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Air shocks. They raised the back when towing but everyone in the car felt sick from bouncing around so much. Should have done the boise 3 leaf system. This is probably why I sold my truck. I could never get the ride right.

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I'm seconding Bwenny's post. Magnaflow mufllers are really straight through mufflers and without any baffles but their sound is smooth and not loud. I don't see the purpose of seeking out a stock muffler from another vehicle. If you want some performance additive then you just can't go stock.

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I saw this truck at the auto show. Pretty tough looking truck.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-content/ ... dg=1&idi=2

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I remember seeing that truck in someone's link. It's an awesome modification. I guess the one I saw was someone else's modification because I know for sure it was a GMC and it wasn't lifted etc... Anyway it's a cool mod.

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I remember seeing the one that was for sale that was lifted but this truck looked like it was 2wd and didn't looked modified. I thought it said something like disability on it but I'm not sure. Maybe some company modifies the CC's for disabilities??????

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So I'm cruising down the road and I pass by a Red GMC CC with a 6 foot bed. I did one of those triple takes. It wasn't lifted and an older guy was driving it. It looked like it was stock. I was like what gives....

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It sounded really good when you stomped on it. You could hear it and the sound was deep but yet again still not annoying. My only complaint was that it didn't come in stainless steel. I noticed the welds were starting to rust after one winter. My exhaust sounded very similar to Steve's video above. ...

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I'll try this again. Is there an allterain tire that compares in size to 31/9.5/15 deminsions? I've either missed something or I'm not searching in the right area. HELP :? I think the answer is no. A lot of us tried to find a an all terrain in that size but couldn't. The only thing I would be aware...

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After having this truck for a couple of weeks. I really like it a lot. It's quick, rides great, and is very roomy. I told my wife it's like driving our couch. Couldn't be happier. If your looking for more room, nice ride, and more power the silverado is excellent.

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A lot depends on what axle ratio you have as well. If you have the 3.73 ratio your better off than the 3.42. Bigger tires will hinder towing as well.

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I got the 3.42 gears which I was a little worried about at first but I think it will be ok. I was looking at several rigs and all had the 3.42 gears. My s10 had the 3.42 gears but it didn't have enough power to back that gearing. I know the steering shaft had been in for a tsb. My family member whic...

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My crew is supersized. That's a good way to put it. I'm really amazed how much higher you sit up in the silverado. I'm already looking at accessories. I need some step bars, ventshades, bug deflector, etc..etc....

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Here's a picture of the S CC before and now the silverado.

Let the mods begin!!

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Don't worry I don't look at it as bad. I'm sure we could make a list for the s-series too. Luckily the Z71 includes the G80. Even more lucky I have a chevy mechanic in the family.

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I'll have to post some pics but I traded my cc for a silverado CC z71. I did some research and found the 2005 silverado cc was shorter than the other years including the new ones. So I tried it in my garage and it fit!!! It's looks just like my s10 but on steroids. It's red with the black fender fla...

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My brother has MtR's and they are pretty loud on the street. He has complained about them a lot. Just what I've heard. Probably a really good off road tire though.

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I've completed my research and the CC is just all around better than what's out there right now. I could go into detail but you guys know what I'm talking about. I may go fullsize someday maybe an avalanche but even used there about 20K for one with decent mileage.

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What other trucks have you looked at and what were your observations? I've been looking around just to see what's available and come to a few conclusions. If you agree or disagree I don't mind. Dodge Dakota-V8 availability, large towing capacity, interior seemed to be made of cheap materials, reliab...

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I'd really like to hear a comparison of the s10 to the Frontier. I've been looking at other midsize trucks. Is the back seat in the Frontier comparable to ours or smaller or larger?

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I agree our trucks are WAY better looking. My parents had a colorado for about a year and disliked it. The backseat felt smaller than ours too.

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Our V6 is pretty strong but I hear ya. No substitute for a V8.

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I'm not sure how well this is known but did you see these two vehicles get a V8 in 08. I guess following suit to the Hummer H3 now the Canyon and Colorado get a V8.

http://www.gmc.com/canyon/canyon/specsStandard.jsp

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The mickey Thompson MTX's offer excellent snow traction and work well in the mud. Their probably a little louder on the street than the BFG's but nothing like a true mud tire on the street. Here's an article about the tires. http://www.oramagazine.com/pastIssues/0706-issue/index.asp?article=tirewhee...

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4x4 usually means , stuck worse. Don't get the idea that you are invincible. I can relate here. When a friend of mine bought a 4x4 Cherokee back in high school we thought we were invincible. Of course about a two minutes into four wheeling we got high centered and walked home. A $100 tow and a real...

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I do know that rust on the mating surface can cause a wheel to fall off.

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I was thinking about it but the scheme on the zr5 wheels is silver and black so I left them as is for now. The caliper doesn't show that much either with the zr5 wheels. I know on some wheels the caliper shows through a lot so I would if that was the case. I guess my idea on this mod was to keep the...

