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Tony

Horsehammerr wrote:Why remove ?

Drop in bed liners scratch the hell out of beds.

So the consensus is they're stock equipment?

Tony

All CC's got the bed liners stock right? If the answer is yes than it's going to the curb.

Tony

Any one done it? My rear end has been whining since 80k(119k atm) locking differential kicks in late, and the fluid at 90k was foamy. I think the vent tube got water into it. I found a rear axle for $450. Here are my questions: How hard of a job is this to do? (I pulled the bed off last summer, when...

Tony

What? Dex was not used in later than 2000 4.3 engines? :?: For some models. What model's didn't get Dexcool? Dexcool is fine if you follow to the 2 year flush procedure the green stuff requires. If you are insistent on going green, make sure you get it flushed and refilled! The two don't mix! The l...

Tony

Other than looking for external leaks, I would've gotten the cooling system pressure tested. Generally they can find where the leak is coming from that way. My guess would be intake gaskets. My coolant never leaked, but it was always low even after I filled it. One day I started smelling coolant, ha...

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I replaced the pump in my 2001 Sonoma this summer. 1st: I have the service manuals, and I found the RPO code, but nothing really directing me where to go. 2nd: There is a TSB out. There is a updated pump/sender assembly out. The TSB lists which GM part number to use. I bought a Delphi pump and cross...

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When I replaced mine, I didn't release the pressure on the torsion bar first. I did just like you did except I had the vehicle a little higher. I folded the lower control arm down until all the pressure was gone, marked the position of the torsion bar in the control arm, removed the bolts thru the ...

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Well my buddy at NAPA is a Jeg's distributor. He called Jeg's and Energy Suspension both are out he said. Summit could have them in stock, but who knows once you order them they could go to back order. Or it's left over stock and they haven't replenished lately. There is nothing wrong with left ove...

Tony

killian96ss wrote:I just checked with Summit and as of 5/24 they have 11 of these kits in stock (3 in Nevada & 8 in Georgia).

Steve

Thanks man!

You sold me! Its good to know Jeg's doesn't carry as much! I was going to get the NAPA ones and wait for these but I guess I'll order them!

Tony

Well my buddy at NAPA is a Jeg's distributor. He called Jeg's and Energy Suspension both are out he said.

Summit could have them in stock, but who knows once you order them they could go to back order. Or it's left over stock and they haven't replenished lately.

Tony

I wish we could have auto up and auto down feature!

Personally, I've always noticed if you don't push the button down all the way it still goes down w/o the auto feature.

Tony

My friend just left me a VM saying that the swaybar kit is on national backorder?

More to come once I talk to him.

Tony

...Usually the lower bushings are in much better shape...I did the upper bushings on my 88 S10 4x4 the lowers were still in great shape and didn't need to be replaced ... Could it be possible that they are twisted less due to the longer length of the arm? Maybe the torsion bar socket in the lower a...

Tony

Are your lower bushings cracked or damaged in any way? :?: Usually the lower bushings are in much better shape, but it is always possible that one or more is in need of replacement. If you do the lower bushings yourself make sure you get the correct tools as mentioned above so that it can be done s...

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HenryJ wrote:Rent, beg, borrow or buy the proper tools. It is easier and safer.

Have you removed the lower control arm? Do you know how difficult of a job this is?

Tony

If you were closer I'd do the lowers for a case of beer, and someone standing around to hand me tools. I've torn about quite a few 4wd s-series to install coilover kits. You don't need any special tools. Put the truck on stands. Unbolt the control arm. Use a prybar to get it to drop out of the fram...

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I tore the front of the truck down with a buddy over the past couple of days. The upper control arms are out. I should've made it more clear that I wanted to replace all the control arm bushings. I didn't realize for the lowers to be removed tension needs to be taken off of the torsion bars with GM'...

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Bump.

Tony

It seems like it could be many things.

Should I just take the door panel off and look?

Tony

I'll answer to either :mg: I would say hose them off.Pressure wash them from time to time if the opportunity presents itself. Just being aware that the debris needs to be removed and some care taken is half the battle. Wouldn't water move some of the grease out of these possibly causing them to squ...

Tony

So the popping and the window motor are two separate problems?

How come when I hit the door the window rolls up? And how come its only once and a while? What will fix the popping?

It seems like the QC on these trucks suck.

Tony

I've had this problem since probably 20-30k and I'm stupid for not getting it warrantied out. The problem: The drivers window goes up and down fine but I get loud pops from inside the door and it sounds like metal being torqued or a rod of some sort. Usually does it 3/4 of the way up or when the win...

Tony

killian96ss wrote:
Tony wrote:Henry, what is the best way to keep them clean.
I don't think the Henry J will respond to this reply, however Brule might.

