What did you do to your GMT today?

[Blckshdw]

Rearranged my storage room to get some extra floor space, then went into the garage and did a weight reduction mod to my EXT (again)

Before...

During...

And after...

 

[gpking]

Got around to the dreaded heater blend door actuator replacement, but managed to open up another potential can of worms.

The driver's side actuator only required dremeling out a little bit of plastic so my ratchet would fit, but it was a piece of cake.
The passenger's side required cutting and bending the metal brace out of the way.
Once that was done, it was easier than the driver's side.

I did an HVAC reset (by pulling the HVAC B fuse) with both new actuators plugged in, but neither of them moved from their indexed position when I restarted the engine.
In fact, the "Service Engine Soon" light started strobing (not like a dead battery, but like a bad connection) as the starter cranked, then my gauges/lights did two light checks in a row, my head unit rebooted again, and I noticed some of my cluster lights were now burned out.

I recycled the engine again and it fired up just fine this time. No electrical anomalies.
I'll have to examine my battery terminals when I get the chance, but I'm not sure they are the issue. I have only been having problems since I installed a new battery, and I made sure the terminals were T-I-T tight.

I guess this is an excuse to try my hand at a gauge cluster LED mod?

 

[xavierny25]

Didn't think I'd be doing anything to my voy today but my son was playing with the window switch and it cameof the track I'm assuming. I can hear the motor and movement but the window is stuck in one position. Smh.

 

[xavierny25]

Didn't think I'd be doing anything to my voy today but my son was playing with the window switch and it cameof the track I'm assuming. I can hear the motor and movement but the window is stuck in one position. Smh.

So it ended up that the wire broke on the assembly. I contacted a local used part place and luckly they had one in stock from an 04. Which by the way is not identical to my 08. So I had to switch out a few thing to get it to work. And finally after spending $80 and breaking my head a bit I have a working passenger window. [emoji106]

 

[Mounce]

Got around to the dreaded heater blend door actuator replacement, but managed to open up another potential can of worms.

The driver's side actuator only required dremeling out a little bit of plastic so my ratchet would fit, but it was a piece of cake.
The passenger's side required cutting and bending the metal brace out of the way.
Once that was done, it was easier than the driver's side.

I did an HVAC reset (by pulling the HVAC B fuse) with both new actuators plugged in, but neither of them moved from their indexed position when I restarted the engine.
In fact, the "Service Engine Soon" light started strobing (not like a dead battery, but like a bad connection) as the starter cranked, then my gauges/lights did two light checks in a row, my head unit rebooted again, and I noticed some of my cluster lights were now burned out.

I recycled the engine again and it fired up just fine this time. No electrical anomalies.
I'll have to examine my battery terminals when I get the chance, but I'm not sure they are the issue. I have only been having problems since I installed a new battery, and I made sure the terminals were T-I-T tight.

I guess this is an excuse to try my hand at a gauge cluster LED mod?

Check the ground on the passenger side in front of the console.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Use it this weekend for some work.

 

[smt 59]

Drove her to work.

 

[Sparky]

New head unit in the Silverado. Looks like it was designed to fit the dash... oh wait, it was Still needs some tweaking, rest of the options hooked up and configured, but it is at least in the dashboard now.

 

[Boricua SS]

Id love to see my trans temps stay under 200* . Having a stall really bumps your temps up and i have a trans cooler installed. Still hovers around 200 avg. But i haven't parked the beaSSt yet. Still have to take the pup to the rehab center 3 days a week. Plus it's 68* and sunny today so I drove her to work.

 

[littleblazer]

New vinyl.

 

[BlazingTrails]

Just (Thursday) did the quarterly PM's on both of the trucks, (yes I am that crazy and organized) Everything on the 05' was good, but then.......oh then....I found this right here on the EXT. I have no idea how I missed this before.


