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by kwalsh
Thu Jul 01, 2004 5:39 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: shop lift
Replies: 23
Views: 2089

I am familar with this shop. A few friends have used Meadowlands to install a suspension lift. I have heard only positives about their service.
And I think the last time I was talking with a manager there, he said his wife has a crew...
by kwalsh
Mon Jun 28, 2004 5:58 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Tranny Filter/Fluid change
Replies: 4
Views: 754

some of us do our own work to save some $$
by kwalsh
Mon Jun 07, 2004 9:12 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: ack! Rear ended a Z71! Bodylift survival info......
Replies: 12
Views: 1122

No airbag deploy?
by kwalsh
Thu Mar 25, 2004 6:19 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 6" Superlift -reality or myth?
Replies: 257
Views: 30139

Re: update...

Hey Conman I'll rep NJ, you can rep NY.

HenryJ, good idea:
I'm definetly in for a group purchase if this lift ever comes to market.
by kwalsh
Thu Mar 18, 2004 2:03 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: GM Recalls More Than 4 Million Pickups
Replies: 0
Views: 1030

GM Recalls More Than 4 Million Pickups

General Motors Corp. said that it would recall more than 4 million pickup trucks to replace tailgate support cables that may corrode and fracture.

GM said its recall covers Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras from the 2000 to 2004 model years.
by kwalsh
Mon Mar 15, 2004 5:55 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: bolt extraction
Replies: 0
Views: 860

bolt extraction

This weekend I over torqued a bolt and broke it. :x :x The bolt is on my quad, a Honda 400EX. Now I have to drill it out. This is going to be a challenge. The broken piece of bolt is about 5mm in diameter, 1cm in length and about 4 inches inside the engine block. Can anybody provide some input on th...
by kwalsh
Wed Mar 03, 2004 9:40 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: I Need Shocks!
Replies: 27
Views: 2404

Bilsteins.

Superlift is even using them as their shock of choice for their lifts.
by kwalsh
Tue Mar 02, 2004 1:52 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 6" Superlift -reality or myth?
Replies: 257
Views: 30139

I can't find the forum on superlift's website. Recently they redid the site....looks like they removed the forum.
I know there are a few of us who asked about a S-10 non ZR-2 lift on it.
by kwalsh
Tue Mar 02, 2004 11:26 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Wiper Glitch
Replies: 52
Views: 6830

barch97 wrote:Any reccomendations for wiper blade replacements?



these stock ones suck monkey###.
Yes they do, they're friggin horrible.
I'm glad I put RainX on.

How have the Bosch Micro Edge Excels been working?
by kwalsh
Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:47 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Puzzled and a Trans Question
Replies: 16
Views: 1204

I wonder if it has something to do with these GM cluth packs.
I need to get ahold of this guy and ask him what trannys they tested with. I don't remember.
Since you had bad luck with the synth ATF,
I'll be keeping a close eye for the slightest change in color.
by kwalsh
Thu Feb 26, 2004 8:33 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Puzzled and a Trans Question
Replies: 16
Views: 1204

sythetic has come a long way in the past few years. A friend of mine worked for Castrol & Mobil on synthetic oil & ATF.
The viscosity and thermal breakdown properties of the synths outperfrom
traditional fluids.

Syth being too viscous...it can't be in order to meet the SAE grades.
by kwalsh
Thu Feb 26, 2004 5:51 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Puzzled and a Trans Question
Replies: 16
Views: 1204

IMO, I would change the tranny fluid and filter. The properties of ATF are just too important to be tested using the taste and smell method. ATF that has lost it's ability to do its stuff won't show immediate signs of age. I don't think a flush would hurt the tranny, as long as the system used doesn...
by kwalsh
Fri Feb 20, 2004 9:07 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: done deal. its gone.
Replies: 29
Views: 3207

Hobie,

What kind of rims did you have & what were the specs?

thanks
by kwalsh
Fri Feb 20, 2004 7:35 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 30's or 31's with a 2" bl
Replies: 20
Views: 2022

I feel like a little kid on Christmas morning.
I just bought the PA#192 body lift.
I can't wait too install it. :D :D
by kwalsh
Thu Feb 19, 2004 7:13 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: S10 Crew Talk
Replies: 5
Views: 872

