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Okay so here it goes. Whats up guys? I have not been on here for a very long time. I traded in the ol 2000 sierra Z71 on a 2008 silverado crewcab LTZ Z71. I love the new Z. I was wondering whats up with the button to turn traction control "off"? Why in the heck does it still try to b rake or do whatever it is it does to stop me from spinning? I hate it! I ordered the RC 4.75" lift to try to clear 33x13.50 nitto mud grapplers on 10" wide mazzi wheels. Will this lift clear them? I wish I would of gotten on here sooner to read the horror stories about the RC lifts but too late I'm a owner. Oh ya ofcourse the new truck has the 5.3L with 373s like my old one. Just give me a little insight on these trucks and the lift please. Thanks guys, Kris J. p.s. Is that crazy clown still around here?

pwall Senior Enthusiast

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Welcome back!

By 'spinning', do you mean doing a burn-out? That would be the torque management slowing you down, and not the traction control (my thoughts anyways).

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Something is screwed up on my laptop not letting me reply up there...any who no no burn outs...like on ice/snow and eventually mud! I don't want to try and be gettin it and it slamming the brakes on or whatever the heck it does. Oh and thanks for the welcome back...last time I was on here I think you had a yukon xl or burban didn't you? Well nice rig ya got now!!

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Heck I could be wrong but when my light blinks in my dash it sounds/feels like the brakes are being applied. I can't stand it. I'll be trying to get my momentum going in the snow and ice(with my traction control off) and the truck does something to make me stop spinning the tires. Makes me not so happy.

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I've only seen 1 button to turn off. I assumed it was TC. The one down by the console with the truck and squiggly lines. I know...I sound like an idiot

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

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When the system is on, the light is out on the dash.

 

Hold the button in... for like 5-10 seconds and it will say trac and stab. off on the dash. :lol:

 

I agree, it can be a pain,... but when your going down the road and hit a spot of black ice, you'll appreciate it.

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Ahhhhhhh Steve....you're advice is GREATLY appreciated!!! I'm going to have to take the ol lady out later and try it....yes!!

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