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    What Is The Thread Size of The Trans Cooler Fittings In The Radiator?

    Y'all, I am planning an installation of a remote spin-on filter, thermostat, and auxiliary cooler on my '13 LTZ. As of now, my intent is to use the stock hard lines from the transmission up to the point they pass the harmonic balancer, a couple of short sections of soft line, and then 3/8...
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    How Likely Is It That These Three Items Will Need Replacement When I Do Shocks?

    Y'all, I'm about to do the shocks on my '13 LTZ with ~200K miles. As per the title, how likely is it that #s 12, 13, and 15 will need to be replaced? If they do not look degraded while inspecting the assembly when it's in the vehicle, will that be an accurate assessment? In my experience...
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    Which Left Manifold-to-Downpipe Seal? 2.83" ID x 0.190" or 2.875" ID x 0.168"?

    Y'all, In preparation for lowering the exhaust to do the torque converter and oil pickup o-ring on my '13 5.3, I'm accumulating parts. RockAuto shows the MAHLE/CLEVITE F31618 at 2.83" ID x 0.190" and the VICTOR REINZ 711368100 at 2.875" ID x 0.168". Is there any way to tell which is required...
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    Aftermarket Oil Pickup Tube Support Brackets -- Worthwhile? Compatibility w/ Original Tube?

    Y'all, I'm stocking up on parts for when I pull the pan to do the oil pickup o-ring and am considering installing an aftermarket pickup tube support bracket. I've only found two threads on the forum that mention these, only one of which shows an actual installation (and also features a...
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    Aftermarket "Authoritative" Horns -- What Experience/Recommendations Do You Have?

    Y'all, I'd like to install a set of more "authoritative" horns, but not to "train horn" level. I'm aware of this previous thread, and while I have the mentioned Hellas on my '88 BMW 535i and like them for that application, IMO their sound doesn't suit trucks. My criteria: * "Truck"...
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    Brake Hose Confusion -- Are 2013-2014 Rear Frame-to-Axle Hoses Different Than 2007-2012?

    Y'all, I am about to swap out the six original brake flex hoses on my '13 Tahoe LTZ (2WD with the standard axle [not an AXN/14-bolt/9.5"]) and the application info from various manufacturers has me questioning what will fit for the pair of frame-to-axle hoses. Many manufacturers/sites only...
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    Is Oil Analysis Helpful In Providing Indication of Impending AFM Lifter Failure?

    Y'all, First off, I know I'm going to come across as a bit ornery by saying this, but please answer the question I'm asking, not anything else. Specifically, I do not want or need answers in the vein of: * That disabling AFM by whatever means (dongle, tuning) will extend the life of the AFM...
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    Is There Any Data on The Weight of OE GM Full-Size Truck/SUV Wheels Out There?

    Y'all, My Tahoe with the 20" Style 5416 wheels is probably going to need new tires within a year, and I'd like to change over to lighter OE GM wheels, assuming there are some that are notably lighter. The only wheel I've ever seen discussed here as being "lighter" are the 18" Style 5355/5356...
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    What's Your Go-To Product/Technique for Rear Hatch Jamb Cleanliness?

    Y'all, I'm in the habit of using the damp towels from drying after a wash to clean up the door jambs, but cleaning the rear hatch jamb (jambs if you count the area around the pop-out glass) is more troublesome at top. Are there any products that have you found to work well in this area? I'm...
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    Removal & Reinstallation of "Roof Panel Joint Finish Molding" -- Any Advice/Experience?

    Y'all, After a year and a half of ownership, I'm finally about to treat my Tahoe's exterior to some TLC. I'd like to take care of as many nooks and crannies as possible, so I'll be removing & reinstalling various pieces. As part of that, does anyone have any advice or experience with the...
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    Any Advice/Experience with Cleaning A Jittery Volume Knob Encoder?

    Y'all, The volume knob of the stock radio (w/ navigation) in my '13 LTZ causes the volume to skip in large steps and/or jump back-and-forth. Obviously, it's an encoder instead of a rheostat. Does anyone have any advice/experience with cleaning the encoder (or even replacing it)? Thanks in...
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    Any Suggestions for Wall Hooks (or Other Methods) for Storing Removed 3rd-Row Seats?

    Y'all, I rarely need to have the 3rd-row seats in my Tahoe, so most of the time they're sitting in the garage, flat. I'd like to get them off the floor and out of the way up on a wall. Obviously, I can go to a big box store and look through the available options for wall hooks and brackets...
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    Any Experiences with The LuK TorCon TC0017 Torque Converter?

