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by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:15 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Distributor Cap and Rotor - Comparison and Review
Replies: 56
Views: 20096

wells from fleet farm

these are not so good replaced the cap and roter in the fall tuesday I got a call from the wife the truck would not work. As I was across the state I told her to have AAA tow it to the dealer. turns out had a hole inthe roter I never got to see the roter so Ido not know much more than what was put o...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:36 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: tune up help :?:
Replies: 25
Views: 2513

I admit i was eyeballing the zip ties when I was reassembling
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri Nov 09, 2007 5:27 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: tune up help :?:
Replies: 25
Views: 2513

tune up help :?:

Ok I decided to work on the crew today and get it ready for winter. attempted to change plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and pcv. got all done but 2 plugs and wires took for ever. how do you get your fat hand to number 3 and 5 to get wire off I tore 6 took forever to get the boot off. also is there a easy ...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Tue Mar 28, 2006 9:03 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Video of my Dual Exhaust
Replies: 7
Views: 902

It sounds and looks good any problems getting your spare tire down?
by badandy2003cc4x4
Wed Mar 15, 2006 1:36 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: lower bumper cover
Replies: 8
Views: 796

ludwis wrote:The best stories always start out with:

Watch This.... :roflmao:
I thought they started with hold my beer
by badandy2003cc4x4
Thu Feb 09, 2006 6:56 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: ZR5OnIt Got 6" On It!
Replies: 35
Views: 2621

looks nice
by badandy2003cc4x4
Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:40 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: extended warranties
Replies: 11
Views: 1021

I got the extended warranty when I bought my truck but have had no use for it yet, knock on wood. I have had the truck two years and got it was it was one year old off lease i assume. I also got the oil changes for as long as I am in the loan. I can't remeber off the top of my head how much that cos...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:03 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Paint Matching by Photograph
Replies: 14
Views: 1014

hj thanks for the pointer I was unaware of duability isues then again my body experience is limited to hanging out in a fella from my mom's church's shop for a bout 6 months one day a week and that was about 9 years ago I know enough about body work to be dangerous
by badandy2003cc4x4
Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:14 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Paint Matching by Photograph
Replies: 14
Views: 1014

As a thought why go through this hassel when your body man should be able to color match to your truck then repaint the hood on the truck and blend the color into the fenders so any slight variance in color will be undetectable due to there being a gradual transition from the new paint to the old.
by badandy2003cc4x4
Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:11 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Law suit / Settlement with GM
Replies: 10
Views: 848

Though I would like 5k I can't say my truck has had nay problems just regular maintence Oil fan belt etc... and that includes me leaving it in my wifes hands for a year while I was in Iraq and she is the kind that you get in a vehicle for the first time in six months and it is making the death squea...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Thu Jan 12, 2006 6:52 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: 2009 Camaro
Replies: 24
Views: 1619

I like them both. The nose on the camaro would look beter in my opinion if they went to round head lights for a more retro look. I got to say I like the Challenger the best but I also got to admit I have always perfered the chrysler muscle car body lines. We all got our own definition of beauty.
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:39 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: The Marvelous Mystery Lift
Replies: 248
Views: 591542

hj how is the power with the taller tires for towing such as a boat?
walt maybe super swampers could suply your tire I know they make some odd sizes.
by badandy2003cc4x4
Mon May 09, 2005 6:09 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: jet performance programer
Replies: 1
Views: 349

jet performance programer

out of curiosity how dos this compare to the hpp3?
by badandy2003cc4x4
Mon May 09, 2005 5:59 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Exploring the usefullness of 4 Lo
Replies: 9
Views: 796

sounds like my wifes story

She comes home and finds a strange car in the drive way a couple of months ago ( just after we moved into the house) Her first intentions were to ram it , thank god she didn't. She called the police and the cars owners showed up when the officer did so the officer gave him his parking ticket in pers...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri May 06, 2005 5:10 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Generic Names For Soft Drinks
Replies: 20
Views: 1282

rusty is right

it is called mixer
by badandy2003cc4x4
Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:50 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Swing away spare tire carrier
Replies: 64
Views: 17984

looks nice

I like the tire mount but is there any fear of the mount being to heavy for yur bed side? I looked in to this a wile ago and was told we dont have the suport in the bed walls to do this. Hope it works for you as I like the look and would like to remove my spare from under my truck.
by badandy2003cc4x4
Sun Aug 29, 2004 8:22 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: door panel moves when window closed
Replies: 6
Views: 708

ok if this is common I wont worry I just have never had this happen before then again this is only the third vehicle I have had with power windows and neither my old eclipse or the wife's mazda 6 did/ do this
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri Aug 20, 2004 6:58 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: door panel moves when window closed
Replies: 6
Views: 708

door panel moves when window closed

I had my knee resting against the drivers door the other day as I was driving and noticed that as the window was closed the plastic panel shifted as if the electric motor to roll up the window was torquing the panel any one else experience this is it normal should I get it looked at might as well ta...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri Aug 20, 2004 6:46 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: need a lift?
Replies: 8
Views: 933

