Recent content by aplagens

Mines at 200k and had the front end rebuilt, transfer case leak from pump rub, and just put new hubs on the front. For a 11 year old truck with that many miles and ten Michigan winters, shes holding on strong! All other issues have been basic mechanical things. Im putting new shocks and...

just hit 200k Well, I moved to GA two months ago and have the following to o list: rear brakes shocks parking brakes front hubs tranny flush TC encoder ring replacement OR new TCCM, not sure just yet..... mirror switch (mine wont move up or down) New rear axle drain and fill plug...

Guys: I saw apost on here about bolting on the larger front brakes from newer models. I'd like to do this, but cant find the post!!! any help.....

I'm looking at the 2" lift for an 02 Z71 tahoe. I'd also like to get wider tires. How would I determine what I can or cant use? Currently using stock wheels, so I'm new in terms of figuring out what I can or cant do. Thanks for the help.

Follow up Repalced a bad front U joint, new trans fluid and filter, and still cant get the damn thing to come out of 4hi. I pulled the fuses in the side panel as well as under the hood. Will this damage anything since its engaged but no electric power to the t-case? Not sure on this. Thanks!

Yea, since the 4WD wont disengage, it is working. The axles pop and pull, feel the load as it turns. Carefully drove back to lot, pulled ATC fuse, and have a locked axle that doesn't have a lot of noise or other issues at the moment. Thinking my electronics are fried....investing in a Haynes...

So, go the truck onto a lift, and checked the U joints. BAD joint in the FRONT drivesahft. Easy fix. Think I know what the issue(s) are in terms of a grinding that I hear. rear passenger wheel is loose, like bad axle bearing loose. Since it was up, I had it dropped into 4 HI, which...

Thanks catfish. i'm getting the truck on a lift later this afternoon. I'll look at the rear end, as most people suggest it could be a bad bearing. Is teh input shaft bearing teh one in the tail end of the transfer case? want to make sure I'm looking at teh right parts. Also, how do I...

Hey guys. If this is a repost, I apologize. i couldnt find an answer on the site, or elsewhere. just chagned out my u joints, and now it feels like the truck is vibrating at 45 or faster. I can say for sure, but when re-assembling the drivesahfts, one might be flipped end for end. Could...

Ok, so quick update on noise. I changed out my U joints. All 4. This has quieted road noise quite a bit, but there is still an issue with the front end, and I have a feeling the hub I just installed is bad, or going bad. The rubbing/ grinding issue is definitely less, and that was due to the...

just a guess, but the switch could be going bad.... its $50 at gmpartsdirect.com.

firnt diff noise follow up. Ok, did some researching, and rana few tests on the truck evaluate other problems.. Heres what i have Grind/rumble is prominent going down or up hill...and when braking from highway speeds Its warm (70 in Ft Worth, no noise or issues at operating temp) When its...

02 4X4 Z71 195,000 hubs are being replaced on the front Pump rub...fixed it myself, so far no major issues...done about 5k ago Weird grind thing going on with cold (under 40) weather like lube isnt working....might need to replace just changed front diff fluids....put 75x90, just realized I...

I have this sound as well. After researching, how difficult is this to do yourself? Seems the pass side output shaft would be easy enough. What other bearing are involved with this?

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