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  1. David Smith

    2011 Avalanche Axle Swap

    Hey guys, I have done a few searches, but have not found what I am looking for yet. I have a 2011 Avalanche with 3.08 gears. I have a boat that weighs roughly 4-4500lbs. Towards the top of this trucks capacity. I was curious how much of a difference I would actually be able to expect if I...
  2. David Smith

    Adding Homelink Possible?

    How easy would it be to add Homelink to my '11 Avy? From what I have seen, only LTZ models have it? Can't just swap consoles I don't think because don't all LTZ models have a sunroof? Can it be REASONABLY accomplished?
  3. David Smith

    Back Up Sensors vs Trailer Hitch

    My '11 Avy senses my 3 way trailer hitch everytime I put it in reverse. I have to take it out to keep it from beeping/disabling. Does anyone else have this issue?
  4. David Smith

    2011 Avalanche Towing Capacity

    Anyone know what this can tow? I have seen 5k online, but I also see the same year Cadillac EXT shows 7,600. Comparing this to the Suburban, why would it only be able to do 5k? Softer suspension?
  5. David Smith

    Odd Noise Avalanche and Tahoe.....

    I am posting this in the Avalanche section, but I had the exact same issue in my 01 Tahoe. So my current '11 Avalanche seems to have this weird tapping/knocking sound. It is very hard to describe. It seems like it is coming from the passenger side near the B or C pillar. The best way that I can...
  6. David Smith

    2011 Avalanche Build (Wrecked)

    Hey guys, I decided to start a little thread on this Avalanche that I am getting. A little background... My best friend and my mom work at a salvage yard, and on very rare occasions, they get in wrecked vehicles that are actually worth repairing and having inspected. As a matter of fact, they...
  7. David Smith

    Install factory radio with GPS

    I was wondering if anyone has removed their factory, non-gps radio and replaced it with the factory gps radio in their truck/suv (double din touch screen). I am wanting to do this, but I have seen some video that looks like you need a few things. Speed sensor harness? GPS antenna harness...
  8. David Smith

    RPO Codes 2011 Avalanche

    Had a few questions about some codes inside the Avalanche that I am fixing. Maybe someone here may be able to help... DCP - PROCESSING DIRECTIONS & CONNECTIONS SERVICE PACKAGE Is this Navigation or something? JL4 - CONTROL ACTIVE BRAKE Is this trailer braking? R7E - What...
  9. David Smith

    2011 Chevy Avalanche Question

    Hello all. I have the opportunity to purchase a wrecked '11 Avalanche and repair it. It was hit in the front end and will need minor repairs like a new fender, hood, grill, bumper, headlight and driver air bag. Shows 117k on the dash. Seemed to run pretty good. It is the Z71 model. I was...
  10. David Smith

    Fluctuation Voltage

    I have a 2001 Tahoe and here recently, the voltage gauge has been dancing around like crazy. It seems to have started when I ran a new, heavier gauge wire from the alternator to the battery. Also started around the time that it got really cold outside. I put a voltmeter on the battery, and it...
  11. David Smith

    Blown Horn Fuse

    I had to replace the fuse for my horn a few months back and it has blown again. The other day I was idling in the driveway and I honked the horn and I saw my volt meter drop. It was not a big drop by any means, but it dropped. Also, if I have my blinker on, I can watch the voltmeter 'twitch"...
  12. David Smith

    Vacuum Pump Oil Change

    Has anyone ever used a vacuum pump to do an oil change on their Tahoe? On my old boat, it was the only way to do it. I am just curios as to how effective it is. For those that do not know what it is, it is a pump with a long, thin hose that you feed into the oil dipstick tube all the way to...
  13. David Smith

    Rear A/C Question

    Not sure if this is the right category or not, but I just had a question. The rear A/C in my 01 Tahoe only cools when the front A/C is on. If I only have the rear A/C on, it will only blow air. It's like the compressor does not turn on unless the front A/C is on. Is this normal? It really is...
  14. David Smith

    Rough Idle in Rain

    I was driving home a few days ago in some rain, and when I came to a stop, I noticed that my Tahoe was idling a little rough. When I let off the brake to just idle up in traffic, the truck was jumping. Like it wasn't firing right or something? Either way, it did it the entire time it was...
  15. David Smith

    Full HID Kit

    Does anyone know if you can buy a full HID kit. Highs, Lows and Fogs all in one kit?
  16. David Smith

    Front End Noise

    2001 Tahoe 5.3 4x4 So I recently noticed some noise coming from the front end of my Tahoe. It sounded to me like a wheel bearing. The previous owner claims they just put new ones on (a little over a year ago now) and I already had to replace the passenger side. It was making a VERY loud noise...
  17. David Smith

    6.0 or 5.3

    Good Morning All, My 01 Tahoe 4x4 is getting up there in miles (216k) and I am thinking about going ahead and starting to get another engine lined up. I know these trucks will go much further than that, but I would rather have an engine on hand ready to go when mine does crap out. So I have a...
  18. David Smith

    Adjust Rear Brakes

    Is there a way to adjust the rear brakes so they help stop the Tahoe a little more. I know that the front has to be higher than the back as far as ratio goes, but I do not feel like my rears are doing much. Is there a valve or something that can manually be adjusted somewhere? 2001 Tahoe 5.3 4x4
  19. David Smith

    Replace OnStar Buttons

    Hey Guys, I have an 01 Tahoe with the OnStar and I was curious if there are any options out there to remove the buttons and replace with something else. I do not really have anything in mind, just something functional. Also considered finding something to replace the rear audio controls with...
  20. David Smith

    Sluggish Tahoe

    Hey guys, I am David and I am new to this forum. Just joined about an hour ago. I have an 01 Tahoe 4x4. 5.3. 215k on the dash. K&N intake. 3'' lift in the rear with the torsion bars turned up a bit in the front. Larger/wider tires also. My 'hoe seems to be pretty sluggish at highway speeds...

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