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by TheBigFitz
Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:47 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Sold my crew
Replies: 12
Views: 1801

CrazyChaz wrote:Sweet Truck :D is it AWD or 2wd?
They did away with the AWD, from what I understand, to many problems with the front drive train. It is a 2WD truck sitting on a 4x4 chassis and lowered 1" in front and 2" in back from a regular 4x4. The truck hauls though, much nicer ride than the crew had.
by TheBigFitz
Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:40 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Sold my crew
Replies: 12
Views: 1801

Sold my crew

Well, I hit the local Chevy dealership a couple weeks ago to look at a Silverado SS before committing to getting a Sierra with the Special Edition package, with my Dad’s employee discount and the current rebates I ended up leaving with this. http://img24.imagevenue.com/loc91/th_71630_DSCN1873.JPG So...
by TheBigFitz
Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:42 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: My crew is finally broke in!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1028

My crew is finally broke in!!!

Well, after 4.5 years of ownership, my crew is finally broke in as I have crossed over the 100K mile mark. This has been the best vehicle I have owned to date and I love this truck, unfortunately, it's days are numbered. My work will only give me a truck allowance for vehicles under 5 years old, so ...
by TheBigFitz
Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:03 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: P0300 Code & CC Runs Horrible*solved* (plug failure)
Replies: 54
Views: 8668

This sounds exactly like the problem that I had last month. My truck had the same code and was idling very rough and sputtered bad when you would take off from a stop. Changed the plugs, wires, distributer cap, cleaned the injectors, and it still ran bad. Finally determined the distributer was bad, ...
by TheBigFitz
Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:30 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Brakes how many miles and what kind?
Replies: 28
Views: 4840

93K on my fronts and still look OK. Rears were done in January by dealer when I had an axle seal leak.
by TheBigFitz
Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:51 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Hoping I just need a cap & rotor
Replies: 20
Views: 2935

Great info guys, this confirms my theory on what has been going on with my truck and the hard starts and the rough idle. I was going to do all this during Labor Day, but looks like I'll be headed to the auto parts store a bit early. I guess after 93K miles it is time.
by TheBigFitz
Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:59 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: ? for the bigfitz
Replies: 1
Views: 431

I have an add-a-leaf on the rear so it looked funky with the factory rake plus another 1.5" in the rear. Just watch the boots, I had a couple come off that I got fixed when it was still under warranty. The drivers side one seems to be the one that is the biggest problem.
by TheBigFitz
Sat Jun 25, 2005 5:04 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: wheel ?
Replies: 71
Views: 16621

If you want the 4x4 look, these are what I am running and they match stock. American Racing Outlaw II rims.

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by TheBigFitz
Sun Jun 05, 2005 6:42 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: idler arm is out
Replies: 16
Views: 2109

I replaced mine as well around 80K
by TheBigFitz
Wed May 11, 2005 2:52 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: dead battery?
Replies: 4
Views: 823

Mine has the exact same problem that started around February. Since then, I have replaced the battery and the alternator (alternator died so unrelated to this problem) and cleaned the connections and it still hesitates when starting. Sometimes it turns over 4 or 5 times, sometimes it is like the ent...
by TheBigFitz
Wed Apr 06, 2005 4:10 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: I think I need new wheels...what does everybody like?
Replies: 48
Views: 6190

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I am running these on my truck, American Racing Outlaw II. Not as flashy as some but they do look like they belong on a 4x4.
by TheBigFitz
Sat Jan 29, 2005 5:43 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Fasten Seatbelt Light
Replies: 8
Views: 1428

Fasten Seatbelt Light

Driving down the road my fasten seatbelt light flashes sometimes. Seatbelt is always on when I am driving, any idea what could be causing it to flash?
by TheBigFitz
Sat Dec 18, 2004 5:13 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: superlift install
Replies: 46
Views: 9331

:shock: Man, that is a nice ride! If I didn't have 83K miles I would be doing that for sure!
by TheBigFitz
Sat Dec 04, 2004 10:15 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Brush/Grill guard
Replies: 5
Views: 719

