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04-27-2013, 02:43 PM
Thread: safe towing with a 4.8
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I've got a 22 Ft Jayco and my 5.3 dose fine but...
I've got a 22 Ft Jayco and my 5.3 dose fine but I'm 3800 curb weight. It pulls up hills with a full load very well. I think you may find loaded your truck will be working its guts out to move your...
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03-30-2013, 08:29 PM
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I've held back on the intune tuner myself for the...
I've held back on the intune tuner myself for the same reason, I was a Ford dealer tech and I know we could see a lot more than people thought we could. I was told by diablo reps they leave no water...
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03-30-2013, 07:51 PM
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SurrealOne
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SurrealOne
Hit the nail on the head and took the words right out of my mouth. I read a post that said the Raptor sells great? Ford is losing money on that truck, turns out most folks don't want to... -
03-30-2013, 06:32 PM
Thread: Here she is...New Silvy
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I love the red, something about a red Chevy truck...
I love the red, something about a red Chevy truck spells AMERICA! I've had two trucks with painted front ends, you'll love them and you'll hate them. Love them when they are clean and waxed, they...
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12-24-2012, 03:09 PM
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A few things,
One, in many cases just...
A few things,
One, in many cases just eyeballing them will not easily indicate them being warped. Your eyes may fool you and a dial gage will not.
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11-15-2012, 08:18 PM
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Right on, I've put duels on my last three trucks....
Right on, I've put duels on my last three trucks. The last one more than the others had a real noticable drone at idle. I went with a stainless high quality set up from a local muffler shop. They...
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11-15-2012, 07:48 PM
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My only fear would be the annoying in cab droning...
My only fear would be the annoying in cab droning that occurs when you put on such an unrestrictive muffler. Sure you'll get a nice tone when your on the pedal, but the droning in the cab at idle...
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09-01-2012, 04:47 PM
Thread: Jet MAF
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I'm sorry to say JET makes some real garbage, I'd...
I'm sorry to say JET makes some real garbage, I'd find your self a tuner/programmer you can afford. It really is the only way to make your investment in performance parts do what your looking for....
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08-28-2012, 07:27 PM
Thread: Is this the dreaded lifter tick?
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No way a cam and lifter set with seals and...
No way a cam and lifter set with seals and gaskets should be near $6K, a crate motor costs just over $5K! Cam and lifters are an easy swap on the 5.3 and really guys ****ty hydraulic lifters are not...
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07-14-2012, 01:55 PM
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A load distribution bar kit would be my first...
A load distribution bar kit would be my first step before swapping leaf springs. Reese, www.reeseprod.com has many applications. If you have an RV dealer near by they usually carry them. The money...
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07-14-2012, 01:10 PM
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The drive shaft was replaced this week, the...
The drive shaft was replaced this week, the "tick" sound is gone and I continue to have an excellent dealership/service dept experience. They even did a softwear update search for my truck while I...
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07-02-2012, 05:31 PM
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Sticky:
One evening a new 2nd lieutenant heard two Staff...
One evening a new 2nd lieutenant heard two Staff Sergeants arguing in front of the command building.
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06-28-2012, 05:18 PM
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They are replacing the drive shaft and u-joints,...
They are replacing the drive shaft and u-joints, this is not the first case they have had. While not common, it is a problem my dealer has seen before.
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06-23-2012, 11:22 AM
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"Tick" sound coming from rear suspension, looking for an updated TSB list for 2011
Hey guy's, maybe a mod's can help me here. I did a TSB search on this board and found one site but the list was old and did not include one of the TSB's that my dealer told me about "Acceptable...
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04-03-2012, 03:56 PM
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I love this board, it's the only site that does...
I love this board, it's the only site that does cool give away's. I'm glade I made the switch from **** talking Toyota fanboys to a Truck that is professional grade. The enthusiasts on these forums...
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02-28-2012, 03:15 PM
Thread: Rear Seal
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I'd much rather drop the trans and attack it that...
I'd much rather drop the trans and attack it that way, then pull the motor with all that pluming and wiring. If it's a pan gasket you'll need to jack the motor and drop the pan.
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02-24-2012, 05:53 PM
Thread: Check engine light issue!
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X2 That, cold air intake will pop lean codes...
X2 That, cold air intake will pop lean codes fairly regular till your computer learns or you tune it electronically.
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02-22-2012, 06:46 PM
Thread: 2003 Suburban battery draining
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I'd start with the door, the amount of water from...
I'd start with the door, the amount of water from condensation and the elements can corrode and short door switches, window switches, window motor. Then look for draw in the power seat at the switch...
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02-22-2012, 10:26 AM
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Same part no# for all intune programmers, plus...
Same part no# for all intune programmers, plus the intune will soon support 6 speed trans functions. MonteSS on this forum works with Diablo. If you can't get a deal going with him. Jegs has them,...
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02-19-2012, 04:43 PM
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Amen brother!
Amen brother!
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02-18-2012, 07:04 PM
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Talked to a tech from the Tonawanda Engine plant...
Talked to a tech from the Tonawanda Engine plant at the Buffalo Auto show last weekend. He's said GM knows that AFM gets the jitters on low octane gas. I run 93 and have none of the shuttering, it...
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01-23-2012, 07:04 PM
Thread: code B02615
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All I can find was this,...
All I can find was this, http://service.gm.com/gmspo/mode6/index.html
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01-22-2012, 04:40 PM
Thread: Engine vin code question
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Engine vin code question
Hey guys did some forum searching on here and else where, is "38" the code for my motor in the vin? I know I"ve got the 5.3 liter aluminum block and heads hooked up to the six speed. I just want to...
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01-02-2012, 02:04 PM
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Another option to consider is an add a leaf for...
Another option to consider is an add a leaf for the rear, tall blocks account for horrible axle wrap. There are a bunch of companies that make custom leafs relatively inexpensive. You don't have to...
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01-02-2012, 01:40 PM
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First thing, ditch the spacer. Second, think of...
First thing, ditch the spacer. Second, think of it this way; If you put an air intake system on your truck in order to increase and smooth air flow. If it's not lined up you've got impeded airflow....
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