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#4974 of 5688 hlg by z71bill Jun 05, 2005 (7:49 am)
Its is easy to adjust the torsion bars. Just crawl under the truck and take a look.   You will see two large steel rods about the size of broom handles (these are the torsion bars) - one on each side of the front end - on the end of the torsion bar you will see an adjustment bolt -if you tighten these bolts it raises the front end.   But before you start turning the bolts mark them with paint (or use a small drill bit to put a small mark) - put a dot on the bolt head and also on the frame so that the dots line up. Then you know the starting point - and if you mess up you can always go back to the exact set up you had before any adjustments. You will need to turn the bolts 3-4 complete revolutions - so you must keep track of how many turns you make on each.   Also a good idea to have the truck on level ground so you can measure from the ground to the frame on each side - but you will want to take a short drive between adjustments - gives things a chance to settle.   You should jack up the front end of the truck before you start adjusting - it will be hard to turn the bolts if you don't do this.   You would think that if you turn each side the same number of turns (say 3 times each) that it would raise the truck the same on each side - but that is not 100% true - you may need to adjust one side a little more / less that the other in order to be level.   I have always been told to get a front end alinement done after making adjustments - a good idea for sure - but if you only go up a little bit (1 to 1 1/2_ inches it is not always needed.   Good luck.
#4975 of 5688 Re: how to replace radio [stubbers] by shryke300 Jun 05, 2005 (9:32 am)
Replying to: stubbers (Jun 04, 2005 4:24 pm) I talked to the local service dept. and they said that a 2004 adaptor, which is sold by circuit city and best buy, would probably work just fine, since nothing realy changed with the radio between years. I have now a plastic adaptor to fill up the space that is left when you take out the square old radio and put in a slimmer, retangular aftermarket. It is from Scosche industries. I would like to see that pdf, though, if you wouldn't mind, I haven't installed it yet, and want to make sure nothing goes wrong. Ill let you know when a get it replaced. Replies to this message: shryke300 (Jun 09, 2005 8:50 am)
#4976 of 5688 Tweak On Silverado by like_a_rock Jun 05, 2005 (3:58 pm)
#4977 of 5688 Tweak on Silverado? by like_a_rock Jun 05, 2005 (4:00 pm)
I was wondering if there is anyway that when you open the doors on a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 if the cargo light on the back of the cab could come on also? Does anyone know any good tweaks, or anything interesting that most people do not know? If anyone does please let me know! Thanks! Replies to this message: txyank1 (Jun 06, 2005 7:49 am) like_a_rock (Jun 09, 2005 3:23 pm) rayt2 (Jun 10, 2005 9:34 am) obyone (Jun 10, 2005 1:21 pm) frnkrzzo (Jun 10, 2005 9:38 am) obyone (Jun 10, 2005 1:16 pm) and 1 more... txyank1 (Jun 13, 2005 11:33 am)
#4978 of 5688 Re: honda [ryanbab] by honda929 Jun 06, 2005 (7:46 am)
Replying to: ryanbab (Jun 04, 2005 11:55 am) THANK YOU.
#4979 of 5688 Re: Tweak on Silverado? [like_a_rock] by txyank1 Jun 06, 2005 (7:49 am)
Replying to: like_a_rock (Jun 05, 2005 4:00 pm) Ugh, you mean you want it to work like a F**d? Replies to this message: like_a_rock (Jun 09, 2005 3:23 pm) rayt2 (Jun 10, 2005 9:34 am) obyone (Jun 10, 2005 1:21 pm) frnkrzzo (Jun 10, 2005 9:38 am) obyone (Jun 10, 2005 1:16 pm) frnkrzzo (Jun 14, 2005 9:34 am) txyank1 (Jun 13, 2005 11:33 am)
#4980 of 5688 Re: BIGGEST TIRE ON STOCK RIM by honda929 [z71bill] by honda929 Jun 06, 2005 (8:09 am)
Replying to: z71bill (Jun 04, 2005 8:15 am) THANK YOU.
#4981 of 5688 Re: cabin filter [ryanbab] by honda929 Jun 06, 2005 (8:13 am)
Replying to: ryanbab (Jun 03, 2005 1:31 pm) I THOUGHT IS WAS MANDATORY ON NEWER VEHICLES TO HAVE A CABIN FILTER. I BOUGHT A FILTER FROM THE DEALER FOR THE TRUCK. MAYBE THERE ISNT. DO YOU KNOW ANYWHERE I CAN RESEARCH THIS. THANK YOU
#4982 of 5688 manual by ryanbab Jun 06, 2005 (3:27 pm)
what does your manual say about the cabin filter?   It should be in there
#4983 of 5688 Manual......... & Honda929 by rayt2 Jun 07, 2005 (9:16 am)
Ya mean yer supposed to read that thing and not leave it stuffed into the glove box ? Damn, maybe now I should change my cabin filter, I was just trying to keep up with stoutporter for longest duration cabin filter LOL   Honda STOP SHOUTING in your posts!

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