What did you do to your GMT today?
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TexazReece
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jason43080
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I FINALLY got around to doing the door sill mod today, took most of the day as I didn't have any tools besides pliers and I did it by myself. IMO, it's one of those mods you shouldn't have to do in the first place...
Maybe I'll finally get this done before Christmas 
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I lost my drive shaft at 60 mph going down the highway!
Back story: a couple months ago I broke my rear drive shaft while off roading and had to replace it. I doing so I went with a used shaft and new U joint. Not knowing how to remove the old U joint at the time, I had a buddy do it. He over heated it and managed to warp the aluminum ear where the U joint mounts into the shaft. It was a very tight fit, and the U joint wouldn't move freely. I decided to go with it since it was just a temporary solution until I upgrade the shaft and rear axle this winter. I have been noticing a bit more vibration lately but thought it would last, guess not. Tomorrow means new shaft, new U joint, and new transfer case fluid.
Side question: is the front drive shaft always spinning? I ask because I noticed that when in drive my front shaft is turning. Is this normal?
Back story: a couple months ago I broke my rear drive shaft while off roading and had to replace it. I doing so I went with a used shaft and new U joint. Not knowing how to remove the old U joint at the time, I had a buddy do it. He over heated it and managed to warp the aluminum ear where the U joint mounts into the shaft. It was a very tight fit, and the U joint wouldn't move freely. I decided to go with it since it was just a temporary solution until I upgrade the shaft and rear axle this winter. I have been noticing a bit more vibration lately but thought it would last, guess not. Tomorrow means new shaft, new U joint, and new transfer case fluid.
Side question: is the front drive shaft always spinning? I ask because I noticed that when in drive my front shaft is turning. Is this normal?
TexazReece
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There's no reason they shouldn't, the doors are the same and the only difference in the fenders is the flare pretty much. You're going to need the Denali rocker panels too though. It would be a little pricey but I think it would look great on your truck if you were to go that route.
Those don't look like Denali running boards. After looking at the picture, then at my truck, the fender flares follow the door all the way down. That matches up too well for those to be off an Envoy, from what I'm seeing on my truck at least. They look great on that truck though.
Denali n DOO
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SBUBandit said:Oh but they do. Here's DucatiSS's truck from Trailvoy. He may be over here too, but I was able to find this one quicker
Those running boards look good on the SS, but are they from a Denali? They are different to my Denali boards on my 06.
andrew4321
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Stopped by Costco on the way home from school and replaced my battery (went with the Costco battery because it has an amazing warranty). The old battery wasn't in too bad a shape, however the heat in New Mexico generally tears a battery to shreds. 
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Pretty sure those white running boards are aftermarket, but they do look pretty damn good. 
As for me, I ran my fuel pretty low. Low fuel light came on the other day, but I was either late leaving for work, or it was raining on the way home so I didn't feel like stopping. I coulda made it home today, but decided not to press my luck.
Found out the gas station by my job has an $85 limit on the pump. Maybe that's to prevent motorist suicide from seeing a crazy fill up charge?
Only problem is, my tank wasn't full yet!!! (only short by a gallon and a half according to my Scangauge)
As for me, I ran my fuel pretty low. Low fuel light came on the other day, but I was either late leaving for work, or it was raining on the way home so I didn't feel like stopping. I coulda made it home today, but decided not to press my luck.
Found out the gas station by my job has an $85 limit on the pump. Maybe that's to prevent motorist suicide from seeing a crazy fill up charge?
Only problem is, my tank wasn't full yet!!! (only short by a gallon and a half according to my Scangauge)
TexazReece
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fr34kout said:
I was thinking the same thing. Although it does look Kool Ima have to find some of those. Thanx Bandit for putting my mod bug back to bite mode lol.
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Boricua SS said:running boards on an SS =, but... to each their own...
How is the truck running after the motor replacement??? Have they worked out all the bugs yet?? You might have posted and I missed it.
HARDTRAILZ
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Yesterday I dug some rocks out of the brakes finally. Tightened up some things on the front end. Rewrapped winch line. Checked over the rear and added another small spacer Roadie sent me awhile back. Tightened up the rear shock bolts. Checked the tires good and properly aired them. Nothing big, but a bunch of little stuff that needed done.
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Fire06 said:How is the truck running after the motor replacement??? Have they worked out all the bugs yet?? You might have posted and I missed it.
Yea you kinda missed it
Its running... I'll say that
it's going back at the end of October for a complete tear down again.. the new motor has a slight tick in it as well (that's been there since the day I picked her up back in May), that just doesn't sound right... so no more Mr. Nice guy... since I have a new warranty (3yr/30k) it will sit there now until its fixed... they're tryin to tell me to drive it for 5,000 miles to "break her in", but I barely put that on in a whole year! Since May, the new motor only has 2,000 miles on it... so I'll never see 5,000 miles in a year... but she's mobile for now.. and pulling very strong... it justs sucks being stock lol... all my goodies have just been sittng in my garage since March 
I knew the motor had a tick in it. Just had not heard anything in a while about it. Takes for the up date. Good luck!!
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Took my front brakes apart because they were making some rubbing noises and I smelled brakes burning the other day. Found the driver side dust shield rubbing the rotor, bent it back into place. Found the passenger side caliber pins not moving freely and the rotor discolored a bit. Cleaned up the pins and greased them up. Everything working fine now, but I may end up replacing the rotor before too long...
TexazReece
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those are $450 plus shipping
ConeKilrAutoX
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still matching up my 04 PCM c1 connector to the blue 06 PCM c1 connector 
the only wire on the 06 I cant find is the "powertrain relay coil control" pin 38 yellow wire...? can the vehicle run without this? it doesnt sound like it can
the only wire on the 06 I cant find is the "powertrain relay coil control" pin 38 yellow wire...? can the vehicle run without this? it doesnt sound like it can
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Simon01 said:
Good times. Put one on my Taurus a month ago. Love it now that its done, but not a fun process
jrSS said:
Looks awesome on black. With it all blacked out now, if you ever chose to accent the bowtie, it would show up real good now. Looks good blacked out too
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