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- Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:17 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: tire size and towing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 886
- Mon Jul 16, 2007 6:16 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: tire size and towing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 886
tire size and towing
im finally about ready to change tires, i have added PA 2" BL and 1.5" rear shackles and was planning to fit 31x10.5 tires, but recently bought a new travel trailer so now im often towing about 4000 lbs or so, now im thinking maybe i should plan to go down to a 30" tire, anyone see any problems or a...
- Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:43 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: transmission leak, drivers side
- Replies: 1
- Views: 422
transmission leak, drivers side
not another problem, i have a tranny leak, i am putting the truck up on ramps in a day or 2 to have a look as to what is going on, i see fluid on the wiring to a temp sensor in the drivers side test port, so im asuming the leak is from the test port or more likely somewhere above it, i know nothing ...
- Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:17 am
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Need to replace my heater core...need help.
- Replies: 51
- Views: 13338
- Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:02 am
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Need to replace my heater core...need help.
- Replies: 51
- Views: 13338
yes i have a garage, pretty small to be removing dash and body panels but i'll make it work. and the weathers not bad bout -20C today but gets up above freezing once in awhile. i plan to start the job in feb sometime (depending when parts arrive) i would like to do any other advised work while the c...
- Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:49 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Information please? (What to look out for when buying)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 715
- Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:35 am
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Need to replace my heater core...need help.
- Replies: 51
- Views: 13338
- Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:23 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Need to replace my heater core...need help.
- Replies: 51
- Views: 13338
well looks like im another victim, $1200 for heater core replacement, looks like i have a couple days work to do. if anyone is willing to email plans and pics of this job as above, please, please send to matt12003@yahoo.ca thanks in advance
- Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:09 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Information please? (What to look out for when buying)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 715
i just bought a 2002 about 5 months ago, problems that i had/have that you should look for, front suspension (ball joints, tie rod ends, idler arm,pitman arm), my heater core has a leak (you will hear a gurgelling sound behind the dash, especially when accelerating), also check if all the a/c and he...
- Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:17 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: temperature sensor location problems
- Replies: 2
- Views: 608
- Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:19 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: temperature sensor location problems
- Replies: 2
- Views: 608
temperature sensor location problems
hey guys, i just recieved an aftermarket tranny temp and oil temp gauges for the crew, the temperature sensors are 1/8 NPT thread and looking under the truck i dont soon see a good place to mount these sensors. i dont see a spot on the oil pan (except for the drain, not sure if this is even NPT) and...
- Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:23 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Black Goo
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2059
i have done the entire bed of my crew with the duplicolor aerosol can, it looks ok, not a comparison to normal bedliner (much thinner) but works well, surface preperation is the most important, as i found bonding issues with anything less than ideal surface. they also make a large (3L) can of liquid...
- Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:39 am
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Idler arm replaced
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1098
- Sun Dec 24, 2006 4:56 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: 5" BDS Suspension Lift
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2051
- Sat Dec 23, 2006 6:49 am
- Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
- Topic: homelink
- Replies: 1
- Views: 653
homelink
can someone give me the low down on what the smaller overhead console has and does with the homelink function, ebay item 120066128516, my current console has direction, ambient temp, and the rest is storage pockets.
- Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:55 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Polyurethane front sway bar bushings
- Replies: 136
- Views: 36767
i need a little clairification before i place my summit order guys, bushing kit part number listed above is ENS-3-5207G this is black bushings for a 95-99 with 33mm sway bar, i see some member pics have red bushings shown, i am assuming these are part number ENS-3-5206R these are red bushings for 94...
- Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:47 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Ball Joint replacement
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5852
upper and lower ball joints replaced, thanks for the tips guys, oh one question , anyone know how much torque i should apply to the ball joint connector nut (castle nut with cotter pin) this ia a taper lock but im not sure if it should be snug or torqued tight. i am doing the idler and pitman in a f...
- Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:06 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: S10 Crew cab Baja Model Toy
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1621
- Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:11 pm
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Air shock question/ opinions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 707
Air shock question/ opinions
ive got another one guys, i am holding out on the bilsteins as i love the air shock principal, here in the north the temp can easily get to -40 celcius in the winter, i know people who have air bags on low riders and the air supplied to the bags in winter contains alot of water as the dewpoint of th...
- Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:47 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Ball Joint replacement
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5852
great ball joint replacement instructions all. i took my crew in for an alignment after messing with my t-bars and they told me they wouldnt touch it until the worn suspension components were fixed, i have ordered upper and lower ball joints, as well as idler and pitman arm, any other parts (other t...
- Sun Oct 22, 2006 6:58 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: HELP- front end 4x4 problems
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1899
- Sun Oct 22, 2006 6:47 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: HELP- front end 4x4 problems
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1899
- Sun Oct 22, 2006 6:35 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: HELP- front end 4x4 problems
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1899
- Sun Oct 22, 2006 5:37 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: HELP- front end 4x4 problems
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1899
- Sun Oct 22, 2006 5:21 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: HELP- front end 4x4 problems
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1899
HELP- front end 4x4 problems
hey guys, im having a scary problem that i cant seem to find an explaination to here, In 2wd my crew drives fine no problems, a few weeks ago i noticed when i put it into 4wd high and turned to the left or right while driving i had some resistance on the drivetrain, it didnt seem bad at the time, fe...
- Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:43 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: 1st post -- I own a 02 Zr5
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3824
- Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:05 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: 1st post -- I own a 02 Zr5
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3824
- Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:32 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: 1st post -- I own a 02 Zr5
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3824
- Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:40 pm
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: WAAG one piece grill guard
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3860
- Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:45 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Loose Screws
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1903
this has been a problem that has been creeping up on north america for some time. dont feel that it is a usa problem, the school shootings here in canada started in toronto and montreal and stayed in urban centeres, but now they have spread to rural schools. Dispite where we live we can all think of...
- Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:52 am
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: HVAC problems, hissing controls
- Replies: 6
- Views: 834
- Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:27 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Protecting Distributers from Moisture
- Replies: 3
- Views: 508
- Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:25 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: transmission temp gauge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 440
transmission temp gauge
anybody install an aftermarket trans temp gauge?? i do alot of towing and am thinking of a post bezel mount for the gauge, i am wondering how the temp is taken? im guessing a thermowell in the tranny with a sensor sending an electric signal to the gauge??? just a guess. i am going to install a trann...
- Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:01 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Another CC Traded!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 531
- Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:59 am
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: HVAC problems, hissing controls
- Replies: 6
- Views: 834
- Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:01 am
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: HVAC problems, hissing controls
- Replies: 6
- Views: 834
HVAC problems, hissing controls
Split topic-HJ i wish i understood the controls of the hvac system better. how many different components can i expect to have to replace along the way? does the contaminated lines from the t-case switch go directly to the selector switch? or is there a transducer inline? where do each of the three ...
- Sat Sep 30, 2006 6:05 am
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Revised transfercase switch *READ THIS THREAD!
- Replies: 110
- Views: 65659
i am having same problem, all air comes out of vents, i have to manually shut the vents off to get any defrost or floor air. no problems with 4x4 or cruise or anything else. i am picking up a new t-case switch in 2 days ($75 in canada) , my question is for those of you who have done this repair allr...
- Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:38 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Camping gear
- Replies: 43
- Views: 6514
have to agree with you on the sleeping pads hj , they are a godsend, i have 2 singles and a double from mountain equipment co-op , along with 2 mec -15 sleeping bags and 2 us issue arctic bags for the cold stuff. i am usually sleeping in my trailer with full appliances so pretty posh, but still do l...
- Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:21 pm
- Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
- Topic: Optima , Odyssey, Deka, Battery information
- Replies: 138
- Views: 120768
great info hj , lots to concider, i am currently building a solar system for my camping trailer, solar panel supply is 15watts @1amp per hour, im guessing by your info that a "yellow top" deep cycle is my best bet for storing the energy and using it for high drain devices (stereo/lights) , i plan on...
- Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:51 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Tailgate Cable Inspection and Replacement
- Replies: 154
- Views: 69378
for anyone who has little doubt in their tailgate cables. this weekend my tailgate poped loose and fell into the down position while driving??? the weight of the tailgate was enough to completely snap one cable and do damage to the other , the impact was minimal as i didnt even notice the gate down ...
- Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:26 am
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: towing long distance ( locking converter )
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3195
- Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:47 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: towing long distance ( locking converter )
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3195
ok last towing question i promise as i am leaving in a few hours, our manual indicates to never tow with wheels on the ground, this is obviously not always practical, i have a tow dolly (front tires on) my question is will i really do any damage to the towed vehicles tranny with the rear wheels turn...
- Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:11 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: towing long distance ( locking converter )
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3195
- Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:30 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: towing long distance ( locking converter )
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3195
towing long distance ( locking converter )
need some advice guys , i have alot of towing coming up in a few days and dont have time to put in a tranny cooler , or any other towing aid parts. i will be renting a car tow dolly, then towing my 97 sonoma xc about 700 km (400mi) with my 02 sonoma cc . i will then drop off the truck and hook up to...
- Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:52 pm
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Tornado Air System
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5248
i agree henry , i think these tin wonders are going to prove effective for carborated engines and not so much for us, as for the guys who are hell bent that these gadgets reduce fuel economy ... absolutely possible , if you installed it at the airbox you would cause swirl up to the MAF then more tur...
- Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:55 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Tornado Air System
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5248
not trying to overide anyones opinion here, but i am a power generation engineer for the canadian government, which means i am a fuel/air and combustion expert, the only scientific way of knowing if the tornado is doing anything is to do a proper flue gas analsis (measuring burned and unburned fuel ...
- Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:16 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Music?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6457
all you country guys looking for some 4x4 music look for a singer named Corb Lund or the Corb Lund band, get the cd with song "truck got stuck" , great country music about getting fords stuck in the mud. hes canadian so might be hard for some of you to find, but well worth a listen if you like rock ...
- Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:32 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Geocaching
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2619
- Fri Aug 25, 2006 3:07 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Torsion Bar and Shackle Lift Advice Needed
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3779
so judging by everything ive read here , tb crank is the only cheap way to raise up the front end? i think i will take the advice of cutting the fenders and adding aftermarket flares of some kind. but i would like to have the body lift done first . I need more ideas from you guys , what will i get a...
- Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:23 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Torsion Bar and Shackle Lift Advice Needed
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3779
- Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:31 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Torsion Bar and Shackle Lift Advice Needed
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3779
ive seen lift kits that come with new shackles and new torsion keys that change the indexing of the keys themselfs, allowing for 1-3 travel instead of maxing out the stock keys , any ideas guys?? , im going to do a body lift first , but maybe new torsion keys and shackles would be a reliable additio...
- Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:02 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: online repair manuals???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 787
- Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:47 am
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: online repair manuals???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 787
online repair manuals???
hey guys , anybody run across free access to any online repair manuals for crew's , my crew came with no owners manual or anything, this forum is far better than a repair manual but if anyone knows a good link let us all know , thanks
- Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:09 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Torsion Bar and Shackle Lift Advice Needed
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3779
- Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:38 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Torsion Bar and Shackle Lift Advice Needed
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3779
Torsion Bar and Shackle Lift Advice Needed
i need a little more height out of my 02 crew , im thinking a 1-3" torsion bar lift on the front and 2" shackles in the back , any advice on problems or changes in ride and handling that i may notice? i know i will have to add spacers to my tow hooks , but otherwise have any of you guys run into oth...
- Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:30 pm
- Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
- Topic: tape player to cd player RCa mod???
- Replies: 1
- Views: 662
tape player to cd player RCa mod???
i have a 2002 sonoma crew with stock cd in dash and lower tape player. I have since removed the tape player in favor of a filler piece and installed a Xm radio (delphi mifi) in its place , any electrical experts can tell me how to somehow convert the wiring normally from the tape to the cd head unit...