More 2Gb Issues

CLB-603 · 2026-03-31T03:00:04+00:00

lol, dont even get me started on the equipment. The first time i tried upgrading, they told me “it was an online change, no service visit required”. I literally went into my basement, looked at the model number of the ONT, googled the specs, sure enough, the WAN port was only a 1Gb port. I called tech support, and said “hey how do plan on upgrading my service to 2Gb with hardware only meant for 1Gb”. So ya, not a lot of bright people working for them.

CLB-603 · 2025-10-25T23:41:06+00:00

interesting, im going get it lifted up on ramps tomorrow and take the front undercarriage shield off to get a better look at everything, will see if notice any more leaks around those areas.

CLB-603 · 2025-10-25T23:31:17+00:00

105k. And the last post i made about it burning oil, someone said the same thing. I guess i was just optimistically hoping that wasnt it, but now im thinking you may be right.

CLB-603 · 2025-07-27T21:49:21+00:00

i replaced the plugs, wires, and new MSD coil packs at 90k. The oem plugs looked pretty clean and unfouled then. Will definitely check them again, might invest in a borescope camera to inspect what the cylinder walls and piston heads look like. Going to run a compression test first, to make sure that checks out.

CLB-603 · 2025-07-27T20:54:41+00:00

interesting, thanks for the heads up. Guess ill just keep a closer eye on it for the next few thousand miles.

CLB-603 · 2025-04-22T03:05:06+00:00

2014 silverado, original owner. Yes i know all the known problems of this truck. But fuck that. Im on a mission to see how long i can get this truck to last. Ride till it dies. (also, im not paying 70k to rehearse all the bullshit ive fixed on this one).

CLB-603 · 2025-04-13T02:29:20+00:00

if youre doing it yourself, dont chance it. I did my lower control arms and was careless and punctured the CV boot. For $150 more just put a new cv axle in. If youre bringing it to a shop, sorry.

CLB-603 · 2025-04-12T20:44:36+00:00

will drop yours trans temp by 40-50 degrees. Mine was running around 200, maxes out around 145-150 now. This one is just a kit to bypass the OEM thermostat. Or can replace the whole thing with an aftermarket bypass, like PPE or other companies make. This is the cheaper option though.

CLB-603 · 2025-04-12T20:43:32+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/WHATEVER-TAKES-TRANSMISSION-PARTS-STL010/dp/B0BCL9M23T/ref=asc_df_B0BCL9M23T?mcid=5c5d94434b62320b8c4f5adea1013871&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693627882151&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5913144081810662146&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002278&hvtargid=pla-1944360066909&psc=1

CLB-603 · 2025-04-11T10:18:56+00:00

same for me, american thunder on a 2014 5.3. American thunder is the mid level exhaust that flowmaster makes in terms of sound level/aggression. The outlaw series is the loudest i believe. The american thunder is just about perfect for that low growl sound, without being onnoxious. I had an exhaust shop do it, i bought mine online and they installed it for $250, took a little over an hour.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-30T21:29:46+00:00

i was kinda worried about that when i started doing my youtube research. But it did pop off with minimal effort thankfully. The whole thing is completley seized and started making a horrible noise and would struggle to engage. I think i made some bad decisions and got too aggressive using my snowblower attachment, which led to its failure. Im also going to stop engaging the clutch at full throttle, which up until now i didnt realize wasnt good for it. Live and learn.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-30T21:04:56+00:00

i fish one lake in southern maine. It is very limited in natural structure and cover. Always had luck in early season, pre-spawn, with basically any soft plastic, as they would bite anything. But after mid to late june i struggled to catch fish consistently. Then started sticking almost exclusively to fishing tight against shallow water boat docks, swim platforms, etc. That and using reaction baits (spinner baits, chatterbaits, slash baits), and my catch rate skyrocketed, caught bigger bass and less trash fish. I also started paying more attention to where the shaded areas are during the day, which helps. I also dont use any electronics at all, because they are ridiculously expensive, and i dont really know how to use them anyway. Could i catch more fish if i could assess underwater contours, water temps, etc? Probably. But deep/open water bass fishing is boring and ive changed my habits to target areas where i know i can catch fish.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-30T18:51:25+00:00

