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Jim

I think iI saw in a previous post that you guys can change the shift points with this unit.

Can you change the torque converter clutch engage & disengage points?

This lugging up hills 40 MPH/ 1200 RPM is driving me nuts

Jim

My G80 feels exactly like all the LSDs I have ever driven. The parts man at my dealer said GM doesn't recommend the limited slip additive but he said to use it so I did. My locker is smooth & quiet but I still have that breaking loose power-slide feeling in the wet. Which leads me to believe the clu...

Jim

I don't know what the specs are but mine at normal operating temp is 25 at idle 45 at 2000. I don't put much faith in electronic gauges though. I am running 5-30 Mobile One for one oil change interval in the summer I ran 10-40 oil pressure was higher but I decided to go back to the recommended visco...

Jim

On the forum for my wife's German car they say prestone has phosphates in it & you need to find a phosphate free coolant like the VW approved coolant. What does anyone know about phosphates & our system? They also say mixing two types can cause a jello effect.

Jim

Brad wrote:JIm,

Do your 275/55/17 tires rub anywhere? I think my T/A rims are 9.5 wide to. I found some yokos in 275/65/17 all terrain.

I have 235/70/16 tires, 29" x 1" wider than stock. Wrager said his only rub at full lock. I don't want to speak for him...but thats what I read in one of his posts.

Jim

Now that I see SLP is using Camaro wheels I feel a little better about my choice. I just have to do the duals & I'll cool the mods for awhile. http://www.thebestbuddies.com/pic/members/jimpics/jim1.jpg I think the 17" wheels look better on Wes's truck than my 16"s (more in proportion) tires for the ...

Jim

barch97 wrote:Oops...

Sorry, didn't mean to get everyone's hopes up. I was mistaken. Must've been thinking about wife's saturn.

Since it's empty I thought about putting a courtesy light in there

Jim

mi2kga wrote:Those gauges will not work for our trucks, they are only for the manuel tranny

Kent

Oops

I didn't look close enough. If they make them for sticks the manufacture should offer them in auto too

Jim

a2b wrote:now i like that. i want one too!

I found blue carbon fiber gauge faces too, Hobie you need them

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 1876551748

Jim

a2b wrote:is that in your truck? looks good. i still say they should be chromed

Chromed

I haven't found anything else in the interior that is chrome or I may think about it.

Yea, thats it sticky taped in my truck.

Did you find power in the rear of your console? I didn't.

Jim

Here it is...I'm not sure where to put it or them

Wherever I needs sprayed Graphite

Jim

It seems like there should be one that comes out of the back of the center console. Theres a hole there with a plastic plug covering it. I can't believe they didn't put one there to begin with. That's a DC power supply. Like a cigarette lighter plug. really, i never looked into it. so we have power...

Jim

I've seen a pix of a S-10 crew cab built by Chevy were it had 350cid, 6ft bed and a 2wd. It look like it was built in the mid 1990's. It look pretty tough. JH68 I dug this old Pic up :D It has been taped up on my wall since Nov. 97 thats how long I've been wanting a Crew Cab. http://image1ex.villag...

Jim

Jim, I still think you may have trouble getting 2 1/4" pipe by especially with your sway bar. The custom exhaust guy who did mine was :x when I told him i wanted duals and I dont have a swaybar No rush good things can wait. I know I may need to go with 2" pipes & an installer w/ lots of patience. :...

Jim

sweet, are you going to do it? They're ordered but the way I am :shock: I'll probably have to paint them charcoal & may need to find some replacement door panels before I drill into mine! First I'll sticky tape them in place...see if the kids like the location. I know the big boys like the way they...

Jim

I found a cup holder that can be attached to our rear door panels 1.5" when folded up GERMAN ENGINEERED CUP HOLDER $16.95 Each This cool Cup Holder opens with a one-hand movement and automatically adjusts to fit all types of cups, glasses and bottles. Will hold 12 fluid-ounce cans to 1 liter water b...

