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Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 4x4 Questions

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Lowering a 2500HD 4X4 by stoneypgh
Nov 12, 2006 (8:46 am)
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Just bought an '03 Silverado 4X4 xcab short bed 8.1/Ally.
 
Would like to know if anyone has done a 2/4 lowering job
on a similar truck, who could give me some info on a kit, etc.
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4x4 shifting problem by tbar32
Dec 04, 2006 (6:37 am)
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I have a 96 Z71 silverado extended cab with push button 4 wheel drive and when i push the button in never fully engages the front driveshaft will spin but never lock in the front i was told it could be the actuator but i changed that and nothing still doing the same thing does anybody have any ideas what could be wrong thanks its winter here now and im kinda missing the four wheel drive
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Re: Z71 vs. Z60 vs. Z85 [estampley] by ak_gringo
Dec 06, 2006 (10:19 pm)
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Replying to: estampley (Nov 10, 2006 8:23 pm)

I'd like to hear some insight to that as well, I recently ordered a new Silverado and opted to go with the Z60 suspension but I haven't been able to find any more detail on what the "high performance" really means.
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4wd and steering questions... by billwfriend
Dec 07, 2006 (6:59 am)
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I'm borrowing a family members 2002 GMC Sierra 4x4 reg cab short bed (I think) with 81k miles and the 6cyl engine for the winter.
 
Up to what speed can I switch between 2wd and 4wd high?
 
The steering is a little loose on center... I can waggle the steering wheel a few inches either way on center without the vehicle veering left or right, is this "loose" steering normal with these trucks? I used to own a 99 Ford Ranger and the steering was alot tighter...
 
Finally, there's a little shimying in the steering wheel at cruising speeds... the truck was aligned a few months back, so I guess that could be unbalanced tires, bad tire pressure, or that it needs re-alignment right?
 
Thanks!
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1999 GMC 2500 4WD Problem by bruce48532
Dec 15, 2006 (3:57 pm)
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Replying to: bob7198 (Mar 23, 2006 10:15 am)

Error code: 0323 T-Case Lock Circuit Low
Parts Repaced: Dash Switch and 4WD Frt Axle Actuator
  
Current Symptoms:
1. Defaults to 4HI after I switch the ignition on 5 sec off 5 sec then on 10 sec.,will also switch to Auto 4WD.
2. Depressing dash buttons runs 4WD Frt Axle Actuator with whining then vibrating grinding noise at end of cycle. Acts like the actuator is trying to shift gears but overloads, then shuts down when trying to switch to 2Hi or 4Low.
  
I Checked fuses, left side drivers door and ATV under hood, OK.
  
Low Fluid level possible ?
 
PART NUMBER LISTING BELOW
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/
GM PART # 15709327 - SWITCH DASH/IP $50.00 APX.
GM PART # 26060073 - ACTUATOR PART NUMBER $84.57
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Re: Z71 vs. Z60 vs. Z85 [ak_gringo] by 1offroader
Jan 04, 2007 (7:01 pm)
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Replying to: ak_gringo (Dec 06, 2006 10:19 pm)

According to the slick-n-glossy Silverado brochure:
 
Z83 Solid Smooth Ride: rear twin tube shocks and 32mm front stabilizer bar. This suspension offers the softest ride.
Z85 Handling/Trailering: rear monotube shocks and 34mm front stabilizer bar.
Z71 Off Road: rear monotube high pressure gas shocks and 34mm front bar. Also includes jounce bumpers, skid plates, high capcity air cleaner, and locking rear diff.
Z60 High Perf.: rear monotube shocks and 36mm front bar.
Max Trailering Pkg.: same as Z60 plus high capacity rear springs. Best for towing large trailers.
 
Hope that helps.
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Re: electric 4 wheel shifting problems [bob7198] by fsurob4
Jan 15, 2007 (8:48 pm)
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Replying to: bob7198 (Mar 23, 2006 10:15 am)

I just bought a 97 z-71 suspension lift kit dynomax exhaust, and 36 inch irok radials. Dude took real good care of the truck, it has 139000 miles, but they are from driving 20 miles to work then 20 miles back home every day. The other night me and my buddies decided to go out the spot and hang with some friends(17 years old, still in high school, NC), well i put it in 4wd
and might have gone a little to hard because it was night and i under estimated the whole but it wasnt bad at all. Well i hit the whole and bounce twice and everything just goes out lights radio every thing i was wondering if anyone new what this was, about 1 min later it turned right back on and cranked like a chevy does quick and easy and drives fine. I would appriciate some feed back, thanks.
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Re: electric 4 wheel shifting problems [fsurob4] by fsurob4
Jan 15, 2007 (8:51 pm)
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Replying to: fsurob4 (Jan 15, 2007 8:48 pm)

It was also the first time taking this truck off-road, so it has never done this before.
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1998 1500 Z71 4x4 button lights by 351suckazz
Jan 31, 2007 (6:31 pm)
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i have a 98 1500 with push botton 4wd. the lights on all 3 buttons continiously flash together and it won't engage in high or low 4wd. does anyone know what the hell is wrong? my best friend is a gm mechanic and he can't even figure this one out
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Re: 1998 1500 Z71 4x4 button lights [351suckazz] by bruce48532
Jan 31, 2007 (6:56 pm)
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Replying to: 351suckazz (Jan 31, 2007 6:31 pm)

4wd repair is a black hole. As you say the mechanics that do the repair don't know what is going wrong until they check every part ivolved. this usually adds up to $$$$.$$ i have a 99 it does go into 4hi at startup. when i select 2hi it overloads(all light go out) it defalts to 2wd. when i shut off the engine, then start it again it goes to 4hi (everytime). i have repalced the 4wd actuator, i think the encoder is the problem for mine, waiting on the part to come into stock $250.00 apx. sorry I could not help, i guess i needed to vent, still frustrated.
 
this is the best place i have found for parts price: autopartsdirecttoyou.com
 
good luck !

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