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by doughboy5499
Thu May 25, 2006 12:24 pm
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: are factory fogs aimable?
Replies: 14
Views: 1519

i have the 55w bulb in my fog lights too and no problems yet of yellowing. I have a sonoma though too but, that should not matter. I use mine on the 35 minute ride home from work at night. There not on much longer than that.
by doughboy5499
Sun May 21, 2006 10:01 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Gas gauge problems
Replies: 32
Views: 3203

TheBigFitz seemed to have the same problem with his. Does anyone know what he did to fix his problems. I think he has since sold his truck but, I wondered if he fixed it before he got rid of it.
by doughboy5499
Sun May 21, 2006 9:52 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Gas gauge problems
Replies: 32
Views: 3203

Do the symptoms change when you have a full tank from when the tank is nearing empty? No there is no difference. It still stays on E with the low fuel light on. How many miles on your truck? I have about 65000 miles on my truck. What gets me is that when I turn the truck on it goes from Empty to Fu...
by doughboy5499
Sun May 21, 2006 7:17 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: New wheel bearings @ 53k
Replies: 8
Views: 2688

Anyone know what this could be? I checked my brakes and they seem to be good still.
by doughboy5499
Sun May 21, 2006 7:15 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Gas gauge problems
Replies: 32
Views: 3203

Any Info from anyone?
by doughboy5499
Sat May 20, 2006 4:46 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Gas gauge problems
Replies: 32
Views: 3203

Ok my gauge is mess up now too! First it was stuck on full Now it is stuck on Empty with the low fuel light on. With truck off it reads E then when I start it it goes to full then goes right back down to E and Stays. Where is the ground that needs to be checked? Is it possible to check without remov...
by doughboy5499
Sat May 20, 2006 4:16 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: New wheel bearings @ 53k
Replies: 8
Views: 2688

I was told by a friend that my driverside is bad from just me talking about it. But I am not so sure. I have no movement Lateral or side-to-side. I have a squeek everytime the tire goes around. It quiets a little when I turn left and it gets LOUDER when I turn right. I greased everything that i can ...
by doughboy5499
Wed May 17, 2006 9:24 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Online gaming
Replies: 17
Views: 1059

I play Yahoo pool, Pogo Golf, Pogo Pool, & Party Poker. I play more but, this is a few of my favorites.
by doughboy5499
Wed May 10, 2006 8:47 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Crew Cab Traded
Replies: 12
Views: 1176

My Dad had a Tahoe and had a Light bar put on top. To do so they had to drill a hole out of the roof to run the wires. When he went to trade it in he had it taken off and they put a "plug" in it. No questions asked. Hate to be the next guy to buy it though. You are all excited you got a new rig and ...
by doughboy5499
Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:48 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Another Rancho thread
Replies: 6
Views: 654

what is the difference? Will these work or should I get the ones it really calls for? I don't want anything messing up if these are the wrong ones. Do I get these or pass on them?
by doughboy5499
Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:41 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Another Rancho thread
Replies: 6
Views: 654

Will these work on my cc? The rear number is different.
by doughboy5499
Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:18 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Another Rancho thread
Replies: 6
Views: 654

Another Rancho thread

Does anyone know what the Rancho RS5000's Part numbers are for the front and rear, I think I might have found a good deal. Will let you know later.
by doughboy5499
Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:47 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Decoding 2003 S-10 Color Names
Replies: 4
Views: 608

rick wrote:Summit White, Yellow, Victory Red, Indigo Blue, Black, Light Pewter Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Dark Cherry Metallic and Sanalwood Metallic

These colors are the same for GMC Sonoma too right?
by doughboy5499
Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:42 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Re - Treaded Tires
Replies: 7
Views: 639

You All have good points. Guess I did not think of the safety aspect of it and the fact that these ARE someone else's tires. They took them off for a reason........to get new ones. Thanks for the insight.
by doughboy5499
Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:07 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Re - Treaded Tires
Replies: 7
Views: 639