Linden, NJ GM plant

from my local paper, 2/19/04 "...GM has been running one shift in Linden for the past few years. Lower consumer demand for the pickups and SUVs built there led to the cutback, Flores said. The company will produce about 215 vehicles per day at the plant. GM builds midsize pickups and midsize sport u...
by kwalsh
Thu Feb 12, 2004 6:23 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: NO 4WD
Replies: 15
Views: 1299

my '88 Blazer is just about ready to blow,
I'm gonna push her over the edge this spring
then comes the V8 mod 8)
by kwalsh
Thu Feb 12, 2004 6:21 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Front Seat Headrests??
Replies: 10
Views: 1118

a sawzall to take the off
duct tape to put them back on :lol: :lol:
by kwalsh
Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:22 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: 1st into 2nd
Replies: 15
Views: 1487

Is it easy to drain the transmission fluid and change the filter yourself? Or roughly how much would it cost to have done? it's not hard at all. save yourself the $$ and do it yourself. the only thing annoying is that some of the bolts on the pan are a bit of a pain to get at. but before you do the...
by kwalsh
Mon Jan 26, 2004 11:34 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Hot Feet Fix
Replies: 112
Views: 82119

I reconnected the vaccum tube to the actuator.
Living in Pa with this cold spell we've been having in the East.....i kinda like the hot feet feature :)
by kwalsh
Mon Jan 26, 2004 11:28 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: 2003 crew, good price?
Replies: 1
Views: 438

go to kelley blue book, www.kbb.com, and put your zip code in.
be sure to check off all other features that the truck has.

In NJ this truck at a dealer goes for around $21~$22
by kwalsh
Wed Jan 14, 2004 8:11 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: AALs?
Replies: 14
Views: 1456

NTXCrew wrote:Please pardon my ignorance for this term....what the heck are AAL's? :roll:
Add-A-Leaf
by kwalsh
Mon Jan 05, 2004 9:26 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Hypertech Power Programmer 3
Replies: 57
Views: 5053

a group buy is in place at
http://mct.truckmoxie.com/
for $279.95 + $10.00(shipping) :thumb:

I'm laying down the $$ :D this is an awesome price
by kwalsh
Wed Dec 24, 2003 8:32 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Parts Kit is Ordered for my Counter Balance Shaft Noise
Replies: 34
Views: 3533

for those with this counter balance problem....did the noise start out
as a tapping sound? something that would resemble the sound
of an engine with a bad plug, ya know that pinging sound,
but much softer?
by kwalsh
Wed Dec 24, 2003 8:27 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Rattle noise 2003 crew cab 4.3
Replies: 6
Views: 978

was this rattle sound a tapping sound, something like how an engine
with a bad plug would tap loud but just much softer
by kwalsh
Mon Dec 22, 2003 6:10 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Where to get PA 2" BL installed in NJ area?
Replies: 9
Views: 815

proroc wrote:How much do they charge to do a body lift?
I never asked them. The body lift is so easy I'm going to do it.
by kwalsh
Mon Dec 15, 2003 2:16 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: SWAYBARS-AFTERMARKET
Replies: 12
Views: 924

SWAYBARS-AFTERMARKET

Has anybody, that has suspension lifted the CC, switched out the stock
for aftermarket?
by kwalsh
Mon Dec 15, 2003 6:43 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Where to get PA 2" BL installed in NJ area?
Replies: 9
Views: 815

I'm planning on doing the body lift myself. If I don't do the suspension by myself, I'm going to have these guys do it for me. They're right down the street from Raceway Park in my hometown, Monroe Twp. NJ: http://www.kodiakcustoms.com/index.html these guys are a little farther from Philly, located ...
by kwalsh
Fri Dec 12, 2003 8:40 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Interior lights- door panel switches
Replies: 29
Views: 3095

NTXCrew wrote:2003- mine light up (not my CV Boots, though that's what this threads about.... :D )
mine light up too
by kwalsh
Tue Dec 09, 2003 8:05 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: OBD II code readers
Replies: 3
Views: 657

OBD II code readers

what code readers do you guys use out there?
The woman asked me what I want & I'm making a list... :D
by kwalsh
Wed Dec 03, 2003 2:15 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Windshield
Replies: 9
Views: 924

when I was living in Hoboken I had my window replaced on my '88 Blazer.
I think it was Diamond Auto Glass, anyway, it was $250 installed and
they came out right to the truck to do it.
by kwalsh
Wed Dec 03, 2003 7:20 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: HPP III & Internal Transmission Kit
Replies: 2
Views: 372

