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That's a pretty sweet setup. I really wish we had a rig that would allow us to wander off without a reservation. Mrs barch however, refuses to go so primitive. I've been able to convince her that we don't "need" cable tv (although I have caught her shopping for satellite dishes) but she's got her he...

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All this stuff is a little fuzzy , as it was done a very long time ago. I can run out and look if you think I am wrong. or need further clarification :) I appreciate the offer but it's just as easy for me to back the truck up to the trailer and see if there's power. I'm pretty sure you're right. Af...

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Next is to go to the 145 amp DR44G alternator. the 105amp has plastic bushings supporting the bearing. A problem that will surface I was just looking under the hood for the trailer relay and noticed "DR44G" alternator although the RPO says 105 amp. Maybe that plastic bushing already failed and some...

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They are much the same. The Avalanche (Suburban, Tahoe) ride a little smoother with the rear coil suspension. Airbags are easier to install too. I'm hoping the leaf springs will eliminate the need for airbags. Maybe helper springs instead if I get too much sag with the trailer attached. 2004-2006 h...

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Thanks again for the help. Sorry though it seems to have been for no gain. The Avalanche turned out to be in worse condition that the ad showed. Scary uneven wear on the tires, alignment issue I suspect. Faded plastic and paint. Questionable grill, headlight, bumper, fender body work, suspect more m...

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That said, mine does pretty good with the stock internal cooler. :) I have been watching trans temps and don't see a need yet. Sounds good, thanks. I wonder how difficult it would be to add an aftermarket cooler in the future if needed. I'm also a little concerned about edmunds reliability review: ...

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I think we may have found a deal on an '04 Avalanche. I'm a little nervous though about the lack of KNP transmission cooler RPO. Can anyone tell me about the "Z82 - TRAILER PROVISIONS SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, H.D" ? Does this include trans cooler? as far as I can tell Z82 is a class IV receiver hitch and ...

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Hanrij posted the specs on the shoe/drum spacing a while back. It's pretty tight at 0.026"

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Thanks for the reply. Turns out the only clips were the ones holding the bumper shroud in place. I was able to snap the fog light insert in place without removing any of them.

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Mrs barch hit a raccoon on her way into work and took out the passenger side foglight in out '08 Impala. The light and wiring is intact and fuctional but dislodged from the now missing black plastic insert (picture below). I was about to order a replacement when I realized it required some number of...

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The back (closer to the drivers side if the firewall is wet and te leak is dripping to the ground around the firewall as well There's a pair of hoses about 1" diameter that run back to the heater but they'd be on the passenger side. It's a long shot but may be worth taking a look before tearing int...

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HenryJ wrote:
And a Suburban rack on my Avalanche:

Aren't you missing a latitudinal bow?

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Yeah, I definitely need the bed and could not get by with a square inch less than the Sonoma CC's. I have no immediate plans but suspect an Avalanche would also eliminate the possibility of upgrading to a fifth wheel.

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Thanks for the details. Very helpful info there. Edmunds claims over four feet difference in turning circle. 2012 Avalanche LT = 43.0 ft. 2012 Silverado Crew Cab LT = 47.2 ft. (2004 = 46.6 ft.) Not that I'd ever measure it but I suspect that every inch will make a noticeable difference when backing ...

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I pulled a fair size trailer back in a headwind and it dropped to 13.6 mpg. Maintained 55-75 mph , right at speed limits both ways. I am pretty happy with that. After looking at difference (as opposed to Silverado/Sierra) in overall length, wheelbase, and mostly turning circle, the barches are slow...

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That's what I want to hear. :thumb: The trouble I've been having is that there doesn't seem to be any standardization for advertised towing specs. Each manufacturer uses their own criteria to claim a capacity higher than the competition. Our 4L V6 Nissan claimed 6,000lbs but our trailer weighs less ...

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I thought they were building these in Michigan too? I could be wrong. I know my buddy builds buicks and caddys. Hes also switched plants now once since I met him. I'm pretty sure they build the Verano in the Orion Township, MI assembly plant. The Verano is very similar to the Regal but about 6 inch...

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i hava a silverado crew cab 07 with 5.3 3.73 gears 4x4 new body style also have 33's and leveling kit i avg 15 on daily driving and 18 on the highway as far as the AFM i doesnt work very often beacuse of the 33's if i does cut in it only stays in for 5 to 10 seconds and as far as the oil consumptio...

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Looks like a smooth ride. Hard to tell the details, can you tell us? Whoops! I knew I was forgetting something. It's a 2011 Buick Regal CXL RL4 from the Russelhiem plant. 2.4L inline 4cyl w/ 6 speed automatic. GM certified used = 60 month / 72,000 mi bumper to bumper. Same monthly payment (but a co...

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Looks like the new truck is on hold for a while.

Mrs Barch's Pathfinder was killing us on gas but in a few more months we'll be back to one car payment and truck shoppin' again just in time for year end incentives.

