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  • vince4vince4 Member Posts: 1,268
    The problem with the windshield trim IS made worse by the bug guard so both sides are right. This is a small problem easily fixed with a little glue or tape, it's not worth fighting over. Save your energy for if/when they really do something rotten.
  • tucsonjwttucsonjwt Member Posts: 265
    bed can be seen on public@wieck.com. for those who have not yet seen them. I think this is where the outside door handles on rear doors show up on the 2001- looks like they are on the HD 2500 only - looks like the old style crew cab doors to me. To save some mouse time - scroll forward to page 22 and 23 for the 2001 4DR pictures, and page 26 and 28 for composite bed pictures. Looks like composite bed is only available in the fleetside style. Page 28 has the bowling ball test shown on the composite bed. Nice head to head comparison of the regular and HD Silverado/Sierra in one picture - big difference in ride height. Cool site.
  • tucsonjwttucsonjwt Member Posts: 265
    www.wieck.com/public/index.html. Type 2001 Silverado in search criteria 1.
  • genea3genea3 Member Posts: 15
    I talked to the salesman who sold me the truck and asked him to talk to the service dept. I told him it was ridiculous to have this leave me with a bad impression on the dealership for such a small problem. He agreed & talked to the service dept. They will seal the windshield trim and if it doesn't work I will have to pay for it. I agreed.
    Question for anyone who had the same problem...Did gluing the windshield trim take care of the problem for you?

    On another note. I want to thank all of you for all of the information you have shared over the last few months. It was a big help in buying, ordering, working out the best deal and knowing what to look for when I was buying the truck. I've been reading all of the posts since January and they have been very informative. This site is still a great tool.
    Gene
  • werkingwerking Member Posts: 431
    thrashers -
    got my westin cps 4-pad steps from a local parts store ('bout $360 if i remember right). westin won't direct-sell them on-line, but they'll give you a list of authorized dealers in your area if you call the 800 #. if you want pics of what they'll look like and how they install, let me know on here or email me at kwerking@aol.com

    denn -
    my '00 LS Ext Cab Z71 is black/pewter with the med gray cloth interior. if you want a couple pics of what your truck's going to look like, let me know on here or email me at above address. you, my friend, have good taste. :)

    kyle
  • werkingwerking Member Posts: 431
    can you post pics of exactly where you're applying the glue. the rippling noise i'm hearing sounds more to me like it's coming from the bug guard - not the windshield/molding. but, if all it takes is some glue, maybe i'll go ahead and do that up anyways. i just get a slight rippling noise at speeds in excess of 70 mph with my bugflector II. has anyone on here had the same/similar problems with the lund interceptor yet? i'm thinking of pulling mine off and getting one of those instead, too.

    kyle
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    No noises from the lund interceptor or at least i havent heard any and ive done well over 75mph too with radio off to listen.

    Ryan
  • btenvybtenvy Member Posts: 43
    Does anyone have an idea of what weight of oil to put in the trucks? I live in the desert average temp in the summer 110-115. I was wondering what suggestions you have.

    Thanks,

    Jarvus
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    Timmy Timmy Timmy

    Are you out there????? Been kinda quiet lately.

    Ryan
  • markbuckmarkbuck Member Posts: 1,021
    Check your owners manual. I run 10W-30 in the summer, pulling trailers, thru the AZ, NV and TX deserts. No problems with overheating even though I'm at max trailer wt.
  • mgdvhmanmgdvhman Member Posts: 4,157
    ...I'd tell you what I did...but it would just add to my "image"

    - Tim
  • tucsonjwttucsonjwt Member Posts: 265
    cars.com auto show site.
    2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab

    GM announced in February that the heavy-duty Silverado Crew Cabs will be available with a new 8.1-liter gasoline V-8 that generates 340 horsepower and a turbocharged 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V-8 that makes 300 horsepower. Both engines will team with new six-speed manual and five-speed automatic transmissions.
    Currently, GM offers extended-cab full-size pickups with narrow rear doors that open to the rear. Ford will introduce a four-door crew cab version of its light-duty F-150 this spring. GM says it will add a crew-cab for its light-duty 1500 series, probably later in the 2001 model year.
    — by Rick Popely for cars.com
    ENGINES
    340-hp., 8.1 liter V-8;
    300-hp., 6.6 liter V-8 (diesel);
    300-hp., 6.0 liter V-8

    TRANSMISSIONS
    5-speed automatic;
    6-speed manual
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    Well what did you do??? What "image" ???

