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#5548 of 5688 Re: Center Console Hinges 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 [geo9] by txyank1 Apr 28, 2006 (3:32 am)
Replying to: geo9 (Apr 27, 2006 2:45 pm) You could also check some of the other avalanche, truck, and sub/tahoe sites. I know from time to time Avalanche owners have consoles for sale.
#5549 of 5688 Wife Blew door speakers in '99 Ext Cab by avianflu Apr 29, 2006 (7:27 pm)
Any idea where I can find replacements? Blow proof?   So far 111K of nearly trouble free miles. getting 18mpg with 5.3 & 3.42 gears speeds up to 80 mph.   Have had excellent experience using Firestone Indy 265/70 16 tires & synthetic Castrol oil K&N air filters. Frame seems kind of rubbery compared to the newer Fords and Dodges. However they are way too huge...   If the Colorado/Canyon offered a 5.3 it would be my next, but at nearly 4000 lbs the I5 3.5 engine doesn't get it.
#5550 of 5688 Blind Spot mirrors-not to block turn indicators? by ricsch1 May 06, 2006 (12:15 pm)
My '06 Silverado has the turn signal lights on the mirrors. For those of you who have blind spot mirrors on your trucks, what type did you use?   My previous trucks I had 3" round blind spot mirrors-worked well, but not sure if I want to use them on this truck-it covers all but the very top of these signal lights.   The 2" spots look too small to be useful. Replies to this message: ddf1 (May 06, 2006 3:45 pm) pickles077 (May 07, 2006 4:44 am) txyank1 (May 09, 2006 11:04 am)
#5551 of 5688 Re: Blind Spot mirrors-not to block turn indicators? [ricsch1] by ddf1 May 06, 2006 (3:45 pm)
Replying to: ricsch1 (May 06, 2006 12:15 pm) I can't remember the exact brand of mirrors I used, but I think they were called cateyez. I got them at checker.The mirrors were made for 01-03 chevys with the mirrors that have no turn signal. They stick to the housing between the mirror and the body. I put mine on the inside corner of the mirror. It's not as good as some of the factory convex mirrors but it defiently helps. With a crew cab long bed I'll take any extra vision I can get. They are small (1" x 3" approx.) but u can see if someone is there and looks alot better than other stick on ones I have seen.
#5552 of 5688 Re: Blind Spot mirrors-not to block turn indicators? [ricsch1] by pickles077 May 07, 2006 (4:44 am)
Replying to: ricsch1 (May 06, 2006 12:15 pm) I bought small rectangular mirrors at Auto Zone. They work okay unless it is raining. P. Replies to this message: txyank1 (May 09, 2006 11:04 am)
#5553 of 5688 Re: Blind Spot mirrors-not to block turn indicators? [pickles077] by txyank1 May 09, 2006 (11:04 am)
Replying to: pickles077 (May 07, 2006 4:44 am) My Avalanche (bought used) has what I would guess is a 2" dia. and they're mounted way to the inside edge of the mirror. I do not have the turn signal mirrors but in this location they wouldn't interfere. They may not pick up as much as if they were mounted outboard but they do help. BTW this is the 1st time I've ever had any of these. They do help.
#5554 of 5688 Truxedo Truxport tonneau -how are they? by ricsch1 May 09, 2006 (5:43 pm)
First, thanks for the replies on my blind spot mirror question.   Anyone have any experience (Good or Bad) with the Truxedo-brand Truxport tonneau cover?   I originally was planning on going with a fiberglass shell/cap on my crew cab w/5'8" bed, but having hard time justifying $1600-1800 for the styles I like.   I've found the Truxport at a few places for around $225.   On previous trucks I've had ARE-brand hard tonneaus but they limited you on what could be hauled, but it was secure. Replies to this message: bigfur (May 15, 2006 10:49 am) p100 (May 18, 2006 5:23 am) ricsch1 (May 22, 2006 3:27 am) and 1 more...
#5555 of 5688 Shift Problem: Manual Transmission - 2006 Silverado WT by ndfan May 10, 2006 (7:00 am)
I recently purchased a new 2006 V-6, manual transmission, Silverado (Work Truck model). Ever since buying it, I have had trouble shifting from neutral into 1st gear as well as shifting into reverse. The dealer told me the tranny would "loosen-up", but it still hasn't. So, I am wondering if anybody else has had a similar problem? And, if so, are there any solutions you could recommend?     PS: I have also noticed my truck's suspension sags lower on one side (like many others posted here), and would also appreciate any advice/opinions regarding this!     Thanks in advance for any help!!! Replies to this message: p100 (May 12, 2006 9:21 am) hws49 (Jun 12, 2006 3:28 pm) aik262 (Jun 19, 2006 3:51 pm) hws49 (Jun 21, 2006 9:42 am)
#5556 of 5688 Bully tailgate lock? by ricsch1 May 12, 2006 (9:19 am)
Anyone have and use a Bully Truck-brand tailgate lock on their Silverado/Sierra truck? This is the type that you replace the tailgate handle bezel with the Bully which has a key-lock.   Interested to know how well it works, ease of installation.   I'm going to put a Truxport cover on my truck, and thought maybe this tailgate lock would help to get in more security.   So why does GM still not incorporate a lock in the handle of the tailgate-couldn't they just use a driver's door handle assembly? Replies to this message: p100 (May 12, 2006 9:33 am) sebring95 (May 12, 2006 12:21 pm)
#5557 of 5688 Re: Shift Problem: Manual Transmission - 2006 Silverado WT [ndfan] by p100 May 12, 2006 (9:21 am)
Replying to: ndfan (May 10, 2006 7:00 am) I assume this truck has a hydraulic clutch. You could have air trapped in the hydraulic clutch circuit. This causes the clutch not to release fully when the pedal is depressed, making shifting into first and reverse difficult. I recommend you take the truck back to the dealer and ask them to bleed the clutch hydraulic circuit.   If this does not eliminate the problem, there is also possibility that either the clutch master cylinder or clutch slave cylinder are internally leaking, causing incomplete clutch release. I had this problem with a Mazda 626 car, but at 130K miles. Rebuilding the clutch master and slave cylinders and bleeding the hydraulic clutch circuit solved the problem of hard shifting into 1st gear.

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