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killian96ss

Make sure you try another spark plug on #1 so you can be sure its not a faulty plug. This may sound stupid, but make sure all of the spark plugs are properly tightened. I've seen loose plugs cause misfires. A coil that is going bad will have random misfires, not just a specific cylinder, so I don't ...

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I only see 3 possibilities. The new stereo and/or the adapter is defective, or the wiring to the front right speaker is damaged. Are you positive those speakers were working before you pulled the factory stereo? I had some weird stereo issues when I had my CC. With the factory stereo and later with ...

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I've always had good luck with Crutchfield adapters since they are very well made and vehicle specific unlike most of the universal auto parts store adapters. Crutchfield gives you all this kind of stuff for free if you buy the stereo from them.

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Black Rock can make custom back spaced steel wheels for 4wd S10's. I have a set of their 15x8 steel rims with 31's on my 05 ZR2. They are all black and look similar to the Cragar D hole rims. IIRC I only paid a little over $100 each through Americas Tire. Don't forget that first truck payment, lol. ...

killian96ss

Make sure all of the spark plug wires are fully seated in the cap and on each plug. They should snap into place and not be easily pulled off. It's also a good idea to make sure the plug wires are routed correctly. The engine will still run if 2 wires are accidentally switched so make sure the firing...

killian96ss

Welcome to the forum! I have a factory CC bedliner in great condition that you can have for free if you want to come get it in CA!

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killian96ss

Still rockin the Autolite XP's in all 3 of my vehicles! I've got about 10k on them in my 88 S10 Blazer, 40k in my 96 Impala SS, and over 100k in my 05 ZR2. Even with 100k of use they still look pretty good and will probably last another 50k or so. Still the best spark plug I've tried yet! MSD Super ...

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Unless there is something wrong with the new head unit, the problem has to be a bad connection at the adapter. Pull it all apart and check that connection real good. Make sure none of the pins inside the plugs are bent or have loose wires. Test it again before you put everything back together.

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killian96ss

Did you use an adapter harness or wire everything directly? Most adapter harnesses will make an aftermarket head unit power all 4 front speakers (dash & front door) on the front 2 channels because the CC and other S-series are a 6 speaker system. The factory dash speakers are just small tweeters tha...

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Yes, that is weird! If it started after the mods you just did, it must be related somehow unless your truck is possessed. Obviously the air box mod didn't do it since none of the wiring was messed with, so that leaves the headlight and bulb upgrades to check out. Remove or at least unplug what you'v...

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it looks a little goofy with the wheels on, sitting at stock height... :? http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b200/sdime98/2012-04-28_11-10-03_394.jpg Nice little truck! Looks exactly like the one I almost bought! :( I'm sure it looks even better lowered. How much did you almost sell it for? Steve

killian96ss

Yeah, that doesn't sound good. Are there any codes stored? If there isn't, you're just going to have to check the condition of everything mentioned above and replace stuff as needed. Clean all of the sensors & throttle body. Sometimes it helps alot.

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killian96ss

That carbon fiber vinyl looks good on the PS3! I think it would look good on some various trim pieces as long as you don't go overboard like some of the Fast & Furious cars out there. :lol: The only problem with that vinyl stuff is that is does not like to be mounted to rounded edges or curves. Have...

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:alert: As you already know, once the mods start, they never seem to end! :lol: AVS does make sill plates for the late model 4 door Blazer. IIRC, I bought the front and rear sill plates separately, but you might be able to buy 4 piece set. The rear Blazer sill plates fit the CC pretty good since bot...

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As far as stereo go, I use Kenwood Excelon head units, Infinity Kappa speakers (their home speakers are awesome), JL Audio subs, and Rockford Fosgate amps. I have also had good luck with Clarion head units, Kenwood Excelon speakers, higher end Rockford Fosgate speakers & subs, and Kenwood amps. Sony...

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I'm still stickin with my MAXX bats from Wallyworld... Still my #1 choice for a flooded cell battery :rock: I'm careful about buying stuff like this at Wallyworld since they do sell a lot of cheap crap, however a good friend of mine (who would never pay for an Optima :lol: ) says the MAXX batteries...

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Since you've been around S10's for a while, you probably already know what to do, but I'll throw a few things out there anyway. A couple of good mods to do first are Bilstein shocks (expensive, but well worth it), Energy Suspension sway bar & end link bushings (much better handling), shaved throttle...

