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by D68enny
Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:23 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Superlift Cheap. Too Cheap?
Replies: 11
Views: 1490

I wonder if you have to buy both kits to get one complete kit.
by D68enny
Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:24 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: I searched, and searched ......31x10.50's without cutting?!?
Replies: 20
Views: 1877

I have 31 X 10.5 tires with 4 in. backspacing on the rims. I have one spacer on back to match the width of the front. Pictures can be seen. ALBUM I used a air hammer to Pound back the inside of the rear outer fender well and put some of that black window weld that was said to be used on the skidz fl...
by D68enny
Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:48 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Superlift Cheap. Too Cheap?
Replies: 11
Views: 1490

Sorry man I forgot to post the link.


http://performance.drivewire.com/suspen ... tkits.html
by D68enny
Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:47 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: I searched, and searched ......31x10.50's without cutting?!?
Replies: 20
Views: 1877

I have 31" Kumho MT's on my truck with shackles, body lift and TB crank. I had some rubbing issues that I let go for about 4 months then decided to fix. The tires were rubbing on the plastic front bumber and on the outer rear part of the front wheel well. Everything is fixed and i have no rubbing wh...
by D68enny
Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:30 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Superlift Cheap. Too Cheap?
Replies: 11
Views: 1490

Superlift Cheap. Too Cheap?

I fell upon this web site while searching for a 6in Superlift. Does this sound like a regular Superlift kit or what? Price is very good and then there is free shipping. Am I missing something?
by D68enny
Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:27 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Tire Feathering
Replies: 3
Views: 515

I figured I could put them on back. They are from a different vehicle but they are good tires except for the slight feathering on two of them. Thanks guys.
by D68enny
Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:10 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Tire Feathering
Replies: 3
Views: 515

Tire Feathering

I have a set of tires, but two of them have slight feathering. Can they still be used? Tires still have about 85% tread on them. Will they were back to normal tread wear if alignment is correct?
by D68enny
Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:08 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Wiring Help for KC's
Replies: 14
Views: 1272

HenryJ: Perhaps the problem is elsewhere? Perhaps the relay wiring or the lights? I have not thought about the relay or the lights because the original switch that came with the KC lights works fine. I turn on the switch, the lights come on and the little light on the switch comes on. That switch is...
by D68enny
Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:07 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Wiring Help for KC's
Replies: 14
Views: 1272

HenryJ Wrote: Sounds like you have the load and supply reversed , or the supply and ground.Do you have a multimeter? I have one somewhere, but I do not know who to use it that well. When I switched the load and supply the lights come when the switch is turned on normally, but the light in the switch...
by D68enny
Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:36 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Wiring Help for KC's
Replies: 14
Views: 1272

I will let it sit for a few days and see what happens. At this point I am clueless. I want to blame the switch, but I don't think I would get a switch from the company that has wrong internal connections.
by D68enny
Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:33 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Wiring Help for KC's
Replies: 14
Views: 1272

f9k9 Wrote: You can use low amp smaller gauge wire to your switch. All it does is light your switch, if applicable, and send a signal to the relay which should have come with your KCs. The hot wire to your relay should be 12 gauge and fused with a 30A fuse. That is if, I understand what you are aski...
by D68enny
Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:14 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Wiring Help for KC's
Replies: 14
Views: 1272

Ok when I hook it up that way I connected the SUPPLY line to #5, the LOAD line to #4, and at that point the light on the switch would be on in the off position and when I turned the lights on the KC's would come on and the switch light would go off. All with no ground connected. Then when I hooked u...
by D68enny
Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:46 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Wiring Help for KC's
Replies: 14
Views: 1272

Wiring Help for KC's

Ok this may be a pain in the arse thread, but I am going to give it a shot. I have my KC lights hooked up and they work with the three prong switch that came with the lights. On this set up the is a Green (load) line that hooks to the switch and runs to the relay which goes to the lights. The next l...
by D68enny
Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:52 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Running wires through firewall
Replies: 7
Views: 1157

Thanks HenryJ. I have that part done. I have another question about the wiring. I am installing two 150 watt KC lights and the kit comes with factory wiring. The problem I just encountered is that after running the wires over to the passenger side and then back over to the drivers side on the inside...
by D68enny
Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:42 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Running wires through firewall
Replies: 7
Views: 1157

Running wires through firewall

I am trying to run some wiring through the firewall and have read on the site that the easiest place to run them through is the hole for the antennae wire. My question is where does that wire run through on the firewall side of the engine bay? Does it come out right under that big black plastic case...
by D68enny
Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:45 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: msd ignition
Replies: 25
Views: 1765

