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'22 shorty WT, 2.7L, 4WD with 22" High Country wheels. Stock 17": High Country 22" wheels/tires:

I didn't read this entire thread but plan to. Anyway, my dad was 26yr PA State Police and retired back in 1983. He didn't pull anyone over unless they were doing 70mph on the highway and the speed limit was 55. To him it was obvious you were speeding and if you went to court that was fine as well. One time he went to his favorite spot along the interstate to work radar and got all four flats. Someone put 2x4's full of nails under the gravel. I was visiting back home a few years ago and ran across a PA trooper in that area and found out they named that spot after him. After all these years. LOL

Obviously newdude is talking about left lane campers in a 4 or 6 lane. Don't play the fool here. In a 2 lane we understand how it works.

Colorado Speed Laws Source: Section 42‑4‑1101, C.R.S. One of the more interesting rules noted is that the speed limit on "Open Mountain Highways" is 40 mph! While there are rules against driving so slowly as to impede traffic it comes with a caveat; Colorado law prohibits motor vehicle operators from driving at such a slow speed that they impede the normal and reasonable forward movement of traffic, unless their slow speed is necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle. In these situations, the driver must drive in the right‑hand lane if there is one available on the roadway, or pull off the roadway when possible to allow any impeded traffic to pass. Any guess pigeons WHO gets to determine what is the safe operating speed of the vehicle? Hint, not the guy behind you honking his horn and flashing his lights. No where in this law is there a provision the prohibits holding up traffic for those drivers who wish to drive OVER THE SPEED LIMIT. OR 5 mph OVER???? is NOT allowed by the same laws YOU ALL trot out to defend the indefensible. No one is bound by law to break it because you wish them to. Most dads slap the kind of stupid out of you before you're five. I'll give the show back to the

Like customboss we live rural and 2 lane mountain roads are the norm. The most frustrating situation is a car traveling under the speed limit with cars lined up behind it. Most pay no attention to the cars behind them, a few will pull over when they can. I drive according to how I feel, if its a slower day, I will not impede traffic. I speed up or move over.

On a two lane US Hwy in rural Colorado mountains where do you want me to move? Sure,when I drove DFW area at 75 mph with 6 lanes of traffic I drive accordingly. Why do Texans come to Colorado to run retired folks over? Because they drive like ants with 400 hp. Since I am a disabled combat veteran I get it ,but my body is not up to racing cars anymore. Something I did for GM professionally before my body fell apart. Roads are for ALL of us. Not just the digital generation.

In the 4 PM news tonight the result of another impatient self important tart. US 30 in a no passing zone both ways the aerial view of a SUV and a compact in a 95% head on. Quite a long time for fire and rescue extracting the bodies. No idea which car was passing to fast in the wrong place but EVERYONE in both cars paid a steep price. Yea....pigeons claiming right is wrong. Absolutely Biblical. Isaiah 5:20 James, that is just good common sense to slow it down. The more bold they get then slower I get in defense.

Red Rock Dam, Northern Ontario

Hi All, I have a 2021 GMC 3500HD CCLB SRW SLT gas delivered April 2021 with the older 195F setpoint transmission thermostat. I am typically carrying a 1800 lbs pop up slide in camper that is low drag (14 to 15 mpg with camper). The transmission temperature typically stabilizes between 187 and 195 in the mild PNW summer on long drives. The highest I’ve seen at the end of a climb was 200F, but I’ve not done any huge hot climbs yet. I’ve tried it towing 8000lbs but not on any long climbs that might challenge transmission cooling. I’m trying to decide whether to have the dealer do the free service bulletin replacement with the 150F thermostat even though I don’t seem to need it now. I have not done any heavy towing up long grades in hot weather, so I don’t know if there’s a cooling issue for my planned usage. The most I’ll ever tow is about an 8000 lb boat/trailer. No big travel trailer towing planned. I assume if I wait until after my 3 year warranty is past it won’t be free. Are there any potential disadvantages to getting the lower temp thermostat other than the risk the dealer does something wrong (my experience is about 1 screwup for every 3 visits). Lower gas mileage? I would do it at 15k miles and have the dealer do a transmission fluid and filter replacement at the same time. Thanks