Mine is from "Genuine Steel" and it can be modified to fit the truck with a 2" body lift.
by TheBigFitz
Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:35 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: My BL experience.
Replies: 15
Views: 1995

As for 31's, mine rub also at full lock. It is really not a problem unless you use your 4wd a lot, then your steering jerks when the tires hit. I am going to replace my tires after the first of the year, I am dropping back to 30's at that time.
by TheBigFitz
Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:28 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: vibration after B.L. ??????
Replies: 5
Views: 935

I had a bed bolt come loose also. The only thing I have noticed is once in a while it I turn to full lock and I am moving with a good rate of speed, like in making a right turn, I hear a thud, but it may be my tires hitting the sway bar, so I don't think it has anything to do with the BL.
by TheBigFitz
Thu Oct 14, 2004 4:23 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: warrenty is up in 30days.....
Replies: 6
Views: 2148

Check the CV joints for leaks in the boot, if you have one they will replace the entire CV joint. I also had a problem with the rear pinion seal around that time, check for a leak there.
by TheBigFitz
Fri Oct 08, 2004 12:48 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Steering Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 1330

I'm thinking it may be a CV joint going out on the left front. The boot pulled off and the grease came out, not sure how many miles it was like that. Had the boot repacked and a new band put on it, seems better now and I can actually turn the wheel without it pulling back when driving, but still has...
by TheBigFitz
Tue Oct 05, 2004 3:04 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Steering Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 1330

Steering Problems

Steering on truck has been slowly becoming stiff, and sometimes when you turn it feels like it is trying to pull back to straight. Any ideas what is going on? Checked the power steering fluid already and it is good.
by TheBigFitz
Sat Sep 11, 2004 5:21 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Rear diff pinion seal needs replacement. Am I the first?
Replies: 22
Views: 3119

I have replaced mine twice, the second time was around 55,000 miles if I remember correctly. I have 78K now so I hope this issue does not come up again for me.
by TheBigFitz
Thu Sep 09, 2004 5:06 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: 1ST Experience W/ Warranty Work / Shocks Too Heavy Duty??
Replies: 31
Views: 4149

The BL should not void the warranty. I have had by CV joints and ball joints replaced post BL and they were covered. To avoid a hassle with the dealer though, I put my stock wheels and tires back on and take of my 31's before taking it in.

The rear seal leak, I have had mine replaced twice.
by TheBigFitz
Thu Sep 09, 2004 4:58 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Grill Guards
Replies: 21
Views: 3006

Genuine Steel makes a grill guard that can be cut and welded to fit a truck with a 2" BL. That is what I have on mine right now. Cut it even with the front of the frame and in front of the bracket and weld it back up, I raised mine 1-1/2" but could have got 2" if I wanted to.
by TheBigFitz
Fri Aug 20, 2004 11:02 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Gas gauge problems
Replies: 32
Views: 5054

Ya, bad ground is the answer I have got a couple times. I use whatever free gas is in our project tanks when I fill up, company perk. As for additives, I have used fuel system cleaner before, and early last week I ran some in the tank and changed the fuel filter. Think it was Valvoline but I can't r...
by TheBigFitz
Fri Aug 20, 2004 10:52 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Failed Ignition Module
Replies: 5
Views: 721

I have a feeling the ignition module was also bad since it kept stalling at stop lights, that stopped when I got it back the first time. It is possible I had both problems going on at the same time. Either way, I am happy it is fixed.
by TheBigFitz
Fri Aug 20, 2004 5:08 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Gas gauge problems
Replies: 32
Views: 5054

I have had the gas guage problem since I have had the truck and lived with it, I just use my tripometer to tell me when to fill the truck. This week, however, the gas guage has been going nuts. It either reads completely full or completely empty. Any ideas what is causing that?
by TheBigFitz
Fri Aug 20, 2004 5:04 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Failed Ignition Module
Replies: 5
Views: 721

To follow up my problems, was driving to work on Monday and went to pass a car coming out of the stop light and the truck just had no power. Pulled her into the parking lot to make sure it was OK, seemed OK, went back out onto the road and it would do a whole 20MPH. Had it towed back to the dealer, ...
by TheBigFitz
Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:08 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Failed Ignition Module
Replies: 5
Views: 721