    Ryan
  • werkingwerking Member Posts: 431
    all, been working with another user to perfect this maintenance chart. again, if you have excel and are interested, i've developed a spreadsheet to assist you in tracking your gas mileage over time, establish and identify any trends (positive or negative), and track average speed using your engine hours and total mileage. fyi. if your interested, drop me a line at kwerking@aol.com and i'll be happy to send it to you

    kyle
  • redsilveradoredsilverado Member Posts: 1,000
    tim. was just reading the dakota versus "da runt"
    forum, and what tim posted is a riot.
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    Truck is almost done they just need to take the polish off clean it up and put some wax on it. Going for it at 3:30 hopefully it looks better then new and everything was put back the same as it was on. I cant wait this is worse than waiting a yr to get it.

    Ryan
  • mgdvhmanmgdvhman Member Posts: 4,157
    6.0 is supposed to be 325HP now?

    ..nuttin' Ryan.....nuttin'

    - Tim
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    Yea 325 HPs Tim you better go trade yours in and get a new one soon. Yours is obsolete now haha

    Ryan
  • mgdvhmanmgdvhman Member Posts: 4,157
    ahead of yours!!

    LOL

    - Tim
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    Truck is all better now it looks great.

    Oh now time MINES NEWER HA

    RYan
  • khharriskhharris Member Posts: 51
    00 1500 Z71 LT,never driven offroad,what would I expect out of the edelbrock shocks over stock,or do I even need them,thanks for any help


    kharris
  • bob332bob332 Member Posts: 137
    Good to know that heat has not been a problem for you in trailering. I may eventually go in this direction and buy a fifth wheel to go with my 00 1500 with ride control suspension. What are you pulling your trailer with? 1500 or 2500? Automatic? 5.3? 3.73? Have you been in the mountains with it? Appreciate the information. Thanks, Bob.
  • bob332bob332 Member Posts: 137
    Have you made a decision about which spray-in liner to get. I am considering one also. I think I have read in some previous postings that the Rhino tends to fad in time, especially the gray color. I guess black would work for my pewter truck, but I thought the gray might go better. Does anyone have the gray spray-in? If so, for how long and how does it look? I know there is a topic on spray liners on this site, but the last time I checked there was not much activity?
  • bob332bob332 Member Posts: 137
    I just checked the Spray Liner topic and there have been a lot of postings since I last checked it. Probably a lot of good information. I will read as I get time. Apologize to all. Kyle, I am still interested in hearing what you decide. You seem to know what you are doing. Bob
  • mgdvhmanmgdvhman Member Posts: 4,157
    Spray-ins.....if you must...get the Line-X....it seems to be the best choice of the two...much harder and better looking.

    - Tim
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    I have the rhino and i love it dogg loves it too back there when its wett like a swimming pool to him. They fixed my truck great cant even tell where the damage was im a very pickey person and this would have bugged me but i cant even tell they did a great job im very happy and i can rest easy now.

    Ryan
  • tucsonjwttucsonjwt Member Posts: 265
    It was OK but did fade in our Arizona sun. I had it about 3 years before I sold the truck. Also, I had a container of cleaning solvent leak and stain the liner a green-yellow color which I could never get out, so it is not impervious to all chemicals. Other than that, I had no complaint. I think you do have to keep after a Rhino liner with armor all or something if you want to have it looking nice. The armor all does make it slippery until it wears off. I had one guy tell me that if you haul a lot of gravel/stone in your bed and shovel it out - the shovel can dig into the surface of the liner an wear pieces of it off, making it not look too good. That's my experience. I would go with a paint saver pad under a drop in liner if I could find one that didn't require drilling holes in the tailgate. Just my $.02
  • swobigswobig Member Posts: 634
    but I understand what your saying. I put some never sieze around the screw to prevent rust and also have the pad under the liner. Works good...
  • mgdvhmanmgdvhman Member Posts: 4,157
    My Duraliner.."Snaps" under the rail....but I don't think you will avoid the screws in the tailgate with any liner. The center uses the latch screws...but the sides need something for support.

    I chose to leave it natural under the liner..no mat.