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So guess I need to tear back into that caliper and fix that sheet metal piece is there any way to get a new one of those? Advance auto parts sells them as part of a Disc Brake Hardware Kit for $10 *Edit: Actually this one from Autozone specifically says "rear" and it's only $6. So, that might be th...

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There is a bright side to this. At least you know that magnet in the differential cover is working.

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Your shocks may very well be "shot" but that should not effect the height of your rear end. Your leaf springs are probably sagging. There is however an inexpensive bolt-on kit that will fix this. *Edit: The price has gone up a bit since that page was created. Not quite doubled but close... Still not...

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I think I've found a pretty exceptional deal on a Sierra SLE with "LC9 - VORTEC 5.3L V8 SFI ENGINE W/ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT & FLEX-FUEL CAPABILITY, Alum Cyl Deactivation" I'm a little suspicious of the epa estimates being identical for all four 5.3L and one 4.8L V8. As we've found among members here...

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If you don't mind used, there's a bunch on ebay ranging from $75-$300

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riceburnr2005 wrote:I would like to get my hands on a crew cab duramax!!

I'll thumb wrestle you for the first one

...and now it's Chevy Truck Month, I guess I was right in assuming the longer I wait the better the deals get. And, every month I wait to buy, is one less payment on our other two cars.

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There's a few different acdelco abs modules available depending on vehicle. None specifically for cc's that I can find but take a look at ACDelco Part Finder and/or RockAuto then compare what you find to GM Parts Direct

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Just as I suspected, it started right up this morning after sitting unused since Sunday. I guess my battery is okay.

barch97

After a few hours on the charger, my optima bounced right back. Tried it the next morning and it fired right up. We'll see this weekend but I'm pretty confident all is well again.

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The barches lived through this very same predicament (minus the VT winters) over the past few years. We got by with the CC until it was paid off, which I assume is the case with yours as well. We kept our CC as a third vehicle and only use when a truck is truly "needed". Reduced the insurance covera...

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I hear ya, feels like I'm working for someone else but I'm sure these inexpensive little repairs would cost me a whole lot more in trade-in value.

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How about going back with rivets? The advantage to a rivet is that it tightens in the hole and keeps the motor from shifting, whereas a bolt will rely upon pulling the two together to keep it from shifting. I would be tempted to try riveting it back in place if possible. Both the motor and rivets s...

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It just occurred to me that before I trade it in, I'm going to have to make time to fix a few odds and ends I've been putting off. So, be on the look out for a few desperate pleas for help in the coming weekends. Well, the driver side mirror and the window motor are all fixed. Now I suppose I ought...

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Just when I thought I had my mind made up, I start getting advertising in the mail for even more money off 2012s. I'm thinking the longer I wait, the more I'll save?

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I'm not going anywhere. You guys are too easy to get answers from.

It just occurred to me that before I trade it in, I'm going to have to make time to fix a few odds and ends I've been putting off. So, be on the look out for a few desperate pleas for help in the coming weekends.

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Excellent points all around. It warms my heart (and my wallet) to hear about those 290,000 and 380,000 mile repairs. It took me ten years to get to 100,000 on my CC, knowing I'll be pretty safe for another thirty years or so on a full size is awesome. I hate to see you give up the little crew cab. Y...

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I've been debating making the jump for a while now. My CC has not been my daily driver for a few years now but I just can't do without a "truck". Fuel economy isn't our biggest concern as full size estimates exceed my actual CC mpg. I'd sure like to increase the bed capacity and reduce the number of...

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PAbowhunter wrote:Miles are 65,000

That is pretty low.

PAbowhunter wrote:NADA value is just over 12K

The "National Automobile Dealers Association" thinks it's worth more than it really is? Go figure

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what should I look for? The same things you'd look for in any 8-9 year old vehicle. Get a good clear photo of the inside of the glove box door RPO codes. That will tell you much more about what you're buying than the seller is. He has 31" tires on the truck, will that fit stock, or does he have a s...

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I did a little googling, bobcat & jcb each have model around 4-5k #s (four wheeld like in the photo) add the tandem axle flat bed trailer at a conservative 1500#s and that's some pretty impressive towing from 180hp (assuming that's the 2.8L turbo diesel). Show me 25-30 mpg and that could make the ba...

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From the article wrote:New 2.5L and 2.8L turbo diesel engines that produce broad torque bands engineered for excellent cargo and towing capability will be offered.

Anybody know how much that trailer & skid steer weigh?

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Nackles wrote:$11,000

Insultingly over-priced. Run away and never return to this dealer for any reason.

barch97

No problem at all. Thanks for considering my offer. Maybe now that it's fresh in my mind, I oughta start my own thread & see if I can't get rid of these wheels

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I'm really not interested in another set of wheels. I just want to get rid of the set I've got and end up with a pair of wheels I can throw on for inspection without spending any money. If you've got a spare to trade that'll match one of mine, you can have the four rims and tires for whatever it cos...

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Take your time. like I said, I'm in no rush. Let me know when you're ready and we'll work out the details. In the mean time good luck with the sale.

