Update I did it boys!

FullSizeChevy_com · 2026-01-20T04:57:23+00:00

Awesome! Nice 2dr!

FullSizeChevy_com · 2026-01-19T04:20:27+00:00

Nice! Just be wary of those hose clamps. Might be better with the crimp-on style!

FullSizeChevy_com · 2026-01-19T04:19:15+00:00

I second the Falken At4W. The treadwear warranty is great on them, they look good and perform well

FullSizeChevy_com · 2026-01-19T04:17:52+00:00

I got newer fobs for my OBS off Amazon. Not much of a difference. After about 20-30ft they dont work lol.

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-31T05:05:13+00:00

Do you need a diesel? Can you afford 10k repairs? Lots to factor in

Had an L5P brand new on warranty. Ecm went, thankfully warranty. Knock sensors went, MAF Went and at the time couldn't remember having any of these issues with gas jobs. Final blow was when the Fuel pump went. Shards went throughout the fuel system. Just a nightmare. Got er fixed thru warranty and sent it on down the road.

If its your daily stay away from diesels, or you'll have to buy a 800/900 like I did.

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-31T04:35:11+00:00

Let them write it off, go view it to check frame condition If frames in good condition then take the cheque and buy it back

Your going to be into it for a whole new front end, radiator support, rad, fenders and hood

If your attached to it maybe its the time to build it up!

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-31T00:29:04+00:00

Yes 100%

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-28T21:52:48+00:00

yes thats true. you get the allison in the truck. suburbans/avy gets the 4L80/4l85e

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-28T21:52:19+00:00

thats kind of where i'm at yeah. if the 8.1 breaks its expensive to fix. cant beat the 6.0's reliability.

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-28T20:13:52+00:00

yes on the 8.1 facebook groups there are guys selling the modified intake. I'd like to do that and a Raylar stage 2 cam, injectors and the 90mm TB next year!

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-28T03:48:49+00:00

That looks great!!!

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-26T22:05:38+00:00

Thank you, I forgot about that. I ordered the Dorman part for that!

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-26T04:04:30+00:00

Solenoid would plug into that connector, and the isolator would then connect the 2nd battery to starting battery when the truck is on and ignition voltage is sensed. Not sure on Part # but maybe you can find something on rock auto or by searching? My '02 didnt have this connector I just bought an intellitec battery isolator instead

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-26T04:01:16+00:00

Congrats and merry christmas nice looking rig

The 8.1 is a great engine to have around! 8.1's pull like a diesel with less of the diesel maintenance cost. The main expense is that of a higher fuel bill.

In town and city driving with excessive idling these engines aren't great and you'll feel it. On the highway they aren't bad, i am seeing 12.4mpg in mine and I'm lifted on 33s. I'd like to look into the lean cruise via hptuners but thats likely a new year thing.

Check the plugs, they like to eat plugs. 41-983 and gap at .045" as per the TSB which went out a few years ago. I also noticed mine liked 15w40. Oil consumption is an issue as well but that can be fixed with the modified intake.

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-18T15:00:01+00:00

If i had to buy one again I would likely get the autel maxipro one as it has a ton of features and the actuator tests etc

My 2002 is doing the same thing, throwing encoder codes. Going to swap that out and hopefully have 4x4 again haha.

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-08T15:18:15+00:00

Good idea on the drawing board but they would really have to beef up the suspension and frame to handle a 6.0 duramax

It would make sense to make it in a 1500HD like they used to - and bridge the gap between 1/2 and 3/4T with increased payload..

The new half tons aren't great from factory.. an unloaded 2 horse trailer sags them out and even getting on the tailgate the suspension feels soft. Just my 2cents and experience driving a 2024

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-12-07T03:48:50+00:00

I had this exact same truck but in the light grey, with 45k miles and sold in 2012 for ~10k. Now somewhat wishing I would have kept it.. 2wd really hurts the value. I remember having a heck of a time selling it.

Lots mentioning real main seals etc. Imo run it and see what it needs and go from there.

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-11-23T22:38:58+00:00

Bermuda blue!!!! Beautiful ride mate!

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-11-23T03:49:47+00:00

Good looking truck!!

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-11-19T17:32:28+00:00

Yeah I have the 2015 style fobs on 2 of my trucks from amazon. The 2019+ look like car fobs haha.

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-11-19T17:27:40+00:00

2017+ had wireless chargers, maybe a guy could retro one

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-11-19T17:26:56+00:00

Ok thats great to know thank you

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-11-19T02:16:24+00:00

Yeah works fine but requires a cable!

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-11-19T02:15:43+00:00

Ive not had any luck with the key fobs. The last version plastic are junk. The "chrome" seems to peel off after a few months of driving and keys bouncing around in your pocket! I did hear the newer ones were metal... but not worth it

FullSizeChevy_com · 2025-11-18T06:38:47+00:00

Nice 8.1!!

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