HPP III & Internal Transmission Kit

Has anyone has installed an internal transmission kit on our crew? & Can I use the internal kit along with the HPP III? What I mean is, does the programer allow for changing the shift points with an internal kit installed? Is this a good idea or can I damage the tranny? .....using the internal kit t...
by kwalsh
Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:13 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Modifying shift points
Replies: 43
Views: 3638

Has anyone has installed an internal transmission kit on our crew? ...which one? & Can I use the internal kit along with the HPP III? What I mean is, does the program allow for changing the shift points with an internal kit installed? Is this a good idea or can I damage the tranny? .....using the in...
by kwalsh
Wed Nov 26, 2003 5:59 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: FRS radios
Replies: 10
Views: 1155

2bunik wrote:what does HAM stand for? :?
i found this page:
http://www.geocities.com/the_loaded_dog ... help1.html
by kwalsh
Tue Nov 25, 2003 1:37 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: busted motor or tranny?
Replies: 23
Views: 1337

NTXCrew wrote:HELP!!! We're drowning is sarcasm!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
BTW, Glocks are nice. :D
yes they are,
by kwalsh
Tue Nov 25, 2003 12:48 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: busted motor or tranny?
Replies: 23
Views: 1337

what section of LA do you live in?
maybe some caps being popped from da Glock YO :)
...perhaps one of Jackos llamas? :lol:
by kwalsh
Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Tranny Filter/Fluid change
Replies: 4
Views: 754

Tranny Filter/Fluid change

Yesterday I spent way too much time changing the transmission fluid & filter. GM has put the shift linkage bracket onto the tranny pan. This makes taking the pan off even more of a pain in the ass. :x , than my '88 S10. There isn't much room to get a wrench up there, forget about a socket. It ain't ...
by kwalsh
Wed Nov 19, 2003 11:31 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Aftermarket stereos
Replies: 23
Views: 2752

the front speakers require a speaker bracket, which are included when you purchase through Crutchfield & you have to drill out the rivets
that hold the factory speaker bracket in
by kwalsh
Wed Nov 19, 2003 8:15 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Aftermarket stereos
Replies: 23
Views: 2752

If you order through CRUTCHFIELD, they will include the mounting kit and
wiring harness for free...if they have it. i've ordered from them for my '88 S-10 Blazer & they had everything I needed.
by kwalsh
Fri Nov 14, 2003 12:45 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Low/No Budget Mods
Replies: 33
Views: 9110

If I left a mag light in container in the cargo box of my truck...
the container would be stolen and then the mag light would be
used to bust the window
by kwalsh
Fri Nov 14, 2003 8:13 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Wrong Differential Gasket And Cover ?
Replies: 28
Views: 4925

I apologize for the ignorance here:
What do you mean by oiling holes?
I changed the rear diff gasket/gear oil and I didn't notice any holes
being blocked by the new gasket.
by kwalsh
Thu Nov 13, 2003 11:02 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Window motor
Replies: 14
Views: 1822

got my truck back from the dealer. the motor was bad. they replaced it. In the process of changing the motor they managed to get some sort of clear substance on the window. When I cleaned the interior of the window the paper towel I used got ripped up and there were pieces of it left on the window. ...
by kwalsh
Thu Nov 06, 2003 6:22 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Window motor
Replies: 14
Views: 1822

before the window motor died I had the same problem with the
window not going all the way up. Once it happened on the interstate,
in the rain. :x
A few times it made that 'pop' too.
Tomorrow the dealer will replace the motor.
by kwalsh
Wed Nov 05, 2003 11:33 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Window motor
Replies: 14
Views: 1822

Window motor

My driver side window has started to hesitate on its up & down travel.
At first I thought the switch is going, but I think it's the motor due to the
hesitation in travel. :?:

I'm bringing it in & having the warranty do its stuff.
by kwalsh
Thu Oct 30, 2003 8:00 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: I did the quad headlight mod on my 03
Replies: 9
Views: 1183

thanks again Henry
by kwalsh
Wed Oct 29, 2003 6:46 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: I did the quad headlight mod on my 03
Replies: 9
Views: 1183

Henry,

Will the quad beam head light mod you did work on Crews with
AHL?
by kwalsh
Thu Aug 21, 2003 9:20 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: ROLL BAR
Replies: 2
Views: 493

ROLL BAR

Lifting with either TM, TS or SuperLift will soon be reality for my CC.



I'm ready to get a tig and construct a roll bar. My questions...

1. has anbody constructed an interior roll bar,

2. has anbody purchased or constructed a roll bar for the bed?



thanks.

kwalsh