Ok I have another question. I have looked at the Crane HI-6 and it says the compression ratio should be between 10.1:1 and 14.2:1 (somewhere in that range). Our trucks have a low 9.1 don't they? Are the Crane HI-6 even compatible with our trucks? They are cheaper off of Ebay, but I don't know if it ...
by D68enny
Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:51 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Skid Plates Installed
Replies: 24
Views: 2778

HenryJ is that all 94 and up S-series or is the extended cab S-series a better choice to hunt down?
by D68enny
Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:57 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: msd ignition
Replies: 25
Views: 1765

I have a question about these aftermarket ignitions. When you hook one up with no rev limiter do you loose the fuel cut off or rev limiter you all ready have stock?
by D68enny
Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:30 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: ORI light bar Installation
Replies: 16
Views: 2035

Thanks for the pics. I will install it this week some time.
by D68enny
Sat Dec 09, 2006 6:14 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: ORI light bar Installation
Replies: 16
Views: 2035

Yes Steve, I would love some different angle shots. Did you make holes big enough for the main mounts to go through the plastic and come in contact with the metal when you tightened them up, or did you just mount up against the plastic?
by D68enny
Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:11 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: ORI light bar Installation
Replies: 16
Views: 2035

I don't know if i am going to install it now. The way it should fit i don't like to much, and the way I want it to go on puts those tops bars right up on the headlights. They cross over in front of the turn signals and almost sit up against them. If I mount it that way I may have trouble getting the...
by D68enny
Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:04 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo
Replies: 25
Views: 2151

Well I figured out what happened and it was not good. I burned up the 3rd and 4th clutch packs. They burn out quick when something is not right. I only drove the truck like 1.5 a miles total from the first servo install to about the tenth time I reinstalled it trying to figure out what was wrong. Th...
by D68enny
Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:54 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: ORI light bar Installation
Replies: 16
Views: 2035

Ok Thanks, I thought it was to good to be true. There is nothing bolt on about it. Then there were no directions to get any ideas from any mounting locations. I thought this install was going to be a breeze.
by D68enny
Fri Dec 08, 2006 12:45 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: ORI light bar Installation
Replies: 16
Views: 2035

ORI light bar Installation

I just got the 53-1002 Eliminator light bar from Off Road Innovations and I am wondering if anybody knows about installing it on a 02 Sonoma. It does not look like a direct bolt on item like I thought it was supposed to be. I have a 2" body lift, so could that covering the main mounting holes I shou...
by D68enny
Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:52 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo
Replies: 25
Views: 2151

I tried the spring trick and no luck. Is it just the servo cover O-ring that is supposed to be hard to get out? What about the other O-ring? I was able to get them all out ok the first time I took it apart. If the O-rings look good and feel good do you think they are ok to still use? I am trying to ...
by D68enny
Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:33 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo
Replies: 25
Views: 2151

I'll give it a shot. I am hoping that that could be it. I feel the spring just sat in the right position, but I would love to be wrong. I will tell you on thing. I am one servo changing mo fo now. I can pull it out re-configure it and put it back in by myself with a prybar and screwdriver in 10 minu...
by D68enny
Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:52 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo
Replies: 25
Views: 2151

I put the sprind on the pin and slipped it on. I have had the servo in out out with different configurations of new and old parts and nothing has changed. I just put everything stock back in and still no go. I was wondering if the servo pin could have been pushed in to far with that one servo being ...
by D68enny
Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:15 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo
Replies: 25
Views: 2151

The servos were the only thing I messed with. I am going to put everything back to stock and see what that does. The last thing I did was put the stock 4th servo back in and kept the super servo in, but had the same results as above. I will go back to all stock and see what happens, but I think the ...
by D68enny
Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:46 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Diagram of factory servo assembly
Replies: 1
Views: 357

Diagram of factory servo assembly

Can anybody find me a diagram showing the order of parts for the OEM set up for the servo in the 4L60E transmission. I can not remember the original set up and need to try and put it back to stock to see if i still have the same problems listed in the thread below. Thanks.
by D68enny
Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:41 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo
Replies: 25
Views: 2151

Griff, Did you have to grind the washer down for the sonnax to fit properly, or is the corvette servo still considered an OEM item? I think I screwed something up in my transmission. I now have 1st gear and 2nd gear working ok. Firm shits, normal shift points, but when it gets into third it slips un...
by D68enny
Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:26 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo
Replies: 25
Views: 2151