Jim

Who makes the best cat-back system for our Crews? Does anyone here have it? How about cold air intake? How about MAF? yes, a muffler shop yes, i think jim just put duals on and steven has the k&n cold air intake and the MAF is something to be discussed I didn't do the duals yet. Still want to see s...

Jim

Now, does the climate control come with the leather package in the Crew, like in the old Blazers, and Jimmys? Climate control doesn't come with the leather package. It's only the seats that are different...that's one of my gripes the door panels are the cloth material used in the standard interior ...

Jim

mi2kga wrote:what about getting an auto climate control unit and putting it in our trucks?

What do you guys think?

Kent

My experience with climate controls has not been good. Who do you want to control the temp you or it...my last vehicle had climate control the S-10 is a refreshing change

Jim

Do you guys think this noise could be the balance shaft noise?

Jim

Just a thought Hobie :idea: Since it seems you don't mind driving a bit of distance maybe all of the members should try get together for the Carlisle Truck Nationals. http://www.carlisleproductions.com/Truck/truck.htm Since I know the owner of Carlisle Productions... I could see if he could give us ...

Jim

....GO ON A DIET FOR GOD'S SAKE :lol: LMAO :lol: Gotta watch what I say, someone always takes it wrong :lol: thats what i am here for :wink: The last time I was prepared for Hobie. I got the response: " what :wink: " Hobie only takes it the wrong way when you're not expecting it :lol:

Jim

Jim, Do the ZR1 wheels you've installed have the same offset as stock ? Another question: can be bed extender be easily removed in case you want it out of the way for something ? Mine have 55mm offset. The outer edge of the rim is in the same location as stock. If you look at the Ebay link you can ...

Jim

My advice is be careful with the width I have 16x8" wheels on mine. It gets hard to find tires that are for the recommended width that are the correct diameter. Upgrading tires & wheels was the best thing I have done to my CC yet. The handling difference I can only compare to driving on radials :D a...

Jim

I've read JTR's S-10 V8 conversion book cover to cover. :shock: There is allot of info there gained only from experience. They say the Vortec supercharger on the 4.3 is less expensive & will create as much power as most FI V8s. BUT it will still sound like a stinking 6 banger. I have researched exte...

Jim

I started using 87 oct about a month ago. Today I noticed it pinging fairly bad (had radio down for a change). So, I filled up with 93oct to get the ping out. I think 89 is perfect medium for our trucks. Maybe there was another reason it pinged, but I really cringe at that sound. 89 seams to be per...

Jim

2002 & up must have an updated version no them mine don't leak either

Jim

That's what I thought from your pics but couldn't tell for sure. Thanks The red circles are where you need to drill holes (make a template out of cardboard using the bracket) one hole is hard to get to I used a 12" long 3/8 " Bit. The bracket is outlined in red. http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-...

Jim

Blazers have the brackets welded to the crossmember ours are bolted to the shock mounts. See my previous post for the pic.

Jim

Stock no wheel spacers or anything

My stock Picture

Now

Jim

:lol: Yeah, they do look a bit goofy :lol: You ought to see mine with the flares :lol: But function outweighs form, sometimes. I'm going to try a pair of 3/8" spacers on the front of mine, if I have enough thread on the lugs. Also you are so used to seeing the wider profile that you had that it is ...

Jim

just last week a guy put spacers on and they feel off. luckily no one was hurt, but it could of been deathly. SO EVERYONE, PUT LOCKTIGHT ON YOUR SPACERS!!! be super safe :wink: The instructions that came with mine said to retorque at 100 mi. maybe they only retorqued the wheels not the spacers :oops:

Jim

Look at my previous post that includes the email I sent, I had to ask for the lug nuts...like 20 cents each. Did the lug nuts you got only fit on the spacer studs or did they fit on the stock studs also? I'm asking because I don't want to have to figure a way to get the center caps to stay on lug n...

Jim

Look at my previous post that includes the email I sent, I had to ask for the lug nuts...like 20 cents each.

Jim

a2b wrote:i might be putting in that sway bar myself, was it that big of a difference brule?

