Chevy Silverado - Continued X

vince4

I followed the example from someone on this board and ordered my shocks from www.carparts.com after getting multiple quotes. By e-mail they quoted $74, then later by live on-line quote it was $62. I used the MotorTrend 1/3 off coupon which brought them to $41 each. Who knows how cheap they'd be if I'd asked a few more times!

www.shockwarehouse.com quoted $69 for the same shocks.

quadrunner500

Factory sunroofs don't come cheap either. Nor have I seen one with so many features. I'd like to have one...I'm thinking. Enjoy yours.

ryanbab

Check out the sunroofs on the blazers. They are great only $800 option but worth it.

Ryan

scottay

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werking

'00 LS Z71 5.3L 4-dr ext cab
Ordered Nov 99, Built and delivered Jan 00
Currently: 5700 miles
Overall MPG: ~16; City: 15; Highway: 17

Have not experienced any: Vibration, Launch Shudder, Windnoise, Extreme Cab Flex.

Have been using 87 octane. One oil/filter change (at about 3500 miles).

Accessories: Westin CPS nerf bars, self-installed, Bugflector II bug guard. I am now changing my opinion on the Bugflector II. Have experienced a "rippling" noise at high speeds (greater than 75 mph) that I have attributed to the Bugflector. Sooner or later will change to the Lund. Soon plan on getting Rhino or Line-X spray-in, the bed's getting a little scuffed.

All in all: very pleased with my truck. No complaints with the job GM did assembling it. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a multi-purpose vehicle. Hauling, towing, off-roading, SUV-ing, or just highway driving - it's great for all of the above.

Kyle

jmes

there was a post at one time about a "switch" of some kind that you could install that automatically turned on the fog lamps when the headlights came on. does anyone have any details or a link?

gnipper

Here is the site: http://www.truckautoaccessories.com/rd/ . I've bought the controller and installed it on a 2000 GMC, I really like it, only $14.95. I really like the fog lights coming on - doesn't really add that much light - as has been discussed before - it just adds a distinctive look to the truck to have them on.

When installing the switch you have a selection to make it work only with the automatic lights or with the auto lights and the switch on the dash. I chose the later. It's kind of weird, it doesn't work 100% of the time with the light switch on the dash, but it has so far with the auto headlights, I didn't call them. So far I've never used the switch to turn on the headlights other than testing.

It appears just to be a simple relay of some sort inside a black box just like the picture on their web site. It detects a signal of the lights coming on and sends a signal to the computer to turn the fog lights on. Installation was quick and simple. Pulling the dash coverings off was easy as well - and I was amazed at how easy they go back together and how well they fit. These trucks have come a long way from even '96.

Greg

rcoos

I'm happy that you finally have your truck!
Now, where are the pictures?
rcoos

speedybird

I ordered the unit that automatically turns the fog lights on and the unit that keeps your regular lights on when you turn on the highbeams.
Both work great. Install took about 20 minutes each.

Randy

ryanbab

Second fill up all city driving

13.06 mpg not that bad.

Ryan

Rcoos i posted pics but ill send u my site

ryanbab

Heres the site: http://hometown.aol.com/ryanb0928/myhomepage/photo.html

The truck looks different now. I added westin black nerf bars, lund interceptor, husky mudflaps, wade bedrail caps, and a rhino spray in. Pictures were taken about 3 wks ago before i picked the truck up. Hope you can check it out.

Ryan

khharris

I have a 00 1500 LT Z71 off road package,doesn't that come with premium Bilstein shocks,what would the advantage of the Edelbrock IAS shocks be,and I've been reading about Monroe Reflex shocks,any suggestions.Also anybody have any ideas on a super big gulp sized cupholder for the LT with heated buckets and the console.

Kharris

750hill

As anyone seen a site that offers replacement
headlight bulbs for the 2000 Silverado which
contain some Xenon Gas. Brought some from Germany
for other car but they didn't a Spec for Chevy.

mgdvhman

That does look slick...and $1100 sounds reasonable...

Perhaps it will be a factory option in 2002?...along with a power silder?....now there is a combo man..

Looks great

- Tim

volkej

The brake pedal on my Y2K Silverado depresses 2 inches before the brakes are actually engaged. That seems like an excessive amount of play to me, but I don’t know what’s normal for these trucks. Do the pedals on any of your trucks do the same thing?
I figured I better get some other input before I go whining to my dealer.

Jim

redsilverado

this would be a good question for 'ol "LURDBOY"
ha ha ha

ryanbab

Nope chevy doesnt use bilstein in the Z71 pkg anymore. Tenneco shocks are what they use now

Ryan

obyone

how the two of you keep popping up together...almost like....

speedybird

I'm with you, power slider would be nice. Seriously considered a CR Laurence, but quoted price was $565 installed. Decided it wasn't worth it at that price, a little cheaper....possibly.

