What did you do to your GMT today?

[Regulator]

I know I am commenting about a discussion 3 pages ago but.....

Everyone makes fun of my when I pull out the pickle fork and hammer, because they are my two favorite tools, but they work really well on removing the windshield wiper arms.

To stay on topic, I didn't do anything on my truck today because it is still sitting broken in the driveway. I have found an SS rear axle that I will be picking up as soon as tax money is deposited. At least then it should be drive-able in 2 wheel drive.

 

[northcreek]

What kind of mileage have you gotten out of the forteras? I've been extremely happy with my Firestone Destination ATs. Good traction and excellent wear. 55k miles and counting on a 50k rated tire, still with 5/32 tread left

I've only had it a year and it has 65k on it,but, I think two were replaced because they are mounted with the texture in.I can get the summer out of them but, I would like to hit the winter with new shoes. They are probably 50-60K tires...Mike.

 

[24v 4.2]

I finally got around to Plasti-Dipping my emblems and wheels. Did not finish till after dark, but these are the pics I got before sundown. Will post better pics after a washing!

 

[djthumper]

Thanks! My cup holders are always full so that wouldn't work. I thought about just clipping it to the visor but some of the roads I travel on will require a helmet had I put it there lol. I will be using it as my main radio at home(working on tower and base station) and a secondary mobile unit to my Icom....which I still have yet to figure out. I'm hoping Mat will take his test so I can pawn it off on him lol. I LOVE my wouxun though!!!

No the clip to the visor does not work very well. I have a nice little arsenal of radios thanks to events that I support.

 

[Conner299]

I finally got around to Plasti-Dipping my emblems and wheels. Did not finish till after dark, but these are the pics I got before sundown. Will post better pics after a washing!

Looks really good. First, I would've had the wheels re-balanced and had them use stick on weights, before I did it. The next time you do have them rebalanced, you'll need to do some touch up work. Second, consider the possiblity of trimming the inner lip, and peeling that off. Makes the rims really "pop". That's only a suggestion, though. Nice work. I really like the emblems, too.

 

[Porkins]

Trying to decide if I want to make a small mount for my new handheld ham radio....as of now the mobile unit is mounted to the top of my dash, but I don't want to always have my handheld on my belt/pants.

Anyone have a small mount for a handheld radio in their trucks?

It's a Wouxun....

Have you looked into a ProClip?

Base mount
Car & Vehicle Mounts*-*ProClip Car Mounts for Mobile Phones, Tablet, and Handheld Devices

Then add this
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...nd-belt-clip-holder-(large)-215429-13978.aspx

 

[Voymom]

Have you looked into a ProClip?

Base mount
Car & Vehicle Mounts*-*ProClip Car Mounts for Mobile Phones, Tablet, and Handheld Devices

Then add this
ProClip Universal Holders - Button and Belt Clip Holder (Large) - ProClip Car Mounts for Mobile Phones, Tablet, and Handheld Devices

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!

I never knew about proclips, and I think this is exactly what I need. Again Thank you!!

 

[jeffro312]

Did both front wheel hubs. Nooo moorree drone again I will thank everyone here for giving be the confidence to do this easy job. Yes now I call it easy haha

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The hardest part of this job for me was the damn abs sensor wire. All together both sides I'd say spent a good 35-40 minutes somehow wrestling the wire and clips out don't ask why so complicated for me but was hardest part of the job

 

[CaptainKD]

Loaded it up with 7 quarts of fresh oil......

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[ShadowClutch]

Today, I inspected/ lubed the sway links. One of the end links' rubber cap was no longer whole. I wonder if Moog sells replacements. I also discovered a little oily mess above/around the oil filter, which requires future investigation. All in all a good day.

 

[Sparky]

You can get new tie rod boots from Autozone in their help section, and they would probably have one that fits the sway end link.

 

[Regulator]

I scraped all the purple decals and Tinker Bells off of the Bravada. It is officially my daily driver now so it is time to de-feminize it. :wootwoot:

 

[BoldAdventure]

I started working on a little project and idea I've had for awhile. GM is so cheap. Not only is the metal on the body of these things absurdly thin, so is the insulation or lack there off. Plus all the wasted space on the sides of the rear hatch. It's just empty plastic.

So I removed the rear lower pieces which I'm going to cut at angles after the seatbelt. I plan to build two storage boxes on both sides of the wall and use some of that interior space for a few hidden compartments that are larger than the crappy ones of plastic GM provided us with.

 

[gmcman]

Spent about an hour and half at the DMV because I needed to know how to register the voy to legally tow a trailer, among a few other things. Seems basic but VA will give you a registration with the EW and GVWR but you need to have the GCWR (Gross Combined) weight added to the registration.

They generally go by what you are tagged for over the door stickers. Either way, I don't need a 4-5K overweight ticket either. So I went just slightly over but should be good. I could use both the trailer GVWR and Envoy GVWR registrations but that can backfire if it's not on the tow vehicles registration. Doesn't cost anything extra, and I don't need truck tags.

Just food for thought if you may have rules like this.

 

[ShadowClutch]

You can get new tie rod boots from Autozone in their help section, and they would probably have one that fits the sway end link.

Interesting. I didn't even think about finding a generic replacement. Guess where I'm heade

I also measured the ride height to get an idea if my springs were sagging. (I've felt that in the six years I've owned the vehicle, it seems lower). However, the front fender edges measured 32.5" at the center of the wheel, and a hair over 34" on the rear. Wheels are stock 16's and tires are stock size. Based on searches of both sites, this seems normal.

