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36 minutes ago, Donstar said:
Nice looking combo! Is that a cargo trailer camper conversion?
Thanks! Trailer is a 7x14 enclosed with rear ramp door. My Honda pioneer 1000-5 just barely fits due to height of 76” I cut in 3 double pane camper windows I bought off eBay and the trailer came with the camper door. It’s my lightweight toy hauler and camper without amenities. Lol better than a tent ?
1400lbs trailer weight empty
1700lbs 2017 Honda pioneer 1000-5
3100lbs total without camping gear.
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T1XX 2019 - 2021+ AT4 18” wheels
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2009 GMT900 17” wheels on my 2018. One set of stick on wheel weights fit in front with just barely enough clearance for caliper. Rear there is plenty of room between caliper and 17” wheel.
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That’s a fair price for just wheels. That is a very common wheel design.
FYI these will fit 1988 - 2018 6 lug Chevrolet GMC Truck, SUV, Van, etc.
GMT400 1988 - 1999
GMT800 1999 - 2007
GMT900 2007 - 2013
K2XX 2014 - 2018-
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So, I used whatever Napa had. I paid $147 out the door for an AGM. Keep in mind I get a good guy discount since I used to work for a Cadillac dealer, so we used them a lot. As far as Optima batteries go, I have heard the same complaints you are hearing. I didn’t want to spend the ridiculous money for a Chinese battery. I was having AC issues with my old battery. My driver’s side wasn’t cooling as well as my passenger side. I had an active body code for low voltage to the HVAV system, so after about 2 years of that battery, I felt it was time to replace it. Slapped the new one in, cleared the body codes, and I’m back cool again. My buddy at Cadillac swears up and down that I didn’t have to remove the coolant tank, but I did it anyway. It made the job easier.
Thanks for the detailed reply.
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I don’t miss my 2018 K2xx because I still own it!
It’s paid off, the hard to find (in my area) crew cab standard bed max tow 4wd 6.2 with Denali cluster. The late build K2xx options like Automatic HID headlights, automatic low speed braking and lane keep assist.
1900lb payload and 11,700lb tow rating is way more than enough for me currently. Tows my 4klb enclosed trailer with UTV like it’s barely there.
Only has 12k miles. Been pretty much problem free. Bumper to bumper warranty is up March 2021.
I plan on keeping it unless it gives me major problems or the next redesign is amazing or has something I can’t live (want) without.
When GM finally adds Super cruise and an interior redesign it *may* entice me to trade in.
Definitely something to be said about a paid off problem free truck.
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I don’t miss my 2018 K2xx because I still own it!
It’s paid off, the hard to find (in my area) crew cab standard bed max tow 4wd 6.2 with Denali cluster.
1900lb payload and 11,700lb tow rating is way more than enough for me currently.
Only has 12k miles. Been pretty much problem free. Bumper to bumper warranty is up March 2021.
I plan on keeping it unless it gives me major problems or the next redesign is amazing or has something I can’t live (want) without.-
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I’m not excited to replace mine when the time comes.
I will prob go for a Walmart / sams AGM. Maybe north star if I feel like spending that much.
Has optima improved since the mid 2000’s? I know when they moved production out of the USA people complained the batteries weren’t as good and didn’t last as long.
What model and brand of replacement battery did you install?
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6-speed or 8-speed? If it is the 8-speed a fluid exchange may help as the factory fill fluid is hydroscopic and slowly absorbs water which will cause torque converter issues.
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My 2018 has a piece of dirt or flake in the paint but it’s where the anti chip paint is on rocker panel. I can live with that vs taking it in and hope they don’t overspray my door or scratch good paint.
One thing I don’t like on K2xx and t1xx is the new door design with the rocker exposed. You now see the rocker where people drug their foot getting in and out which makes minor scuffs and scratches. The older design had the door cover this area so you only see it when doors open. 3M clear bra won’t stick to the anti chip paint.
I constantly remind my family to not step on the paint! the the plastic door sill and then the ground.
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See if dealer will repaint. If they won’t fix to your satisfaction contact GM and that should get the ball rolling.
I hate going to the dealer for issues as well, not impressed with my dealers at all but if you can’t live with it then definitely take it in while you have bumper to bumper warranty.
once 3yr 36k miles is up your living with it.
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Bilstein 5100 will raise front 2” and gives you an extra 1” of front end travel. No need to change any components, uses stock spring, control arms etc.
Take a look at fox and king for larger lifts.
Bilstein 6112 is a larger diameter shock with new coil spring.
https://www.shocksurplus.com/pages/bilstein-6112-vs-fox-2-0-performance-coilovers-the-need-to-know -
how much you pay for those used?
$700 with 800 miles on 265/65/18 Goodyear fortitude HT. Thought that was a great deal since the tires alone cost that. They are not aggressive off road but I wanted a summer set of tires and these supposedly do ok in some snow. All season.
I have a set of 33” BFG ko2 on 17” wheels when I want off road look / winter.
People asking $1300 - $1500 for AT4 takeoffs with Goodyear DuraTrac tires. -
Looks good.
I got oem AT4 18” wheels and tires off Craig’s.-
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I have sunroof on previous gen K2xx. No issues. Got it tinted with dark tint and leave it closed but shade open all the time. Gives the cabin a more open and brightens it up a bit.
