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Nothing needs to be done to the connector in the back bumper - it's ready to go. By "brake pin" I assume you mean the trailer electric brakes and not the brake lights. The trailer electric brakes pin will only get voltage once you install a third party brake controller, and then only once the brake controller is activated. Most all trucks need a controller to run the trailer brakes.
What type of trailer are you pulling? If it's a light one (pop up, small boat), it won't have elctric brakes. You can tell by loking at the wiring plug on the trailer:
- If it's small round or flat and has only four wires, no electric brakes.
- If it's big and round the the connector on the back of the AV, it has electric brakes.
If the trailer doesn't have its own brakes, you won't need to worry about the controller or the wiring under the dash.
I hope this answers your questiosn. IfF not, let me know.
Good Luck!
The noise from bug shields is due to the change in the airflow over the front of the truck. The windshield molding chatters at higher speeds. Most bug shields for the AV come with outdoor doublestick tape you place under the molding. It's not too hard to install.
Personally, I have the GM shield (the deal with the shield, four mud flaps, and window rain shields was too good to pass up). The shield tapes and bolts under the hood. Search some of the other AV fan club forums on the Internet for pros and cons of each shield.
Good Luck!
As for bra vs shield, I've only heard bad things about bras (scratchin, etc). I stick with bug shields. YMMV.
Good Luck!
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I liked the system so much I bought one and installed it on my wife's car. Um, AFTER she backed into someone. The company is friendly and helpful answering installation questions. It takes about three hours total to install the system.
The other popular system in the Poron (sp?). I prefer the sound-only systems. I prefer to be looking where I'm backing instead of looking at a range indicator.
I'm not affiliated with Karbiz. I'm just a satisfied customer.
Try your local body shop for advice..
If the tire is balanced and you still get a vibration, then the problem is probably in the running gear (front jack shafts, brakes, etc)..or the dealer can't balance worth beans. Have them check the wheel bearings, etc. Otherwise, have them take the truck to a shop that will balance the wheel while it is on the vehicle.
| problem no. two the rear window reflects everything in front of me
Yup, a 'design feature.' Some people have mentioned this before. The only fixes were to adjust the height or position of your seat so you don't see teeh reflection, dim the dash lights, and so on.
Who makes the chrome side steps for GM? Part #12497719. I like the way they fit on the the Avalanche, but don't want to pay the $493.50+$75 for S/H(cheapest, I've found on gmpartsdirect) I checked all the popular makers, but the pics they have show it extended away from the body more than the one offered by GM. Thanks in advance for your help.
G.Moy
2002 Black Z71 AV
I'm thinking about buying an Avalanche, but my big consern is the blind spot right behind the truck. I've seen a few good posts about the sonar/microwave sensors that go behind or in the back bumper, but has anyone put a camera back there. In my thinking it would be a little better than the sensors. What is your guys opinion about this?
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Thanks in advance.
Most billet grill kits go over the stock stuff anyways...
I'm in the market for an Avalanche.. have two 'burbans now.. but leases are almost over in a few months..
pretty sure I saw an Avalanche with a cap on the I-95 Interstate but going in the opposite direction.. haven't seen one with a cap since...
I figure some aftermarket company has got to have one..
looks like more complicated than the average cap to install...
http://www.campway.com/products/snugtop/xuv/install.pdf
I'm looking at putting a lift kit on an 04 AV. I know nothing about lifts. One of the best features of the AV is the incredible driving performance and agility. Will this be altered dramatically due to the replacement of the parts etc...?
Also, I would like to put much bigger tires on the AV but it appears that there's not enough space in front and behind the tires in the wheel well. With the lift, I'll have enough clearance above, but will this help the problem of clearance in front and behind the tire?
If not, is there any way to modify the wheel wells/body?
the ride will be compromised...but one canot say how much...
Good luck
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#2 I got a 6 disc cd changer, where is the best location in the truck to mount it