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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Sierra 2500, GMC Sierra 3500, Suspension, Truck

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#74 of 123 silverado/sierra front wheel bearing by silverhunter

Feb 03, 2008 (12:55 pm)

I have an 04 solverado w/ 80k miles.
I am getting a hum/vibration above 30 mph when I turn to the right. I believe the left front bearing is about to fail.
How do I know it is the left or right side and how tough a job is it? Are special tools that GM is so famous fro required?

#75 of 123 Re: silverado/sierra front wheel bearing [silverhunter] by ghgeo

Feb 05, 2008 (3:30 pm)

Replying to: silverhunter (Feb 03, 2008 12:55 pm)
My 06 silverado 1500 w/ 35k also makes a noise and vibration when turning to the right at speed between 35 and 55 mph. I have not heard the noise when turn left or at low speeds. I also experimented in both 2 and 4 wheel drive, but could not hear a difference in the noise. I finally got the dealer to hear the same noise on a test drive today and will let you know what they find once I get the car back. I did have the right front wheel bearing go out on me at 27k, but fortunately it was repaired under warranty.

#76 of 123 Re: silverado/sierra front wheel bearing [silverhunter] by ghgeo

Feb 06, 2008 (11:48 am)

Replying to: silverhunter (Feb 03, 2008 12:55 pm)
My dealer confirmed that the noise when turning right was the left front wheel hub assembly bearing.

#77 of 123 Re: silverado/sierra front wheel bearing [ghgeo] by silverhunter

Feb 14, 2008 (6:01 pm)

Replying to: ghgeo (Feb 06, 2008 11:48 am)
thanks for the response.
 
I talked to the dealer and they said right off the bat it was the bearing.
 
They said the part was $408 new and about $300 after market.
 
$95 for labor.
 
I am looking online for the part and I will do it myself.

#78 of 123 1997 Chevy Step-side 4x4 by jsponagle

Mar 20, 2008 (6:09 am)

Are there suspension systems out there where I can lower my Truck for the street nights....and raise it up a bit for the off-road days?......all in one package.

#79 of 123 Ram-air hoods by jsponagle

Mar 20, 2008 (6:13 am)

I own a 1997 Chev. Step-side 4x4, 5.7L, where can I pickup a good functional Ram- air hood? Will it direct air into my stock breather housing? Can I use this hood on rainy or snowy days....my truck is a 365 day/year ....not a yard ornament.

#80 of 123 Lifting my GMC by country_boy

Mar 30, 2008 (12:03 am)

I have a 00 Sierra 1500 ext cab. I am thinking to put a 3in body lift, add a leaf, and torsion keys. I would like to know if i would need aftermarket shocks and if so what would you recomend?

#81 of 123 Re: Lifting my GMC [country_boy] by obyone

Mar 30, 2008 (1:49 am)

Replying to: country_boy (Mar 30, 2008 12:03 am)
Bilstein

#82 of 123 air bags or leaves? by budster95

Mar 30, 2008 (2:12 pm)

what is better...... i have a 1988 1500 sierra long box, and want to put a camper on it, the camper is older and weighs about 800 lbs, our vehicle weighs about 6000 lbs. we do not know what the gvwr for our truck is, as it was removed from the door, if someone else has a truck like ours, could you let us know what it is...we want to know if we should put 1 or 2 leaves as we already have 4 on each side, or should we go with the air bags?

#83 of 123 2007 4x4 1500 extened cab chevy rought ride by rich107

Apr 10, 2008 (6:55 am)

hi all my new 2007 4x4 1500 chevy has some what of arought ride...compared to my 1990 chevy standard cab p/u.would that be normal? i has 35 lbs air preasure in the tires...its fine on a smooth road...steers perfect..small bummpy road and its a rought ride...unhlike my old 1990 chevy standard cab p/u..maybe i need a new softer tire...or will i always get a little rought ride? tks all........

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