This is on the bottom of the radiator on the driver side, and although it is not leaking or causing problems it shall not stand. I have been looking for an excuse to upgrade mine to a 3 row aluminum radiator and here it is.

So to summarize "what I did to my GMT today"....Quarterly PM

check all fluid*
inspect tires and check air pressure * (including spare)
lower spare wheel
rotate tires
inspect brakes
inspect for leaks
check all lights *
inspect hoses
check for any excessive noise with stethoscope
check torque on drive shaft bolts
check torque on lug nuts *
clean battery terminals
service battery (N/A with AGM batt)
inspect wiper blades
clean throttle body
clean engine air Filter
replace cabin air Filter
check a/c pressure
inspect door hinges, lubricate as necessary
change oil/Filter as needed
scan for pending/stored service engine codes
grease suspension components as necessary
clean Inside of windows (safety Item)

* (also done on a weekly basis)

That's about it for a quarterly PM.........takes about 2 hours for each truck usually.

 

[Blckshdw]

I have been looking for an excuse to upgrade mine to a 3 row aluminum radiator and here it is.

What kinda options have you found? I know there was talk of finding thicker radiator options for the I6's in the past, best somebody could find were some Mopar radiators with the same approximate height and width dimension, you'd just have to fab up lower mounts.

 

[BlazingTrails]

What kinda options have you found? I know there was talk of finding thicker radiator options for the I6's in the past, best somebody could find were some Mopar radiators with the same approximate height and width dimension, you'd just have to fab up lower mounts.

The is the same write up I am going by, it is a 1967-73 Mopar radiator although a different brand lol. The dimensions are good but you will have to run electric fans to use it i believe because of the thickness of the radiator. I guess I could do a write up if there is enough interest, I will probably be doing this withing the next 2 weeks.

 

[Blckshdw]

Yeah mandatory efans was my understanding too. I'm interested, does that count as enough interest? lol But for real, that would make for a great article for us to have as a resource, so I think you should write up the process regardless.

 

[BlazingTrails]

Yeah mandatory efans was my understanding too. I'm interested, does that count as enough interest? lol But for real, that would make for a great article for us to have as a resource, so I think you should write up the process regardless.

Ok brother, I will do a detailed write up when it is completed, I may even be able to fab some brackets to help others out with this mod. It looks like it may be very affordable, and I will also verify if it can be fitted with the mechanical fan. I think it can be done, but only time will tell.

 

[stickypoop]

New thermostat in today... just in time for the winter months!

 

[djthumper]

Let it rest in the driveway for a day.

 

[DAlastDON]

Tested out the ABS and horn when this older couple pulled out in front of me.

 

[Blckshdw]

It was late last night, but finally got around to finishing up the new relay harness for my power folding mirrors. Thought I was fresh out of some of my favorite crimp on bullet connectors, but found a handful of them in a different storage bin. Got everything hooked up and tested, now my mirrors function at the same speed as they do when triggered by the ignition, when I use the stock mirror switch.

Later tonight, I'll go back in and zip tie the relays, and some of the wiring, together. Resembles quite the rat's nest behind the headlight switch now, with 4 relays and all the wiring back there.

 

[BlazingTrails]

It was late last night, but finally got around to finishing up the new relay harness for my power folding mirrors. Thought I was fresh out of some of my favorite crimp on bullet connectors, but found a handful of them in a different storage bin. Got everything hooked up and tested, now my mirrors function at the same speed as they do when triggered by the ignition, when I use the stock mirror switch.

Later tonight, I'll go back in and zip tie the relays, and some of the wiring, together. Resembles quite the rat's nest behind the headlight switch now, with 4 relays and all the wiring back there.

This may shock you.....but I still have yet to wire up my power folding option. I got the relays about 6 months ago and just have not made the time to do it.

SMH

 

[stickypoop]

Yellow fogs in ...

 

[Blckshdw]

This may shock you.....but I still have yet to wire up my power folding option. I got the relays about 6 months ago and just have not made the time to do it.

