Pickup Trucks

1996 gmc k1500

grdixo1 — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:12:58 GMT

vortec engine.no distributor{coil pack ignition).engine misfires and is now acting like it is out of time.starts like its too advanced and sometimes like its too decreased. engine mechanical is in great shape ie.. compression and wear.started out as only misfireing under slight accel. checked tps and no opens are present. plugs and wires look as if in good condition. no engine mechanical failures at all.is now backfireng slightly and bucking. anybody had similar probs with same truck?

tire bounce on 97 chevrolet z71

fenrir929 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:59:06 GMT

not too long ago my front left tire begins to bounce causing the whole truck to shake from 32-45 miles per hour. i'm thinking its the shock thats worn out and am in the process of replacing it as soon as i get the right one. should this not fix the problem are there any suggestions?

1997 Dodge Ram 1500,won't start in park.

pwhatley — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 01:38:41 GMT

Hello. I just discovered your forum and I hope you can help me. I have a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4,5.2L with an automatic transmission. It won't start most of the time unless you put the tranny in neutral. Any ideas? Thanks.

Body repair

mmccullen2004 — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:03:43 GMT

Are there any good websites out there for do-it-yourselfers on the topic of collision repair? Ford trucks, specifically.

03 Z71 4WD

BMARBLE — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:33:16 GMT

Hi when i push the button for 4hi the light comes on but dosn't go in to 4wd.What would be the first thing to check. Icheck all fuses there good.Thanks in advance.

99 dodge pickup won't get up and go

cantgo — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 00:49:24 GMT

does anyone know what will make a 99 dodge 6 cylnder pickup loose power and sound like a vac. hose is off or how many hoses there are on this stupid thing?

2000 F-150 electric door lock problem

jim41 — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:23:52 GMT

Need to know how to remove door panel/trim to gain access to electric door lock mechanism on 2000 F-150.

trouble after fuel pump replacement

jlemerson — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:48:46 GMT

I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500, fuel pump went out, so I replaced the fuel pump,fuel filter, 4 days later I had a "service engine soon" light and when at a stop light feel a "rough" idol. Other wise the truck runs fine. Took it back to the shop and the computer said"engine running lean" they replaced the plugs and wires, but this hasn't helped the problem. ANy suggestions on what to check next? They just want to replace parts until it fixes it's self.
thanks so much
J Emerson

gmc canyon / chevy colorado

cantdecide — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:50:18 GMT

I am starting my search for a small truck crew cab. There are brand new 2006 canyons and colorados available with crazy incentives. Am I crazy to entertain the deal on a '06 when the '08 will be out in a couple of months? You hear alot about the tacoma and frontier in this market, but they are close to $30,000. GM came out with the 100,000 mile protection in '07, so i assume that is why the '06 models are still on the lot. My wife loves the look of the Ridgeline and the Avalanche. Figures the wife likes the models over $30,000. If I take a chance with the GM models, I may be able to get $6,000 off the sticker and have a crew cab for about $21,000. Any feedback would be great. Thanks.

seat comfort in Chevy SSR?

newtlove — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:59:44 GMT

Hi,
    I'm late to the parade, because somehow I missed the event! I just found out about the Chevy SSR by walking past one in a parking lot. (I work too many hours to get to watch TV. I missed the commercials!).
    I want to purchase one (even used), but before I do, I need to know an important detail: How is the seat comfort? My wife has a bad back. When on trips, we rent cars, trying out the seats. Surprisingly, the seats in the PT Cruiser are really comfortable for my wife's back. We bought one for her.
    I am looking for my next vehicle. My old sedan went away (278,000 miles). I now have only the Chevy truck, with seats that make my wife's back hurt. If someone can tell me about the seats in an SSR, I will attempt to track one down at a dealer for a wife and me test drive.
    Thanks in advance!
newt in Annapolis