Hobie you will have to come up with some kind of quick disconnect link or you won't be able to do this.

Jim

Most boots have a little weep hole to let the grease & water out. The mechanic I use to work with said the most important reason for greasing often is to get the foreign matter out.

Jim

Jim, I tried orderring from your webiste and I couldnt get it...which truck did u put down....part #? There web site isn't up to date use a 1998 Blazer I had to Email them for a Quote just to be sure...as follows: Jim 2 1.25" spacer with shipping and lugs is $132.50 if you have more questions or to...

Jim

Hey Jim, is yours the same thread size as stock? I got Aim's which I am very happy with, but it was a pain to go out and get lugs for the adaptor and wheel cause the studs where diff. Same as stock :D . I did some research before purchasing. If your going to build spacers as custom order they shoul...

Jim

Try here:

At this link:http://www.performancewheel.com/

I'm real happy with mine

Jim

It only took about 1/2 hour each not including the time to buy the OEM taillights off ebay for $ 7.50 the pair. About $ 8.00 worth of 3/8" chrome self stick wheel opening molding. All the original stuff is stored in my attic so it could be put back anytime. I purchased another grill shell to paint s...

Jim

The Full Size HD has nice smooth chrome body side moldings I've been eyeing up

. The bumpers I will leave alone. As I said before I'm going for the full size look in the compact truck.

Jim

I think 44 but I really stopped counting at 40

. You are as old as you feel

or as old as you will allow yourself to feel

.

Jim

Is that a like

, Dislike

, How is it done or what?

Jim

Jim

I only drove my truck 3 weeks before I installed the bar, it's hard to tell how much better it drives. The wheel spacers even seemed to help. I always thought the tires felt under inflated even with 35 psi. in them. Now I have 16 x 8" wheels & 235-70x16 Yokohama Geolanders on. That was the best move...

Jim

Sorry about getting off repair topic. Does anyone know if I interrupt the wire to the lock-up converter to disable it at times will cause adverse effects besides fuel mileage? On my 84 ElCamino I installed a relay that connected to the cruise control switch... disabled lock up when the stalk switch ...

Jim

I was going to write some responses to some of your problems but as I read on, I feel you need to find a different Chevrolet dealer to service your truck. After reading your list. I would have been looking 4 months ago. I have had mine 10 months 10,000 mi. I took it in at 500 mi. for the engine nois...

Jim

The body color bumpers look like a cost saving item, Painted metal & no black protective strip. A good look at the cloth seats in the daylight reminds me of the imitation canvas used on the jeep Sahara CJs ten years ago. The leather interior probably has the same canvas like cloth on the door panels...

Jim

Engine Tweaks...I'd be interested in hearing about that, I know those of us with 02s don't have EGR.

Jim

Noticing differences between 02s & 03s... Today I stopped at my Chevy dealer, the 2003 non ZR5s seem to have body color painted bumpers & a different style lower front valance with two little bumper guards. Is that how 03s CCs all are? I chose the Chevy over the GMC because I liked the chrome...now ...

Jim

If you don't have it when new you may be lucky. :) My theory is there is no adjustment in the gear clearance the noise is worse when the engine is run & let cool a little, then run again. I think it has to do with the machining & expansion of the block. You can't hear it on the outside...with the wi...

Jim

Central PA, lots of them here almost every shoping center parking lot I go to has one or ...two with mine. The dealer had 11 when I bought mine. The dealers now seem to have all yellow ones ZR5s loaded & can't move them.

Jim

Mine started squeaking on the left side when getting in & out & bouncing it. I lubed up the springs with that " as seen on TNN miracle lube spray "grease & it wouldn't go away :roll: ...one day I was poking around & found it was the parking brake cables in the left wheel well rubbing the bracket tha...

Jim

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/TSBScans/sb628938.pdf

The rattling sound they describe has been driving me nuts since new... finally it has been recognized.

Jim

Thanks for the info! Do you think i can get to the tie rod fittings with a flexible hose im ganna borrow one from work. I have been able to get to the fittings with a 16" flexable hose, my son has been inside to turn the steering wheel from lock to lock the three times I did it, as for the dealer I...