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I was tired of looking at my rusted rotors with the nice looking zr5 wheels. A can of caliper paint, some tape, a wire brush and some time and this mod is a nice way to spend an hour. Before and after photos: Where the pads touch the rotors the rust comes right off after one stop but where they don'...

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Thanks for all the replies. I've researched the roadmaster suspension a little and it sounds like it is a good system for handling etc with a load but I have a feeling that the rear will still sag some with this kit and heavier tongue weight. If it could handle some tongue weight then this kit might...

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I should of explained that I need the kit to tow a camper. Of course I like added height for the look but it's second if I knew something would really improve the ride when towing. I would say the tongue weight on my pop-up is on the heavier side.

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Split topic-HJ I very close to buying this kit but I still have a few questions. I called my local spring shop and they are saying that three leaves is too much and will be too stiff. They said one would do exactly what I'm looking for. They want $325 for a one leaf kit installed. I would install i...

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My local shop swears by the BDS lift's. Just so you know it's another option for our trucks. It's a 5" lift though opposed to 6".

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I wonder how this kit compares to the boise spring kit as far as towing is concerned.

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The stock ZR5 wheels are very sought after from owners without the zr5 package. If you have the stockers and willing to part with them you could sell them pretty rapidly on this site.

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AWESOME JOB

. All the mods you do yourself really make you appreciate your truck even more too.

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To make the front install easier, install the shocks from underneath and not from the top. Jack up the front of the truck. The key is to remove the nut holding the brake line on the upper control arm. I wish I had a photo. It blocks the shock if you try and slide it from underneath. If you can insta...

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You will need a C Clamp, (or brake piston compressor) A set of wrenches, or sockets for the caliper mounting bolts. (I believe the bracket bolts are 18's but im not for sure) Some slilicone lube and a can of brakecleen, wire coathangers or bunjee cords. 20 oz bottle with a small diameter hose run t...

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I haven't changed brake rotors since high school. Can someone walk me through the process. Do I need any special tools? Do I need a puller? How long am I looking at for doing all four? I'm trying to decide whether I do this myself or have it done.

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The nerf bars are easier than the hitch. It took me awhile to figure out how to seperate the brake cable and after I figured it out I was like duh!! It's like a bicycle brake cable. Once you loosen it up with the adjustment nut which is below the rear door, you push the end of the brake cable toward...

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Man it took me forever but I found the thread about how to raise the step bars with pictures.

http://www.s-10crewcab.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4100

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Time to raise those step bars too. Lots of drilling but worth it. Someone said it perfectly on here that the step bars without being raised visually grounds the truck. Once their higher up it looks so much better. How to raise the step bars is on this site. You have to cut one bracket and drill new ...

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I just used one floor jack with 2x4's. I'm pretty sure the BDS bodylift is just like the PA bodylift with the exception that it includes the tow hook spacers. I actually bought the tow hook spacers from BDS after doing the PA body lift. Some say it's not the strongest but if anything it looks way be...

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I would do exhaust before the FIPK. The exhaust makes a larger difference than the FIPK or the air box mod. I would still do both but exhaust first. I listened to people on this site and they recommended exhaust too and it was worth it.

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gocntry wrote:I Just Got The June Issue Of ORA Magazine On Page 74 They Have The Hitch Gate Priced At $329.99 At 4 Wheel Parts.

Too funny, I was just going to post about this too. I saw it in my ORA magazine as well.

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I do quite a bit of towing with a camper of about 3500 pounds. I put air shocks on to help with braking and a sagging rear end. I don't think they really reduce sway though. I would recommend towing in 3rd and what really made a difference in reducing sway was installing a friction anti-sway device....

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The modification page still shows the fiberglass fenders website. Their $355.00 per fender but still may be an option.

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Ok, this is strange. I checked my slide pins and they are perfectly fine. They are greased and everything. I wonder if something is defective from the factory causing this. Maybe the pads wore down to a point and didn't evenly wear correctly.

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I went and checked all of my rotors and they all look like the photo at the beginning of the thread. I thought it was just the rears but they all look this way. I have to admit though I didn't do anything about greasing the slide pins. My bust. Live, learn, and then pay I guess.

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Anyone know of a quality standard rotor by this I mean non-slotted? I did see some Brembo rotors for the rear at $60.00/each....

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Just came back from an oil and filter change and the mechanic said my rotors look just like the picture at the beginning of this thread. He said he can't turn them either. Too much rust.

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not completely off subject but, what's the difference between a 30x9.5x15 and a 235/75x15? :?: I ask because I am still shopping and mickey thompson has the 30's for a good price, that is if they are good tires (the baja mtx). If you know anything about the thompsons let me know. I have the MTX's. ...

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Bwenny,

Did you have skidz flares on your truck or were you able to run the 33's after the lift without modifying the fender?