4 1/2 inch

I was looking at this option but I see on the instruction manual it says for cosmetic purposes only. While granted 99% of my driving is on the road when I see the word cosmetic on a mod I think of pinstripes or wood dash trim the kinds of things that if they fail its not a big deal Though after read...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Thu Aug 05, 2004 12:01 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: 2005 Crew Cab
Replies: 10
Views: 1253

why the suprise

This is GM's MO remember the fullsize R/V trucks of the early nineties?
Maybe they are keeping the S10 until they can stretch the colorado crew to make the back seat usable (fit rear facing baby seats)
by badandy2003cc4x4
Thu Aug 05, 2004 4:59 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: What are you driving for gas mileage?
Replies: 144
Views: 25275

I know what you mean for the longest time gas price and octane corelated when I first began to drive. I ran 88 octane regular ( with lead) for 88 cents in my first truck
by badandy2003cc4x4
Tue Aug 03, 2004 11:14 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: What are you driving for gas mileage?
Replies: 144
Views: 25275

The sad fact is I am already conditioned to think its a good deal for gas to be under $2.00
another note hold on to your check books light crude Oil hit a all time record high for price yesterday on the market.
by badandy2003cc4x4
Mon Jul 26, 2004 10:37 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Torque Converter Control
Replies: 40
Views: 8109

by disabaling the cruise dose it disable the cruise all the time or only when the lock up is disengaged (switch flipped)?
by badandy2003cc4x4
Wed Jul 14, 2004 11:34 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Pulling power
Replies: 33
Views: 2633

go the rice way install nos for the steep hills :lol:

sorry couldn't resist but maybe the super charger if money is not a problem more power is always better
also if the camper is higher than the truck try a wind jammer for less drag
by badandy2003cc4x4
Tue Jun 22, 2004 1:32 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: would this fit our trucks
Replies: 6
Views: 649

The mounts themselves should be no different. It is the bumper brackets and mounting that differs, not to mention the oil filter relocation brackets don't exist then. You're right back to the same thing, buying only the body bushings (pucks). If you are doing that ONLY ...buy the cheapest kit out t...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Tue Jun 22, 2004 12:56 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: would this fit our trucks
Replies: 6
Views: 649

Two wheel drive stuff. 2" LIFT COILS 2WD ONLY V8 +2" LIFT COILS 2WD ONLY V6 URETHANE SPACER COIL LIFT 2WD Could it be made to work? Perhaps the 3" BL bushings, but then you're better off getting bushings from a '73 Chev. PA kit for under $80 and making them work. I was refering to the body lift kit...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:53 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: would this fit our trucks
Replies: 6
Views: 649

would this fit our trucks

or did gm change the body mount system after 99
http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/lifts.php
less expensive than pa and 3 inches
by badandy2003cc4x4
Mon May 24, 2004 10:11 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Willys
Replies: 11
Views: 819

looks good would make a nice project
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri May 14, 2004 12:51 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: would a spare tire rack from a blazer work on our truck?
Replies: 3
Views: 580

i like 2 but it take away too precious cargo space but three looks good is that hitch mounted? :P
I don't like option 1 im not into roof racks plus at 5'5" it isn't easy for me to reach the roof
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri May 14, 2004 12:02 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: would a spare tire rack from a blazer work on our truck?
Replies: 3
Views: 580

would a spare tire rack from a blazer work on our truck?

I am thinking mounting the spare tire on the tail gate like the blazer would look good and make room for the dual exhaust that I feel is necessary with any V powered vehicle i would like to use the carrier from a 2 door blazer since they have similar body lines so it should bolt up i hope any though...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri May 14, 2004 11:53 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Buy 2004 Crew or wait for the Colorado?
Replies: 41
Views: 3682

interior space

you all are forgetting the most important reason for getting a crew a usable back seat the colorado has a smaller back seat ( did the baby seat test at the auto show in february It failed) That there disqualifies the colorado for me if i didn't need the back seat id get a ext. cab as far as the niss...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri May 14, 2004 11:24 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Gas prices ???
Replies: 78
Views: 6600