Randy

rwagoner

$565 installed? Mine was about $400 or so.

Richard

speedybird

I have to ask....which brand (two major ones are CR Laurence and Jackson) and where did you get it done?
I was told CR Lau. was $450 for parts and roughly $100 labor install.
Any pics??

Randy

mgdvhman

$1600 to have air flow in and out...

Only in America eh?

My first 3 cars were $2100 for all 3!

LOL

- Tim

tucsonjwt

I just went "live on line" at CarParts with "parts specialist Chris" who quoted me a price of $76.90 each for the 2K 2WD Silverado IAS shocks. I mentioned that I saw vince4s post here two days ago at $62, and this is a 24% increase in 2 days. Chris told me that this increase happened "weeks ago." He also quoted 10% shipping, which I suppose was on the 1/3 off coupon price ($76.90 X 33%0ff X 10% shipping = $56.68?)
Vince4: Did you actually end up paying $41 for your shocks, + 10% shiping, or did they raise the price on your order?
Did anyone get the same $76.90 price from CarParts recently? Should I just try later and maybe get a better price from a different "parts specialist?"

white6

I just purchased a set of four IAS shocks from carparts.com for my 2K Sierra SLE 2wd, and the total, with 33% off coupon, was $228. I also asked about the $41 price, and "Paul" said "????" I'm going to try out the IAS shocks, since they have a 30-day money-back guartantee, and see if they are worth it. If not, back they go!

tucsonjwt

I think I'll wait to see if your ride improves. Do you have a reg. cab or extended cab, long bed or short bed? I am also considering "Velvet Ride" rear spring shackles with rubber inserts to reduce bouncing when driving with an empty box, which is all I do with my truck. My base regular cab has smooth ride suspension, but I am looking for anything to add to a smoother ride due to a chronic low back pain conditon I have.

rwagoner

Randy:

The actual "PowrSlider" name is a trademark of CR Laurence; I have not heard of Jackson. I will try to find my receipt ... it is SOMEWHERE ... to get the exact price. But my memory is that it was about $400 for the slider and about $40 for installation normally, but I got a package deal including a SnugTop shell and a Bedrug all at the same time, so I THINK they knocked it down to $400 total.

I don't have pictures now, but I can. I have to use up a roll and get it developed soon. Do you want some scanned in?

Richard

teaboy022

I also have the mysterious tamborine sound in my 2000 5.3 liter Silverado. I describe it as a small metal pepple being tossed around. Did you ever get it fixed? I only notice it went I tap the gas very lightly. The dealer thought it was an exhaust leak and replaced my catalytic converter but it did no good...still hear it. Keep me posted on what you do... I want to add on an exhaust system (flowmaster 50 series) and want to make sure nothing is wrong with my engine or its exhaust system. Thanks

~*Teaboy*~

ryanbab

YOu sound like my dad. When i was 17 my first new car cost me $1500 (chevelle). And then he says why u gonna add all those nerf bars and things to it. How come he raised the back end of his car and did numerous things to the engine? Like father like son i guess

Ryan

vince4

750hill, I know www.performanceproducts.com sells some fancy replacement bulbs. They have the cheap "blue" type and the expensive gas type but I don't know if it's Xenon. Their web site is limited, you may need the print catalog.

volkej, 2" pedal travel sounds on the high side of normal. I've never really looked at it closely but mine does go down a bit before you get much braking.

vince4

Yes, I got them for $62.60 each as quoted (before discount). It sounds like I got lucky. I remember a post a few weeks ago where the second price quoted was in the $50's I think.

The first e-mail quote I got from them was $74.22, then the on-line quote was cheaper. If you have to pay the $74 price, go to www.shockwarehouse.com where the price and shipping are lower.

Here is a cut & paste from my Carparts.com invoice. The shipping is a bit steep I think.

SubTotal: $250.40
Discount: ($82.63)
Tax: $13.84
Shipping: $25.02
Grand Total: $206.62

750hill

Vince4 Performance had some PIAA Super Whites
for $80.00pr w/ship. Thanks for the post. Another
E-Mailed with a site called www.autobulbdepot.com.
They had the PIAA Super Whites and Hiper Bulbs
which contain the Xenon gas but they were not
D O T approved, and intended for off road use.

What I have coming from Germany for the other
car contain Xenon gas are DOT/SAE, street legal,
with higher output than PIAA but $120 pair. A
True Xenon retro is $1000 with many having
computer problems, if ordered on car $500 so if
these come close big savings.

