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#100 of 236 4x4 working great cant get back into 2wd by kennydlate Jun 12, 2008 (4:27 am)
Truck driving in 2wd great...shifting hard though...(did this b4 switched from 2wd - 4wd back to 2wd..shifting back to normal)..tried it again...2wd - 4wd - 2wd..still shifting hard in 2wd...tried it again....2wd - 4wd not back to 2wd...I push the button nothing happens it doesnt even blink same as the auto button doesnt even blink like it is trying to switch...I have a 99 sierra z71 (new body style) that is stuck in 4x4hi...it will still switch from 4h - 4lo with no issues....with gas prices I dont need to be stuck in 4x4
#102 of 236 Re: 2000 4x4 blinking and not working, its not the switch [jasdav1] by jbeyhi Aug 01, 2008 (10:45 am)
Replying to: jasdav1 (Mar 11, 2008 11:01 am) I have had the same symptoms on my 1999 Silverado K2500 4x4 pickup. The first time it happened the dealer changed the actuator. I don't know what the part is and it worked but after 2 years the problem is back. So I am in search of what the actuator is and how to replace it. Could it be the switch that you referred to? Is the switch the push button panel? Any advise on your experience?
#103 of 236 88 silverado rear shock mounts by wv_hillbilly Aug 04, 2008 (5:47 am)
I have a 88 silverado 4x4, 350, auto trans. The rear top shock mount broke due to rust. any suggestions of where to locate replacements? Ive called everyone here in West Virginia and Im told its a dealer item only. I cant afford $102.88 for just one mount and I need to go ahead and replace the other one as well. Surley someone out there sells the mounts for a bit more reasonable price!?!
#104 of 236 transfer case oil 99 4x4 silverado by 77bernie Aug 08, 2008 (1:09 pm)
Help   I drained the transfer case oil in my 99 Chevy 4x4 Silverado auto trans 5.3 engine 1/2 ton truck   There were 2 compartments one with the drain and fill plugs to the rear of the transfer case    and another drain in the front bottom of the transfer case ---- where is the fill point for this one and what oil do I use     Your help is greatly appreciated Bernie
#105 of 236 Re: 1998 1500 Z71 4x4 button lights [bruce48532] by stevenswain Sep 16, 2008 (2:04 am)
Replying to: bruce48532 (Jan 31, 2007 6:56 pm) i have a 02 chevy z71 the 4wd will not lock in i replaced the 4wd actuator the tranfer case locks in but the front end dnt do u think im not getting power to the actuator when it went out i smelled something like it was burning but idk what that was the dealer said the actualtor was bad thats y i got a new one and i dnt know where to check the fuilds if u can tell me something it might will help me out. if i put it in 4wd the back tires will tork down thats all it will do the front end will not lock in
#106 of 236 2003 Silverado 4x4 switch by circuit1 Sep 27, 2008 (9:01 am)
I noticed the other day the red light on my 4x4 switch panel was on and when I pressed 2WD or 4WD the engaged indicator light for those switches just flashed. Later the red indicator went out. anyone know of this indicator light and what may have happened?
#107 of 236 Re: 4x4 not working [tpruitt] by justgettinby Sep 30, 2008 (4:07 pm)
Replying to: tpruitt (Mar 23, 2008 10:54 am) "Actuator" It is a electronic piece that tells the front end to kick in. A new one will run you around 80 bucks on a GM and you can always buy a used one from a junk yard for 35 - 40 bucks. It takes 10 minutes tops to change it and all you need is a cressent wrench. This information is all from experience on a late model GMC Z71. I hope it helps!
#108 of 236 Best Tires on a Silverado? by blckislandguy Sep 30, 2008 (5:37 pm)
I have an '08 Silverado 1500 (non-Z28) that came with some fairly unagressive all season tires. Does anyone have any suggestions for the best replacement tire that would deal well with snow, ice, and highway driving? Replies to this message: obyone (Sep 30, 2008 9:57 pm)
#109 of 236 Re: Best Tires on a Silverado? [blckislandguy] by obyone Sep 30, 2008 (9:57 pm)
Replying to: blckislandguy (Sep 30, 2008 5:37 pm) I'm assuming you mean non-Z71.   I've always installed Michelin LTX M/S on my trucks after the stocks wore out and sometimes much earlier.   However, while visiting tirerack looking for tires other than the Michelins I stumbled upon these and picked up a set after reading their survey results which were stellar.   Firestone Destination A/T   After 5K miles, they are everything that their survey results say they are.

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