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    New fog lights what you think

    It looks like you put square lights in a spot meant for round ones. Not “clean” look, but if you dig the lights, roll with it. if you have second thoughts, just get the OEM lights for that model and pick up a set of LED yellow bulbs. Clean look, bright lights....
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    Front Hub Replacement - Mileage

    2004 Tahoe Z71; 4WD; 5.3L Flex Anyone have advice on replacement brand for front hubs? I've been replacing my front suspension with Moog parts, but have become a little leery of Moog stuff because of the trouble I've had with tears in the ball joint cuff on the upper control arms (happened on...
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    Your Preferred Motor Oil?

    I have a 2004 Tahoe with about 230K. I’ve been using synthetic oil for as long as I can remember - 5w30. About two years ago, I began using Amsoil, and also use their oil filters. I average about 8 months between changes (per the vehicle’s computer). The truck runs beautifully, but that, of...
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    2004 Tahoe Z71 Roof Rack Paint?

    Thanks Clifton. It's in the body shop this week to fix a broadside dent left by a deer, and I'm gonna have them take a look and let me know what it'll be to have them do it. Will look into the brands you listed. Thanks!
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    Weird codes being thrown

    I've got a 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71. I've been getting weird OBD codes for several weeks, with the strangest one being 'P0C8B,' which reads 'Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor "I" Circuit High.' That's weird, of course, because the truck isn't a hybrid and doesn't have a hybrid battery. Any...
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    2004 Tahoe Z71 Roof Rack Paint?

    Anyone have any ideas/opinions on the best way to repaint the roof rack on a 2004 Tahoe Z71? I'm talking about the metal(?) bars that run parallel to the body - not the crossbars or the plastic end pieces. The metal pieces on my rig are pretty badly faded and in need of some freshening up...
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    GM should bring the pewter color back...

    Have you checked the bearing cuff on steering shaft on the cabin side of the firewall? I had a steering shaft rattle for months that almost put me out of my mind - then finally found that the bearing was the problem. It's a circular plastic piece that sits just about due north of the pedals...
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    GM should bring the pewter color back...

    Nice. I dig those wheels. I've seen those (14-17 Silverado OEM, yes) on a couple of other 04 Z71s on YouTube and believe I'm going to have to get myself a set. And new tires, too, I guess, since those wheels are a size wider... Looks good!
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    Squeaks Over Bumps

    Lalo - Not at the moment. I did have some creaks (different sound than "squeaks") show up right after I replaced some of the front suspension components. I had a pretty major creak when going over bumps and turning into the driveway and parking spots. I lubricated the sway bar bracket bushing...
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    Squeaks Over Bumps

    Good tip. I'll blast them with silicone and see what happens. If it goes away, I've found the culprits. If the squeak comes back, I'm pulling them and putting the rubber ones in. Thanks Ron!
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    Squeaks Over Bumps

    Ron - MOOG sway bar end links are polyurethane. Sway bar bushings were rubber. Come to think of it, I think I pulled the MOOG sway bar bushings and replaced them with new AC Delcos, as they were only one size. MOOG sway bar bushings came in two sizes and wasn't sure I had the right one - so I...
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    Squeaks Over Bumps

    Thanks, Joseph. I'll definitely hit those. I usually hit them with lithium grease when I have the truck up in the air for an oil change (I've got access to a four point lift). I'll give it the silicone this time. I've noticed that the squeaking from the suspension parts has only developed...
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    Squeaks Over Bumps

    PNW - thanks for the insight. I'm pretty sure the new control arms were tightened up in the air. Makes sense about doing it on the ground, because of the weight of the vic affecting the torque, etc and curb height if that matters. I can get behind the tires with the torque wrench and tighten to...
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    Squeaks Over Bumps

    I've got a 2004 Tahoe Z71. Bilstein shocks in front. MOOG suspension components (heavy duty) in the front, to include sway bar bushings, upper and lower control arms, tie rods, and sway bar end links. Problem: I'm getting a squeaking sound from what sounds like the driver's side front end...
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    Thoughts on these wires?

    Thanks for the comments thus far on this. Here's an update after I removed more of the trim and traced the wires back to their termination points. Orange wire ran back to the headlight switch on the dash, where it was spliced into a greyish-brown and white striped wire. Can't find anything in...
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    Thoughts on these wires?

    So if orange is illum and green is the speed sensor, I wonder if the fact that these two may have, for some reason, been spliced in from elsewhere in the vehicle will make the install of the new radio more complicated. The new radio harness (Kenwood) and the PAC controller all have wires that...
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    Thoughts on these wires?

    Yes - purple on Pioneers looks like it's for a back-up camera, but the purple one in question was coming from inside the dash and was not connected to anything on the radio. The installer just tied it off and taped it to the bundle with the orange and green. Also - the 04 didn't come with a...
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    Thoughts on these wires?

    Thanks! The green one looked like it was running to the PAC steering wheel controls, so I'll go ahead and trace it back to the source.
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    Thoughts on these wires?

    Orange one was connected to the aftermarket radio power plug (with its other wires). I pulled the install manual for the AppRadio and it looks like orange is for illum - so yes - this makes sense.
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    Thoughts on these wires?

    2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 w/ ~218,000 miles. I'm replacing my aftermarket receiver with an upgrade and spent some time today pulling out the previously installed aftermarket harnesses. It was a bit of a mess. Got everything out, leaving only the original GM radio and OnStar harnesses. But, I...
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    Oil pressure sensor - dealer scam?

    Failures are common. Replacing isn't what I'd call a walk in the park. The link below will take you to a number of videos on how to do it. I've seen a couple in which a guy does it with some socket extensions, but he makes it look easy (I don't think it is). I replaced mine (preventative...
  22. Z71Tahoe2004

    Added dual USB port to console.

    It’s an easy modification. The one I put in displays battery voltage on it. The accessory outlets on these trucks are always powered - even when the keys are not in the ignition. I’m sure the display light pulls next to nothing from battery power, but I’m not a fan of having anything tugging on...
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    Added dual USB port to console.

    Just spent about 30 mins installing a USB port where the aux power outlet / lighter plug receptacle was on the front console of my 2004 Tahoe. Easy install. Took the time to learn how to make a clean tap into the fuse box with add-a-circuit fuse holder. No splicing, and it’s fused so it’s a safe...
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    Sunroof track arms have snapped - any experience with a fix?

    Sweet. Let us know how it goes. Here’s a picture of the issue with my sunroof. Plastic guide arm has snapped at the base. Same way on other side. Would love to know if the kit you got comes with the parts to fix my problem. Thanks!
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    Sunroof track arms have snapped - any experience with a fix?

    Cool. Would love to hear your experience with replacing the parts.

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