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I would have to think that the BDS or Superlift kits would return the CV shafts to the proper angle which should soften the ride much like it was stock.Steve That's what I was thinking. Hopefully someone will chime in an confirm it. My friend had a 6" procomp lift installed on his avalanche and the...

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[quote If you want better ride quality get rid of your mickey Thompson MTX's and get some BFG AT KO's. quote] My MTX's might be contributing to a little bit of bumpy ride, who know's I did crank the tbars the same time I put them. I would love to pop some BFG's on and see what the ride is like but.....

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I'm trying to gain the best ride quality with my truck without losing lift. I might start using it for a sales job to get around all over the state. I think the biggest contributor to a decline in ride quality is cranking the tbars. With either of the lifts mentioned can you decrank the tbars and st...

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HJ, When you mentioned squeezing the grease in, so it's not a grease fitting but is their a spot on the joint for inserting the grease or is it just packed inside the boot? I know I could go out and pull this off and figure it out myself but since you have already done it, just curious.

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I'm sure my zr5 has the 3.42's. I also didn't have the G80 until I added it too.

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I tow a pretty heavy camper for our trucks. It weighs 3100 pounds plus gear and people. I bring a lot of gear too. I always tow in 3rd. My rpms do sound high when towing but if I put in D then it can't handle the slight inclines and it switches back and forth plus you don't have any power. Keeping i...

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I haven't had my cv boots off. So are they easy to grease and is the green grease a special grease?

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I have a 2004 S10 Crewcab 4x4 and would like to do the 6 inch lift. He did say a six inch lift. I think Superlift is the only manufacturer that makes a six inch lift. There's a ton on info on here for lifts though. You basically have three different lifts, body lift 2", Superlift 6", and BDS 5" lif...

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I don't want to steer you wrong in your tire selection. When I specifically chose the MTX's was because I wanted an all terrain tire that could spit out mud. I knew mud was going to be on my menu. I read somewhere that the BFG all terrains are only fair in mud. If I didn't care about that then I wou...

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Here is the link to the actual sizes of the MTX's.

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/truc ... aRadialMTX

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I have the mickey thompson MTX's. They are awesome in the mud and snow. They have a little howl on the highway but not bad at all. I driven in a lot of rain and they haven't hydroplaned or anything. I've gotten a lot of compliments on my tires. They look great in person. As far as size my 31"s were ...

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I would start with the shocks. Once I replaced mine I noticed i wasn't being pulled to wherever the pot hole was. My truck would just take the bounce and keep going straight. Something I noticed right away after putting the bilstein's upfront.

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The bilstein's definitely helped but I still feel like I'm battling a bouncy ride. I tried de-cranking my tbars and it helped a little but not enough to keep them decranked. I wonder if it's my tires. I have 32 psi in them but I just wonder if they are kind of a bouncy tire. I have the mickey thomps...

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I found the same kit on summit's site for less. I think it's only part of a kit.

link't long url-HJ

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I guess what I'm asking how do you check these. Can I measure the play in the arm or move the balljoints?

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Is the main diagnosis of these going bad is a wandering or out of alignment feeling?

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After installing my bilsteins upfront I feel like getting the boise spring kit and putting bilsteins in the rear. Can anyone descibe the ride? I have airshocks now and with them pumped up to get the lift i want I kinda bounce around a little. I want a solid ride without bounce or jarring around if p...

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I'd say by far, raising the step bars made a huge appearance difference. It does take some work but the pictures on the site help a lot. The brake cable is actually really easy to take apart but i thought it was going to be complicated. Those brackets are pretty tough metal so a really good drill bi...

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my 31's rub on the frame when you turn the wheel all the way. I also have the bodylift and my t-bars are cranked. HJ told me awhile ago that it's the width that's the problem with the 31's. You can put a small spacer on there to avoid hitting the frame at full lock but then you will need to trim the...

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I could see that on the weekend. I make sure to take a half day at work every year and go about 1 pm during the week. My weight was less than 15 minutes.

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I just went to the show on Friday. I liked the Pontiac G8 that is supposed to come out in a year. 362HP Sedan. The new camaro convertible is a hot car too. I sat in a lot of the midsize trucks and wasn't all that impressed. The only one that I liked was the 2008 Dodge Dakota with a revised V8 puttin...

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It finally warmed up to 20 today so I put my bilstein shocks on the front. It made a difference. One problem I ran into was that on the drivers side the top nut fell inside the frame. Their was a hole on the top side of the frame and it fell right in there rolled down inside to about the door. A lit...

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I just wanted to finish this thread. I went with the exhaust like you guys suggested and It has been the best mod I have done. Everyday I notice the difference. I feel I have some passing power finally too since I did this too.

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I have an 03 CC does anybody know what size front swaybar it has? Or where do I measure from to know the right size swaybar for the kit? I want to do this mod for sure.

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