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Yesterday, 07:16 AMStupid question, but do you have TOO much air in the tires? Run the recommended pressure, and see if that helps...2 replies | 207 view(s) -
Yesterday, 07:15 AMsteved replied to a thread 2008 silverado leveling kit gas tank problems in Chevy Silverado Forum (GMC Sierra)I would suspect a faulty pickup/sending unit in the tank (not completely on the bottom of the tank) or the calibration is off. Going up a slight...4 replies | 233 view(s)
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06-15-2013, 09:32 PMIIRC, NP241 is the manually shifted version and the NP243 is the solenoid shifted version...it is not an automatic transfer case, it is simply a...17 replies | 684 view(s)
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06-14-2013, 08:03 AMsteved replied to a thread Pros and Cons of Transmission Coolers : Agree or Disagree? in GM Powertrain TechThe only downfall to running a cooler is it may cause extended shifting weirdness in cold temperatures until the trans warms up. I've got a cheap...15 replies | 576 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 07:35 AMMost times tongue weight (on a camper) is around 10% of the total trailer, so figure around 800 to 1k pounds would be a good estimate...and then...5 replies | 290 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 07:30 AMAre you sure the pump is faulty, or has the carb float deteriorated to the point its no longer floating? I had this issue with a electric before,...7 replies | 318 view(s)
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06-12-2013, 07:37 AMFrom the 2012 OM: To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. For all 4.3 L, 4.8 L and 5.3 L 1500 Series...18 replies | 731 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 05:59 PMYes, the venting would prevent pressure buildup. FWIW, I ran the 11.50AAM in my Dodge (same thing under a Duramax) with an ORU cover that placed...18 replies | 731 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 03:13 PMThe only thing I could see happening is if it was overfull it would aerate and foam... However, the way a differential lubrication system works is...18 replies | 731 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 01:15 PMThe only Dana I know that GM used in a rear application was the Dana 60 in some of the 3/4 ton vans a while back. Until they switched to IFS, they...18 replies | 731 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 12:56 PMI have a 10.5", and I want to remember the 10.5" is "level with the fill hole"; but I do know it depends on the differential.18 replies | 731 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 12:51 PMI want to say mine was "low" by my standards when I brought it home...it was around a 1/2 inch (or more) below the fill hole. I'm thinking they...18 replies | 731 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 08:34 AMCould be as simple as the position of the asymmetrical center section...turn it one way and it will displace more volume than if its turned 90*. ...18 replies | 731 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 09:00 PMI worked for a car dealer an age ago, and they used fresh kerosene with a car wash mitt to wash off road tar (even old stuff) on trade in prior to...10 replies | 500 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 08:56 PMAs I have mentioned in other posts, they changed the bolt pattern from a SAE to metric in 2011 for the 2500s...did they follow suite with the 1500s? ...22 replies | 912 view(s)
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06-08-2013, 08:40 AMsteved replied to a thread Why some people hate daytime running lights. in Chevy Silverado Forum (GMC Sierra)Obviously you have answers to all the answers...I'm done here.54 replies | 3313 view(s)
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06-07-2013, 01:03 PMsteved replied to a thread Why some people hate daytime running lights. in Chevy Silverado Forum (GMC Sierra)I almost bought a 2nd gen Dodge Cummins that was originally a Canadian truck, it had DRLs enabled. For all the 2nd gen Dodges I've seen in the...54 replies | 3313 view(s)
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06-07-2013, 07:46 AMsteved replied to a thread Why some people hate daytime running lights. in Chevy Silverado Forum (GMC Sierra)The rate at which people engage in activities other than driving includes them as STUPID, and as such the majority of them forget to turn their...54 replies | 3313 view(s)
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06-04-2013, 12:43 PMWho do you think funds those subsidies? Its our taxes, and that extra $$ is coming from somewhere (likely as a fuel tax at the pump, or a mileage...32 replies | 693 view(s)
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06-04-2013, 12:11 PMsteved replied to a thread Sat Radio -love it or Hate it? Customer service??? Please READ!!!--= in Audio, Video & Gadget TechI had XM a long time before the SiriusXM merger, which I cannot believe the FCC allowed...not like its a monopoly or anything. Loved the fact you...37 replies | 1132 view(s)