Here is a link for the Sonnax 4th gear servo. http://www.powerglide.com/parts/parts/77767K.htm I cannot find the directions online for the Superior Super Servo #k012. I guess I will call both companies tomorrow and see if the is a compatibility issue with these two parts. I thought when I found the ...
by D68enny
Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:01 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo
Replies: 25
Views: 2151

I still have problems. Even after turning the 2nd apply servo around I still have 1st gear with a long hold and then after that my transmission just slips in the other gears. I have red on the fine print of the Sonnax 4th gear super servo that it is compatible with original equipment 2nd apply servo...
by D68enny
Tue Nov 28, 2006 4:42 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo
Replies: 25
Views: 2151

Ok I am embarrassed to say this but I had the second apply servo in backwards. I usually don't make stupid mistakes like that. People have told me though that your mind will change when you have a child and my kid is two and a half now. He wears the mind out sometimes. I want to thank everybody for ...
by D68enny
Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:23 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo
Replies: 25
Views: 2151

Ok now my problem has changed a little. First gear still holds at real high RPM's even at normal driving take offs. Now it slips into second and the transmission is not locking up all the way. It slips in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. I put it into first and it is fine. Something has to be wrong with the insta...
by D68enny
Mon Nov 27, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo
Replies: 25
Views: 2151

I also have a HPPIII programed in there with the firmest shifts. I am very unfamiliar with how these servos work. I do have firm shifts when just driving normally, but if I step on it from a stand still it will stay in first gear until it redlines and the fuel starts to cut out if I don't let off th...
by D68enny
Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:40 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo
Replies: 25
Views: 2151

Need Help With Corvette Servo and Billet 4Th Servo

I just installed a corvette servo and a billet 4Th gear servo and a longer pin. Now when I floor it 1st gear holds until redline unless I let off the gas a little then it will shift into second. Then when I am cruising at about 35 and floor it, it does not feel like I am shifting into 1st gear or th...
by D68enny
Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:23 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Window Weld Urethane
Replies: 7
Views: 720

What we are talking about is when you do the skidz flare mod from the modification page it says use some dry window weld urethane to seal the cut pieces toghether. I am using it to covere the bare metal I cut away from the front fenders to put on my 31 in tires and to seal the wholes from where my m...
by D68enny
Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:54 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Window Weld Urethane
Replies: 7
Views: 720

I looked at their website and did not see anything, but that does not mean crap. I thought they should have it, so maybe it has another name.
by D68enny
Mon Mar 20, 2006 9:51 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Window Weld Urethane
Replies: 7
Views: 720

Window Weld Urethane

Where can you get the window weld urethane stuff for the flare cut outs besides online? Autozone, Walmart, Homedepot? Any of these spots? I am trying to get it tonight, but don't know where to search for it. Thanks
by D68enny
Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:33 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: New wheels need help
Replies: 24
Views: 1956

I may have to do the work shipping thing. I am always hauling ass home to see if something was delivered, and to keep my wife from seeing it first. It sucks when something takes like 2 extra weeks to be delivered. Hey Steve2003, Where did you get your light bar? I have been looking around for an ORI...
by D68enny
Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:55 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: New wheels need help
Replies: 24
Views: 1956

Your truck looks great. The flares make it look so much better. Did you do the fender mods just like the directions on the modification page? I was thinking I will just do the fronts for now and wait a while until my wife cools down from buying the wheels and tires and then get the flares. Thanks fo...
by D68enny
Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:45 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: New wheels need help
Replies: 24
Views: 1956

I think the ZR5 was throwing me off. The have a different looking factory flare. It looks more rounded and is black. The regular crewcabs I think have body colored flares.
by D68enny
Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:25 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: New wheels need help
Replies: 24
Views: 1956

Hey Wamason. Are those the factory flares on your truck? When I look at your truck it just looks different than mine. My flares are more squared off and blend in more. I have some kind of molding on the sides of my truck. I am trying to find a picture of a Sonoma to compare.
by D68enny
Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:09 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: New wheels need help
Replies: 24
Views: 1956

So you mean on the inside part of the wheel well? Can trimming and hammering be done to fix this and have it still look ok? I just spent my last bit of cash on a Hypertech. I thought the wheels would clear so I spent what was left of my state tax return to fix the tire size change with a Hypertech. ...
by D68enny
Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: New wheels need help
Replies: 24
Views: 1956

Never mind I just saw on this thread they rub in the front.
by D68enny
Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:04 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: New wheels need help
Replies: 24
Views: 1956

