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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    Sorry no pics of before. But most of the rust was hidden by the running boards. Removal was lots of self tapping screws and a few braces that were also rusty as hell.
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    Welcome to the club. I have a 2013 Chevy that I love. In fact I love it so much I bought a 2003 GMC similar to the one you've got this past summer. It even has the G80 ( maybe this option was more likely in conversion vans??) I found some pretty rusted rocker panels when I removed the running...
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    I'm trying to fit my 2013 AWD Express so that it can tow a good sized trailer and have questions. 1. Does the Z85 RPO code mean anything? lots of gm truck info out there that seems to suggest a trans cooler and oil cooler would be part of that but I have neither ( unless they're behind the...
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    Other than a custom full length rack with a fairing, an ikamper and a cargo box.....nothing!
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    Greetings, Anybody had any luck in reducing wind noise? I have a 2013 AWD 1500 cargo with aftermarket hands free and can barely use the phone function no matter where I place the mic. All the weather stripping seems to be in great shape and the more I study the front edge of the drivers door -...
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    sackettmw nailed it! Thanks alot!! The transfer case WAS overfilled by maybe 2 cups - enough to make a difference there but an almost insignificant amount in the tranny. At any rate, I've drained the excess from the TC and topped up the trans and all seems to be good. Unless someone is...
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    This is exactly the kind of actionable advice I was looking for. Many thanks.
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    Anyone care to try and explain/speculate? Earlier this week I was near St. George UT running up the long climb heading north. It was hot out side, I had the AC and had been driving for a maybe an hour. I don't usually run my AC. I look in the side view mirror and I'm blowing smoke - like pull...
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    Oh and I am pretty sure your 5.3 should not have that little screen under the oil pressure sender , that is for engines with the AFM system Thanks for the heads up on the screen. Was a bit concerned that someone had already been in there. The oil change did the trick. With my new pressure...
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    I hope these couple pics come through! First is Salmon River in Id, second is southern Utah. I'll say again that I love this van! It's been so dependable. capable and comfortable I almost could not ask for more. It should be noted that I'm almost 60 so the cars I grew up with were really...
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    It's been some time since I visited this thread and just thought I'd check in. I freaking love my van! In fact I have a hard imagining a more useful, comfortable , capable rig to do things I want to do. Cruise 80 all day and then bump out to a remote campsite and live outside for a while. I...
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    I just did a 5000 mile trip which included interstate, 2 laners, washboard,and getting pretty close to as off roady ( steep, basketball sized loose rock) as I’d care to get with the lift and shocks you’ve described with no control arm change. My van performed perfectly in all conditions. I...
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    I'd love to share more pics but the ones from my iphone are all "too large" all of the sudden ?
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    Pretty simple. Took out the battery, removed all the high spots to level the tray. Welded two "L" brackets to a threaded rod with holes drilled through the bottom section of the L and bolted them to the tray. A piece of channel steel serves as the hold down. The isolator is mounted up high on...
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    Just back from a 25 day, 5500 mile roadtrip from my home in MN to SLC via Lander WY and Stanley ID. From SLC into Canadia ( Banf, Lake Loiuse) and back down through Montana, So Dak and home again. Added an Ikamper plus a conversion bench seat to make it a 2 bedroom ! I also added a battery...
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    To those with chev express under hood light experience

    Mine did not work when i bought the van but I could hear the switch working. Took it apart, cleaned the contacts and sliders - which are more or less the same thing - and it works like a champ! Super simple.
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    The bolts did rub on the frame. I don't know if there is a right and left spring - sure looked the same to me. But I paid someone to install them and they put them with the nut ( and thus the extra bolt sticking out) facing the frame. I cut a small amount off the bolts but don't see why you...
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    The brand is AVS and it was on there when I bought the van.
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    GM fullsize AWD Van Info thread

    Next added the front shocks, wheels/tires and another full turn of torsion key bolts. Front went to 28" ( + 3/4) and back to 22.5 (+ 1.5) and here is how it sits today. The new rear shocks will go in this weekend and then an alignment. I have not driven this rig enough to have an informed...
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