I have heard of sharkfin antenna leaking and rear windows leaking but not sunroofs.
Have a 92 accord with sunroof, no issues still works great.
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Can anyone share with me the benefits of towing with a short bed vs standard? Is it just increased stabability since the axles are spread out? Do you get a higher payload on a standard bed truck too (considering all specs are same between short and standard)?
Yes on stability although a few more inches in wheelbase you prob won’t notice. Payload is slightly less because the truck weighs more vs short bed.
I like the look and function of the longer bed. Can fit a dirt bike with tailgate closed, etc
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4 hours ago, CamGTP said:
The max towing weight for my 2016 crew cab is 9,500lbs and the truck itself is 5,500lbs, so yeah that's a lot to tow.
It's not that is can't do it because these trucks would pull 12,000lbs no problem, it's the other things to consider. Like cooling ability, diff gearing and of course trying to stop something that weighs nearly twice as much as the truck does.
^ This
My 2018 SLT crew cab 6.2L 4wd 6'6" standard bed Max Tow package weighs 5700lbs and is rated at 11,800lbs. Doubt I would ever want to tow that much. I regularly tow a 7x14 enclosed that weighs in at 3500lbs loaded. That is no problem at all. I'd be comfortable towing up to 7500 - 8000lbs with sway control and weight distribution hitch. -
I occasionally see service stabilitrak after starting. Once in awhile get a service safety restraint system.
3/36 warranty is up March 2021. Local GMC dealer just shut its doors...
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On 6/24/2020 at 2:01 PM, steve76t said:
Update... Still getting the “Action Required - Open Then Close Driver Window” message at times. Happens about once every other week or so. Also noticed that the volt meter on the dash does not vary as much as it did in the past. Almost always just a little above 14 on the gauge. Once in a while it'll drop a tiny little bit below 14, but never down in the 13.0-ish range as it did in the past. Anyone else experience this?
Any updates? Did this get fixed?
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On 8/10/2020 at 6:05 PM, Geoff Fougere said:
I will post what was done in the next day or so once i find the details. I did recently buy a bluedriver code reader and the codes that were pulled are as follows:
Power Steering Control Module Codes
U0428 CURRENT/HISTORY/MIL
Invalid Data Received From Steering Angle Sensor Module
U0415 CURRENT/HISTORY
Invalid Data Received From Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module
U0126 CURRENT/HISTORY/MIL
Lost Communication With Steering Angle Sensor Module
C0544 CURRENT/HISTORY/MIL
Brake Pressure Sensor "B" Circuit/OpenAnti-Lock Brake System Codes
U0077 HISTORY
Control Module Communication Bus "E" Off
U0126 CURRENT/HISTORY/MIL
Lost Communication With Steering Angle Sensor Module
U0428 HISTORY
Invalid Data Received From Steering Angle Sensor ModuleU0151 CURRENT/HISTORY/MIL
Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module
U0452 HISTORY
Invalid Data Received From Restraints Control ModuleHuman-Machine Interface Module Code
B127E HISTORY
No description availableI do know a sensor was replaced, there was a loose wire and they replaced a wiring harness. After the wiring harness was replaced, it worked great for a couple of weeks and they started acting up again. This issue was first reported when i was 500 KM past the warranty. I shall post more details once i find them
Any updates? Did this ever get solved?
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Damn, that was a hit. Glad everyone walked away. What was the other driver in? Had to be well built since they walked away as well?
Well wishes and be sure to post some pics of the replacement.
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On 8/24/2020 at 9:23 AM, flyin99 said:
HI all.........got a new 2019 Sierra Limited and through all of the "excitement", I guess I missed this. It's like the window trim on the back door goes up hill a bit and doesn't align with the front door. Is there a way to get these straight or just deal with it? Thank you all. Appreciate any input.
If this bothers you, don’t look at the Rear bottom corner of the crew cab doors. They stick out with a large gap by design.
It’s also bothered me how the rain water just runs on part of the inner door plastic frame.
To keep things in check, I just look at the gaps on my 1979 K10 and 1997 k1500. Wow, there isn’t a gap that matches on those generations. Now my 2018 looks amazing. GM has come a long way! I think they actually started caring about body panel gaps on the 2007.5 GMT900 generation and up. Before that it was “good enuf”.
Cheers
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That sucks. Shop around local body shops. Check their reviews. They shouldn’t have to paint the entire door. Just blend in the area that they paint.
if you have the tricoat paint maybe it can’t be blended and that’s why they have to repaint entire door? Seems like dealer just being a dealer and asking the max price.
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Anybody Miss their K2?
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Won’t fit in my garage either but it has a nice shady spot in the driveway. I really wanted the 6’6” bed and crew cab. Kills me it’s outside but I keep the bird poop off, bi weekly washes, etc.
Looking for a 22’ carport to shelter from the occasional once every 10 year hail storm.
The T1xx are even longer and even a crew shortbed wouldn’t fit in a 228” 19’ garage.
I really like the looks of the T1XX GMC HD. Just don’t need that much truck. When they add the 10 speed to the 6.6 gas I’ll have to take a long test drive.