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nowicksl

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    1999 GMC Sierra 4x4

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  1. That red kind of muted that horrific “puke line” on the front fenders. That dark color and especially silver will accentuate that nasty thing. Wtf. Looks like a sonic or Malibu not a serious vehicle for men. Sent from device. Excuse errors.
  2. Ya put yer weed in there. Sent from device. Excuse errors.
  3. That’s the ride height the truck should come from the factory. Nice level! Looks sharp. Sent from device. Excuse errors.
  4. Can someone point me towards how to level by lowering the rear of the truck? Sent from device. Excuse errors.
  5. Ex GMT800 owner "...2000 Z71", can you elaborate on your "ride characteristics" on the Max tow package? Not to hijack this thread, but I currently have a 99 Sierra - non Z71, and am considering giving it up for a 2018 Crew Cab STANDARD bed with perhaps the 6.2, but surely the Max Tow package....but you are scaring me with your screen name (Yikes!) and concern on ride characteristics. When I bought my truck in 99, I quickly added Edelbrock shocks, which are still on the truck but likely need replacement this next season if I keep the 99. The back end dances on the washboard dirt roads around my house when empty, and I recall that is why I purchased these shocks when the truck was virtually new. Spending 50 large ones on a new truck and regretting the decision seems to be something that you are familiar with? Sorry Grumpy, now back to your regularly scheduled forumming......
  6. I thought you park that thing during corrosion season. Didn’t you get hit in Illinois yet? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. I'm with ya. My 99 sits outside in the driveway once the salt is applied as well....seen 3 weekends in snow as I had to toe the rally car to sno drift. Washed the bottom all 3 times. I get your suspension setup but just can't see it on my truck $$$$. Glad the weather is as it has been. So....what kind of buicks get the garage? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. Grumpy, how are you going to protect the finish on those beautiful shocks this winter? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. Owned this since new in April of 99. Only seen 3 winter weekends here in Michigan. 194k miles and runs just awesome. Deciding on a new truck but can't decide to let it go.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. Z2Z.....from that photo you have the best looking truck/wheels/accessories I have seen on this forum. How about a few more photos to see in perspective and the bed? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. Yes, it is terrible in our Audi. Especially talk or sports reporting, NFL or Racing, it is hard to hear and sounds like they are in a tin can.
  12. Watch your data as car play uses a bit of data on long trips. I like it though, car play that is. Have it in my car. When we get the new truck my wife wants the built in navigation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. So this answers it for me then. A truck with nav CAN enable AA or ACP through the device and utilize the device maps and navigation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. Reading this thread may allow me to buy a lower level truck and not have to spend so much on a Lutz model or Slit. I can have my cloth seats and heated wheel and like it!
  15. Hey guys, thought that after 17 years I should chime in. My truck is in excellent condition as I Purchased new in March 1999. May get flamed for this, but I don’t drive it winters, and the chassis and body are completely rust free. What year GMT-800 do you have? 1999 GMC Sierra SLE 4x4 extended cab. Pewter with pewter interior bench seat. What motor/trans? 5.3Liter / 4L60E What have you had to fix? Only major was the transmission – I added a cooler and the hose clamp failed and lost fluid – enough to cause an issue with minor slippage and shifting, so I had the trans rebuilt by a trans shop with heavier duty internal clutches and parts. Minor list is the usual stuff of a few window mechanisms rear pinion seal and pinion flange Shocks, replaced with Edlebrock at about 20k miles – lifetime warranty Intake gaskets, water pump gaskets, Two sets of brakes, Radio lights burnt out so replaced with POS Blaupunkt. Caulking on the roof by the B pillar drivers side split – causing water leak down left front foot area Painted the front bumper cap as it was peeling fuel pump Fuel sending unit Two additional set of tires. Do all maintenance and repairs myself (except for that transmission) What do you still need to fix? The passenger side window Motor just crapped out…and the mirror switch needs cleaning/springing or a new one, and needs a full detailing for spring! How many miles do you got on the clock? 173k miles. I started jonesing for a new 2016 crew cab, but at nearly 50k out the door, I can’t see why I would “give” this truck away by selling it to someone else. We are going to tow a travel trailer again this summer and the wife is concerned about reliability. I tell her I can actually work on this truck, more so than a new one. Someday the new one will be in my hands, but I can do a lot with $800 a month in my pocket without a loan.
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