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  1. tRidiot

    Apparently I need a new PCM

    So my '04 Tahoe I am told has a bad PCM. Back in April I had problems with my truck dropping into 'limp mode' after just a couple of minutes of driving. Took it to a local shop, very reliable, reputable, honest guys, in my opinion. Also very busy (not a coincidence). They had it a few weeks...
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    Turning off or modifying traction control?

    So I have an issue with my TC ever since my motor swap. I don't recall this ever being a problem with my 5.3L. When I had the 6.0L swapped in, my ECU was reprogrammed by the rebuilder with what I was told was a 6.0L stock Escalade tune. Since I got it back, if I lose traction for any reason...
  3. tRidiot

    Rebuiding my front end - upgrades?

    So I'm considering doing an entire front end rebuild - front hubs and bearings, upper and lower control arms or at LEAST ball joints, sway bar and links, pittman and idler arms. I may do the late-model Silverado brake upgrade while I'm at it - why not, right? So my question is, can I replace...
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    Troubleshooting a problematic cruise control?

    2004 Tahoe LT here. I have a problem where my cruise control turns off when my headlights come on. Or... maybe when my parking lights come on with or without the headlights. I'm thinking headlights. If I am driving and have my cruise set, when the ambient light decreases to the point my...
  5. tRidiot

    Got my Hoe cleaned up the other day...

    So I paid someone to professionally get it as nice as could be before I went on my 2 trips. She needs some work - a few dings, a crease in a fender, etc. But overall, it looked purty - for a day. lol Took her out for 1300 miles on the new 6.0 and rebuilt trans, she did fine. Lotta body...
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    New dash cluster.

    Arrived today, super fast, great service by Digital Dash Solutions (aka www.fixmygauges.com). They're not the cheapest, but damn, this thing is BEAUTY-MOUS! Pic most assuredly doesn't do it justice.... I'll take some more tomorrow night when I get to install it and fire it up with the new...
  7. tRidiot

    Interior parts replacement - window switch bezel

    So the portion of my driver's and passenger door panels that hold the window switch have broken clips inside, I need to replace them. Here is the part I am talking about, in the center of this picture, with the switches inside it. Not the switch mechanism, but the overlying tan trim panel or...
  8. tRidiot

    What are these clips called, and where do I get them?

    So the white u-shaped clips here... what are they called? 18 years old in a hot engine bay, they're kinda brittle and... well... you can guess. Spent about 30 minutes at the parts store with the guy tonight trying to figure out the name - we struck out. I assume when I get a name or...
  9. tRidiot

    Window rollup - should I replace the motor?

    So my pass window has been a PITA for years. It binds up and stops, especially when it's cold out, or even 'cooler'. So I have a window rollup module on my alarm which allows me to just 'tap' it to roll completely up or down and not have to hold the switch. The problem is, it doesn't allow me...
  10. tRidiot

    Looking for a Tech2 clone... any suggestions?

    Looking around, I don't trust Ebay much anymore, too many horror stories. But I found this scanner tool, seems to have a couple of good comments around the web, though they ship from overseas. I see something similar on Amazon for $599, and a ton of other things come up when you search for...
  11. tRidiot

    Help me prepare for my motor swap.

    Motor is supposed to be shipped today, I am swapping from a 5.3L (L59) to a 6.0L (LQ9). What parts am I going to need to be prepared? I think I want to replace my air conditioning stuff, too, while I'm at it. Compressor and such, since I'm going to be keeping this vehicle for another 100-200k...
  12. tRidiot

    Rear A/C controls... strange.

    So I've have a problem with my rear A/C blend door actuator for years. I usually just pull the panel twice a year and move it from hot to cold or cold to hot. I already replaced it once with one from Amazon that I think was like $160 and it imediately jumped the track in relearn and never worked...
  13. tRidiot

    Best budget upgrades on a 5.3L rebuild?

    So I'm going to need new heads - I've got the Castech 706s. Blew a head gasket, was looking at a motor swap, but I've got someone who'll do a rebuild for me. He knows what he is doing, but I'd like to think about upgrading some things while we're torn down. I'm not worried about power...
  14. tRidiot

    How to find a good used motor?

    I can't spend $5k on this truck, I have a blown head gasket, probably want to do a motor swap. Problem is, I don't know much about this stuff, I have friends/contacts who can do it, I have a mechanic who could if I wanted to pay more. Just I don't know how you 'find' a good motor - Ebay? I've...
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    5.3L Castech head replacement - advice?

    So I've got the Castech 706 heads, my coolant has been disappearing for a couple of years. It's not horrible yet, but it is noticeable. I don't drive my Tahoe that many miles anymore, having gone from a 150-mile commute to about 1 mile. Or thereabouts. But, my mechanic has advised I could use a...
  16. tRidiot

    Small lift upcoming, need to buy some tires

    Recently put on new 20x9 wheels with +18 offset. Doing a smallish lift, because of offset, I can't do spindles like I wanted, but will probably just go for around 2.5" key lift and 1" rear spring spacers. Putting in new shocks as well, likely the Bilstein 5100s. I'm trying to make a decision on...
  17. tRidiot

    Time to start my own lift thread

    Ok, so here is my truck, a 2004 Tahoe LT 2WD with 238k on it. I've had it for 6 years or so. I like it, but I have decided I want to go from a more "street" look with the chrome wheels (I just replaced those) and such to a slightly more aggressive look with a small lift, some bigger tires...
  18. tRidiot

    Modifying air intake

    So I'm looking for a way to place a 3rd battery under the hood. I was thinking a few years back I saw someone had replaced their air intake box with another battery tray, and had shortened their intake to allow the room. Maybe even diverted it downward? Anyways, I was wondering if there is any...
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    Black Bear still making fan harnesses?

    I've got an '04 Tahoe. I bought a Black Bear harness... added aftermarket fans, had it all professionally installed by my MECP-certified tech. Two of the relays melted (a common problem I've seen looking around), and so has subsequently one of my fan connectors. He's rewired things a couple of...

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