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I've owned 6 model 9004 Red Top's since 1996 and so far only 1 of them needed warranty replacement. Everyone has a different opinion on these batteries. In my case they have served me well and I will continue to use their batteries. The failure rates on some of the "other" recommended batteries are ...

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The factory u joints are held in place by nylon that was injected though those little holes. I'm guessing this was done to speed up manufacturing? The only way to remove the factory u-joint is to melt the nylon out. Replacement u joints are held in with traditional retaining clips. There is no need ...

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I can't find anything either! Your going to have a hard time selling a bumper kit that you do not have the tools to make it or the necessary materials, plus you have no pictures, blueprints, or links to prove that this bumper even exists. Have you ever made one of these bumpers?

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killian96ss

You should be fine with the Denso sensors. They are good quality, not to mention a GM supplier like AC Delco and Delphi. Stay away from Bosch O2 sensors and spark plugs! They are known to cause problems in GM vehicles.

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killian96ss

The factory O2 sensors start losing efficiency by 70k miles and are pretty much done by 100k so it sounds like yours should be replaced. The 2 pre cat sensors should be replaced first since they are used by the PCM to maintain the proper a/f ratio and keep emissions low. If you have enough $, replac...

killian96ss

Is the Crew Cab u-joint too wide or not wide enough or are the bearing caps a different diameter? What problem are you having fitting the CC driveshaft/u-joint to the ZR2 pinion yoke?

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killian96ss

Glad to hear you got r done! Nothing is stuck unless you give up! There are several ball joint tools out there like pickle forks, spreaders, pullers, etc. Sometimes it's just a matter of using the right one for the job. I have always had the best luck with the pitman arm type pullers for ball joints...

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It is difficult to properly lube the t-bars without removing them, but sometimes it does help to spray some lithium grease into the t-bar socket located on the lower control arm. It also helps to spray some grease on the other end where the adjuster is. GM used some really heavy duty grease on the t...

killian96ss

It could be a seized caliper slide pins or a stuck caliper piston. Since your familiar with changing pads, take them off and have a look at them. Is there anything imbedded in the pads, are they wearing unevenly, are they cracked from high temps? Check both sides of the rotor to see it there are any...

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Yeah, I don't blame you. I have an unloader but rarely use it. I can replace upper & lower ball joints much faster without using it and still be safe. Just like you were already thinking, do 1 side at a time with a floor jack under the lower control arm and you'll be fine.

Steve

killian96ss

The small 4-1/2' bed is very limited already. If you permanently mount something in the bed it will become even more useless. I used to have Hi Lift jack mounted to the front of the bed and I was going to get a bed mounted spare before I wrecked it. If I had another CC, I would mount the Hi Lift the...

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Less than $600 is a great deal for 4 Goodyear off road tires! I paid about $800 for my 4 Goodyear MT/R's! If you rotate them every 3k miles or every oil change you should get at least 40k miles out of them. I've managed 50k before, but they were almost slicks at that point! These tires have incredib...

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You can easily do the top ball joints without unloading the torsion bars. Just do one side at a time. I have done the top and bottom ball joints without an unloader even though I have one. If you feel safer using an unloader, Summit sells a few different brands. I think mine is made by OTC and cost ...

killian96ss

Where did you get the tires? Are they a store specific model? How much $ did they cost? They look just like the Duratracs.

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killian96ss

Looking good! Are those the Duratracs? They are pretty aggressive like the MT/R's. I'm on my 3rd set of MT/R's and have never had a flat or any other problems. IIRC the Duratrac's are made the same way as the MT/R's. Kevlar in tires is a great idea!

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killian96ss

I would upgrade to a ZR2 8.5" 10 bolt instead of putting another 7.6 back there. It is a bolt in upgrade.

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killian96ss

I have not personally done this conversion, but as far as I know it is a direct bolt in swap using the factory Crew Cab leaf springs. The ZR2 axle is also a few inches wider than the CC axle which makes the front and rear track about the same.

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killian96ss

It is possible to drive without the rear driveshaft connected (I've seen it done), but you have to put something like a bag with a rubber band over the end of the transmission tailshaft to prevent fluid from escaping and leaving a trail behind you. If the rear end has serious damage inside like brok...

killian96ss

I really liked the sound of the Flowmaster Force II kit that I had on my 01 Crew Cab. It is made for an extended cab S10, but with a little tweaking it does fit the CC. The kit has a resonator, 50 series 3 chamber SUV muffler, and a 2-1/2" mandrel bent tailpipe. I believe Gibson, Magnaflow, and a fe...