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06-04-2013, 07:17 AMsteved replied to a thread Why some people hate daytime running lights. in Chevy Silverado Forum (GMC Sierra)They are for those stupid people that have never learned to drive, but are more worried about sending text messages and talking on the phone than...54 replies | 3313 view(s)
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06-03-2013, 09:47 AMHere are the stats, keep in mind this was towing from Reading to north of State College in PA...camper weighs right about 3,000 pounds, and I had an...12 replies | 729 view(s)
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06-03-2013, 09:00 AMThe repair depends on the shock mounting style...I only have experience with them on the older Dodges, and the lower shock mount was part of the...11 replies | 613 view(s)
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06-03-2013, 08:46 AMI bet the actual load on the R&P in a class 8 is less than that of a pickup... I've seen the scoring on the teeth of a R&P that had loads of use...11 replies | 770 view(s)
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05-31-2013, 07:12 AMI used to see it quite a bit of multiple trailers being towed in my cross country travels...mostly hotshotters delivering new trailers. It must vary...13 replies | 468 view(s)
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05-31-2013, 07:05 AMsteved replied to a thread 2010 Silverado 14000 miles needs rear main seal? in Chevy Silverado Forum (GMC Sierra)It happens, I would not worry about it. With the volume of parts manufacturers get, they are bound to get a bad one once in a while. On my last...5 replies | 219 view(s)
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05-29-2013, 07:01 AMThe only drawback to air shocks is that they tend to put a lot of extra stress on the shock mounting hardware...I've seen more than one shock bolt...11 replies | 613 view(s)
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05-29-2013, 06:58 AMsteved replied to a thread Travel Trailers: I've got the 2-foot-itis. :-) Been looking at trailers this weeke in Towing & Trailer TechSome of us don't want to stay in a hotel, but actually like to stay in the woods. Its not about the location, its about the experience... I...19 replies | 711 view(s)
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05-28-2013, 01:40 PMTo give you a feel for how big this thing is behind the truck...12 replies | 729 view(s)
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05-10-2013
- 07:11 PM - SurrealOne mentioned steved in post Called dealer about a dual battery install...There ya go, steved. Your application d...
07-05-2012
- 06:09 PM - aloxdaddy99 mentioned steved in post Safe RPMs in 5.3 '03 Yukon XL...n MPG's. X2 on what steved said about fluid mai...
12-07-2012
- 07:50 PM - steved quoted stchman in post The G80 good or bad?I do stand corrected that GM...
12-05-2012
- 07:07 AM - steved quoted SurrealOne in post what do they make this s**t out of now??Wow, someone resurrected a 3 ye...
12-04-2012
- 08:35 PM - steved quoted stchman in post what do they make this s**t out of now??You have to remember, the 3/...
11-30-2012
- 10:36 AM - steved quoted moogvo in post Options for Winter Driving in MountainsYou MIGHT get some benefit ...
11-23-2012
- 05:46 PM - GrizzlyTN quoted steved in post Sluggish 2012 Silverado 6spd Tranny that pushes truck forward when at stopHi Evan, I PM'd you the inf...
11-21-2012
- 07:16 AM - steved quoted GrizzlyTN in post Sluggish 2012 Silverado 6spd Tranny that pushes truck forward when at stopNow it has come back and pushe...
- 07:08 AM - steved quoted sandpiper97 in post Options for Winter Driving in MountainsI think buying some type of tire...
11-12-2012
- 11:44 AM - steved quoted ippielb in post Increasing Vehicle GVWR ~ 2002 Silverado 1500I am wanting to increase my ...
- 11:37 AM - steved quoted fishdaddy in post Towing With a New TruckI bought it. I got rid of my 0...
- 11:27 AM - steved quoted jake's silverado in post Travel Trailers Under 4000 lbsWell Steve are you looking to pull a ...
11-08-2012
- 08:02 AM - steved quoted Marcus A. in post Gear head said not to use synthetic in diffs and this is why!!Correct, almost all diffs have...
11-06-2012
- 02:29 PM - Steve quoted steved in post Travel Trailers Under 4000 lbsSpoken like a true RV sales...
- 12:19 PM - steved quoted Steve in post Travel Trailers Under 4000 lbsMany full- and mid-size fa...
- 12:03 PM - steved quoted Marcus A. in post Gear head said not to use synthetic in diffs and this is why!!contaminants are usually metal...
10-23-2012
- 08:08 AM - steved quoted SurrealOne in post Push button 4wd vs Stick 4wd ~ Chevy SilveradoUnfortunately that's seldom the...
- 08:00 AM - steved quoted homey hall in post changing engine oil & filterHey guys new to the forum, I wa...
10-22-2012
- 07:21 PM - steved quoted jerryacheson in post Trailer Brake Controller Problemhttp://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l...
- 07:03 PM - jerryacheson quoted steved in post Trailer Brake Controller ProblemScotch-locks... http://th...
09-27-2012
- 05:48 PM - BoneHead quoted steved in post Gear head said not to use synthetic in diffs and this is why!!Gear oil is fairly stout st...
- 01:50 PM - steved quoted BoneHead in post Gear head said not to use synthetic in diffs and this is why!!I didn't realize that changin...
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