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I had the same thing happen to me when I blew out my rear end. Get it checked out, if you can already hear it, it's too late, but it WILL spread.

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My red top has died for the third time in 13 months. I will never buy one again, that's for sure! I am in Atlanta, about 500 miles from home, and ready to blow my, red, top! I don't have the time to take it to be charged overnight, so my friends went to get jumper cables, which didn't work last time...

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As a body man, aftermarket parts suck, at least most of the time. They don't fit 90% of the time. They won't come with the hinges either. Finding an aftermarket whole door assembly is next to impossible anyway. Used (LKQ) parts are fine, they will most likely come with the other half of the hinge to...

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Is your inner structure damaged? If it's not ,you may get away with just replacing the door skin. This takes a specialized tool and a little experience but would probably save you a lot of money in shipping.

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be careful with a rear end swap. I blew mine out and looked into it and found out if it's not the right match it will destroy your transfer case. You can tell if it's wrong by putting it in 4wd and driving on wet pavement, slowly. If you can feel the wheels jerking that is bad and the rear end is wr...

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I always use Mobil 1 oil and filters. I use K&N when the mobil1 is out of stock and they're just as good and the same price (right at 10.00). The mobil1 filter for our 4.3 is the M1-201.

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ball joints first, no question. An easy way to check to see if they're shot is tire wear. That is a VERY short version of this topic but you can read more here: ball joints Other common issues also touched on by this site include the shocks and feul filter. Mostly mods are the biggest topic so have ...

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BobbleSmitty wrote:It's for the flux capacitor

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My optima just died for the second time in ONE year. I was listening to my radio both times and after about thirty minutes, dead. No amps running just my sirius receiver and deck. Jumping worked the first time, the second time I wasn't so lucky. I had to take it to Auto Zone to be recharged (where I...

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My shop manager says it is a temp sensor conection.

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barch97 wrote:
KedExx wrote:If the dent is small enough, you also can try dry ice on a hot summer day. My dad told me about this method and it works
Yup yup

Not quite the high quality I'm used to but if your not too picky or a little on the broke side, that seems to do fairly well.

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We sub out a guy at our shop and it saves people hundreds! It makes a huge difference in where the dent is though. If it's on a body line or a sharp dent there's not much they can do. If you post a pic I can give you an idea on if it may work or not.

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170 miles on a 1/4 tank! The best I can get is 300 on a full tank.

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BobbleSmitty wrote:Or just buy new ones, they're not that expensive on Ebay

That's your best bet. The lens will start to discolor after a short while.

used turn signal lamps

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Thanks for the input. What about the governor?

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I am just polling on what CC drivers think about how their trucks handle at high speeds (75mph+). Other than the, "you shouldn't go that fast", "you may hurt someone" speech. Any of you that have driven on any major beltway know what I mean! (This is based on a basicly stock suspension.)

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I love my BGF A/T's in the winter!!!

the only issue is speeds over 80mph (open road travel) but I don't think these trucks are built for it. Too bad the engine is.

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Not quite the most cost efective way of doing it but, maybe a spray on? EASY clean up, just drill a few holes to drain and no more pig poo on the floor boards

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Ahh man, what did you have in your doors that had enough cone excursion to hit the door? I don't think he's trying for a sub in the door :? At any rate, unless the speaker is smashed against the door I can't imagine there would be any concern with the speaker hitting the door. :D I was running some...

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Be careful with your belt moulding (the black strip outside at the base of your glass) it's fragile and the clips will break (learned the hard way) Also, watch your mounting depth. If you mount them, with a mounting bracket, the cone may hit the door panel and shorten the life of the speakers. (agai...

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I love it! I have never got stuck in the snow in mine (running BFG A/T's). I once went to a concert 50 miles away from home and when i got out there was a small blizzrd coming down. I was passing everyone, including the snow plows, by the time I got 10 minutes from home Troopers were riding next to ...

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HenryJ wrote:Plugged Pre-Cat?