For the Silverado ordered the PIAA, can compare
the two companies.

rob169

Any of you guys upgraded the 27 watt bulb in the fog lights? What did you use? Anybody replace the the whole factory fog lamp assembly (made by Blazer) for a higher quality 55w+ halogen unit with a metal housing? The stock fog lights seem pretty wimpy and are made out of plastic. We have plenty of foggy mornings where I live, and an upgrade to some higher power units like PIAA's (in the factory location) would sure be sweet! Anybody tried it already?

rshornsby

Ray did. Strange how things on this site have been dropping off since most of US argumentvive personnel have gotten our pickups. For example:
Kyle, myself, Ray and whosoever was in that era.
Must be a good sign.. Of course Ryan is holding court and taking up the slack for the rest of us (bless his heart), so we just monitor this site.
Right Kyle & Ray????????????????????????????????

Have a nice day you guys...

Roger.

ryanbab

I wont go away im always gonna be here. Trucks great. DIdnt drive it all weekend though

Ryan

bob332

Kyle, It is really good to read that your 00 has been trouble free during the first 5700 miles. I sure hope mine can repeat your results, but it has over 5,000 miles to go yet. Thanks for the good news and it gives hope. Think I will eventually get a spray-in bed liner also. Bob

rob169

Hey Ray, what did you do to upgrade your fog lights and how did it work out?

rwagoner

American Camper Shells, Carson, California: $419 installed for the Silverado.

I can't believe the quotes some have posted. $419 is American's regular price!

Richard

vince4

What will they have next. This dot com thing is out o' control. But it's good for us, more selection and lower prices.

I'm also interested in beefing up the whimpy factory fog lights. I can't quite bring myself to pay $350 for the PIAA dual mode replacements though. A bulb upgrade is about right I think. Will a 50W bulb melt the case?

kgrace

I'm thinking of upgrading my shocks to the IAS shocks. The frost heaves in Michigan can be brutal!! I was wondering if I can just replace the ones in the rear since the back end bounce seems to be the biggest problem. Or is it recommended to replace all 4 at once? I have also seen that the Monroe Reflex appears to be similar to the Edelbrocks. Anyone compared the two? Any comments?

Kevin

werking

obviously i'm going to have to ask you again to please keep your comments focused on silverados - not the users of this site...hehe, just messin'. i'm still here. i gotta watch myself on here now. i just prefer to monitor posts, and answer questions that i know the answers to. it's hard to not "mod-out" my truck based off of suggestions from folks here. i also like to be one of the guys to tell everyone how good these trucks can be.

kyle

white6

because they have a 30-day money-back guarantee. The Monroe shocks don't (as far as I know). I have also read other posts from a few Chevy owners who have tried the Edelbrock's and have been pleased. Believe me, for $228, they better be a significant improvement over the stock shocks. Of course, they also have a lifetime warranty, so that could be a consideration for folks who keep their trucks a long time.

mdrechnowicz

speedybird,

The sunroof looks great. Any problems with it?
Since they must cut out the roof brace to install,
did you notice any extra body flex(sqeaks)?


Mike

rob169

Sylvania part #893 is halogen-38 watts (940 lumens) vs. the factory halogen-#890 (540 lumens). Pretty susbstantial increase in output. I've got them in and they perform great, but I'm a little worried that I'm going to fry my truck. Blazer makes the factory fog lights for GM. I saw a set of Blazer lights at an auto accessory store that had what appeared to be the same basic construction (plastic housing, etc.) and Blazer had these set up with the 38 watt halogen bulbs! Don't know what size wiring Chevy is using and the wiring, relay?, etc. may be the wink links if the plastic doesn't melt. I carry a fire extinquisher in the cab just in case! Unfortunately Blazer does not have any internet awareness, so I can't e-mail them to find out what the factory units can handle, or what upgrades to wiring etc. may be necessary...

redsilverado

how's it goin'? i know you've had your share of
problems and hopefully they've been sorted out. i

was wondering however if you have experienced any

steering shaft play up around the steering wheel.

i'm not talking about left to right turning play,

it's the type where the steering shaft feels like

it's held in by a loose steering shaft bearing,
up by the steering wheel. mine feels like it's
going through an oversized bearing or something.
most noticeable when going over bumps at slow
speeds. it kinda rattles.

have a god one

...red

dropper

You might try this site. They may be able to answer you questions...

http://www.federalmogul.com/

Keith

redsilverado

make that a good one

rob169

Thanks dropper! I didn't know that BLAZER was a division of FEDERALMOGUL. I was able to place a phone message to a BLAZER electrical engineer, and hopefully soon I'll find out what the specs and max bulb watts are for the factory fog lamps. I'll post an update when he gets back to me...

Appreciate your help!

mgdvhman

You need an Intermediate shaft...

Rattles over slow bumps is a common sign for that...and it is a common problem.

- Tim

obyone

shaft. Dealer should know about this one...

redsilverado

thanks guys, it's nice to know that a guy can
come here and get the problem analyzed.

...red