1980 ford 150 tranny replacement PLEASE HELP

king26 — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:34:57 GMT

i have a 1980 ford 150 4x4 it has a 3 spd auto in it nowbolted behind a 351 Modified. At 50 mph the engine is running at close to 3500 to 4000 rpm it has 3.50 gear rearends. i know if i change the tranny i can make it run faster at a lower rpm and thats what i need to do because im sure the motor wont last long when its forced to run at that kind of rpm all the time especiuly on the interstate and the truck not going but 50 to 55 TOPS..........i want to change tranny but im not sure waht type to put in it without makeing any major modifications...

pickup trucks

danielfillsuup — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:15:09 GMT

what will happen if there is to mutch fluied in an auto trans

Wanted!!! 1976 F100 rear drum brake diagrams

sean76 — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:19:32 GMT

G,day all, hows it all goin? Ive posted a request for pics and info on these brakes in the brake section of this forum. If any of y'all lovely people could help out a little aussie battler it'd be much appreciated now, y' hear! hehehehehe! seriously now,any help would be fantastic. Ta very much.

dodge 1500 pickup 2000

tomcat — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:14:12 GMT

I have a dodge 1500 that was made in 2000 at around 1500-2000 rpm it cuts out really bad . i have changed plugs and it didnt help any subjestions

Dodge 2500

Jack Handle — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 02:23:28 GMT

I am thinking about buying a 2007 dodge 2500 with a diesel eng. I am concerned because this is the first year for emissions on this truck. When in 2006 did the start putting emissions on them? What about the new bigger diesel eng? What about the availability of aftermarket performance parts compaired to the pre-emission engines? What emission devices did they put on them? Any information would be very helpful. Thanks

pickup lost power

gal63 — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:53:12 GMT

I have a 1988 toyota pickup with a 22r
manusl transmission
I can't get the truck to go above 30mph
any suggestions????

1998 toyoto T100 front disc brakes

mario — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 01:22:06 GMT

The new pads are to thick to slide over rotor. How do I expand the caliper?

replacing axle bearing

irishsnakes — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:47:57 GMT

i've recently developed a vibration at 60+ in my 96 ranger and found that the l/r wheel has alot of up and down play in it. how do i go about removing that axle to replace the bearing?

knock or clunk noise

hillbilly32 — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:41:21 GMT

i have a 1999 chevy silverado, 4x4 with a 4.3 vortec, truck makes clunking noise when in drive. mainly in 2 high. sounds like it is either coming from the transfer case or rear of vehicle. i cant really pin point the exact location. but it seams to be consistant with accelleration. i opened up the differential thinking that was the problem, i drained the oil and cleaned it all out, and visually inspected it, and did not see and broken teeth or metal shavings. put new fluid in it and put it back together and the noise is still present. it doesn't seem to affect the performance of the truck but i fear that it will eventually. if anyone has any info that will help me it would be greatly appreciated. thanks, fred

UPGRADE: '74 FORD COURIER - Brakes.

AmericanPackMule — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 15:17:18 GMT

Im planning to put a 351 W. & A.O.D. in my Little truck.

Did any of the Newer Couriers come with Disk Brakes? To Exchange for my Drums.

brake problem

JACH2006 — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:33:30 GMT

I own a 2003 ford ranger. The problem is that when I start up my truck, the brake peddle goes to the floor. There is no fluid leaking anywhere. HELP!

bleeding brakes

dakkota65 — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 11:05:57 GMT

how do i bleed my brakes. properly so i leave no air in them

locked doors

BigAWB — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 16:18:18 GMT

Help. We just locked our keys inside our truck. It is a 2006 silverado extended cab. We don't have onstar, so is there any trick to unlock the doors.

Thank for any and all help

BigAWB

Rear End noise

jsims — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 01:23:34 GMT

I have an 04 Chevy Silverado 2wd. It is making a grinding noise towrads the rear end that starts off like grind....grind....grind
and the faster i go the grinds get closer together to end up like i gridning sort of vibration noise at high speeds. Has anyone heard of this problem? U-joints, bearings maybe?

throttle body spacer or cold air intake system?

roosterocks — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:02:33 GMT

what would give me the better performance? can i add both? if i cant what would be the better addition? i have a dodge ram1500 4.7 magnum