 

[redleg6]

got around to replacing the blower motor resistor

realized I don't have a removable cover for a cabin filter

(up for tomorrow...throttle body)

 

[24v 4.2]

I washed my newly plasti-dip accented truck today. Here are some pics. Also of the depo lights lit up. (top is turn signals, bottom just tail light, no brakes)

 

[Voymom]

I washed my newly plasti-dip accented truck today. Here are some pics. Also of the depo lights lit up. (top is turn signals, bottom just tail light, no brakes)

I absolutely LOVE the color of your truck!!!

 

[DDonnie]

Did a crap ton of stuff today. Touched up the interior and added some wiring.
[video=youtube_share;v4nmny726kk]http://youtu.be/v4nmny726kk[/video]

Also did the quad beam mod and blocked out the front bowtie
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and finally, i deleted the resonator.

 

[tricguy007]

Just got done installing some cheap rear door speakers ($20/pair eBay)the wife likes her music loud and blew them out

 

[ConeKilrAutoX]

I installed the intercooler and I am going to run the rest of the piping tomorrow. I LOVE the way this is looking

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I still need to finish the downpipe the wastegate piping + wait for more parts money to appear I need about $200 still.

 

[mrphoenix80]

I installed the intercooler and I am going to run the rest of the piping tomorrow. I LOVE the way this is looking

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I still need to finish the downpipe the wastegate piping + wait for more parts money to appear I need about $200 still.

Looks Bad Ass!!!

 

[ConeKilrAutoX]

Looks Bad Ass!!!

thank you

 

[Showtyme]

Lots of stuff. I replaced my power steering pump that started to fail about 6 weeks ago. Couldnt resist some donuts in the snow and paid the price. Also replaced the CPAS as insurance since i was in there. Installed a power steering filter on the return line. I plan on staying more on top of maintaining the PS system after today. Replaced the serp belt with a gatorback. Changed the oil. Installed my switchbacks and load resistors. I will post pics in the LED thread. Now I'm pooped and it's beer thirty.:beer:

 

[NinjuhhNutz]

Finally put the boom boom in the back...after hearing it, I'm considering putting 2 more with a custom box color matched vinyl, with hidden amps and dual bowtie ports...
Opinions?


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[NinjuhhNutz]

I installed the intercooler and I am going to run the rest of the piping tomorrow. I LOVE the way this is looking

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I still need to finish the downpipe the wastegate piping + wait for more parts money to appear I need about $200 still.

dude...that front view SCREAMS "Say something, I'll eat your ass alive" hahaha
Love it bro, good looking truck

 

[ConeKilrAutoX]

Finally put the boom boom in the back...after hearing it, I'm considering putting 2 more with a custom box color matched vinyl, with hidden amps and dual bowtie ports...
Opinions?


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hahahaha your comment made my night lol thanks. and man I like the idea of more subs with the color matched vinyl + the dual bowties would look awesome.

 

[fr34kout]

Went to a car show, got rained out. Came home and took some pics. Favorite one from today.

 

[NinjuhhNutz]

Hopefully monday I'll start mocking up the box and designs, will probably start a thread on it...the gf said she wants to help, and learn about it o.O haha we'll see how that works

Went to a car show, got rained out. Came home and took some pics. Favorite one from today.

Holy hell that,truck is clean

 

[kjkim93]

I installed the intercooler and I am going to run the rest of the piping tomorrow. I LOVE the way this is looking

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I still need to finish the downpipe the wastegate piping + wait for more parts money to appear I need about $200 still.

OMG i love your Voy!

 

[fr34kout]

Holy hell that,truck is clean

Thank you

And Conekiller, that build is coming out sick bro!

 

[ConeKilrAutoX]

Thank you

And Conekiller, that build is coming out sick bro!

thanks man! I love how clean and awesome yours is... looks great!

 

[jbacklund]

Drove it, passed 170000km which is about 106000 miles.
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[ConeKilrAutoX]

finished all of the intercooler piping today. Its finally starting to look more like what I imagined it would last july haha
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[Boricua SS]

what are you going to cover the IC and piping with? or you're just going to leave it all exposed?

 

[ConeKilrAutoX]

Im going to leave it exposed down below and up top. I am going to put a heat shield in up top to seperate the turbo and wastegates from the engine + coolant res. theres about 4 inches of clearance on everything from the hood and there should be plenty of air flowing through because of the fog lights and corner lights being deleted.

 

[tokahao]

Just a wash. Can't wax since I just had some body and paint work done to fix some recent "I left it in Drive and it rolled away" type of damage. Also plasti-dipped the grille trim a couple days ago.
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[Darkrider_LS]

Found out this out this morning...Stock height trailblazer + Highway oriented tires + Deep snow = BAD COMBO!

 

[Grimor]

Fixed the velcro holding up the headliner...
Fixed the velcro holding up the headliner...
Fixed the velcro holding up the headliner...
tapped a hole in the sunroof track and ran a screw into the plastic velcro clip.

Fixed some sagging seals on the bottom of the rear doors, then enjoyed the rest of the day.

 

[floridarv]

Cleaned my 1st throttle body thanks to this forum and 07 TB Rider's instructions...

Before

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After:

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