http://www.picturetrail.com/nh_mark. Another place where this may be noticable is the wheel wells. I seem to remember that somebody sold a heavy rubber piece that you could rivet in the wheel well to cover this space, of course that was 13 years ago so who knows now.
Another thing to consider with a body lift is anything that comes through the body and into the cab MUST have 3" of play or you must extend it 3". When I did my S-10 I remember having to extend my transfer case shift handle (remember those???) The truck was a 5 speed so the transmission shifter was 3" shorter too. I'm sure there were a few "gotchas" when I was doing it but it was so long ago I don't really remember them. I kind of think that I had to extend my gas filler hose, I'm not sure.
The only other thing I would add to this is the durability. I would think that the suspension lift will be alot more durable than a body lift. For most light off-roading or street driving I don't think this would be an issue but if you are going to be going airborn in your truck then the suspension kit is probably a better choice.
I hope this info helps and if anybody sees anything that is incorrect then please correct me.
-Mark
Actually revker, the bolts inside the circle of the lug nuts are for the axle shaft...leave them alone. The lugs that hold the wheels onto the rotor hub flange are about 15/16's inch...big socket. The center of the wheel and the hub mount are a tight fit and may require the assistance of a large percussion instrument. Avoid hitting the rim but the wheel may need a few blows from some sort of hammer to budge it loose.
matthew
'01 K2500HD Suburban
'00 K1500 Silverado
do you ever check out gm-trucks.com?
His truck got wrecked a few days ago and is trading it in for a car and getting rid of all his truck stuff.
chevy4x4@chevy4x4trucks.com
Also a few quick questions.
1. Has your ride/handling GREATLY improved since installing your Bilsteins?
2. Has your truck ever had the harsh 1-2 shift? Or the double bump problem when starting or stopping? I wonder if your Hypertech III fixed any of these problems?
3. Does your steering wheel lock when your truck is turned off? Mine does not and never did. Is there a TSB for this?
Thanks
Also a few quick questions.
1. Has your ride/handling GREATLY improved since installing your Bilsteins?
I NOTICED THE TRUCK SEEMS MORE SOLID AND LESS FLOATY AND SOFT. ID SAY IT GOT A LITTLE STIFFER BUT I LIKE THE RIDE MUCH BETTER
2. Has your truck ever had the harsh 1-2 shift? Or the double bump problem when starting or stopping? I wonder if your Hypertech III fixed any of these problems?
HARSH 1-2 SHIFT? SOMETIMES. I HAVE THE HPIII PROGRAMMED FOR FIRMER SHIFTS SO I CANT REALLY TELL. IT SHIFTS VERY GOOD
3. Does your steering wheel lock when your truck is turned off? Mine does not and never did. Is there a TSB for this?
YES MINE DOES. HOWEVER AFTER THE 2000 MODEL YEAR THEY STOPPED MAKING LOCKING STEERING WHEELS. YOURS IS NORMAL
Thanks
Oh look-Bama's trolling in a Chevy thread!! Guess things are slow in all of the Tindra threads! Doh! Almost forgot-you've managed to help get most of them closed! 'Course most of the Tundra defenders around here don't even own Tundra's, much less tow or drive them offroad!!