Steve

I'm lost?

Tony

Killian, thank you!

Henry, what is the best way to keep them clean.

This truck doesn't go off road as of now so I'm not worried.

Tony

Good to hear.

Tony

killian96ss wrote:
Tony wrote:But get the black ones right?!
Any color will work, however the black ones have graphite added for better resistance to squeaking.

Steve

Is this for certain?

Tony

I think I'm going to just pay someone to do it for now.

But get the black ones right?!

Tony

Shocks ever been replaced, if not I would replace them.

If you have sliding rear window open that and you might be able to narrow it down.

Tony

I'm going to call a couple other parts stores around here and see if they can get it. Otherwise I'm going to get it online. I was hoping to get one before this weekend, since I was going to taking a 400 mile road trip but my friend might end up driving.

Tony

How many miles on the truck?

Tony

Do not add zerk fittings. The bushings do not have grease channels for this to work properly. The Formula 5 Pre-Lube will work good enough. Make sure you get the black bushings since they also have graphite added to them. :wink: The other colored ones do not have the graphite. $60 is reasonable if ...

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I think I'm going to get the Energy Suspension bushings. When I assemble then I'm going to use their Formula 5 Pre-lube to reduce squeaking. Is there anything else I need to know before ordering/installing them? Specifically not making them squeak? Should I add zerk fittings? I'm going to pay a shop...

Tony

Anyone know where I can get cheap AC Delco O2's?

All I can find is $70 bucks or more.

Tony

I just changed my front differential fluid. What is the best way to fill it back up. I got about 3/4 of the bottle in before the frame got in the way. Any tips? I ended up getting a hose and running it down to the differential and filling it from under the hood. Seemed to work but the hose was skinn...

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I've used the performance friction pads before, but I really don't remember how much brake dust there was. Is there alot?

I've heard that after a few months they tend to glaze over and don't stop as well.

Tony

I know Bosch sucks.

I think what my buddy meant by better readings is when hooked up to a scanner he gets more accurate numbers?

I'm going to see if I can find someone that carries Delco around here.

Tony

I'm at 104k. My buddy has a Grand Prix and he's been Denso's get better readings. But I guess I'll go with Delco then.

Tony

Should I replace all the O2's? They are orginal.

I'm thinking of going with Denso. There are 3 right?

Tony

Maybe I'll pick up some split wire loom from NAPA tomorrow.

Tony

I had no problem getting the one on for the coil wire. The rest on the passenger side were a PITA! I ended up finding some loom in my garage that fit all 3 wires so I just used that. I'll check them at the next oil change and see if I should get different loom. The factory stuff was just real stiff...

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....The hardest part was getting the wires out of those stupid holders. I ended up breaking one. Anyone have an easier way? My buddy says a 90* pick works best. Also, does anyone put the loom back onto the new wires? The looms are a PITA but, it is best to utilize them. I had the issue several time...

Tony

Ohh and I beat my wrists and knuckles up pretty bad.

I don't what it is but I really get pissed working on cars, what can I do?

Tony

Sonoma GT wrote:I put Raybestos Quiet Stop Ceramic Brake Pads on last year and I like them. No noise and very litte dust.

Yeah, I think the NAPA ceramic ones are rebadged Raybesto's.

Tony

Step 1 Done! I ended up jacking the truck up. I should have taken the wheels off since it would have been easier to get the the plugs. I ended up jacking the truck up and going in through the wheel wells. Passenger side was easy. Drivers side I unbolted the steering shaft and moved that out of the w...

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It gets 122* in AZ!!!!

Jesus!

Tony

I have semi-metallics on my car and they suck. They are squealing and the dust is horrible.

Not to mention when they are cold they don't grip nearly as well and I one the truck comes to a stop they "groan." If that makes sense.

I'm going to replace them with Napa Ceramics, or these

Tony

Just did mine a few weeks ago with the kit that NAPA sells.

The tool is a must. My buddy and I did mine. Took us about 30 minutes. Make sure to lube the hell out of them!

Tony

Bumps

Tony

Jigg, yeah thats what I figured. I'm waiting to get all the parts before I do this stuff. My passenger side wheel bearing is just barely starting to go, but I'd rather just replaced them and get it done with. I think its going to be a weekend project since I have to get the bushings pressed into the...

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Well guys in the next week or so I plan on fixing my front end. I already have the Bilsteins, 4 ball joints and an idler arm, plugs and wires. I think I'm going to get the wheel bearings Synergy offroad offers, energy suspension control arm and sway bar bushings. I also plan on putting POR-15 on the...

Tony

Killian, what do you mean by double platinum? Acdelco only makes 2 platinum plugs, platinum professional and the rapidfires. They used to be called double platinums, but they are the same as the professionals (1 platinum electrode + 1 platinum pad). :wink: Steve Ok cool just wanted to clarify. Any ...