    Y'all, In one of Summit's latest mini catalogs, I ran across the Luk TorCon TC0017. Here's a page on the Sonnax site about it, and a page on an industry site about it (yes, these are both clearly marketing). So, does anyone have any experience with this particular converter? Any input on...
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    My Installation of A Diode Dynamics SS3 LED Fog Light Kit as Driving Lights

    Y'all, This is to document how I installed a Diode Dynamics SS3 LED "Pro" level fog light kit, but with the amber lenses swapped out for clear "SAE Driving" lenses. It's important to understand that while it started as a fog light kit, the lens swap and wiring arrangement makes it a driving...
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    An Emergency "Get Home Checklist" for Our GMT900s Would Be Useful, IMO

    Y'all, I consider myself an above-average shadetree mechanic and am competent at doing almost everything except for welding and final paintwork. What gives me anxiety, though, is the possibility of something like this happening and getting stuck somewhere away from home because I don't know...
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    Transmission Cooling Line Retaining Clips -- Which Brands & Part Numbers Work?

    Y'all, After a long day of wrenching, one of the last items to do was reconnect the transmission cooling lines to the radiator, but one of the retaining clips went "BING!" and shot off somewhere in the engine compartment. 45 minutes of looking in every nook and cranny, doing lots of...
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    Seeking Experience/Opinion on Half-Worn Michelin Defender LTXs M/S in Winter Conditions (vs. A Prius w/ New All-Seasons) -- UPDATED

    Y'all, My girlfriend and I are driving to Minnesota from Georgia for Christmas and I am debating on whether to take the Tahoe with half-worn 6/32" tread Michelin Defender LTXs or her Prius with brand-new Yokohama Avid Ascend LXs; the Tahoe is 2WD w/ G80 and the Prius has traction control. I...
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    TPMS Wackiness: Had A Flat, Didn't Indicate it; Tire Is At Shop, Still Shows Pressure. What Gives?

    So, this morning I came out to a flat on my '13 LTZ. I must have picked up the screw within 1/4 mile of home, as it had little wear on it. I jacked that corner up so there was no weight on the tire, then started the truck to see what the TPMS said, but it read that tire only 1 psi lower than...
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    Tire Noise Reduction -- Any Experiences with Fender Liner and/or Fenderwell Treatments?

    Y'all, First off, this is not a generic "How can I make a vehicle quieter?" type of query asking for a complete education on the subject from zero knowledge. I'm fairly knowledgeable about the various products out there, how to use them, and I've successfully treated multiple other vehicles...
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    Something I Just Noticed About The Rear Doors' Lock Knobs

    A couple of days ago, I wanted to get something out of the rear seat area in my Tahoe. The front windows were open, the rear windows were closed, the doors were locked except for the driver's door and I didn't have my key & fob on me. So, as I have done innumerable times on four-door vehicles...
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    Data Sticker On Door Almost Completely Illegible -- Seeking Pic of Yours of Same Specs

    Y'all, The data sticker on the door of my 2013 Tahoe LTZ is almost completely illegible. Could anyone provide me with a pic of theirs from a GMT900 with the same specs? Thanks in advance! Relevant info: 2013 Tahoe LTZ RWD [edited to add] 5.3/6L80 3.08 275/55-20 standard towing parts out back...
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    Rear Seat Belt Receiver Not Latching. No Obvious Debris or Damage Present.

    Y'all, Yesterday when giving some friends a ride, we discovered the right rear seat belt receiver doesn't latch at all (even partially). I have to admit I didn't try it when checking out the Tahoe when buying it back in December. There's no obvious debris or damage. Can these be disassembled...
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    Experiences with Wheelskins Steering Wheel Covers for Your Tahoe (or Other Vehicle)?

    Y'all, Searching on "Wheelskins" brings up a few threads where the company's products are mentioned, but no threads where anyone has actually installed one. So, does anyone here have any experiences to share with installing one on their Tahoe (or another vehicle)? EDIT: Derp, thought I was...
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    Empty Spot in Overhead Console Bezel -- What's It For?

    Y'all, While wiring in a dashcam, I noticed this empty spot (bottom right in the pic) in the overhead console of my '13 Tahoe LTZ. As per the title, what's this spot for? It'd be good to know what switch(es) fit there in case I ever want to add some device and use this spot. Thanks, Scrappy
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    Running A CVC BU60FHD Converter with Zeroed-Out Clutch Slip Target -- Any Advice/Experience?

    Y'all, I will be doing a number of reliability changes/upgrades soon, including disabling AFM and prophylactically replacing the torque converter & installing a Sonnax Zip Kit. I'm leaning towards a CVC BU60FHD converter, as recommended by many here. For those who are running this...

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