I just about always let semis in unless it means hell for me for the next 10 minutes lol Flashing in the left lane still works but it is awful when the person you flash is one of the "speed up and down all the time" crowd and they decide that they are going to try and fight you lol

I always flash the big rigs after they pass me like we used to do 30+ years ago. Very few flip the lights on and off in thanks anymore.

On an interstate if I’m passing on the left at 70 mph the speed limit. And someone is catching me on the left I match then pull over once my pass is complete. I use to believe you were required not to impede the left progress. Even if they were speeding. I wouldn’t do more than 10 over. That’s my limit. I don’t crowd someone if they don’t in front of me. In the days past people used to flash the highs. Hey bub move over. Counter productive these days. I let tractor trailers in too a lost art. They get no respect.

I was thinking along the same lines, but not familiar enough to know how a failure in that component would result in the brakes applying themselves. I lean more towards the booster not sealing up like it should (maybe contaminated by a failed vacuum pump). If you pull the vacuum line off the booster and the brakes release at least we're in the right ball park. The vacuum pump to my knowledge is always running, I don't recall ever seeing a clutch on it, seems to me it is either creating vacuum or not - it SHOULD be creating vacuum at all times (the problem would be present at all times too). I suppose one could try to pop the belt off the vacuum pump to rule it out of the equation.

That one random Chevy also says it’s a 2019. The 3.0 wasn’t a thing in 2019 so I didn’t even mention it and it should be taken out of any statistical analysis. We’ll see if the new engine gets 9% lower fuel economy but a 9% increase in power doesn’t automatically mean that.

So going 55mph in the left lane in a 65 is acceptable? If you are lost, don't be in the fast lane. In almost every state it is in traffic law to keep right except when passing. Left lane is the passing (and or fast) lane. Some states (not all) actually enforce these laws via their highway patrol, and to me, every state should enforce it. Traffic would flow much better. summary of keep right laws - State "keep right" laws (mit.edu) I've seen cars on the NYS Thruway, local highways near my area. Car in the right lane will be doing 60 in a 55, car in the left sits either in their blind spot or next to or just ahead of them and sits there. Won't slow down and get over, won't pass (as they are supposed to in the left lane) and get over, nothing. Just sit and squat. No reason a person like that shouldn't be pulled over and issued a citation. If the car in the right is doing 55 in a 55, and you are in the left doing 60 in a 55 passing them, you get over after the pass, plain and simple.