Plugged Pre-cat

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The problems you have encountered are the exact same the ones I have encountered! I bought mine new in '03 and blew the rear out around 40K (didn't buy the extended waranty either :twisted: ) I was towing VERY heavy things and had a thing for dogging it in my friends field though. I replaced all my ...

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I just got to read your thread and the best mods I have done to my '03 is the cat back with the air box mod. I got a Gibson cat back and installed it myself, I did it when the truck was new so I don't know what 5 years of running does to the gaskets and seals. It is not too loud but sounds full, if ...

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I just got mine done last week and what a difference it makes! The cost I can't be sure of, I work in a body shop and got a discount from my mechanical dept. With my discount it still ran me around $350. This is the thread where we've been touching on it already: http://www.s-10crewcab.com/phpBB2/vi...

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Let us know how well they fit when you put 'em on

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the bolt holds the ring up but not holding the ring closed, you would have to remove the bolt every time to replace the filter because of the other lines nearby. Now I don't, I get what you mean, but the easier the better in my case... I B LAZY

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:lol: I Cheated :lol: When I had the mechanic replace my ball joints, I had him replace my filter too. He cut the ring that holds it in place to make my job easier next time. :nana: I'm sure I needed to change it but , haven't noticed any difference in preformance or mileage (not that you really sho...

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I got my ball joints replaced Friday and WOW what a difference! I am glad I didn't attemp to do it myself, I watched the guy doing it and those rivets looked like hell to break off. I got lucky and got my shop discount saving me probably a couple hundred bucks!

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I think I know what you mean. Pics would be nice. So what are you asking? It may be worth the trip to NOVA, but I'm headed to Portsmouth and then Charlotte later this month so my travel'n schedule is crazy.

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Do you think that with some fabricated large brackets or plates under the bed lip could help avoid that issue or are the rails themselves just not strong enough either? I still don't have the rails to mount but this info will me decide if I want to go aftermarket or not.

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are you getting rid of your bed rails? My LS has a litle ZR5 envy.

I haul stuff all the time and they would help for tie downs. Just asking.

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smell is going to be your best helper on this. All smoke has a different smell from sweet transmision, to musky transmision. It wouldn't hurt to get out and look for leaks before you turn off the engine.

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No big deal, but I blew 'em

. Blew my amp too

. I'm go'n for my eardrums next

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thanx guys. If it wasn't 100 degrees outside today I'd let you know how it went tomorrow. I will let you know, even if just for sh**s and giggles.

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I tried doing this myself this past weekend and what a mess. Easy, yes, messy, very! Pressure wasn't a problem, I waited overnight and worked on a cold engine, feul from the engine was next to nothing. My problem was gas coming from the tank. At gas prices they way they are, it's like watching gold ...

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Thanks for the link, I think my brain is full for the day :lol: I'm gonna let my mechanical dept. do it. My estimating program lists the OEM (upper and lower for both sides) for about $450 and that does not include the 5.6hrs of labor, no R&I on anything else, and no alignment. He said he'll do all ...

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you make it sound like a rivet(s) is the worst thing to worry about. If it is I am totally cool with that.

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I just found out from my shop's mechanic that both of my ball joints are bad and need replaced. (was causing HORRIBLE tire wear on the front end with an occational knock when turning) The good news was the parts were only costing a little over $100, the bad news is it takes five hours of labor rough...

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I noticed a huge difference, I had eclipse 4x6 originally and I like the alpines better! Like I said earlier, they just sound fuller if you know what I mean by that.

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The alpines (SPS-46C2 ; 4x6) are in, not without a little work though. They are too deep to mount on the factory level holes. You have to use one of the supplied brackets. The only "problem" was the factory grills have tabs that extend down (from the srews you had to remove to lift out the grill) th...

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Looks good. I had a problem with my first box (installed in the same place) when the sub "hit" it was hitting the back of my seat and mildly effecting the sound and leaving a very noticable ring while prematurely deteriating the sub. :oops: I recessed my 8 and it made a world of difference... untill...

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This is my set up for now. As you can see the jack and it's bracket are gone so more room for the box. The box is going away soon though. The 8" MA is blown and obviously an eye sore. I'm going to rebuild one for a 10".