SMH

... considering how long it's been taking me to do fun mods to my truck... What's the opposite of being shocked? I still need to relocate the kill switch. At this rate, that will take another year...

 

[smt 59]

Installed the new wheel spacers, touched up the paint on the calipers along with brake inspection oil spray around front end and checked steering, suspension etc.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Finally got it a double din

 

[xavierny25]

Finally got it a double din

So when you going to install it?

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Hard telling really. If I do not get to it tonight, then i am booked up through Sunday afternoon.

 

[dmanns67]

Its that time of year again. Installed my winter wheels/tires this morning. SS wheels are cleaned up and stored until next Spring. While I had the wheels off, I inspected the pads and rotors. Rotors look good. Some of my paint is chipping off on the rear rotors Ceramic pads are wearing nicely though.

Since it is supposed to be 70* and sunny tomorrow, I am going to knock out the last oil/filter change of the year before the temps start dropping. Should be good until next Spring.

 

[Blckshdw]

SS wheels are cleaned up and stored until next Spring.

Ya know Dave, if you need some extra room up there, I'll hang onto those SS rims for safe keeping ya know. I mean what are friends for? Just sayin...

 

[dmanns67]

Another nice warm Fall day. Took care of the oil/filter change on the TB. Should be good for the winter. Waiting for the Cooper tires I want to go on sale, hopefully before the snow hits.

 

[xavierny25]

Filler up. Please

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Stuck the Husky mats in. The black would look better clean, but the gray shows far less dirt and I have owned both.














Also stuck the new black jerry can on the back

 

[Blckshdw]

I like the way the gray ones cover the dead pedal. Much mo' betta.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

One of these days soon I will get the interior cleaned up and the speakers and radio in, I hope...

I do like how they cover there and how they have the lip cause I have spilt plenty on them and they hold a good amount. Also keep ice/show/mud mostly contained.

i tried the weathertech and just found these to be better for my needs.

 

[Blckshdw]

I like the lip feature too. That would be perfect for the sugar sand we have at most of the beaches here. Only thing worse than someone tracking a bunch of that into my truck in the first place, is when they try to be helpful, pull the mat out to dump it outside the truck, but spill it onto the carpet instead.

Granted, now I park in a garage, but in the days when I had an apartment parking lot, getting the vacuum out was not an option.

I think I'll definitely spring for a set of fronts after the new year.

 

[Stewzer55]

Stopped by to check on it. Still at the shop, will finally have it back next week, envelope full of cash guaranteed that.

 

[rcam81]

Got a new set of Cooper AT3's. They had a $70.00 rebate too.

 

[Rogue92]

Did a complete fluid check on the TB, and I mean, complete. I even checked front and rear dif, tranny, and transfer case fluid level. Winter is coming and I don't need either of my DD's having issues for me to work on in the freezing cold

Did the same to my '97 K1500.

 

[Mirage]

Led headlights and tail lights. As well as front side markers. Oh yeah I also put on some aux reverse lights.

 

[Sparky]

This weekend my buddy and I installed the Transgo/Sonnax combo kit that I've used in my previous 4L60E transmissions along with a new filter and fluid. Changed the oil as well. The dealership monkey snugged the drain plug properly but cranked that oil filter on dry apparently as I crushed the filter trying to get it off. Had to use a strap wrench (which crushed it more) to get it to finally spin free. Good thing I decided to do the change at my buddy's work and not by myself in my driveway as I don't think I could have gotten it off with the tools I have here.

 

[xavierny25]

Last night. Tried out my new leds in my fogs and I'm not happy. How hard is it to get a true pure white 880 leds bulbs. These have a hint of blue and I'm not feeling them at all.

The first photo are the Sylvania bulbs that I'm currently using.

I had to shut off the low beams so you guys could see what I'm talking about.

If anyone wants them let me know there your for free. You pay shipping of course.