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I'm in Forked River. Don't rush on my account. I've gotten kind of used to the stack of wheels/tires in my garage.

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They're the same wheels as in the photo below. This is however a pic I found on web. NOT my actual wheels. http://imganuncios.mitula.net/1995_chevrolet_blazer_lt_tan_in_iowa_city_iowa_93406852191322341.jpg *Edit: And the tires are Yokohama Geolandar HTs. I'll get you an actual pic when I get home to...

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For first and foremost, will be the wheels and tires as they are too wide. I want to try and get something thats the stock size/stock wheel if anyone is looking to trade! I've got a set of four stock rims & tires with less than 10k miles on them and the full size spare from an '01 blazer in my gara...

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If it's any consolation, I like the look of the dull flat finish yellow under the clearcoat better anyway.

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I keep getting pictures of my license plate in the mail.

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hmm... maybe there really are too many toll roads in NJ

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The problem is the window switch. I've had 2 or 3 replaced under warranty and the problem never came back on any of the windows. The symptoms are exactly what everyone has described, intermittent up or down with cold weather or rain making it happen more often. The GM dealership that did the work f...

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How about going back with rivets? The advantage to a rivet is that it tightens in the hole and keeps the motor from shifting, whereas a bolt will rely upon pulling the two together to keep it from shifting. I would be tempted to try riveting it back in place if possible. Both the motor and rivets s...

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I've been having trouble like this for quite a while but since I don't use the CC as daily driver, I've been ignoring it. The recent snow-pocolypse has forced me to drive the CC a lot more than usual. Open driver's window at highway speed in snow storm is rather unpleasant to say the least. It look...

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Interior is MINT with only minor wear and tear, other than the driver side door panel... How bad is that panel? Might you have the power window/door lock switches intact? I haven't gotten into mine yet but there's definitely something amiss and I would be very happy to have a replacement standing b...

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Anyone have any ideas what i should do with my old wheels and tires? I really dont have any room for them. I maybe i should sell them? Hmm... I can't really tell from this post if this applies but, I was in a similar predicament for a very short while. Not long after I switched to after market stee...

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I don't want to sound like a vulture here but, I could sure use the driver's side mirror too

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any idea what could cause me having a high CO content in my emissions? it failed cause of that too :?: custom made cat-back exhaust :idea: WHAT CAUSES HIGH CARBON MONOXIDE (CO)? I'm a little surprised that inspection station picked this up but it didn't set off your SES light. Kind of a long shot b...

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The power window/door lock switches are functional, but a bit worn out. Some of them are loose etc. I may have to hold onto this truck for a little while longer though a few unfortunate events happened and I need to drive a slower vehicle for a while haha. I'm not in any hurry. I've got plenty of o...

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Interior is MINT with only minor wear and tear, other than the driver side door panel... How bad is that panel? Might you have the power window/door lock switches intact? I haven't gotten into mine yet but there's definitely something amiss and I would be very happy to have a replacement standing b...

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This one still works

rlrnr53 wrote:Your discount code is:

35002912877073

but, I got a better price on rear brake pads & rotors from summitracing.com

barch97

It occurred to me this morning that my Impala has remote ignition and my CC does not. I guess I oughta use the Impala remote for both that way I can start 'em both from inside the house.

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HA HA HA...

that's awesome. I think the panic alarm shuts off on it's own after a couple minutes assuming you eventually stop pressing the button. or, when the battery finally gives out.

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ApproachMedium wrote:Would be nice if there was! But I dont think they have cars that lock and unlock via bluetooth and wifi yet.

Well, maybe not right off the rack but...

http://www.viper.com/SmartStart/

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ApproachMedium wrote:BTW nice to see someone else on here from NJ!

Oh WOW, look at that and down the shore too. We're slowly taking over

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there's probably an app for that

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so glad I went to the trouble of resetting my password

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I've been having trouble like this for quite a while but since I don't use the CC as daily driver, I've been ignoring it. The recent snow-pocolypse has forced me to drive the CC a lot more than usual. Open driver's window at highway speed in snow storm is rather unpleasant to say the least. It looks...

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That's not a bad idea at all. I suspect I could probably do the same with my CC & my Impala. That'd save me the trouble of replacing the battery in the CC remote. Although, I wonder if I'd be able to lock the CC as I drive away in the Impala

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I think he means this

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I'm no expert but that looks more like a defect under the paint than contamination over it. On the bright side it draws your eye away from the color mismatch on the hood.

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ill just flush it and add the green stuff from my old truck. just to do it anny way so there is no dout Forgive me but your post seems rather casual and this situation requires a bit more urgency in my opinion. If that is in fact Dexcool (and it sure looks like it is), make sure you flush it good. ...

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I can't speak to the quality of the roof rack but, I bought some tie down straps and one of them roof top luggage bag things from "discountramps" last fall. I had no trouble with them or the items I purchased.

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Turn the wheel inside out and you'll gain an inch of backspace. It won't be perfect but it'll be better than you've got now and maybe get you by until you figure out a better solution. Good Luck.

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