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you say that you have a bottle jack back there, remove your OEM jack and mounting bracket and build a custom box for the space. I had too because I have two amps, one is very large, and my box back there. I took my jack and pushed it almost under my seat from the back side (I ride with my seat prett...

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It's a wonderful thing to remove goo and pin stripes, just be sure you move it around in an up and down motion(probably like he told you) or you WILL burn through your paint!

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I went ahead and just bought Alpine 4x6 150w peak. I have had great experience with Alpine and got them for $50.00 shipped! Thanks for the help and I'll let you know how they turned out after I install them!

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The 4" sugestion is GREAT !:idea: I saw what you were talking about with the plate mount option included. Do you know if you HAVE TO have a plate mounting kit to install any 4"?

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Time to replace my dash speakers... again :roll: . I am asking if anyone has any AFFORDABLE sugestions (from experience). I am a bargain shopper and will probably get them on ebay so I want to make sure they fit, sound good, and can hold up to some power behind them before I commit. Highs are fairly...

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I always get a kick out of seeing them in my town too. Mines the coolest

I like being different. Better than the dime a dozen Colorados where someone misspalaced a cylinder

.

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I got my full brush gaurd form them and LOVE IT! Great quality, easy install (with common sense). Recomended. They also have an ebay store.

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I would love to see a pic. How you fit an amp under the dash is beyond me. How do you plan to keep it cool?

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The heat gun or hair dryer is key. I used a hair dryer to remove the chevrolet and s10 off my tailgate VERY VERY slowly. I had to drill holes to mount my new badge though.

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Most recently, I had to test drive a customer's car. (I work at an auto body repair shop) He was complaning about a vibration in his gas pedal. It was so slight but you could feel it in small waves, with a slight hum and vibration. My mechanic confermed it was a wheel bearing. The best way to find o...

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If it's worse in the turns it's your CV boot and hopefully just the boot. Over time the boot will dry rot and fall apart causing the grease to leak out. Once that grease leaks out, the joint will be metal on metal and eventually wear out. :alert: FIX SOON and maybe you will get away with only replac...

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I spoke with my shop mechanic and he tells me that the wheels are not "even" for a reason. They are spaced for better traction so you don't ride the same rut. He noted it changes your camber so there is posibility of tire wear out of the norm. Last, it will not pass Virginia state inspection, but th...

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shocks.com makes you buy all four, a better deal, but I only need the rear two. Like everyone else seems to feel, the OEM were crap so replaced the front already and I only need the back now. THANKS for the heads up though!

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Don't feel too bad, I'm on set 3 with 74K! I drive mine like it's a Ferrari.

gotta love how they handle, that's why I won't lift mine. I'm gett'n Bilstein shocks this week too from summitracing.com

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You say if I want the 1.5", is thet too much?

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:bounce: Okay, I'm here to beat the dead horse. I keep seeing that you have to have the 6.5" diameter spacer. From what I found on ebay (ends Wed. 5/23) says something about a 4.75" bolt patern is that what I'm looking for? Here's a pictue of what's listed http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/John...

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oh yeh, where have you found the best deals on tires online?

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not completely off subject but, what's the difference between a 30x9.5x15 and a 235/75x15?

I ask because I am still shopping and mickey thompson has the 30's for a good price, that is if they are good tires (the baja mtx). If you know anything about the thompsons let me know.

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I really appreciate you guys suggesting things! I crawled under my truck (again) and hit my knee on my aftermarket side step and "rattle" it did. I feel like a fool but I found it!

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time to dump the 'ol 235's THANX!

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did the 30x9.5/15 tires work out ok? or know someone who has had NO problems with them (stock height and wheels)

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74,000. I bought it new with 7 miles in 2003. I have already replaced the rear end in 2005 so I know it's not in there. (blew it out towing an 18 foot trailer with three hot tubs on it)

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As with most undercarriage noises, this I do not believe is a heat shield. When I hit a bump in the road a horrible "rattle" comes from the back right of the truck, but it sounds like a heat shield. I messed with the shields next to my gas tank and it's not them. My exaust is attached at all points ...

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