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by sonoma
Wed Jan 26, 2011 1:25 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: rear wheel bearings
Replies: 6
Views: 3462

rear wheel bearings

just wondering if anyone has done this job. How difficult it is and what is involved

thanks
by sonoma
Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:19 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: drive shaft issues
Replies: 18
Views: 2201

thanks for the link but before i go ahead and purchase this thing can anyone confirm that it will indeed fit our trucks
by sonoma
Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:15 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: drive shaft issues
Replies: 18
Views: 2201

dam it i was hoping it would fit

HELP ME i need a drive shaft
by sonoma
Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:00 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: drive shaft issues
Replies: 18
Views: 2201

i have called around and there is not a single drive shaft here in ontario but i have found one on ebay and here is the link http://cgi.ebay.ca/DRIVE-SHAFT-S10-S-10-CHEVY-TRUCK-SONOMA-EXT-CAB_W0QQitemZ390092058738QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5ad34c7072&_trksid=p3286...
by sonoma
Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: drive shaft issues
Replies: 18
Views: 2201

i have found a drive shaft on ebay but its from a 01 jimmy 4 door 4x4
just wondering if this drive shaft would fit our trucks
by sonoma
Sun Aug 23, 2009 6:30 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: drive shaft issues
Replies: 18
Views: 2201

drive shaft issues

took my truck in to get my ujoints replaced and mechanic had showed me that the yokes on the drive shaft have been damaged and now are bigger than it should be.....was told the ujoints need to be pressed in to the yokes but he showed me that you can simply slide them in and out. I have priced out a ...
by sonoma
Wed May 20, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: wheel bearings
Replies: 16
Views: 2351

i had that problem as well with one of the bearings i replaced
from now on its the dealer bearings
by sonoma
Tue May 12, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: wheel bearings
Replies: 16
Views: 2351

the original bearings lasted me 3 years than once i had to replace them and gone to aftermarket they were being replaced almost yearly, and i put about 35 000 km a year. I have been getting my bearings from napa so maybe it is the cheap bearings. fortunately for me the bearings were under warranty s...
by sonoma
Fri May 08, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: wheel bearings
Replies: 16
Views: 2351

wheel bearings

how often is everyone replacing the wheel bearings????

i ask this because i seem to be changing them every year

the past 9 months i have changed 3 on the left side and now my right side is starting to go
what can cause bearings to go bad??
by sonoma
Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Temp not going over 160
Replies: 38
Views: 3831

i have a heat problem now as well. just noticed that i lose my heat and have cold air blowing and will notice my temp gauge will fluctuate as well. the heat will come back over time but will lose it again and it repeats off and on but i have noticed it more in the city than when im driving on highwa...
by sonoma
Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:39 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: HVAC fan control
Replies: 1
Views: 565

HVAC fan control

number 4 setting on the controls just quit on me
1.2.3 work just fine but when i switch to 4 the fan turns off
whats the problem and how do i fix this issue
by sonoma
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:28 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: problem with 4x4
Replies: 3
Views: 601

pulled the fuse out and put it back in and the buttons now function properly
hit the 4 high button and now is stuck in that position again and wont go back in 2....keep getting the flashing light and a sound coming from under the truck
by sonoma
Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:10 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: problem with 4x4
Replies: 3
Views: 601

problem with 4x4

through it into 4 wheel drive for the first time in a while and got stuck in 4 hi tried numerous times to get back into two....all i would get was the flashing light in 2hi and a clicking sound from underneath the truck.Some how it got into 2 all by itself but now my 4x4 buttons do not light up when...
by sonoma
Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:57 pm
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: running lights
Replies: 2
Views: 749

running lights

ive just noticed that my rear driver side running light and license plate light is not working....from what i have noticed is it is the same bulb as the brake is it not??? my brake and turn signal work but at night the left side is completely dark what could be the problem?? i was thinking it could ...
by sonoma
Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:18 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: headlight housing from envoy
Replies: 0
Views: 1149

headlight housing from envoy

just recently installed my hids on my sonoma and wow what a difference in lighting will post pics when i have a chance and now the ???? was thinking since the earlier envoys had very similar housing was wondering if it would fit my truck since some of the envoys came stock with hids
by sonoma
Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: fog lights for sonoma
Replies: 1
Views: 726

fog lights for sonoma

both my bulbs for the factory fog lights have burnt out and i wanted to change them so i looked in the manual and it does not state what the bulb type is....any sonoma owners know what the number is???
by sonoma
Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:17 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: ujoints
Replies: 2
Views: 568

ujoints

have owned the truck for 3 years now and have replaced my ujoints 3 times already and i was wondering if anyone else is changing theirs at the rate i am
by sonoma
Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:31 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: headlights
Replies: 3
Views: 945

headlights

was reading some of the other posts regarding putting 9005 in the low beam and was thinking of doing this....just want to make sure this is completely safe for the truck and can i keep both 9005 in the highs and lows and will i be getting a brighter light in my lows???
by sonoma
Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:55 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: tranny?????
Replies: 6
Views: 713

yeah i was suspecting the ujoint was bad because i was getting some vibration at highway speeds...didnt think it could cause a click when shifting gears though.....thanks for your help boss trucks going in the shop in a week so ill report back when its all said and done
by sonoma
Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: tranny?????
Replies: 6
Views: 713

so you dont think it has anything to do with the tranny???
by sonoma
Sat Jun 23, 2007 1:08 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: tranny?????
Replies: 6
Views: 713

rear fluid diff fluid was just changed about 3 months ago and what the heck is that govloc thing
by sonoma
Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:47 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: tranny?????
Replies: 6
Views: 713

tranny?????