    - Tim
  • dustyonedustyone Member Posts: 262
    My Pendaliner SR (skid resistant) is under the side rails and over the front rail. Tailgate cover is held with the 2 center tailgate latch bolts, the sides are screwed into pads that are glued to the tail gate in six places, bedliner is also screwed into glued pads. No drilling permitted on 'THE TRUCK'. Side rails are capped / covered with same material as bed liner, glued with several full length strips and held in place with the Putco S/S Locker side rails.
    Fred
  • tucsonjwttucsonjwt Member Posts: 265
    and remove the glued on pads, will the paint lift off with the pads? Same question on the bed rail caps.
  • swobigswobig Member Posts: 634
    noticed something funny with the drive shaft. It's got two what look like patches in it on both ends about a inch from the ends. Have any of you noticed anything like this with yours? Will have to drive to the lot to see if this is normal, but it looks as if someone drilled holes in it and then tried to patch it. Seems to run ok though, new exhaust is nice...
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    what kind of gibsons? any resonance in the 1500-1800 rpm range? couldn't find any patches on mine.
  • redsilveradoredsilverado Member Posts: 1,000
    how's that caddy drivin'?

    on a more serious note though, could you give me your pro's and con's on the K&N air filter. did you ever get your truck straightened out yet?

    ...red
  • kantonkanton Member Posts: 142
    Those patches look to be balancing weights on mine, no biggy.

    thrashers: I lifted my truck with Ranho 4" kit. You can check it out at http://www.picturetrail.com/kanton

    Kyle
  • rcoosrcoos Member Posts: 167
    I have noticed that you have inquired about the advantages/ disadvantages of replacing your stock shock absorbers a couple of times hear!

    I replaced the Tenneco shocks that come in the Z71 package on my truck ('00 X/C 4dr Z71 4WD) with the Edelbrock IAS shocks & am very happy with I did so!

    I have a ATV that I drive up into the bed of my truck. The ATV is about 850 lbs & it rides well with it in the back.

    You will really notice a vast improvement when your truck is empty. These shocks do everything that Edelbrock claims in their advertising. My truck is firm on soft roads, but becomes soft when going over any uneven pavement, potholes or rough terrain off road. If I have to push the brakes in a hurry, there is no front end nose dive like before & the handling around sharp turns is much better.

    I am very pleased with these shocks. I believe that the Monroe Reflex & Rancho RSX shock absorbers do the same as the Edelbrocks.
    rcoos
  • quadrunner500quadrunner500 Member Posts: 2,721
    17 months of ownership. I hosed it out under the liner, then used a mop. Still looks good underneath. Paint has not worn through anywhere. GM Goodwrench part. I think Tim says it's a made by Duraliner? Penda? Whatever. I made the right choice, for me.
  • quadrunner500quadrunner500 Member Posts: 2,721
    Graphite = very pretty, but too dark. Gimme some light!

    Medium gray = okay, but boring. It's what I have.

    Light brown = Orange marmalade peanut butter.What
    were they thinking?

    I think the new, neutral tan would be the prettiest, especially if in leather. Who wants
    seats to look like office furniture? Not me.

    Who has the best taste in color? Next to me, I think Ryanbab hands down has the best style when it comes to colors. I'll still like the dark carmine red over sunset gold metallic, with a neutral, camel tan interior would be gorgeous.

    Mine..? Off the lot, light pewter metallic with medium gray cloth. Not bad. Low maintenance. Hides dirt very well. Not a show stopper. Don't care. It's a truck.
  • swobigswobig Member Posts: 634
    and those do look like balancing weights on the driveshaft. It just looked kind of wierd, but I guess that's the way they do it.

    Gibson stainless steel (65519?) definately has a throater growl to it. Me likes, but any more noise would be too much. Going 70 down the highway it sound good, but is a little noisy at 55 for some reason (about 1500-1800 RPM's). Instruction didn't say which way the muffler should go on (it will fit both ways) so I'm assuming it can go on either way. And I agree with obyone about the K&N/Airaid filters. Now I just have to save for that Hypertech - anyone find one under 300$???
  • redsilveradoredsilverado Member Posts: 1,000
    thanks for the info. but DUMMY me, should've asked you what your thoughts are on it's ability to filter the dirt in relation to the stock air filter. i agree with you on the nill performance gains. sorta like puttin' an aftermarket exhaust on a bike without rejetting there is no gain at all. but since you mentioned the K&N generation, i'll definately look into that one.
    man do i feel for you though. to have two new vehicles and have to go through what you're going through just does'nt seem fair.
  • werkingwerking Member Posts: 431
    bob, i'm leaning pretty hard to the line-x. have heard nothing exceptionally bad about them. not overly concerned about how my bed-liner LOOKS, i want it to protect my bed, nothing more. i have a black/light pewter so, of course, i'll go with black. my question is this:

    others have said that over-the-rail spray-ins are not good to have if you ever want to put a capper on the bed. does anyone have experience with this, or can someone explain to me why rail-caps would be better than an over-the-rail spray-in? this makes no sense to me and i was hoping someone out there had some experience or could explain it. thanks...

    kyle
  • mgdvhmanmgdvhman Member Posts: 4,157
    as I have agreed in the past...Carmine with Gold bottom/flares is THE best combo....period.

