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#57 of 117 Re: 4WD Problems in Snow [bubbys] by noobie1 Feb 20, 2006 (6:12 pm)
Replying to: bubbys (Feb 19, 2006 11:17 am) Are the tires now on the truck snow tires or all terrain, and in good shape? Go over to Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra Problems/ Solutions and hail user 'geo9'. He's the major plowhead in these parts. If he can't help, he probably knows someone who can.   -David
#58 of 117 Re: 4WD Problems in Snow [bubbys] by stewart7 Mar 06, 2006 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: bubbys (Feb 19, 2006 11:17 am) I too am having probems with a '04 2500 with Duramax engine. Can't get out of its own way in snow. Can't imagine how anyone could plow snow with it. Bought it new but last weekend was first time we had it in any snow of consequence -12". The truck would not move on a plowed road with hard packed snow. We noticed when we were pushing it that the right front wheel was tuning (at low engine speed) but the left front wheel was not turning. Took it to dealer today and they put it up on hoist, started engine and put it in gear. All 4 wheels turned but you could stop one front wheel with your hand. Reved engine up and mechanic could still hold left front wheel. Apparently this is normal with this type of front axle. I have a hard time believing this but that is what the mechanic told me. Our 4x4s are really 2x3s! Sure glad i was not towing a snomobile trailer last weekend. The truck tows our 10,000 lb. boat just fine, 80 mph all the way to florida, but just dont go on show or ice.   I would appreciate hearing from anyone that has a solution. Perhaps my wife is correct and I just don't know how to drive. Replies to this message: geo9 (Mar 07, 2006 9:48 pm) bkiedro (Mar 25, 2006 10:37 am)
#59 of 117 Re: 4WD Problems in Snow [stewart7] by geo9 Mar 07, 2006 (9:48 pm)
Replying to: stewart7 (Mar 06, 2006 6:36 pm) GUYS........Thats weird your having traction problems with your 2500s.   My last 2 2500s w/plows I have had the stock deathstone 245-16 LT all seasons and haven't had many major traction issues. Both trucks have the limited slip rear so at least I have 3 tires spinning at once. If you don't have the G-80 limited slip option you only have 1 rear, 1 front tire with traction. So much for 4x4 huh???????? What pressure are you running in the stock LTs ? Suggested is 60 front 80 rear.......... In the winter I drop them to 50 and carry 1500 lbs. in the back for ballast because of the plow and for traction...........   I have had many different tire types in my plowing life. The WORST were the Wrangler WTs with the big lug tread. It would get stuck in a mudpuddle !!!!!! A set of Wrangler RTS were not too bad and about on par with the deathstones................   The guys on the snowplowing threads all have different opinions on all brands. But most agree the taller thinner M & S tires are the best for all around traction no matter what brand..........   Even tho its a 4x4 these big boys aren't the best in deep snow or not being careful......... My dads s-10 runs thru the snow better than my 2500 LOL !!!!!!!!!!! Replies to this message: bkiedro (Mar 25, 2006 10:37 am)
#60 of 117 Re: 4WD Problems in Snow [geo9] by bkiedro Mar 25, 2006 (10:37 am)
Replying to: geo9 (Mar 07, 2006 9:48 pm) I have the EXACT same problem. My 2004 2500HD 4X4 Duramax will get stuck in 2 inches of snow... I have 285 BFG KO's on it with the stock rims. I am really looking for a better solution. Looks like M&S tires, but I am not sure if the rims that I have are too wide or too narrow. In deep snow, the front end sinks immediately... Any more help or direction on this would be appreciate!   Brent
#61 of 117 SIlverado overdrive by merv692 May 28, 2006 (4:05 pm)
I have a silverado 2500 hd with a 6.0 The question I have is while towing my 5th wheeler and pushing the tow button what exactly happens. The truck seems to go into overdrive. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Don Replies to this message: geo9 (May 30, 2006 6:41 am)
#62 of 117 Re: SIlverado overdrive [merv692] by geo9 May 30, 2006 (6:41 am)
Replying to: merv692 (May 28, 2006 4:05 pm) MERV.....Go to http://www.gmpowertrain.com It explains the tow/haul feature operation better than I can..............   FYI: My 6.0 2500 tows fine with the tow haul engaged. If anything the tow/haul holds it out of OD........   Post this question on the silv./sierra owners hangout thread here and you will get a few other 2500 owners views and opinions.........................
#63 of 117 Silverado 2500 tire wear problem by edgar5 Jul 27, 2006 (8:04 am)
99 Chevy Silverado 2500 2WD; the outside edge of both front tires wear prematurely. Tire wear was normal when new, but the last 3 years the problem has gotten progressively worse. We had the alignment checked twice in the last year, but the tires continue to wear on the outside edge first. Could it be something other than the alignment? Thank you,   Edgar
#64 of 117 Tiburcio by tiburcio Oct 18, 2006 (7:53 am)
Recently I towed my travel trailer with my 2002 GMC which has an 8.1, Allison Tranny with no problems towing. Now that I have been driving the vehicle without the trailer, the transmission seems to downshift more often then it did before towing, especially when I slightly accelerate. Any clues what might be causing this annoying downshift?   Appreicate any assistance
#65 of 117 NEW TRUCK by geo9 May 02, 2007 (8:48 pm)
Well guys..........My 04 Chevy 2500 4x4 x-cab has served me well snowplowing and heavy towing. Its payment book is done and the warranty was to expire in 2 weeks. So its time!   Shopped around for a new GMT-900 2500 x-cab 4x4........ But GMC pickins' are pretty slim here in central NY !!! Found 2 Chevys equipped in black with the work goodies I need ie: snowplow prep., trailer tow, G-80.   Shopped my 04 at the 2 dealers and got offered $18,500 and $21,500 trade. Both new trucks were identical and had $35,450 MSRPs. It was a no brainer at which dealer I was gonna buy from...............   Monday was the last day for the rebates that totaled $4000! Due to special GM employee deals and bonus cash not to mention GM owner loyalty $$$ ! Good thing because NO rebates or bonus cash on the GMT-900 2500s for May......1500s only or GMT-800s !   New rig is nice...........Z-71 pkg., built in trailer brake controller, PYO wheels all the power goodies and it has the 6.0 and that newfangled 6 speed auto. It has tap shift!   Lots more balls than my 04 that could barely squeel the tires. This monster smokes them so hard the motor winds right up and bounces the motor off the rev limiter in 1st and 2nd !!!
#66 of 117 Congrats on the new ride.... by obyone May 02, 2007 (10:44 pm)
The black should keep you busy keeping it clean....

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