Opinions on Potential Hybrid Mods ...

[soulsea]

Yup ...

Also for anyone with a Hybrid looking at this addition the part numbers are different for the 08-10 ($200 more) and the 11-12.

Reason is that GM came to their senses and relocated that ugly ass resonator from behind the bumper. Now it is in the same place as all the other versions. So the 08-10 spare tire kits include a resonator relocate kit that the 11-12 don't require.

I got the 11-12 version as I removed and torched that thing a long time ago.

 

[B.G.]

That'll give you some piece of mind. I'd feel kind of paranoid not having a spare on a vehicle I drive daily.....

meh, its not that bad.. just have road side assistance and replacement certs for your tires.. One of the only warranties that I have ever deemed worthwhile.. discount tire replaces no questions asked

 

[soulsea]

Stupid question time ...

I just got a K&N square air filter thingie ... how do I swap it?

 

[felixgun]

Tell me about it ... last night I lost ten pounds through weeping.
At least five of those were due to chrome withdrawal.

Oh and I ordered the spare tire kit today.
To be installed next week.

Hahahha I didn't know you were so attached to the chrome boards! How about retrofitting the chrome power running boards? That has a real nice chrome trim on it IMO.

 

[B.G.]

Stupid question time ...

I just got a K&N square air filter thingie ... how do I swap it?

Remove the torque screws surrounding the airbox.. lift up airbox lid... take out old filter...insert new.. should take you about 10mins max... Let me know if it wakes it up some! Ive been wanting to trying one out. Should produce better air flow and change the sound some

 

[soulsea]

Remove the torque screws surrounding the airbox.. lift up airbox lid... take out old filter...insert new.. should take you about 10mins max... Let me know if it wakes it up some! Ive been wanting to trying one out. Should produce better air flow and change the sound some

Just tried to do that but I could get to the two inner screws with the tools I have ... there's a whole bunch of wires and other parts in the way.

 

[THE YETI]

Just tried to do that but I could get to the two inner screws with the tools I have ... there's a whole bunch of wires and other parts in the way.

Take your hand and move them. LOL. Or use a 1/4" extension to get down in there.

 

[soulsea]

lol, some of those wires are orange ... you know what that means on a hybrid?

 

[THE YETI]

lol, some of those wires are orange ... you know what that means on a hybrid?

It means pull them to the side and unscrew the air box lid. Lol

 

[B.G.]

It means pull them to the side and unscrew the air box lid. Lol

haha Dirk your killin me...

Seriously though Serge I did this in about ten minutes or less. I dont remember unplugging anything during the process. As Dirk mentioned, if a screw is hard to reach use a socket extension or long screwdriver that enables you to put whatever tip you need on...given you have these tools. Dont be afraid to move wires around man, your truck wont blow up.. trust me its fine

 

[soulsea]

As per usual, my tool is too small.

Seriously all I have is a regular length socket screwdriver thingie with the star attachment and can't reach all the way down to the inner ones.

Time to get that craftsman mechanic's set ...

 

[yates ™]

Buy lots of tools, practice disassembling things, don't worry about being able to reassemble

 

[07Burb]

...and if you get it assembled with "spare" parts left over just throw said "spare" parts away and move on

 

[B.G.]

Serge if you got it from autozone or advanced auto.. they typically install them for free.. Swing by one of those places..

 

[soulsea]

Serge if you got it from autozone or advanced auto.. they typically install them for free.. Swing by one of those places..

That's a good idea ... although I got it from Amazon I'll just tip one of their guys a few bucks to swap it out for me.

 

[B.G.]

That's a good idea ... although I got it from Amazon I'll just tip one of their guys a few bucks to swap it out for me.

 

[THE YETI]

As per usual, my tool is too small.

Seriously all I have is a regular length socket screwdriver thingie with the star attachment and can't reach all the way down to the inner ones.

Time to get that craftsman mechanic's set ...

I'll sell ya my old tool set...lol

 

[edgaranah1]

As per usual, my tool is too small.

Seriously all I have is a regular length socket screwdriver thingie with the star attachment and can't reach all the way down to the inner ones.

Time to get that craftsman mechanic's set ...

Just got one @ sears. Comes nice and handy with the DIY's


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[soulsea]

Dropped the K&N filter in today ... it's like I added a twin turbocharger!!!

Actually there's no difference that I can notice, but I've only driven one mile since.

 

[felixgun]

LOL! Most of the cai gain I found was in replacing the stock intake tube with an aftermarket one.