My friend I wasn't replying to you directly but to the post on driving in Colorado. Others live there as well commenting and I am a former resident myself. ************************************************* 1.) I know is matters little to many but my first order of business is obedience to God's Laws. Roman 13 instructs me to be obedient to superior authorities. The only exception is when a law of man is counter to Gods Laws. Acts 5:29 Obeying the rules of the road best I can is part of this. So is paying taxes and refraining from fraudulent use of insurance. Lying to a policeman and so on. 2.) Rules vary from state to state and yes most states do have a rule against blocking the 'normal flow' of traffic and in every instance I can find; with exceptions such as but not limited to, prevailing road conditions, weather, smoke, dust, sun, posted lower curve limits and for the safe operation of the vehicle, traffic, emergency and maintenance vehicles and so on. It is always at the operators discretion as only he knows both his and his vehicles limitations in any and all situations. Guy behind does not get a say in this... 3.) That said, "The Normal Flow of Traffic" does not mean the prevailing WISH of the public to run 5 to 20 over the limit but to not impede WITHOUT CAUSE to less than AT MOST the maximum. 4.) Review of Illinois law I find this state is an "Absolute Speed" state. Interesting. This means that a ticket can be written for 1 mph over the speed limit and first offence has a maximum fine of $1,000! About the only time this gets enforced is 'loss of life' incidents. You can challenge but the success rate in doing so is snowball in a furnace successful without some really expensive lawyers. Even then...not so much.... Cheaper to pay the fine. 5.) To me and me alone this means I set my cruse control to 2 mph under the maximum IN THE PRESENTS OF OTHER TRAFFIC. The amount of 'over run' in average hill decent. In absence of others I still obey any and all posted minimum speed limits. On the Interstate I run 55 alone and 62-65 in traffic and keep right in this state and avoid the Interstates in states with limits higher than 70 mph. IF this is the peak rush I get off the Interstate at my first available exit. You have a different wish? Fine...I'm happy for you... 6.) I move over and let others pass when practical and safe for me and my passengers even if this means stopping on a shoulder or wayside an my personal inconvenience. 7.) Know those posted yellow/orange signs on curves? I follow those. How's your brakes? 8.) The FACT that law enforcement does not enforce the law matters not one bit to me. They can let the world run amuck...that will not cancel my duty to Point #1 of this list. 9.) Law breakers will complain if you are 10 under or 10 over if you are in THEIR WAY. Mind over matter. I don't mind so it doesn't matter. Honk away..... This is as accommodating as I am willing to be. Still not enough? Well.....SORRY.

No exhaust will void warranty unless proven by the dealer, which will never happen, you are legally protected by Magnuson-Moss.

I’m never in a hurry being retired almost 8 years. So I tend to drive slower these days. And yes I give way when possible as I stated. I can’t help thinking if people can imagine a person can be in a hurry for other reasons besides being an idiot. Do I really need to list the possibilities. Lord have mercy if someone’s being an idiot in front of me in an emergency. That’s what crosses my mind if someone needs to get by me. It’s better to be friendly on the road, than using it to make a point.

@Spurshot Thanks for the reply and your detailed post. I do all of the maintenance on my older trucks. Done oil changes and bilstein 5100 2” lift on the 2018. Your post made this look super easy. I’ll keep an eye on the leak and prob just do it myself. I checked bolts. They are tight and T30 torx. Must be shrinking oring.

In America, it's supposed to be the unlawful who are in the wrong. We used to be a nation of laws and not mob rule as you are proposing. I have sometimes been that guy driving the speed limit or under in an unfamiliar area and I'm not hazarding my charges by pulling over so the impatient can get to their destinations 5 seconds sooner. Folks need to exercise some patience and charity.

22.2 us mpg? the overall average for 2020 trucks says 23.1 and 2021 says 24.8 Fuelly needs to update their engine options for 2022, 3.0 isn’t listed yet.

thats the issue with amsoil, its great stuff. but its not the weakest component. switching to High end trans fluid will do nothing for longevity. the clutches dont fail on these, but O-rings, plastic, rubber seals and check valves. and the incorrectly designed PR valve, is the issue we're seeing,

I'm pumped. Glad i placed the order specs unknown.

yes and the c rated ones fail quickly in the oilfield roads up here in Alberta(punctures/sidewalls), they e-rated ones are the tough ones with enough sidewall to handle the severe duty, swap to e's right away if you want a tough tire and don't like changing flats and if you play in the real bush/forestry/oil country etc., this was just one more reason I was happy to build my own 'boss plus' out of a custom as the factory c-rated tires would have been swapped to e-rated snowflakes anyway, this way I got to choose a different brand from the get go

Grumpy, I'm not picking on you , I made a comment. You always have to defend your position and I surely don't need Colorado laws posted. Sometimes silence is golden.

To be fair, if on such a road there is faster traffic and say no passing zones for miles, you pull off to the shoulder and let them by, then re-enter the lane. It's not hard. But on such a road, the posted limit or 5 over is a good start, retired or not.