Re - Treaded Tires

A buddy of mine brought to my attention of re-treaded tires today. He had purchased a pair from high-Tech Retreading and likes them alot. He has not had any problems with them. I saw them today and they look good as new tires. Shipping them here was reasonable too. I checked out their web-site and i...
by doughboy5499
Sun Apr 02, 2006 6:27 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: WHERE HAVE YOU ALL BEEN!?!?!
Replies: 34
Views: 3048

That is a sweet looking truck. MHO is you need to get the gap guards for your rig. T oic showing your back fender id showing daylight through your frame and bed. Sweet any how!
by doughboy5499
Sat Mar 25, 2006 7:51 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Baby born Wednesday
Replies: 35
Views: 2592

Congrats and best wishes for a healthy and non-crying baby! :cry: :thumb:
by doughboy5499
Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:24 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Brittle 3rd Brake Light
Replies: 16
Views: 1662

Yeah thanks I got one from gm parts direct already now. I just gotta remember what i did with the screws. I had used longer ones with a washer on them to hold it on when it broke. Thanks again.
by doughboy5499
Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:43 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Tailgate Cable Inspection and Replacement
Replies: 154
Views: 41579

Re: Tailgate Cable Inspection and Replacement

Finally.. If owners notice any bulges in the cable or tears in the plastic covering, they can bring their S-10 or Sonoma to a dealer for inspection and replacement of the cables. Now does this meen they will replace them for free or are they gonna charge us for them. because would'nt be like a reca...
by doughboy5499
Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:18 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: i need s-10crewcab.com mebers help!
Replies: 55
Views: 5851

I voted for you too. Your in 1st place with 229 votes @ 31.54% Second is 174 votes @ 23.97% and 3rd is 171 @ 23.55%. Way to go! Hope you win.
by doughboy5499
Sat Mar 04, 2006 6:48 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: new speakers
Replies: 36
Views: 4050

Well, Did you get everything hooked up? Hows it sound? Just wondering it has been awhile.
by doughboy5499
Sat Mar 04, 2006 3:09 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Door speaker ????
Replies: 3
Views: 712

Thats what I was thinking too. Cause usually I am the only one in there and I would want the sound in the front where I would be at.
by doughboy5499
Sat Mar 04, 2006 2:56 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Door speaker ????
Replies: 3
Views: 712

Door speaker ????

OK, I have all stock speakers in my cc. I have a set of Pioneer 3-way bass reflex speakers I had pulled out of my old car. They will fit in the truck now but, I have only one set (For now!). Should I put them in the front or the back doors. Then if I were to buy another set should I get 3- ways for ...
by doughboy5499
Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:16 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Poweraid throttle body
Replies: 13
Views: 1132

May sound like a stupid question but, What exactly does a throttle body spacer do? What is it? :oops: :?:
by doughboy5499
Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:12 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: I HAVE A LITTLE PROBLEM...
Replies: 6
Views: 1076

I would not think that it would be a switch. I had replaced mine with one i knew worked from a buddies truck and it did not solve my problem. I never got it fixed either, i just do the unplug battery for 15 minutes trick, resets the computer and works for a while. I have not needed to do it for awhi...
by doughboy5499
Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:43 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: I HAVE A LITTLE PROBLEM...
Replies: 6
Views: 1076

Sounds like your having the same 4wd problems as alot of us have with our cc. Possibly the encoder motor went out. There are alot of threads around hear about this topic though . Good luck.
by doughboy5499
Sun Feb 12, 2006 6:23 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Sonoma CLEAR HEADLIGHT MOD INFO.
Replies: 25
Views: 3622

shift220 wrote: After I resealed it with some clear silicon and put in some yellow bulbs.
What exactly is the idea of yellow bulbs? Are you turning them into fog lights. I think that sorta beats the purpose of making clear lights would'nt it? IMO Fill me in.
by doughboy5499
Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:13 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Getting a new muffler
Replies: 14
Views: 1052

Would the glasspacked be needed? Like I said I want it to SOUND good and not mess up any performance. Whats the best way to go?
by doughboy5499
Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:16 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Getting a new muffler
Replies: 14
Views: 1052