Failed Ignition Module

Truck started stalling usually at one of the first stop lights or stop signs after starting out driving or while coasting in idle. Truck would start right back up and run fine after that. Wednesday it started to hesitate when driving on the way home from work and began stalling more frequent, so I h...
by TheBigFitz
Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:30 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 6" Superlift -reality or myth?
Replies: 257
Views: 60701

That is a good looking truck. I might have to consider upgrading to a 2004 once the kit is out?
by TheBigFitz
Mon Apr 12, 2004 4:57 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Anyone interested in a 10" lift?
Replies: 29
Views: 4716

You know, I saw a crew driving on FM 529 in Houston about a month ago that was looking pretty good, I just asumed it had the TM lift on it. Unfortunatly, it was going the other direction so I only caught a quick glance at it. Wonder if it was the same one?
by TheBigFitz
Thu Feb 26, 2004 6:00 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Wheel Spacers
Replies: 11
Views: 1580

I have the spacers from the Guage Store and have had no problems with them. When I called him up I refered to the GP they had previous and he knew exactly what I needed. They threw in the lug nuts also, think I spent around $110 for the pair.
by TheBigFitz
Fri Feb 06, 2004 4:05 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: How long do you plan to keep and why did you switch?
Replies: 29
Views: 5265

Mine will probably be around another couple years at least, it only has 67,000 miles so I have barely broke it in. Besides, I finally have it looking the way I want it and it would be a shame to unload it at this point. The other thing is I have not decided if I even like the Canyon yet, so it may c...
by TheBigFitz
Sat Nov 29, 2003 11:50 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: How many miles?
Replies: 33
Views: 5235

Got my truck 3/26/01, has 64,000 and still going...
by TheBigFitz
Tue Nov 25, 2003 3:50 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Factory Driving Light Upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 2026

I went on E-Bay and bought a pair of 889's with the Xenon gas for around $17. I believe the 881's and 889's are interchangeable. Either way, I have them and Silverstars in the headlights and they look fine.
by TheBigFitz
Wed Nov 05, 2003 7:35 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: rain deflector
Replies: 34
Views: 5142

Wow, those look sharp. I have considered getting some for the 3 months a year I can put my windows down.

Can you hear any noise turbulence with the wind going over them?

Any negative / positive effect on the airflow into the cab?
by TheBigFitz
Wed Nov 05, 2003 7:07 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: squeaky brakes.
Replies: 6
Views: 721

I have 62,000 and still going on the original pads also. :D

By comparison, I only got about 30,000 out of the front pads on my old 97 ext cab. Disks all the way around makes a big difference.
by TheBigFitz
Tue Oct 21, 2003 11:07 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: WINDOW TINT TO MATCH THE STOCK STUFF INFO
Replies: 8
Views: 1213

In Texas I believe you can only legally go 35% on the side windows and 20% on the rear. When I had my 2 front door windows done they used the high quality metalized tint, that tint does a good job helping keep the inside cool.
by TheBigFitz
Fri Oct 10, 2003 1:12 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Questions about add a leaf and t-bar crank
Replies: 8
Views: 1813

BigFitz, Nice truck. The pre body pics are just the lift I am looking for. Did you have your 31's on before the body lift? Pete Yes I did, but I would not recommend that to anyone. You have to adjust the torsion bars all the way in the front to get clearance then you have front suspension issues. N...
by TheBigFitz
Fri Oct 10, 2003 4:53 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Questions about add a leaf and t-bar crank
Replies: 8
Views: 1813

Thanks! :D

I got my grill guard from 4 Wheel Parts, it is made by Genuine Steel and is a simple bolt on. It is also easy to modify for a 2" body lift by cutting and rewelding the mounting brackets on the bottom. Hope that helps.
by TheBigFitz
Thu Oct 09, 2003 7:32 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: 4x4 problems
Replies: 10
Views: 1897

That happened to mine but when it went out I was stuck in 4HI. I finally got it back into 2HI by letting it coast in neutral and hitting the button. After that, it would not go back into 4HI at all. Turned out to be a bad encoder motor. Had it fixed under warranty.
by TheBigFitz
Thu Oct 09, 2003 3:43 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Questions about add a leaf and t-bar crank
Replies: 8
Views: 1813