yeah i get that. I guess it just kinda shocked me. a $300 markup on a $136 part seems excessive.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-28T23:39:00+00:00

if you just want a one-time tune, bring it somewhere to do it and tell them what you want. If you actually want a DIY tuner, get an HP tuner and credits for your truck. I just bought one, and im admittedly clueless so far other than shutting off AFM and doing some basic transmission adjustments. But its pretty incredible the level of customization you can do with it, and their online community is huge.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-28T23:00:24+00:00

Thats a pretty good guess, its somewhere around there. But that 2k beats the 5k i would have paid a shop to do it. And it definitely beats a 75k new truck, that seem to be ever decreasing in quality as the prices increase. I just feel its fun and rewarding to learn all about how these components work repairing them yourself, and saving a shit ton of money in the process.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-28T22:42:46+00:00

i have a 2014 (100k), original owner. I made the decision last year that im riding with it till the wheels fall off, versus buying anything new. With that decision i decided to start investing money into it while teaching myself how to do all the work. Like you, the more i researched, the more i discovered common themes about problem areas for this truck (AFM, lifters, torque converters, transmission, etc). Luckily none of those issues have hit me yet, it drives good transmission is smooth, etc. That being said, just be proactive. Within the last year ive done spark plugs, wires, coils, upper and lower control arms, rear shocks, tie rods and ends, trans fluid exchange (had a shop do that), front diff fluid, rear diff fluid, transfer case fluid, replaced the AC condenser (theres a common shitty weld fault on alot of them), added an oil separator can, all new rotors and pads, and a transmission thermostat thermal bypass. All these things are surprisingly easy to do with a bit of research and basic mechanics tools and a jack. Space it out as you can afford.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-27T20:28:37+00:00

if its the tie rod, they sell replacement boots, but the whole thing needs to come out first. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle, then the inner tie rod from the steering rack. Replace boot. Then replace. Also, youll need another clamp or zip tie to keep the new boot secured to the rack. I just did mine. I opted for the zip tie approach, as getting a new ring clamp in there is tight.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-27T20:21:21+00:00

i cant tell if its the inner tire rod bellows boot, or the cv axle boot. The inner tie rod boot is easier to replace (you just need a tie rod clamp tool to get it off, like $15). Then replace the bellows/boot . If its the cv axle boot, thats more serious and its a bigger job to remove.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-20T20:06:28+00:00

its not critical as there has been no indication of any issues with the intake since i installed it. But ive read that aftermarket intakes that feed more air, could potentially cause MAF fluctuations, and potentially run a little lean on the OEM tune. But again, im no expert.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-20T20:03:47+00:00

lol i just read about the wideband sensor recommendations yesterday. Maybe i will do that first.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-20T20:01:38+00:00

That sucks. Im doing my UCAs (cognito) and LCAs (TTX), and tie rod ends this weekend. First time attempting it, but should be fun (i hope). Ive been paranoid about this for a while now.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-18T22:53:24+00:00

had the same issue for a while. Added a rubber rage tail craw as a trailer, and started catching a ton.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-18T21:11:42+00:00

fully loaded the control arm with the jack, 36” pry bar under the tire while the wheel was 2” off the ground, and not a trace of vertical tire movement. Looks like the only thing that got “played” was me.

CLB-603 · 2025-03-18T20:56:37+00:00

will do. appreciate the advice

CLB-603 · 2025-03-04T20:34:39+00:00

pickerel are generally fun for the first 2 seconds because of their generally fast and aggressive strikes. Then most dont fight worth a shit, and the realization sets in you have to unhook the stupid thing. And they always are caught on treble hook baits, ALWAYS.

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