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For the door hinges I would use white lithium grease. GM recommends lubing the door hinges, hood latch, and tailgate hinges, once a year. I know my hinges creaked alot before the pins went bad. As for lubing the weatherstripping, I would use 3M sprayable silicone (they sell it at NAPA) or some type ...

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Killian, what do you mean by double platinum? Acdelco only makes 2 platinum plugs, platinum professional and the rapidfires. http://www.acdelco.com/parts/sparkplugs/ The professional are what I'm going to put in my truck and I think those are stock. Any tips for installing? http://www.s10forum.com/f...

Tony

When you guys say guide pins, I'm assuming it's the 4 pins (2 per caliper) than the caliper moves back and forth on?

Tony

Umm, well the thing is. I'm going to POR-15 my front end (ohh yeah anyone ever use that stuff?). And while I'm there I saw the front mounts. How difficult is it to replace them?

I might as well wait then.

Tony

http://www.gmupfitter.com/index.htm

Is that the site?

How many cab mounts do our trucks have?

Right now I just want to replace the two front ones that are by the tow hooks.

I plan on pulling my reinforcement bar off and POR-15 the front end.

Tony

Anyone have any info on them? I know Energy Suspension makes them, but I don't think they have them for the Crew Cabs? Unless the mounts and the locations are identical?

Thanks guys.

Tony

I guess I'm going to talk to my folks tonight about this. See what my dad thinks. He is an attorney. He might just pay for it out of pocket.

Family site. Watch the language-HJ

Tony

the rear end is still making the whining it always has been making. Are you positive it's the rear end? :?: With all the water contamination problems caused by that vent tube it seems like GM should be replacing damaged lockers, gears and bearings at no charge even if you are out of factory warrant...

Tony

Another update: I drove the car, brake torqued it and the locker kicked in but real late.

Ohh and the rear end is still making the whining it always has been making.

I think I need to take it to a drivetrain shop.

Tony

Update: Pulled off the rear diff. cover and there was some milkyness to the fluid, bearings seem to be tight, but the locker wouldn't lock. Manually engaged the locker and after one turn of the tires it unlocked itself. There is slight rust on everything inside the diff. The vent hose does come up b...

Tony

On the front and rear diff just fill them until the fluid starts coming back out of the fill hole. Some say to fill the diff until you are about 3/8" from the bottom of the fill hole, however filling the diff up another 3/8" will only help keep the wheel bearings better lubricated. :wink: Steve I'm...

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Griff wrote:In line with this questioning how hard are they to replace and what's it entail to do it?

You have to remove the ball joints that much I do know. From looking at them I would say no horrible but not easy either.

Tony

My control arm bushings are cracked/dry rotted. Are they worth replacing? Will these affect performance? I can get pics if needed.

Tony

Ohh I also get a whine that gets louder with speed. I only hear it when my foot is on the gas. I want to say its from the rear but I've never been sure. I also get a vibration in the floorboard from about 10-20 miles and hour, don't know if thats normal also. That sound more like a bad bearing. Che...

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Pics added:

This was from when I changed it in September.

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Tony

Ohh I also get a whine that gets louder with speed. I only hear it when my foot is on the gas. I want to say its from the rear but I've never been sure.

I also get a vibration in the floorboard from about 10-20 miles and hour, don't know if thats normal also.

Tony

What is the recommended lubricant? Sticky: GM Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations I know I've checked my owners manual, and GM Techline. They both say to use the GM stuff. What I don't get is from searching posts here and other S-10 sites is people use other brands and have no problems. And from I ...

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I would try dumping the diff oil again and filling it with the recommended lubricant. Check the drained fluid for debris or clues. Check for loose carrier bearings or a rough pinion bearing while you have the cover off. What is the recommended lubricant? How do I check the carrier bearings and the ...

Tony

Did you buy your Crew Cab new or used? If you bought it used there is a small possibility that the previous owner took out the Gov-Loc and replaced it with a limited slip posi. :?: G80 is the RPO code for the Gov-Loc and for limited slip posi's. :wink: All 3 of my vehicles have the G80 code (2 Gov-...

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I thought there is only one locking rear end available for S-series? This is a '01 Sonoma Crew Cab.

I guess how do I find out what I got?

EDIT: I guess the G80 is the Eaton Gov-Loc.

This started right after I changed fluid. What should I do?

Tony

I'm getting a sound coming from my rear end. G80 w/3.73. I changed to Amsoil Sythetic 80W-90 in September and it only does it in turns. It's like a whirring sound if I could explain it best. I haven't checked the level or anything. What do you guys think. The fluid was original untouched at like 95k...

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