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236,000. on its 3rd tranny

Could be a number of things- but yeah a starter that is out of alignment or a driver who engages the starter too long/ while the engine is running can damage a flex plate.

I've pulled a horse trailer with my 1996. If you are pulling 5000+ pounds you will get pushed around a lot on the highway. If you are set on using your Tahoe as a tow vehicle I would recommend installing some stiffer suspension components and making sure your brakes are solid.

You do not need a transponder key in a 1997.

Simple 80w-90 is perfect and cheap.

No- the compressor pulley/bearings are in good shape. I thought it would put less drag on the engine.

Mine is a 96- but the principle is the same. You can also use smoke from a cigar to see if you are getting any wind. (it is easy to see the smoke move/ blow away from a slight crack)

I went with the Yokohama Geolanders - They are great tires for a great price. I went one size up as well- Makes the truck look 10X better and the ride with these tires are excellent. Tread depth is deep (I haven't had to use my 4wd the past 2 winters in Ohio) and after 20,000 miles I haven't...

I had this problem- The weather stripping around the door wasn't forming a good seal when I shut the door. All I did was buy a new strip and used some silicon around the edges to keep it down and the sound went away.

Hey guys- Has anyone bypassed their AC compressor?? My AC system has a leak somewhere and instead of trying to fix it I decided I would just try to bypass the compressor with a bolt-on pulley kit. (40 bucks) The only problems I can foresee is a trouble code or something- any knowledge...

Why not gut the cats and wire in a resistor or something to keep the check engine light from coming on?