ok here goes when shifting from reverse to d i get a really loud click and i think the sound is coming from the rear and when accelerating from a stop i get that click sound again but louder and its continuous....almost seems like something is still engaged and when i looked under while i had my bud...
by sonoma
Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:33 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: led tail lights
Replies: 10
Views: 1653

wow they are that strict down there??
here in ontario they dont seem to care about the hid and led conversions
they worry more about street racing
by sonoma
Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:13 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: led tail lights
Replies: 10
Views: 1653

led tail lights

thinking of converting my taillights over to led and found these on the web
what do you think silver or red???
http://www.migicute.com/s10led.html

anyone convert theirs over and how difficult was it??
by sonoma
Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:09 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: How rare are these vehicles?
Replies: 74
Views: 52518

wow you guys got them pretty cheap south of the border i paid 28 000 with 40 000 km here in ontario yes these trucks are extremely rare up here.....when these trucks first came out in 2002 i fell in love with it so i knew it was a matter of time before i got one...so when i was looking for a used on...
by sonoma
Sun Jun 25, 2006 5:37 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: still a rough ride
Replies: 1
Views: 386

still a rough ride

ive recently just changed my shocks because of the extremely rough ride ive had the past few weeks and thought that would cure the problem but it hasnt its gotten so bad that i can feel everything on the road and when i go over bumps that my dash is creeking and im being tossed around in the cab is ...
by sonoma
Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:15 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: rough ride
Replies: 3
Views: 541

rough ride

ride quality has dramtically changed recently and was wondering what should i change struts or shocks or both and what part and what brands would you guys recommend. i want a smooth ride on the roads as this truck does not see any offroading
by sonoma
Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:49 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Weird Noise from Dash
Replies: 8
Views: 1014

i too have a ticking sound... i was looking under the hood today to find this pcv valve and can not locate it. what does it look like and where is it located???? i have 2 cables which i think are the throttle cables but they dont seem to be touching anything
by sonoma
Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:31 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: hid conversion kit
Replies: 3
Views: 786

hid conversion kit

has anyone installed one of these units yets???
is the light output that much greater and is it worth the $$$$
by sonoma
Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:51 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: vibration
Replies: 1
Views: 427

vibration

when accelerating hard from a stop i get alot of vibration and the truck is really loud...would any part of the exhaust system cause any sort of major vibrations?? when im driving normally and not accelerating too hard its smooth and quiet

any ideas as to what is causing the vibration?????
by sonoma
Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:01 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: whats wrong????
Replies: 8
Views: 1022

its auto



they make stick for the crewcabs???
by sonoma
Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:26 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: whats wrong????
Replies: 8
Views: 1022

i meant from 0-20 in first gear i get alot of jerking and vibration and after it switchs gears its perfectly fine until i come to a complete stop again ...its really bad when i accelerate hard ....and the rattling noise sounds like its coming from underneath..would a wheel bearing make a clicking so...
by sonoma
Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:09 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: whats wrong????
Replies: 8
Views: 1022

whats wrong????

i have a couple problems with my sonoma first problem is that im getting a rattling noise when im moving and it goes away when i come to a complete stop and second problem is that im getting a vibration during the first 20 kms after that it drives perfectly smooth are the problems related with each ...
by sonoma
Sun Aug 28, 2005 1:35 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: noticed something on my sonoma
Replies: 2
Views: 583

noticed something on my sonoma

while washing my truck today i noticed on my rear right side i didnt have a wheel well lining and on the left side i did
i thought maybe it was there to block out the gas tank or something
is this normal or should both sides have the lining
how does it look on your s10s and sonomas???
by sonoma
Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:04 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: sonoma's float
Replies: 5
Views: 721

sonoma's float

this past winter went ice fishing and drove the sonoma out on the ice and what do you know my truck breaks the ice thank god my back end went in and not the front would have been in 100 feet of water if it went through found some crazy nut to winch me out check out the pics the pics were taken just ...
by sonoma
Tue Aug 16, 2005 11:34 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: new guy here
Replies: 21
Views: 1771

hamilton ontario

seems like there is quite a few crew cabs south of the border
up here these trucks are extremely rare
get alot of looks when im driving down the street
by sonoma
Mon Aug 15, 2005 5:07 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: new guy here
Replies: 21
Views: 1771

Image

heres a pic of my ride
looks nice when its clean
by sonoma
Mon Aug 15, 2005 5:01 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: new guy here
Replies: 21
Views: 1771

new guy here

cool site
any other canadians in here???