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Ryan
We have had the wax talk before....and people keep thinking I have waxed it...not yet guys!
I will use the Malms though....
- Tim
Ryan
Is there a Chevy version?
Looks like a 2500, but the full time 4wd threw me.
Mike L
I hope the power steering pump/hoses never fail. If they do, the brakes may take a lot of foot pressure.
Mike L
There was a fire at the Pontiac Truck Assembly Plant. The plant is currently shut down. Anybody with TPW's from Pontiac may be delayed.
-Todd
Really weird thing.....seems to "worsen" with mid and high octane gas. It is as if maybe it is "tip in" detonation. Rather than too much advance timing, too much timing "retard".
Anyone got any comments?
http://www.weick.com
Kevin
Those that have them, which ones (numbers) did you order??
I went to the Nifty products web site and found the following (2-front mats)
88-up C/K Pickup STD & EXTD Cab No 4WD FLR SHIFT 600022
99-up GMT-800 EXTD CAB PICKUP No 4WD FLR SHIFT
600638
What is a GMT-800??? and which part number did you order?
Randy
Kanton - Thanks for the details on tires and speedometer. I screwed up and didn't do any "tests" before putting the new tires on so I would have something to compare to. I'll follow those same procedures and see what happens, and test against a couple of other trucks. I don't know what they do at the factory, but I hope they look at each rear end and tire combination and calibrate it correctly. I went from 245's to 285's - I tried calculating my first gas mileage off of the true odometer reading, without recalibration, and mine probably was set correctly because the gas mileage sucked. I probably had another 30 to 50 miles more than the speedo showed - at least I hope so.
Nice truck - even though I love mine, but aren't we always wanting more. And GM knows how to deliver it in small increments to keep us wanting. I'll have to start calculating my break even point on the loan !!
Thanks storch for the link !
The leather graphite for Chevy was almost a black...kinda created a dark hole effect...so I went with med grey
- Tim
As the weather warms up and you still have the "winter grade" at the pumps this "knock" will be even more noticeable.
They should be switching soon if not already.
The rear end is higher than the front quite a bit, normal for most GM trucks, but I do think it seems most 4 X 4's ride a little more level than mine is. I've started looking at using the torsion bars to raise the front end an inch or two, but don't know enough about them yet - and there are people that warn against doing it.
I would think that from the factory the back of every truck would be the same height, but since the front end has a variable - the torsion bars - there may be slight differences as they roll of the assembly line, I'm kind of guessing here though. I'm checking into it, I really don't need or want a lift, just more level from front to back.
I'm away from home during the week, when I get in this weekend I'll measure the wheel wells. Anyone else out there have suggestions for the front - I know it has been asked before, but never saw a solution besides the torsion bars.
Thanks,
Greg
Is it maybe the SS somebody mentioned before?
I did notice in one of the pictures of the interior they show what appears to be a telescopic extension in the sunvisor. I know some have complained of that.
Paul
Just checked my tracking number and my HPP III is at home, will have a friend pick it up so it doesn't sit on the porch til Friday.
Greg
BTW, I don't have my truck, yet. I will definitely get it tomorrow afternoon (it's being brought to my dealership right now). The dealership who had my truck in inventory was being very slow about completing the paperwork (took them from last Friday to today!) so my dealership could send out the drivers and do the actual physical trade. But I've got the VIN number and am curious as to my truck's origin.
Meredith
Also, you might have a much bigger difference going from 245s to 285s. Just as if I go to 35"s!!
That is when the programmer will really come in handy.
Kyle
P.S. Just ordered the 160 degree stat.
The factory mine was built at was right on the sticker - at the top I think, but don't remember for sure. As well, I learned from a friend just yesterday that the first position of the VIN is the country 1-US, 2-Canada, 3-Mexico. Was true with mine, can others confirm that?
Someone else reported that underneath on the passenger side frame I believe is a sticker with the date the truck was built. Forgot to look for mine.
This forum needs search capability - my memory isn't that good.
Greg
Greg
This site was posted on this discussion earlier (Silverado VIII or IX?). I have not confirmed its accuracy.
At least if they are built in Texas thats where they put the sticker telling which plant it was built at.
Jeff
Kyle
SADDLEMAN, INC. Auto & Truck Accessories make these "SUREFIT" seat covers. Part # XX9134-XX.
Does anyone know if there is anything to THE POWERAID throttle body spacer. Supposed to increase combustion efficiency with increased torque and mileage. Cost is $100. It does seem a little pricey for a spacer, but it does come with gaskets.
Keith
Pep Boys? Manny Moe and Jack? The one close to me has really thinned out merchandise inventory since their stock plummeted, and they stiffed the crappy little Indy Racing League....Tony George an idiot!
I got some relief when I modified my thermostat to open a little sooner, lowering the operating temp a modest amount, about 10-13 degrees F, when cool ambient temperatures allows. In hot weather, t-stat is open fully anyway, so no benefit.
Dbhull, let us know if changing the plugs to a colder heat range helps out. I suspect it will do the trick.
- Tim
kyle
Ryan
Westin chrome plated stainless or
Back Country stainless. Does anyone have
experience with these? How does the chrome
and/or stainless hold up in the winter with
road salt.
Thanks,
Mike
I had a difficult time sleeping last night. Must be the excitement of finally getting my truck today. I've been pretty useless at work for the past week, concentrating more on trying to acquire my new truck, but I think today will be the worst. And the day is just dragging!
Meredith
-Todd
I have a question about installing headers on to an engine. I have the 5.3 and am going to be adding a Gibson Cat-back exhaust system, K and N air filter, and eventually the new hypertech programmer. I have read about installing headers to give more power to the engine but is that a smart thing to do? Will adding headers to my truck put a strain on the engine or its surronding parts and will it add noise to the engine and noise in the cab? Thanks.
*~TeaBoy~*
Ryan, you were right on the shorter delivery time (6 days) to the dealership. GM had told me 2-3 weeks. I thought their estimate was high, but we never know for certain what to expect with GM in control. Just hope for the best and it turned out good.
Snowchaser said " I am looking at nerf bars for my truck. Westin chrome plated stainless or Back Country stainless. Does anyone have experience with these? How does the chrome and/or stainless hold up in the winter with road salt."
Do not know about salt since I live in GA. I purchased the CPS (chrome plated stainless) for my '00 Silverado LT, 4dr, Z71. They are the best of two worlds, if scratched (perish the thought), they won't rust, will not tarnish (as stainless will unless kept waxed). I installed them in approx 1 hour with help of wife who held up the far end until I could get front bolts started. These are a body mount and frame supported installation. Really shine up good....
Dustyone
lower the bed of a Silverado to make it easier to load bikes? One magazine test I read says that there are 2" blocks between the axle and the springs... anyone taken them out or put shorter ones in their place?
thanks.
Ryan
Its in northeastern indiana (by ohio and michigan)
Ryan
Ryan
Also you forgot the michigan plant.
3 GM Truck plants
Ryan
Seriously, they should all be very similar in build quality. The tooling, fixtures and procedures have more to do with quality than anything else, and they should all be the same at all factories.
Mike L
99 Silverado 1500 4x4 4.8L 5spd
00 Silverado 2500 LS 4x4 6.0L 5spd (TPW 4-24)