Jim

It's the same diameter as the stock wheels and tires, but it's only like 4" wide. It confused me too...I thought all trucks came with full size spares. :? 03 It's an option to have a full size spare. Same with outlined white letter tires, lighted vanity mirrors, fog lights & floor mats. It dosen't ...

Jim

Mine only came with a donut spare anyway. I took that off about 2 weeks after I got the truck. Do you guys have full size spares? Yes we have full size spares. :shock: What size is that donut spare, is it smaller in dia. or skinny? If it's smaller in dia. is there a warning tag that states not to u...

Jim

Hobie suggested something like that a few months ago he said I should put the spare on a roof rack. Your suggestion sounds like it would work nice for a truck that doesn't need a spare or a two wheel drive that can run a small spare.

Jim

I'd love to see some pics of how you routed the left side pipe :D . I've been looking at mine & the gas tank & brake hose are in the way to cross over in front of the rear :? , it looks like it needs to come over the rear then cross over behind the rear. But I have a rear sway bar. I've been conside...

Jim

My top hinge pin was sliding down, the retainer the factory uses is worthless I found a "C" clip that fits in the groove that fixed it.

Jim

I've had one warranty repair done & it didn't suit me. The drip rail weather-stripping at the pass side roof tore where the rear door rubs it. I removed the old one the day before it was to go in I was afraid they would scratch up the truck getting off the double sticky tape. I told the shop Mgr. th...

Jim

I got the power seats because when I sat in one, the seat sat to low I didn't get the option for the leather (I've used two bottles of meguires leather conditioner so far & they still feel like vinyl) I feel the need for the vehicle to fit me.

Jim

I had mine out when the truck was new to put some tie down hooks low in the bed where they should be. did you notice how much larger the bed is without the liner, the bed accually returns in front of the right wheel well.

Jim

Now that the wheels are finished & look factory I'll start on the dual exhaust design.

Jim

I have explored the possibility of lowering my crew cab. Mainly it would be for handling in my case. After installing the rear sway bar & finding the front sway bar links weren't tightened when new, adding 16x8 wheels & Yokahama 235-70x16 tires I wouldn't lower it now. The handling is now far superi...

Jim

I've kept a log since I new. The best was 19.6 the worst was 12.5 when new. I have never had a tankfull used for only highway miles most trips are short ones.

Jim

How many of you all with power seats have cooked your backside by bumping the switch on a warm day :evil: STUPID :roll: location for that thing,I just now put the fuse back in for the winter, figured I'd vent a little on this forum :lol: The fix would be a lock button in the middle of the rocker swi...

Jim

The chrome shop is in California. They say the cost would be $250 if I prep sanded it with 2000 grit paper. But I know that deal :wink: if the job weren't satisfactory It wouldn't there fault. They say to make it more durable clear coat could be applied. That would be ok until it yellowed & flakes o...

Jim

I've been thinking of having my grill shell chrome plated. I found an outfit that plates plastic. Right now my white truck has a silver shell w/ a billet grill in it. The job isn't cheap $500 but the look may be worth it. I see a lot of full size chevys with chrome and that mayor of Truckville has a...

Jim

Mine's crinkly too, been that way since new. I've been disappointed since new after paying for Leather seats the door panels still have cloth on them. I would have preferred the crinkly vinyl instead. Like the Blazers w/ Leather. Oh back to the sound I have found is some cases thin styrofoam instead...

Jim

I changed mine in the first 500 mi. The parts guy at the dealer said he changed his at 3000 mi. & there was sand from the casting process in his. It sounds like anything with fluid that is not through a filtered media (like engine trans have filters to remove junk) should be inspected.

Jim

I have had no problems with oil lines yet on my 2002 @ 8,000. It seems problems start when Synthetic oil is used instead of Dino oil. I do want to go with Mobil 1 when I hit 10,000 - I know it's broken in then & still warranty will cover any leaks.

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