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    Replacement climate control unit problems

    Good day Everyone, The lights are out on my stock climate control unit, and the knobs are jumpy, so I need a new one. I couldn't find an OEM part (GM part number 10367042), so I bought a unit on eBay. It is listed as an improved design with p/n 599-211XD. Graphics font doesn't quite match...
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    New tow rig/family hauler

    Hi Everyone, The transmission went out on my 2012 Suburban Z71 when towing my travel trailer about a month ago. Instead of putting $12k in beefing up a 1/2 ton, which would still only have 1,400 lbs. of payload, I decided to look for a 3/4 'burb. Found this little gem an hour from my house: a...
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    Help with towing numbers on a 1500 chassis

    Greetings All, We used our travel trailer for the first time this weekend. I spent some time at a CAT scale and would like some advice about my vehicle's setup. Here are the numbers. If it matters, weather was clear and 85* F. Description Weight - no trailer Weight w/ trailer Steer Axle...
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    2007 & 2008 Z-71 door handles

    Greetings All, I have the mechanical basically sorted on my 2012 and am now moving on to the cosmetics. One thing I really liked about my '08 Z-71 was the exterior door handles, which had body colored edges/mount points and a silver handle. I recall that handle being satin and matching the...
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    Upgrading a 1500 4x4 for travel trailer towing

    Greetings All, For those of you towing a travel trailer, I would like some advice. We are in the market for a couple's model and are leaning towards a Grand Design Imagine 23LDE. Specs are as follows: Dry Weight = 5,597 lbs Max Weight (trailer GVWR) = 6,995 lbs Tongue weight (12% of max...
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    Headlight bulb - H11 vs H13

    Greetings All! I have lost two headlight bulbs in the last couple of years. Now I am considering an LED upgrade for better light and bulb longevity. My searches have turned up several positive reviews of the Sealight bulbs. However, some state using an H11/9005 while others have installed an...
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    SOLVED - New engine with DOD delete and Cam Motion cam - valvetrain noise normal?

    Greetings everyone! My #6 lifter collapsed (see this thread), so I went ahead with a full rebuild: refreshed aluminum short block, DOD delete kit from Texas Speed, a Cam Motion Stage 2 truck cam with their beehive valve springs, and a Blackbear tune to make it all run right. Now that it is...
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    Failing lifter?

    Greetings All, My new-to-me 2012 Suburban Z-71 started idling rough and missing this past weekend. With 151k on the clock and the last tune-up done at 75k, I figured it was time for a tune up and swapped in new AC Delco plugs and wires. The hiccup/miss actually got a bit worse and eventually...
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    Aftermarket backup camera - where to get power inside of vehicle

    Greetings All! This is for my new-to-me 2012 Suburban Z-71. I just installed a Eonon GMA12S-6G Android radio and a backup camera in the factory location. I need to get power to the camera, but i don't want to drill into the chassis to get the power wires from the reverse lights into the...
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    2011 OEM navigation unit in 2007 Suburban

    Hello Everyone, I have an opportunity to purchase a 2011 OEM navigation radio from a buddy who upgraded to the 2012 hard drive unit in his Suburban. He only wants $300 and that includes the NAV disk! I don't really care about the navigation function. The main reason I want the unit is for...

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