Recent content by mcss1986

......and why does GM provide three drain holes above the rear inside fender lip and close them off with rubber plugs

After searching for a suitable truck for months I finally bought a one owner, well maintained, 95K miles, accident free and original paint, towing pkge, Z71, 5.3, Ext, short box,{ rebuilt trans - frt bearings, brake lines, brakes. - all within the last 30K} Needs rockers, small rust hole lower...

Got one, thanks. See my short blurb in 'engine' - 4.8 towing.

Picking up a 2006 Sierra SLE 100K miles, with the 5.3 for a great price. One owner and all maint records. Biggest issue is the rockers - fender lip, floors and underbody is solid. All in all a great vehicle for salt belt driven.

I'm looking for a 2004 to 2006 4x4 ext short box for mostly general light duties and once in a while tow my 1986 Monte Carlo SS. Total trailer and load will be around 5500 lbs with two passengers and light cargo. -Will the small 8 (4.8) be able to do this without overworking it? -Are there...

Hello It's Ed from Toronto. I've owned a few GM's, '73 3/4, 89 Stepside, 93 and 96 4x4's. That was almost 20 years ago and I've been retired a few years. Now wanting to get a used 2004 -2006 4x4 to occasionally haul my 86 Monte Carlo. I'm a DIY'r