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Re: tracking [jimveta] by rand01
Dec 17, 2004 (5:38 am)
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Replying to: jimveta (Dec 17, 2004 12:51 am)

Jimmy, I would ditch those Firestones for starters. I didn't have this problem with either my 2000 or 2004 Suburban (both 4WD), but both the stock Firestones and Bridgestones were changed shortly after purchase for Michelins. I have monster 305/50-20s on my 2004 now, so you would think that any inherent problems with the suspension would be exaggerated with these tires, but it tracks just fine.
 
Might not hurt to have a reputable, independent alignment shop double check your settings.
 
Randy
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Another thing by beach15
Dec 17, 2004 (8:55 am)
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Another thing I just remembered from what a lot of people in an Avalanche owners club did to fix the annoying steering slack was to replace the rubber bushings in the front end with new polyurethane ones.
 
Not sure of the exact brand and part #'s right now, but I know of a lot of people who did this mod and noticed significantly sharper tracking and steering response over the old rubber parts.
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Odometer repair/correction in Atlanta/ SE Tenn area by jbtb1104
Dec 20, 2004 (11:49 am)
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Does anyone know a place that can repair/correct my odometer on a yukon xl in the atlanta/ se tennessee area?
 
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Re: Odometer repair/correction in Atlanta/ SE Tenn area [jbtb1104] by rand01
Dec 21, 2004 (12:05 pm)
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Replying to: jbtb1104 (Dec 20, 2004 11:49 am)

Do you need it corrected because of a tire size change? Of course, your GMC dealer can adjust it for you or you can pick up one of the aftermarket computer programmers (Hypertech, Superchips, etc.) and do it yourself, plus tune in some more horsepower, adjust shift points, etc.
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Re: Odometer repair/correction in Atlanta/ SE Tenn area [rand01] by jbtb1104
Dec 22, 2004 (10:24 am)
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Replying to: rand01 (Dec 21, 2004 12:05 pm)

I think I had a short which messed up the reading on the odometer. It is showing I have about one million miles on it when I really have 100,000 miles on it. So I need that corrected
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Tire Wear by czar58
Feb 03, 2005 (9:44 am)
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I need input please. I have a 04 LT 1500 2WD with autoride currently 27,000. At 10,000 miles dealer replaced front tires due to abnormal wear - inside tread cupped and worn almost to nothing. Alignement checks within specks. At 15000 sends me to firestone dealer who replaces the other two tires now on the front for same wear and confirms alignment is dead on specs. Problem continues even rotating at 7500 or so. Dealer says Chevy techline fix is to rotate at 3000. I say bull. anyone out there with the same issue or any ideas please send me a post. Thanks a ton
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Re: Tire Wear [czar58] by rand01
Feb 03, 2005 (2:58 pm)
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Replying to: czar58 (Feb 03, 2005 9:44 am)

I wonder if somebody is making some money off those Firestones? You are not paying for the replacements, are you?
 
I think I would go to another reputable alignment shop and double check your settings. After I lowered my 2004 (4WD with autoride and stabiltrac), I had to have the front end aligned. The shop gave me a certificate that showed the allowable range, and my before and after settings. I have had no problems with excessive tire wear with either my 2000 or 2004 Suburban, both 4WD though, which, if anything, should be worse as far as tire wear goes.
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Re: Tire Wear [czar58] by explorerx4
Feb 03, 2005 (4:13 pm)
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Replying to: czar58 (Feb 03, 2005 9:44 am)

could be the 'autoride' causing this. do you notice anything unusual? it wouldn't show up in a static situation.
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Re: Tire Wear [explorerx4] by czar58
Feb 04, 2005 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Feb 03, 2005 4:13 pm)

Thanks to all for the posts. I've been to three separate shops - all agree with dealer that alignment is in spec and the tire wear is classic toe misalignment in appearance. Dealer and Firestone paid for the replacements so far. I have about 12000 miles on the replacements now and at present wear rate I'll be lucky to get 20,000. Not acceptable in my opinion. I've asked the dealer( as well as two others)about the autoride and none indicate it could be the problem. Any ideas/info appreciated. I will replace the firestones with Michelins when the time comes though.
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Re: Odometer repair/correction in Atlanta/ SE Tenn area [rand01] by detroit iron
Feb 07, 2005 (7:05 am)
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Replying to: rand01 (Dec 21, 2004 12:05 pm)

there is a place in richmond virgina that does radio and speedo repair
 
www.carradio.com/

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