If going with duals can they bend the 3" pipe to go over the rear axle. I know a buddy just got duals on his full size and they did not want to bend 3" to even go around the spare tire, let alone the tight axle bends on our cc. Any opinions on duals? I want it to purr but not overboard. I was told t...
by doughboy5499
Mon Feb 06, 2006 8:55 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Keys and keyless entry transmitters (programming remotes)
Replies: 13
Views: 2658

Soemthing else to remember is that when you program a remote, you have to program all remotes associated with that vehicle. If you have an existing remote, and get another one, and program the new remote, it deletes the programming for the old, so they both have to be done at once. What about a rem...
by doughboy5499
Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:33 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Keys and keyless entry transmitters (programming remotes)
Replies: 13
Views: 2658

When I bought my truck the guy gave me one gmc key and one chevy key. I have a gmc and they both work. I have a remote starter on my truck. He gave me one remote for the starter and no factory remotes. If I were to wanna get factory remotes for my truck what numbers do I look for, forewhich I don't ...
by doughboy5499
Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:23 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Removing front parking lights( Update: New lights Installed)
Replies: 10
Views: 827

They should only be held in with plastic clips. I have a gmc but, s-10's have a plastic clip you pull up on and remove the light asssembly just the same.
by doughboy5499
Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:23 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Who has step bars? ( I have step bars)
Replies: 30
Views: 2314

I bought my stainless steel ones off e-bay too. Some dealer had them on display and wanted to get rid of them. I payed like $40.00 for them. Sticker on the wrapping said they went for like $350.00. I gotta steel. When i went to mount them the bracket inside the tube was missing a weld on it and anot...
by doughboy5499
Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:00 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: stock height and stock miles per tank
Replies: 34
Views: 2942

G80 Axle Positraction Limited, Slip GT4 Axle Rear 3.73 Ratio (Dup with 5X1) GT5 Axle Rear 4.10 Ratio (Dup with GT8) GU4 Axle Rear 3.08 Ratio GU6 Axle Rear 3.42 Ratio Mine says GT4. Therefore I have 3.73 gear ratio. I will check my milage and do it right. I am most likely wrong. Thats what I get whe...
by doughboy5499
Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:28 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: stock height and stock miles per tank
Replies: 34
Views: 2942

I get anywhere between 325-350 +/- some Is this actual mileage or theoretical mileage? What I mean is have you actually gone 350 miles on the trip odometer before refueling, or did you estimate mileage by taking a recent mileage check of say 20 mpg and multiplying by 17.5 gallons to get the 350 mil...
by doughboy5499
Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:30 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: stock height and stock miles per tank
Replies: 34
Views: 2942

I get anywhere between 325-350 +/- some due to how far i put my foot into the pedal. I usually set cruise at 60 35mile drive one way to work. My truck is pretty stock. Hope this helps
by doughboy5499
Sun Jan 22, 2006 7:03 pm
Forum: Forum Information
Topic: S10 Crewcab Map (add your location)
Replies: 59
Views: 17339

I am #45 now.
by doughboy5499
Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:25 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: new speakers
Replies: 36
Views: 4050

Those subs would have been a nice pick-up too.
by doughboy5499
Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:24 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: new speakers
Replies: 36
Views: 4050

top_sgt wrote:pioneer DEH-P4800 installed......"sweet"!!! :D :thumb:
how well do you like your new receiver? Future project for me too.
by doughboy5499
Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:51 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Another 4wd problem
Replies: 11
Views: 1196

I don't think you should have any problems. Lifting it has nothing to do with this IMO. Mine did that too when i first started having problems with it. I don't have the funds to fix it right now though. I have found that the unhooking the battery for 15 - 30 minutes to reset computer has worked for ...
by doughboy5499
Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:40 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Yet again im in debate
Replies: 22
Views: 1785

Steve2003 wrote:
killian96ss wrote:I like this one the best. :D

Image

Steve
:thumb: I like these also 8)

Steve



I agree these look good! :thumb:
by doughboy5499
Wed Jan 18, 2006 8:20 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Removal of tint from windows
Replies: 25
Views: 2008

