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  3. Belltech Street Performance Shocks Part #'S?

    in Suspension & Brakes

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    Can anyone tell me the correct part numbers for the Belltech Street Performance Shocks for a stock ride height 2003 Silverado SS AWD?

     

    I've been googling for an hour and it feels like I am going in circles. I found retailer sites with them but the have different specs and don't mention if they are for stock vehicles or dropped vehicles. Want to orrder the correct shocks the first time. Thanks guys....

  9. Truck Throwing Codes,

    in General SS

    Posted · Edited by Super Silverado (see edit history)

    Truck is a 2003 Silverado SS, 102,000 miles

     

    Today I go run a quick errand, truck is fine on the way there, I go to leave , right away as I start it the CEL comes on and it goes into reduced power mode. I limp it home. I park it ans shu it off. I go back out to mess with, start it up and it is no longer in reduced power mode but the CEL is still on. From her eon out the CEL is only on a few of the times I start it, and not on at all other times. My brother comes by with a scanner, here are the codes:

     

    P2135 Throttle/Pedal Position sensor/Switch "A"/"B" Voltage

    P0120 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A circuit

     

    I posted on another board and I am a little confused as to what I am, being told. They are in agreement that it is the TPS sensor, but I am not clear if I can just replace the sensor or if I have to replace the whole throttle body unit. I thought I'd post on here and let ya'll give me your opinions. Money is kinda tight so I don't want to be buying a bunch of crap that isn't needed. I've also been reading around and heard that sometimes wiring breaks or comes loose and can cause these codes to be thrown. And like I said the symptoms are intermittent, although it was only in reduced power mode once. My brother cleared the codes and drove it around the block and they didn't come back, but that was only a short trip.

     

    \What do you guys think?

  13. Violated/Stolen Trucks

    in Off-Topic/General

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    The sad thing is that even a cutoff switch will not stop them from getting it if they want it bad enough. All they have to do it drag it up on a roll back and drive off with it. :nonod::mad:

     

    I've seen you post this before. It is highly unlikely a tow truck would be used to steal your truck. While it is certainly possible, and does happen, it is very rare compared to someone just walking up and hotwiring your ride. Tow trucks are big and loud, they attract attention, and are expensive to obtain.

     

    Putting ina killswitch or otherwise disabling your vehicle will make it nearly impossible to steal your vehicle. Time is a thiefs enemy. The more time it takes him to get his target started, the more time there is for him to be discovered. If he has to try and search for a kill switch, or reconnect the battery, or find out if a fuse has been removed, it all draws out the process and frsutrates the thief. In most cases he will give up after a minute or two and move on to the next chevy truck, as there are millions out there and most unsecured beyond a locked door.

     

    IN conclusion, yes, if they want it, they will get it, but most of the time they will not 'spare no expense' to get your truck, when they are probably 10 more chevys parked on the enxt street that can be had in 45 seconds.

  14. What Causes Wheel Hubs To Fail?

    in AWD, Differential, & Transmission Tech

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    My brother just told me to start saving my money for hubs as the miles add up (85,000 and counting)

     

    They just had to replace the driver side front hub on my dads 2006 2500HD Silverado, at 105,000 miles. They replaced my brothers front driver hub on his '01 Silverado Ext. cab v6 at 104,000. Is this a very common thing to happen on on these trucks? Is there some maintence that can be done short of replacing them or they just naturally wear out at a certain point?

     

    They aren't super expensive but at $180 dollars each from the auto parts store they aren't cheap either. Not experiencing any symptoms yet, and hopefully not soon.

  15. Dreaded Emissions Test!

    in General SS

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    I guess it's just me, i don't see why people are still removing cats, the modern ones are no where close to being the power robbing bricks of the 70's. I think the only big difference you'll notice in removing them is the sound. I put in hi flos when I got my Longtubes, really just to replace them since the stockers had 50,000 miles I might as well.

     

    Also helps the environment, not that a lot of gear heads care anyways......

  17. Oil Leak, Where To Start?

    in Engine Tech And Modification

    Posted

    Mine have already been replaced......the fittings where the oil cooler lines change to rubber when they cross under the motor tend to leak, mine were bad enough to leave drips on my driveway. In seriousness, it could be anything, check when you have more time/light and report back.......

     

    If it happens to be the oil lines, whats the fix? Whole new lines? Or just fittings? I don't really know what all this stuff quite looks like in detail, I'll let my brother read thisa threa, he is the mechanically inclined one. :lol:

  18. Oil Leak, Where To Start?

    in Engine Tech And Modification

    Posted · Edited by Super Silverado (see edit history)

    My brother and I finally got around to changing my front diff fluid today. Everything went good, happy to report no shavings or chunks in the drain pan, and just a few shavings on the drain cap/magnet.

     

    However, upon going under the truck we noticed there is an oil leak somewhere. The diff had some oil stains on it, as well as the lines up above. I changed the oil maybe 2000 miles ago, I checked the levels and it is full, oil pressure is fine, oil color is fine. Been running Mobil 1 since I bought the truck at 37,000 miles. It is an '03, now has 84,000. It was dark out so all we had was a mobile shop light or whatever it is called, Oso we couldn't really see everything, but I wanted to ask you guys your thoughts on where I should start looking.

     

    I pride my truck in being a fine running vehicle and don't want it to deteriorate even with age and miles, so finding out I had a leak was disconcerting at best.

     

    My brother, who isn't an ASE mechanic but probably could be if he wanted, thinks it may be the oil cooling line(s)? So we'll check that out when we get some daylight.

     

    Thanks guys.

  21. How Long Should Water Pump Last?

    in General SS

    Posted

    Just curious.....

     

    I have an '03 with 82,000 miles. I am probably moving to Phoenix, AZ next spring, and I want to make sure everything is good on my truck, I'd hate to get stuck in the no mans land between San Antonio and ElPaso. (i'm in Houston)

     

    I am probably just being a worry wart as my truck is and has been running perfect. Also, what would the typical lifespans of the alternator, fuel pump, and starter?

     

    Thanks for your time guys, hope I am not testing your patience too much with my moronic questions, lol.

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