    ..problem is I would have to have an LS and the Orange interior....no thanks.

    I need to see this new Sunset Orange more....and see what bottom color looks good with it.

    - Tim
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    Thank you for your comment.

    For some reason that carmine color is popular with older people around my part.(dont get me wrong its a nice color i wouldnt personally want it but i think its sharp.)

    I washed my truck tonight and i have a question. If any of you have had body work did the place clean your truck good or just wash the part they fixed? I noticed today the opposite side of the truck under my rail caps had tape mark had to scrub the hell out of it to get it off. Also my ext cab window had a bunch of tape marks. I am kinda pissed they didnt "finish" their job and have it as clean as when i took it in. Oh well im gonna complain but what good will it do they did an excellent job fixing it but they didnt clean it good at all.

    Ryan
  • jamesk4jamesk4 Member Posts: 55
    My Pendaliner bed liner and tailgate protector has stick on tabs, not glue on tabs. You know, peal off the protective lining and it sticks on, just like those little spot mirrors. A little mineral spirits and off it comes. Most dealers give you a lifetime warranty on the bed liners and the installation(that covers the little stick on tabs in case one comes off).

    I made the decision to go with the GM bed rail caps ($134.00) that match the factory tailgate
    edge protector and a drop in Pendaliner non skid.
    Now in the summer heat, I do not have a warped bed cap as I would if I had an over the top bed liner.
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    Hey man could u send me that excel program??? My email is ryanb0928@aol.com

    Thanks
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    Hypertech III onsale at truckperformance.com for $279.00 and no shipping charge... HPIII don't know how I managed without it...it's like a new truck...too bad I couldn't program the vibrations out of it...

    Red

    K&N is supposed to filter the dirt out of the air better than the stock, even when dirty. They attribute this to the oil in the filter. As far as the trucks...I just laugh it off...stupid me buying two GM vehicles at the same time...I should have known better. Should have seen the Caddy with 6 bags of cement in the trunk...Looked like a low rider.
  • swobigswobig Member Posts: 634
    I'll check it out...
  • dustyonedustyone Member Posts: 262
    I never intend to remove the liner or rail cap covers, but if I did, I don't think the paint will come off. The glue is similar to the 3M style that holds the body side trim in place. However, if holes had been drilled to install the liner, then when the liner was removed, the holes would still be there with rust in them. :)
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    Works great. Today it was raining (figures every time since i got my truck after i wash it it rains that day or the day after) so i tested it. Every stop light i had auto on at i had no wheel slippage at all. When i had it in 2 HI i had wheel slippage each and everytime i could tell the locking rear worked it helped but with the auto 4 wheel on it was great. Mind you my test i did was taking off at each stop light if i would have eased on the gas im sure it wouldnt have slipped so bad. My suggestion get the autotrac its worth the extra few hundred bucks.

    Ryan
  • mledtjemledtje Member Posts: 1,123
    Oh boy, 10 days and I now have 304 miles on the new 2500. Now I can offer my observations on the differences between the two trucks.

    Shocks - I ordered the firm ride on both trucks. The firm ride on the 1500 was mush. Upgraded to Z71 shocks for a good ride when empty. Upgraded to Bilstein for a good ride when full. The firm ride shocks on the 2500 are FIRM!! No upgrades anticipated.

    Power - 4.8L vs 6.0L. The torque at low RPMs is obvious. Not earthshattering, but obvious.

    Transmission - The granny low in the manual trans on the 2500 is great! Not needed, but I love it! Can't wait to get off the road and try the low range/granny low. It should crawl about 1.2mph. I can walk faster than that!

    Brakes - The hydraulic brake booster may have something to do with it, but the brakes on the 2500 feel firmer than the ones on the 1500.

    Rest of truck - Interior and exterior identical to the 1500. Bigger rear axle reduces ground clearance. Deeper frame section means all drivetrain parts are tucked up inside the frame.

    Greatest Pleasure - The 2500 does not have that 'SHIFT' light to annoy me when I elect to leave it in a gear for more than 2 seconds.

    Mike L
    99 Silverado 1500 4x4 4.8L 5spd
    00 Silverado 2500 LS 4x4 6.0L 5spd
    Deadhorse, Alaska 6-6-99
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