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  1. khigh

    Oil bolt confusion?

    Hi all. Loaned my 2000 OBS Z71 5.7 to a friend and asked him to change the oil. He lost the oil pan bolt outdoors. He went to the auto parts store, got one, and it went in, but the threads were wrong. It was too loose and it leaked. I told him to go back and tell them it was a 99. They gave...
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    Help! Starts strong. Dies instantly. Every time.

    This on a 2000 Z-Z1 Tahoe OBS 350/5.7 - stock engine except K&N kit. It's been in storage, sitting since 08-31. It's started once since then just to test it. Can't remember exactly when - maybe halfway through. Maybe closer to the beginning. I just fired it up briefly from the remote to make...
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    '96 2WD instant wobble and pull?

    Full disclosure - this is my Silverado, but figured this would be the best place to ask. My '96 Silverado is my smoothest-riding vehicle - freakishly so to be 21 years old. It rolls like greased bearings. Enough so that while it's not as "nice" as my others, it's my preferred highway vehicle to...
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    Rocker panels, flares, and bumpers Line-X

    Just thought I'd drop in some pics in case anyone was interested in doing that kind of thing. I'm super happy with it. I think the thing with Line-X is "location, location location". I had it quoted at three different places and the price range varied by double! I'd say in addition to multiple...
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    Peeling roof rack paint/coating thoughts?

    I've searched and read enough to realize that it's not just a case of popping off a half dozen screws with a drill as I assumed it was (glad I checked!) My front crossmember is peeling badly. I'm having body work and paint done now to bring the exterior up to like new, and then it's off to...
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    Help! Need to know about lugnut studs (possible legal issue)

    This is re: my 2000 Z71 (OBS) Tahoe. Sorry if it's long) I had a leveling kit/2" lift put on along with new wheels and tires in Late February by a local shop. I'm certain the lift doesn't come in to play here. I got a quote, picked out the parts with his guidance. I admitted I didn't know...
  7. khigh

    My $4.50 Receiver Shackle

    Sportsman's Guide sells military surplus Humvee/6x6 shackles 4 for $18. When I had my suspension raised, my old hitch became useless. An idea was formed...
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    Ignition module screw spec?

    I took the ignition module off my Z71 to try diagnosing another truck and broke one of the screws off. Of course I can find the module to buy, but my search skills are failing me on trying to find just a replacement screw. If worse comes to worst, I could drive to Ace Hardware, remove the...
  9. khigh

    Z71 in-bumper fog light replacement

    I've got the 2000 OBS Z71 with the fogs in the bumper except they don't work. I was going to replace them with some modern LEDs, but can't quite understand how they're in there. Feeling around, I just feel one small screw at the top - aiming adjustment? I THINK I just found out searching and...
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    '96 Silverado - Engine quits, starts right back up. No codes

    Yeah I know it's Tahoe/Yukon, but I'm already here - and this should be universal between them. I've kind of abandoned this truck because it's undependable because of this, but I'd kind of like to get it going again - especially when I found out I'm only paying like a nickel a month to insure...
  11. khigh

    Can you help me duplicate this stance? (pic)

    This is perfect - lifted but not overdone - not too much tire stuffed in to affect turning radius. the only thing I want to do differently is use a larger diameter wheel, but have the same overall diameter tire. I'm guessing (and I'm not expert by a longshot - 4" in the front, 2" in the rear...
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    LED reverse/tail/turn signals for dummies?

    Re: my 2000 Z71 OBS... Wanting to just go ahead and replace everything in the rear housings. I've always wanted super bright backup lights, and had a turn signal go out the other day, so figured I'd just update everything. I think the reverse lights I'm OK on - just Tim Taylor it up and get...
  13. khigh

    "Chirping" - Belt or pulley?

    I started getting an occasional "chirp" when it was cold or wet, now it pretty much chirps randomly whenever idling. I'm thinking a bearing problem would be more of a squeal than a chirp. But the belt is newish - less than a year. I can't really track it down when I'm looking at it. maybe...
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    Test my 4WD?

    I just got my 2000 Z71 this year and haven't had the time or opportunity to do anything with the 4WD. I still don't have time to do anything, but what little winter weather we do have is often pretty severe and due in the next 2-6 weeks. Is there a quickie test I can do to make sure...
  15. khigh

    Neoprene seat covers - now or later?

    I have awesome two tone leather seats in my 2K Z71, and they're in great shape, considering, but they're 15 years old. there are some little "wrinkles/age softening" that are almost certainly going to open up eventually. And I'm not exactly a 100 pounder getting in and out. Anyone familiar...
  16. khigh

    Parking lights/front turn signals

    Hi all. I'm going to knock out several projects on the front of the truck at once - headlights, push bar, front hitch, grille inserts etc so I'm planning everything. For headlights, after much debating on HIDs, I finally said heck with it and decided not to go that route - got this Anzo...
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    Anyone know where I can get this shape push bar/grille guard?

    Anyone know where I can get this shape push bar/grille guard? No light covers, etc - just very plain. Like I'm assuming police vehicles of the day would have had. Extra points for a winch mount, though, without replacing the bumper. I've searched all over, but can't find it. I'd prefer black...
  18. khigh

    $30/3 Minute Second Battery Wiring - #2 AWG - Harbor Freight

    Who knew? Harbor Freight has a "custom wiring harness" for installing a second battery in parallel in OBS. #2 stranded copper - no coated aluminum like cheap jumper cables. 30 seconds per connection - another minute for the cable ties. If you don't have a ratcheting side post wrench, it might...
  19. khigh

    What's by my rear view? (and overhead console wiring question)

    Hi all, What's the little thing by my rear view mirror? I'm assuming it's either something to do with the garage door openers or a leftover from an old handsfree kit. If the latter, I'm going to remove it while I'm dinking around in that vicinity. While I have you here, the wire bundle on...
  20. khigh

    Any special considerations for ordering lift parts for 2000 Z71?

    Hi all - new owner here. I'm already getting used to telling people I have a 1999 when I'm parts shopping, but the Z71 complicates it. I want a very modest lift - 2-3" After reading the sticky up there about staying away from the RC Kit which eventually evolves into everything is fine with...
  21. khigh

    New Owner in Atlanta- 2000 Z71 (82 pic link)

    Hi all! Glad to be here! You just have no idea. I've been shopping since at LEAST January for some sort of OBS fullsize, but it had to be just the perfect one - basically in lieu of a new car because my 7-footness fits in them awesomely. But it's always been the thing of "How many miles will I...

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