So if I can keep this baby running in a straight line with no bumps I am good to go as is. Do the fronts rub on the front or back of the fender? Thanks for the info. I was not looking forward to this.
by D68enny
Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:15 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: New wheels need help
Replies: 24
Views: 1956

New wheels need help

I just ordered some new black steel wheels and they are 15X8 with 4 inches of backspacing and -12.00mm offset. I am running 31 x 10.5 x 15 Kumho mud tires on the new wheels. Currently on my truck I have the stock wheels and tires with 2 inch rear spacers and 1.25 inch front spacers. I have the 2 in ...
by D68enny
Sun Mar 05, 2006 12:34 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Nedd Help with Body Lift
Replies: 4
Views: 494

Ok, Thanks. I thought this was the case, but wanted to check with everybody and make sure. It is the factory installed hitch and I was going to redrill the hole and move it up at a later point after the install. I think that should be ok. Thanks for everybodies help.
by D68enny
Sat Mar 04, 2006 6:06 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Nedd Help with Body Lift
Replies: 4
Views: 494

Nedd Help with Body Lift

Has anybody installed a body lift with a factory tow hitch? If so does the hitch still sit in the same factory position, or should it raise up two inches with the rest of the truck? I don't see how it is going to raise up. I stopped at this point to figure out if I am missing some brackets or if jus...
by D68enny
Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:33 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Flare Cut Out Templates & Stock Flares
Replies: 3
Views: 486

That is what I thought. I thought I remembered you saying something about the plyability of the stock flares soemwhere, but I could not find it. I may just go flareless for a while. Thank you Henry.
by D68enny
Fri Jan 27, 2006 12:57 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Flare Cut Out Templates & Stock Flares
Replies: 3
Views: 486

Flare Cut Out Templates & Stock Flares

Does anybody know if you can use the cut out templates offered by HenryJ for the skidz flares, but use the factory flares somehow to fit in the new wheel well. I have everything I need to run 31's, except tires and flares. Will factory flares bend to fit the new cut out? I will have the money soon f...
by D68enny
Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:40 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: 2009 Camaro
Replies: 24
Views: 1635

I have read in a few places that the Challenger is going to have a 6.1L engine and produce 425 hp. I would like to know the torque on both the Camaro and the Challenger. I would assume a at least 400 ft/lbs for both. The wheel sizes are getting a little out of hand. I have not even looked at the pri...
by D68enny
Mon Jan 23, 2006 2:37 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Which transmission
Replies: 6
Views: 681

That is it. Thanks for the info guys.
by D68enny
Mon Jan 23, 2006 2:08 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Which transmission
Replies: 6
Views: 681

Is it the 4L60e? I am thinking that is it, but I need to know for sure. Thanks.
by D68enny
Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:31 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Which transmission
Replies: 6
Views: 681

Which transmission

What transmission is in the 2002 crewcabs?
by D68enny
Thu Oct 06, 2005 9:37 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Gabriel Shocks
Replies: 1
Views: 344

Gabriel Shocks

Is anybody running Gabriel Max Control shocks? I did a search and it turned up 1 result from a couple years ago. Nothing said there about them. They look like good shocks, and they have a buy 3 get one free deal going on. Auto Zone has them for 49.99 each. Not a bad deal, but want to find out more i...
by D68enny
Thu Mar 24, 2005 9:42 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: I need help. Is anybody running this backspacing?
Replies: 19
Views: 1488

I need help. Is anybody running this backspacing?

I am looking to buy some wheels, and the backspacing on them is 3.25". I am a little worried about this because I have not seen anybody mention this little bit of backspacing on their new wheels. I am going to try and run 31 x 11.0 x 15 super swamper thornbirds. I have a 2'' body lift, 2" shackles, ...
by D68enny
Tue Mar 22, 2005 11:51 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: PA body lift price
Replies: 29
Views: 1813

Does everybody with the body lift use the gap guards? Does it look ok without them?
by D68enny
Tue Mar 22, 2005 11:30 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: PA body lift price
Replies: 29
Views: 1813

Does everybody with the body lift use the gap guards? Does it look ok without them?
by D68enny
Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:01 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Will this fit?
Replies: 4
Views: 619

The wheels have 4.5 inches of backspacing. I think it will be ok.
by D68enny
Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:39 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Will this fit?
Replies: 4
Views: 619

Will this fit?

Does anybody know or think the Super Swamper LTB 34 x 10.5 x 17 will fit under my 02 with the 6 in Superlift? The outer diameter of the wheel is 33.8 inches and the width is 10.3 inches. Tread widthis 9.3 inches