I used to have an '83 s-10 Blazer about 10 years ago. I put on 5% tint. I had called the OHIO state popo office before i did it and asked what the legal limits are. I was going to go darker than they said anyway but, i just wanted to see. Since i had a Blazer he said if i really wanted too i could s...
by doughboy5499
Mon Dec 26, 2005 2:51 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Headlamp Replacement Bulbs.
Replies: 71
Views: 28916

So putting the 9005's in the highs and lows would work? Same wattage / filament just projecting at a different angle right?
by doughboy5499
Mon Dec 26, 2005 2:12 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Brittle 3rd Brake Light
Replies: 16
Views: 1662

It is very hard to find a new "red" lense to replace the broken ones. Where can you get just a factory "red" one? I don't care for the clear or smoked ones. I am going to have to go the rout you guys did and just get a cover. I really like the bow-tie on it but, I have a Sonoma. I found one that say...
by doughboy5499
Mon Dec 26, 2005 9:54 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Bad Tie-Rod????
Replies: 2
Views: 465

When I pull on it I do not see any movement. Everything looks OK. I only hear the noise. Just 2 days ago it warmed up over freezing and it does not do it again.
by doughboy5499
Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:30 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Bad Tie-Rod????
Replies: 2
Views: 465

Bad Tie-Rod????

OK, Recently I have noticed a knocking type noise in my drivers side wheel. Ever since it has been cold it has been doing this. I got out in the middle of a snow storm on Thanksgiving evening to see what the heck it was. I cranked my wheel all the way to the left and looked to see if I could see any...
by doughboy5499
Tue Dec 20, 2005 4:01 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Yet another mod (inverter and coin holder)
Replies: 8
Views: 1182

When dealing with the console. If your in the back seat on the back of the console is there supposed to be an ashtray there? When i got my cc there was just a hole there. I figured it was supposed to be an ashtray. I stopped at a local used car dealership where they had a cc on there lot and looked ...
by doughboy5499
Fri Dec 16, 2005 6:22 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: No Rear Speakers ?
Replies: 19
Views: 2266

Mine is doing the same thing. When I turn the fade to the rear no sound at all. Sometimes if you have the radio on for a while they will kick in out of nowhere. Sometimes one side will, sometimes both. So i know the speakers are good. If anyone has any ideas let me know. I don't wanna have to tear e...
by doughboy5499
Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:25 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: T-case Skid plate?
Replies: 20
Views: 1681

I used to have an '01 Blazer that my wife drove. I got in it one day and heard an awful rattle under the truck. I got out and looked and here the transfer case skid plate had ripped out of the bolts and was hanging there. Asked the wife and here to find out, a couple days earlier she went shopping a...
by doughboy5499
Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:08 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Snow in IL
Replies: 26
Views: 1703

Here in Defiance, Ohio we got a good 8 inches too. I Work third shift and i had to go to work right in the middle of all of it. Really fun ride in. Drove through a couple ditches and waved at a sheriff ( as I went by, LOL ), who had managed to put his cruiser in a ditch. Good place for him. First yr...
by doughboy5499
Sat Nov 26, 2005 4:59 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Visit again to the Dealer - 4wd issue
Replies: 31
Views: 3324

Does anyone have a GM part number for this Encoder Motor? I think I might look up on E-Bay to find a rebuilt one too. Since I do not have warranty on mine. :(
by doughboy5499
Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:00 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Visit again to the Dealer - 4wd issue
Replies: 31
Views: 3324

I am having the same problem with my '01 sonoma. I have had to unhook the battery, to let things reset, twice now in the last month. I realize this is just a quick fix. So i keep a ratchet in the truck incase it goes out on my way to work. Unplug it at work so i have it on th e way home. Gonna be a ...
by doughboy5499
Wed Nov 23, 2005 5:18 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Blue Headlights?
Replies: 4
Views: 687

Blue Headlights?

I am wanting to up-grade my headlights. I have seen the Blue Lights available for my '01 sonoma cc. Are these lights any good and if so what kind do i buy? What are the difference? I have seen the New Blue, Xenon, HID, and I am lost . Also what bulb numbers do i get ? Every brand seems to be a littl...