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Welcome to the forum fire_craft. To run 33's you will need a Superlift 6" suspension lift (very expensive) or the MML which is a 2" body lift, 1"-2" t-bar crank, new rear spring pack or lift shackles, wheel spacers, and maybe some fender trimming/massaging. A new spring pack will increase the bed we...

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I have had the same intake system on my 05 ZR2 for over a year now. The plastic/metal intake "hat" is bolted to the throttle body which is much nicer than what the K&N system has, but the air filter is a little bit cheaper compared to a K&N, although it does work just fine. The heat shield is nice, ...

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The tweeters work and are still attached to the plates. I did cut off the wires with the connecting terminals to attach to the new speakers so I could just plug them in, but it would be easy to solder on new wires. I might still have an extra set of Crutchfield plug & play harnesses for S10's that I...

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94-05 S10's have the same body style, so any of the front window vents, windshield visors, or bug visors will fit your Crew Cab. Lund products are nicer than AVS even though I'm pretty sure they are owned by the same company. AVS quality has been bad lately. I recently returned 3 pairs of window vis...

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I still have the dash speakers/tweeters from my 2005 ZR2 Blazer if you want to buy them. Does $10 plus shipping sound ok?

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killian96ss

Welcome to the forum! It sounds like you have a lot of work to do. Are you using the 4wd crew cab frame or a 2wd extended cab frame? You will need the PCM and wiring harness that goes with the engine/trans combo, motor mount relocation brackets, electric fan/s, custom made crossmember for the T56, c...

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AWD Trailblazer SS! I've driven a few and really like them. Plenty of space for big guys and the family, 400 hp, and AWD for bad weather. You won't get double the gas mileage of the S10, but it should be better. If I had to stray from GM I would probably look at Toyota. Expensive vehicles, but prett...

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Anybody have a code that's still good? I need to order some parts!

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I had the same exact Corbeau seats in my 68 Impala fastback! They are very comfortable, but also very hard to get in and out of. I currently have Corbeau Moab seats in my 88 S10 Blazer and like them, however the Corbeau mounting brackets needed to be cut down almost 2 inches so that my head did not ...

killian96ss

A new spring pack like the Boise would be the best for towing while maintaining a good ride height. Helper springs will raise the ride height 1-2 inches which does help with handling and carrying more weight in the truck, however they do have their limits. I had some Summit helper springs on my CC a...

killian96ss

If you install polyurethane sway bar bushings and endlinks along with the 2" body lift you will have less body roll than you do now. A good set of shocks like the Bilsteins will improve the ride and handling even further.

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killian96ss

With 31's I usually run about 35 psi on all 4 tires. 40 psi will get you better gas mileage, but the ride starts to get a little bumpy and squeaks will get more noticeable. When I had my CC I liked 36 psi front & 33's psi rear.

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killian96ss

I average about 16 mpg in my 05 ZR2. That is 14 mpg city & 18 mpg hwy combined. My 01 Crew Cab was exactly the same. Make sure your tires are aired up to the recommended air pressure or a little higher for extra mpg's & try some good injector cleaner next time you fill up.

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killian96ss

Why would you want to remove the cat? Your emissions will go up, the exhaust will be a lot louder, you won't make any more power, your check engine light will stay on, and it is illegal in all 50 states! Just saying!

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killian96ss

Try disconnecting the cruise control cable and see if the throttle blade closes any further. There definitely should not be a 1/8" gap when the throttle blade is closed. A gap that wide will cause the IAC valve to completely close off the idle air passage which prevents the PCM from lowering the idl...

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If both wheels spin in the same direction when you turn one wheel and your tires are chirping when you are turning, your rear differential must be locked up. Broken teeth on the ring or pinion will sound horrible when the teeth skip the damaged section. Maybe your G80 broke and locked the axles toge...

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I still have 3 Optimal red tops going strong with no failures to report. All 3 are model # 9004-003 which are the big red tops. The one in my SS is over 13 years old and still works as good as new. The other two are 4 and 2 years old and working just fine. Steve The 4 year old red top died the othe...

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Using a little automotive silicone in the outside of the seal won't cause any problems and is much better than using nothing. I've been doing this for a long time on many repairs and complete rebuilds.