That's my truck. I didn't notice it for quite a while. Just a year before the pandemic started, I saw it because the leak was bad enough to have wet the bottom of the engine where I could see it during oil changes. It was getting onto the crossmember and on the AC compressor, and other things as well. There were no/few drips on the driveway. But it was getting pretty well distributed under there. Oil leaks tend to get progressively worse. I had taken it in to the dealer before the pandemic for the recalls. While there, I asked if they could let me know what it would cost to fix the leak (which was of unknown source, at the time). The service writer quipped "$5000". I'm sure to drive me off. It did. So, a couple months ago, I get up the steam to try to address this leak, leading to that thread you linked to. I think you'll find this is a very simple job, even if you don't do much of your own maintenance. Took me twice as long to type this as fixing it. You'll need a Torx bit set and a 1/4" drive ratchet and short extension. I'd recommend you clean the area before doing anything else. You don't want any dirt getting into the engine. I had oil everywhere and coated with many miles of dirt from off-road. So, I bought a few cans of Autozone store brand Engine Degreaser and went to a quarter car wash. I had to clean underneath as well. Your engine doesn't look bad at all. Still dropping that front splash shield and cleaning up a bit under the crankshaft area can't hurt. That seal/O'ring is about $9 at the dealership. Fixing oil leaks is particularly satisfying to me. I hate a leaky engine.

That lower pictured hub looks like it may have needed some persuasion to out of the knuckle. When I installed my hubs, I liberally greased the bores of the knuckles, the splines, and also the snout of the wheel side. When I disassembled everything, the brake rotor hats were corroded (aluminum hats of the Wilwood brakes) to the point they were froze on the hub snout. The silicone grease I used is 500F drop point. Hopefully, that helps keep the rust and aluminum corrosion down.

You think Texans are bad? It’s amusing you pick Texans, I get it. You need to drive with some New Jersey and California drivers. How do I know? There’re all moving to this awful place called Texas. That’s what it is! They change their registration get Texas tags. Then they go to Colorado to get some Mary Jane. Mystery solved. Damn I’m good.

It’s funny how like usual it’s the few who have miss read the intent of the thread. They want to talk about birds and accidents. They read anything KARNUT response to and gets triggered. It’s not another oil change thread, attack! It’s amusing really. Rock on!

I've seen them leak there on a few trucks. Lucky for me mine isn't leaking anything yet. I just have a minor oil pan seep at the rear that comes and goes, can go months without a drip and then I get a drip lol. Probably safe to say that it may take another 20,000 miles to look like that again.

Miscellaneous Maintenance 8/15/2022 - 182,822 miles 1,400 this OCI without an oil add. Blocking out paint chip repairs. Starting to look new again Also finding a ton of micro chips in the lift gate. How does this thing take such a beating? Replaced the rear wiper blade. First try was a NAPA Exact Fit 13N which 1.) would not lock 2.) To short from pin to blade to keep the plastic cover from rubbing on the glass 3.) So stiff it did not conform to the glass. I returned it then went to the local Chevy dealer for a new ANCO GM part #19432589 OE Original Equipment. Perfect. Only cost $4 more than the one that didn't work. Okay spent a gallon of gas running it down and that cost $3.80 I've never worn one out but as little as they get used the tend to stick to the glass and tear when needed the most Last two points are since the HPFP was replaced. Each point is all miles divided by all gallons for that oil change interval. so these are the "result' not the average. Didn't do this well when we first bought it.

I wish they'd pull over the under drivers more than the speeders. Its the left lane campers and the 5+under crowd that cause more disturbances in traffic flow than those going 5+over. Unsafe travel on the highway.

Just adding my impressions here for good measure. I have a 2020 LTZ and I noticed the stock suspension jumped and jostled all over every little bump in the road. I upgraded to the Bilstein 5100's and upon the first drive it was literally a night and day compared to stock. I think this should be the first mod that any T1 owner should do before anything else. Plus you have the added benefit of selectable height adjustment on the front end as well.