People don't take into account of inflation. Sure they may be record high gas prices but it is still cheap. We pay $1.69 for 16oz. of bottled water and milk is more than $2.00 a gallon. Now i was too young to remember this but my grandfather told me that back in '88, gas prices were, on average, cl...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Thu May 13, 2004 11:37 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: new gears
Replies: 41
Views: 2674

quickbiker wrote:If we cared about mileage, we'd all be driving a Honda Civic. :lol:
If we didn't care about mileage we would be driving full size trucks with V10s, and 44s :bow:
by badandy2003cc4x4
Mon May 10, 2004 11:22 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Gas prices ???
Replies: 78
Views: 6600

here in Racine WI its 2.05 for regular 87 octane I am afraid to look at the rest of the sign then again Wisconsin has some of the highest gas taxes in the country. I could avoid this if I drove to Il. to get gas but then after I got home I'd only have 3/4 of a tank doesn't pay damn liberals and ther...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri May 07, 2004 1:39 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: new 9" kit is out but not
Replies: 8
Views: 866

You're correct...there are no kits out right now that don't require some modification of stock parts. The Superlift kit that's in development I think will even have a little bit of cutting. Not as much as the TM kit, but still some. except the dreaded superlift 2" but that wont get me to 32" tires ...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri May 07, 2004 1:21 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: age of crew cab owners
Replies: 116
Views: 9391

i'm 27 until aug (if any one wants I think sliders would be a good gift for someone turning 28 j/k) got the crew because we got a good deal 1 year old truck gm certified used etc... also was looking at the last new 03 nissan frontier crew over at the nissan dealership. similar options same price sam...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri May 07, 2004 7:13 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: do the chevy's have different tires?
Replies: 1
Views: 461

do the chevy's have different tires?

I saw a s10 zr5 the other day and the tires looked less aggressive than the tires on my sonoma. or was it just the fender flairs over shadowing the tires?
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri May 07, 2004 6:03 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: new 9" kit is out but not
Replies: 8
Views: 866

now they have dropped all of their gm ifs kits I was looking around doesn't any one make a kit that is completely bolt on (no cutting or welding on stock parts) I want to go with 32s and if I'm going to be cutting and welding I might as well build it my self or go sfa and go real big
by badandy2003cc4x4
Tue Apr 27, 2004 1:47 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: what is needed to make these fit
Replies: 2
Views: 567

what is needed to make these fit

here are some narrow tires over 30 inches in diameter aggressive tread
I like them what do i need to make them fit?
t- bar crank and shackles?? :bounce:
http://www.coopertires.com/us/en/Produc ... ruck&id=49
or would the body lift be necessary?


Andy
by badandy2003cc4x4
Tue Apr 20, 2004 12:43 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: washing the engine??
Replies: 10
Views: 911

steam clean witha hot water preasure washer and use a degreeser or even oven cleaner
by badandy2003cc4x4
Sat Apr 17, 2004 11:32 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: removing Zr5 stickers
Replies: 11
Views: 914

use a razor blade a heat gun and a steady hand then clean up with goo gone or rubing alchol or adhesive romoverwhen i use to detail for car dealerships I had to remove a lot of stikers other dealership stickers, torn pin stripes, or the worst large event advertisment stickers such as the state fair....
by badandy2003cc4x4
Sat Apr 17, 2004 11:25 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: 9 questions
Replies: 8
Views: 828

thats why you need to go up high like me, that way she couldnt get in it even if she wanted to. If I wanted to keep my wife out of my vehicle I would have kept my lowered Eclipse. She is 5" taller than me ( forget the truck lift i need elevator shoes) all leg :mrgreen: she refused to ride in the Ecl...
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri Apr 16, 2004 12:21 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: fender flair idea
Replies: 5
Views: 613

ok just a thought/ hope since same front body and similar demensions and also back doors
by badandy2003cc4x4
Fri Apr 16, 2004 5:41 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: fender flair idea
Replies: 5
Views: 613

fender flair idea

anybody try the fender flairs for the 4dr blazer? any thoughts?
by badandy2003cc4x4
Thu Apr 15, 2004 12:14 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: new memberr new truck
Replies: 8
Views: 818

NTXCrew wrote:
i'd say keep it at 2.5" on the exhaust.
For duals.
that big and i was thinking 2 even but as long as that will leave me enough back preasure to not kill my torque I will look into that size once I talk the wife into giving me more money
Andy thank you for the warm welcome
by badandy2003cc4x4
Wed Apr 14, 2004 2:06 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: new memberr new truck
Replies: 8
Views: 818

new memberr new truck

:D Hi new guy here. Just got a 2003 Sonoma sls last night with 17000 miles on it. It has all the standards plus 3.73 locking diff, trailer hitch, equipment group 1sb. I realy like the truck paid 12000 for it plus my trade in at 7600 so realy 19600. I chose it over a still new 2003 frontier last one ...