Steve

killian96ss

Has it done this since the dealership replaced the ignition switch? The only time my late model S10's have done this is when the battery dies. It sounds like they didn't properly install the switch or you got a bad one.

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killian96ss

Yes there are cheap poor quality parts out there that you should stay away from, but from my experience almost all axles seal that leak right away are due to improper installation. There was a topic on axle bearings around here recently where I explained how to properly install seals so they wil las...

killian96ss

Most people average about 15 mpg. When I had my CC I averaged 16-17 mpg with a best of 21 mpg and a low of 14 mpg.

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killian96ss

There are 2 companies that might be able to help you. Classic Tube, and Inline Tube. They both make custom made brake lines and each has their own website. Just tell them you need some Chevy to Jeep extended length brake lines. As long as you know the year of the vehicle and year/make of the axle, I...

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How in the world did they break a piece of the bellhousing off? Did they do this when the motor was taken out? Maybe they used a jack or something under that spot?

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An AWD Crew Cab with a Borg Warner 1372 (Syclone) or 4472 (Typhoon) transfer case would be a cool project!

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killian96ss

Welcome to the forum! Yes, you can run 31's with the MML and no Skidz flares and it will look fine. Most of the members here have gone that route since the Skidz flares were only made in limited numbers. If you wanted to run 33's you would need the flares and/or have to open up the wheel opening to ...

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Any of the steel wheels Black Rock makes can be custom back spaced. The aluminum wheels they sell are fixed sizes only. I have the 15x8 type D steel wheels with 6.5" of back space. The factory S10 wheels are 15x7 with 6" of back space. A 15x8 wheel with 6.5" of BS will have the same tire center line...

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Black Rock makes custom backspaced wheels that will fit the CC! I have some on my 05 ZR2. I bought mine from Americas Tire for about $110 each.

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killian96ss

I know I'm way off topic here, but I haven't had a CC for almost 5 years now, and this is still my favorite forum!

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killian96ss

One good thing about this site is that there is a ton of info here and plenty of people willing to help. You will really like how your truck looks after the BL and bigger tires. It is a little wimpy in stock form.

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killian96ss

I ran 31x10.5" Goodyear MT/R's on stock rims, 1" spacers on the rear, no spacers on the front, a 2" BL, 1.5" T-Bar crank, and 1-1/2" lift rear shackles with very good results. The front and rear track were exaxtly the same with 1" spacers on the rear, and I only had a little bit of frame rub when th...

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When you have the axles out, make sure the area where the seal will be is very smooth with no scratches, burrs, etc. I usually use 2000 grit or higher sandpaper to remove any scratches, followed by fine emery cloth, and even a buffing wheel with fine polish compound. The smoother that surface is, th...

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When I had my CC I had to have the dash switch replaced once and the encoder motor replaced twice because my 4wd would not engage. I believe the vacuum check valves are there to prevent moisture and other contaminants from getting through. You can usually find them for cheap in the "Help" section at...

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Do you have pitting on both sides? Those repair bearings are just offset bearings that make the bearing ride farther down the axle. I have never used them. I know a few people who have tried them with mixed results. Some have had no problems, while others have had failures in a short amount of time....

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Removing the master cylinder from the booster will let air into the lines below it, but it won't let air into the MC itself unless you let all the fluid drain out. In other words if you remove it and keep it full you don't have to bench bleed it again. You will have to bleed the rest of the system a...

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ok thanks, so if i want to do a suspension lift, i need to just do a full one. Yes! Super Lift makes the best one for the CC. I did the BL, t-bar crank, and shackles when I had my CC and liked the results. The big suspension lifts are nice, but they do create other problems. Most of the people who ...

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The booster might be the problem, but it also might be something else. I was very surprised it fixed my low pedal problem! Human error can also cause problems! For example if you had a new master cylinder put in, was it properly "bench bled" before it was installed in your truck? It has to be comple...

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brettgf4 wrote:I changed the bushing in the valve body and made sure the filter was in correctly before reinstalling the pan.

When you say bushing, are you talking about the filter seal? Did you damage the aluminum around the seal and did you manage to get the seal installed flush with the valve body?

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killian96ss

Yeah, its pretty easy, once you tighten down the cover bolts you then tighten the bearing cap bolts to about 10 ft. pounds, and then tighten the jam nuts. To prevent leaks you can put a little silcone on the threads before you tighten them down.

Steve

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