Re: Questions about add a leaf and t-bar crank

I have a Pro Comp add a leaf on my truck and I got the low end, about 1.5" out of mine. You will notice a significant amount more stiffness in the rear of the truck than the front of the truck. The stiffness is not that bad, but if you are looking for a softer ride the other leaf kit or longer shack...
by TheBigFitz
Wed Oct 08, 2003 4:51 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Outlaw II Wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 1585

Re: Outlaw II Wheels

I started this thread last week but it got lost in the move. Anyway, I put these on yesterday, they are Outlaw II wheels by American Racing, 15x7 with a 5.919" backspace. They look similar to the ones GM put on the older S10 Baja I believe it was. They are the last 5 photos. Outlaw II Wheels I got ...
by TheBigFitz
Tue Oct 07, 2003 3:29 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Outlaw II Wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 1585

Outlaw II Wheels

I started this thread last week but it got lost in the move. Anyway, I put these on yesterday, they are Outlaw II wheels by American Racing, 15x7 with a 5.919" backspace. They look similar to the ones GM put on the older S10 Baja I believe it was. They are the last 5 photos.


Outlaw II Wheels
by TheBigFitz
Tue Jul 15, 2003 4:16 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Rear Pinion Oil Seal
Replies: 3
Views: 773

No, no vibration other than the AT's. I will mention both suggestions when I take it in Wednesday to get fixed though, don't want to have to go through this every year.
by TheBigFitz
Sun Jul 13, 2003 6:54 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Rear Pinion Oil Seal
Replies: 3
Views: 773

Rear Pinion Oil Seal

Has anybody had problems with the pinion oil seal leaking on the rear axle? My truck has 56,000 miles on it and is about to have it replaced for the second time now. The first time it happened everything was still stock, I am not convinced bigger tires or an add-a-leaf would have anything to do with...
by TheBigFitz
Fri Jul 11, 2003 4:36 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Combining lift questions
Replies: 5
Views: 831

I did the torsion bars and add-a-leaf first, but when I put the body lift on was the big difference. I actually lowered the front torsion bars a bit closer to stock to recover some of the stock ride quality in the front since before the lift I had them adjusted as high as they would go. My front sit...
by TheBigFitz
Sun Jul 06, 2003 8:07 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Sylvania Silverstar halogen bulbs
Replies: 15
Views: 2484

Driving light replacement

Thanks Doc, that is what I did. I replaced my driving light 881's with a pair of 889's with the Xenon gas on E-Bay for $17 shipped. From what I understand, the 881's and 889's are interchangeable. Those in combination with my Sylvania Silverstars, WOW what a difference.
by TheBigFitz
Sat Jun 28, 2003 10:28 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Sylvania Silverstar halogen bulbs
Replies: 15
Views: 2484

Went out this afternoon and got the Silverstar's also. The Sylvania website has a printable rebate form for $10 back good through 06/30/03. :D



Any recomendation on a good 881 bulb for the driving lights?
by TheBigFitz
Wed Jun 25, 2003 5:49 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Sylvania Silverstar halogen bulbs
Replies: 15
Views: 2484

Has anyone tried these on their truck or are the Sylvania's that much better they are worth the money. I have a burned out driving light and want to replace that and the headlight bulbs as well with some brighter ones. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42613&item=2420...
by TheBigFitz
Mon Jun 23, 2003 8:49 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 2" BL is on
Replies: 37
Views: 4546

One more thing about the fuel filler hose, if it does not appear to fit when lifting the bed, check to see that the ground is not getting caught. I cut my fuel filler hose, but I think I wasted my time had I just disconnected and relocated the ground it would have fit stock. :twisted: Also, make sur...
by TheBigFitz
Mon Jun 09, 2003 5:18 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: WHICH Wheel Spacers and dealer recomendations
Replies: 14
Views: 1547

I have 1.3" on my rear with stock rims and I think they look great. There is a GP thread on here and I got them from there, the guy cut me a nice deal including shipping and the nuts, the Gauge Store or something like that.

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