I was thinking about this post on a 200 mile run on Sunday. Running the speed limit was too fast for traffic, the speeders kept bunching up against the law abiding citizens. I throttled back to 62 to 66 and didn't have to back down much. The general feeling on threads such as this as it is the law abiding drivers that are in the wrong for driving the speed limit or slower. Well, as I get older I'm driving slower. As we passed into Broward County (where I was born and grew up) it was like entering the twilight zone with all the selfish and crazy drivers on the road. It was pouring rain and the little cars were still bobbing and weaving and even cut us off from entering one of those express lanes. Crashes were common. Some dove into puddles at speed and were rewarded with flapping bumper covers front and rear. I throttled back even more until we were bumper to bumper for a time before we arrived at our first destination in Fort Lauderdale.

GM has nothing. HD tailgate cap trim won't fit the 1500 trucks either. Have you tried ARE to see if they offer a compatible seal for that cap with the new body trucks?

When you had the tires rotated and balanced, did they just do a traditional balance or did they do a road force balance? It does make a big difference.

I decided to swap out the Morimoto tail lights with a set of Alpharex tail lights. They require reusing the old backup bulbs, whereas the Moromotos had their own LEDs. Really, I just wanted a change but the old bulbs were too dim so I went with some Diode Dynamics LED reverse lights. The difference is obvious.

Night time illumination:

Diablo tuner with a Lew custom tune probably fits the bill

I couldn't find many reference pictures when deciding on a canopy for my '20 Silverado 1500 so here's a thread for people to post pictures and details on their canopies and answer questions. I'll start it off with mine which was just installed yesterday. It's a Leer 100XR color matched to my truck. It took almost 2 months from order date to delivery which is a little longer than expected. All manufactures told me 6-8 weeks. The options I added are, removable front window so I can clean between without taking the cap off. Power locks which tie into the truck and work via the remote, door handle button and keypad. Headliner in black since a bed rug only comes in black and I might add the floor later so I wanted them to match. Thule rack tracks to mount a roof rack which I had from my last vehicle to carry surfboards and kayaks. There is one interior light right behind the brake light which I think came standard. The shop only charged $60 for install and I'm glad they did it. It took close to two hrs for install to run the wiring for the door locks, brake light and interior light. It probably would have taken me longer. My total cost was $2990.90 after tax. See below for the price breakout from my receipt. This is a cab high model, the interior height is 41" from floor (top of ribs) to ceiling. The tailgate opening is 35.5" high. Ceiling height is enough to sit up with about 5" of head clearance. Later I'm sure I'll camp out in the back on solo trips with my boy instead of hauling a full trailer. I'll post more pics later but here's a few from my driveway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8-12 weeks good luck.

Fully committed to the conversion. Just in time to fit 1 ton of rock in a half ton box.

thats what i read as well.......i ran 91 a few times couldnt tell a difference

Extra capacity, as in holds more dirt and debris, not as in higher airflow. At least not more airflow when new. Maybe more flow remaining when they have collected 'xyz' ounces of dirt/debris.

If you buy into the less air filter (performance filters e.g. K&N) = more performance, then about +100hp and +10mpg increase. LOL

No fuses on 2015. They figured out we were pulling them and hard wired DRL's.

I wanted to do the same thing, but alas, they did away with the two fuse gig I had done in the past also. But, I have conditioned myself to reach over and turn the knob to the left and disable the DRL's when I start the pickup. Message comes up on the DIC saying daytime running lights disabled and you dismiss that message. I park the pickup in the garage and can tell that they are turned off. Also, when the wife is driving and coming to pick me up from my semi truck, I can tell they are off if she remembered to do the left turn thing when she started it up or any time enroute. Still seeking a more permanent solution, but this one has me somewhat satisfied. Some wonder why anyone would even want to disable the DRL's. But those folks never go hunting or dealing with livestock on a farm or ranch.

Wtf is this an old far thing too cheap to pay for a ****ing light bulb? Lights on while driving! Studies have proven it saves lives!