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#91 of 160 Re: Lift Kits [builderbill] by bpari005 Dec 03, 2007 (5:50 pm)
Replying to: builderbill (Nov 18, 2007 10:22 pm) I work at a customs shop and have installed a lift kit on just such a truck. It was a 6" fabtech lift. The truck looked absolutely awesome afterwards. I saw a few other posts on here about cranking the tortion bars and this is a solution to level the truck out it will not lift the rear. Also cranking the tortion bars up can also cause a rough riding truck. A lift kit replaces crossmembers and drops the lower control arms. Also the rear end will get blocks that space between the rear end and the leaf springs. This raises the whole truck and levels it out. A six inch lift on this truck with the right rims and tires becomes a monster. I literally have to jump to get into the truck. hope this helps. Replies to this message: gkite (Jan 23, 2008 4:53 am)
#92 of 160 Splash guards/mud flaps by 1offroader Dec 03, 2007 (8:38 pm)
Does anyone make a set of nice looking molded splash guards for the '07 NBS Silverado? And not those flat, el cheapo swapmeet one-size-fits-all junk neither. That's one of the few gripes I have about my truck.   Part # and source appreciated.   Thanks.   1offroader Replies to this message: bpari005 (Dec 04, 2007 6:30 pm) obyone (Dec 04, 2007 9:23 pm) 1offroader (Jan 06, 2008 2:38 pm) obyone (Jan 06, 2008 4:33 pm) 1offroader (Feb 10, 2008 1:04 pm)
#93 of 160 Re: Splash guards/mud flaps [1offroader] by bpari005 Dec 04, 2007 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: 1offroader (Dec 03, 2007 8:38 pm) The best thing I have found is made by a company called husyliners. They make molded floor mats and molded mud flaps specific to the vehicle. They even make different ones that fit wether it be a dualie, have fender flares or whatever. Very tough and always easy to install. They typically use the factory hardware when possible and add a few extra screws for support. They run about 50-60 dollars per set and are available at most customs shops.
#94 of 160 Re: Splash guards/mud flaps [1offroader] by obyone Dec 04, 2007 (9:23 pm)
Replying to: 1offroader (Dec 03, 2007 8:38 pm) Molded mudguards Replies to this message: 1offroader (Jan 06, 2008 2:38 pm) obyone (Jan 06, 2008 4:33 pm) 1offroader (Feb 10, 2008 1:04 pm)
#95 of 160 03 Silverado performance mods by chevy4life1974 Dec 30, 2007 (9:26 pm)
Hi all, new member, but i was hoping someone had some ideas for performance upgrades besides what i have done already ? I have a 4.8/292 C.I. motor with 2wd. I have changed to a K&N FIPK, HYPERTECH power programmer, a Flowmaster cat back dual exaust w/3" pipes, MSD 8.5mm wires and AC Delco Platinum +4 plugs. Here is what i'm thinking?????Rocker arms,Headders(want to stay emissions legal) BBk or Comp Cams FAST manifold,Throttle body?,Maybe go to an electrick fan and maybe a throttle body spacer.with this setup I have now I get about 17mpg I would like to stay above 12mpg and still haul A%$. Thanks for any help. And I forgot about a SUPERCHARGER!!! Replies to this message: obyone (Dec 31, 2007 1:21 am) mrual (Jan 06, 2008 5:02 pm) chevy4life1974 (Feb 24, 2008 3:07 pm)
#96 of 160 Re: 03 Silverado performance mods [chevy4life1974] by obyone Dec 31, 2007 (1:21 am)
Replying to: chevy4life1974 (Dec 30, 2007 9:26 pm) If you decide on a supercharger you will have to dump the K&N FIPK and the Hypertech as the guys who make superchargers don't like either. Also forget the Granatelli MAF or throttle body spacer as the same guys don't like those either.   If you really want to haul a$$, sell those mods you have on ebay and go the supercharger route. It will save you a lot of time and money, not affect gas mileage much, and if you do blow your motor it will be a good excuse to get the 5.3 or 6.0.   Last but not least dump those Flowmasters, they have been dyno'd and have shown 7-12 HP loss due to not having enough back pressure which causes loss of lowend torque. A catback from Borla or Corsa will do a lot better. Course you will pay twice what you paid for the Flows.   Good luck!!
#97 of 160 1992 C/K Manual Locks to Keyless Entry? by kboynton1 Jan 01, 2008 (5:12 pm)
Okay my 1992 C/K pickup didn't come with power locks, but I'm wanting to put a key-less entry system in it. I'm already aware of prices and such but I've been trying to find out if there is anyone out there that knows if a non mechanically inclined person could install such a system? Including the power locks part? And I'm more interested in if its easy to do or not, like I said, a mehcanically disinclined person basically? Replies to this message: obyone (Jan 01, 2008 9:39 pm) kboynton1 (Jan 02, 2008 5:47 pm) obyone (Jan 02, 2008 7:47 pm)
#98 of 160 If you're not mechanically inclined where taking by obyone Jan 01, 2008 (9:39 pm)
Replying to: kboynton1 (Jan 01, 2008 5:12 pm) apart the door and the window assembly would create stress, then I suggest you take whatever kit you buy to an installer. If in your opinion you think that it's not worth the bucks then I suggest you forget the idea completely. Installing power door locks and windows is not for the average diy. Replies to this message: kboynton1 (Jan 02, 2008 5:47 pm) obyone (Jan 02, 2008 7:47 pm)
#99 of 160 Re: If you're not mechanically inclined where taking [obyone] by kboynton1 Jan 02, 2008 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: obyone (Jan 01, 2008 9:39 pm) what kind of stuff would even go into it, i mean the only mechanical thing i even really see is the accuators, the rest is finding out where to place all that wiring and where your gonna place the box too. Replies to this message: obyone (Jan 02, 2008 7:47 pm)
#100 of 160 Re: If you're not mechanically inclined where taking [kboynton1] by obyone Jan 02, 2008 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: kboynton1 (Jan 02, 2008 5:47 pm) If you want to take the chance I suggest you pick up the keyless system from a place such as Crutchfield which doesn't have the best price but has excellent installation instructions and phone support. That is for someone who is not mechanically inclined but able to read and follow directions.

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