My truck

al7734 · Jan 28, 2026

Hello everyone. I bought a black 2001 Chevy Silverado 3500 crew cab lq4 in October 2024 and would just like to introduce my buy. I bought it at an auction that started off at $2000. Fortunately, I got it for $3200. When I drove it home, I realized that the engine had a slight rod knock, some bulbs were burnt out, needed major front suspension work, but it only had 57,500 miles. Apparently, the car was a previous crime scene (never really got the full details on that) and had damage on the front driver side fender that was replaced by a previous dealer that couldn't sell it, so they sent it to the auctions. Other than that dang rod knock, everything runs fine. I've replaced many parts since.

99Sierra2500 · Jan 28, 2026

Welcome from Indiana, looks great.

Mikloangelo · Jan 28, 2026

what a steal! and great looking truck with low miles.

stutaeng · Jan 28, 2026

Wow! That's a beast!

Welcome to the cool club

Cadillacmak · Jan 29, 2026

That is an awesome truck and an incredible price. I am jealous!

ORVietVet · Jan 29, 2026

Welcome to the forum, from Oregon and do you plan to tow with it?

Can you post a video of the rod knock noise?

al7734 · Jan 30, 2026

So far, I've been towing HVAC systems and supplies locally. I've also been working on my house on and off. I tried uploading a brief video but the site won't accept mp4. I'll have to find some other way.

Cadillacmak · Jan 31, 2026

al7734 said:
I'll have to find some other way.

I upload them to Youtube and then link them here.

JorgeS · Feb 3, 2026

57,000 miles? Great buy, even if you need to replace the engine.
Curious (and ignorant & too lazy to look it up) - which engine does it have?

4silverado · Feb 3, 2026

Welcome. Sharp looking truck.

FW_Z71Burb · Feb 9, 2026

JorgeS said:
57,000 miles? Great buy, even if you need to replace the engine.
Curious (and ignorant & too lazy to look it up) - which engine does it have?

he said LQ4 (6.0) in the op.
which surprised me but I guess chevy did do the 6.0 in a dually.

welcome to the OP! what a steal. clean title issued?

JorgeS · Feb 9, 2026

Thanks; I guess I missed that.

ORVietVet · Feb 10, 2026

@al7734, did you generate a rod noise link yet?

al7734 · Sep 6, 2026

Quick update. I found out it was one half of a thrust bearing that was missing! I found it mangled in the oil pan. I inspected the part of the crankshaft that was affected and there was no damage, grooves, etc, so I just installed a new one with some assembly lube. The slight knock is gone and the mild engine vibration is no more as well. 8k miles after, and it's driving awesome so it's enduring whatever clearance it has. Hopefully it doesn't spit it out anymore.

My apologies that I haven't uploaded any pics or sound clips. At the moment, I'm presently overhauling the front end. I'm also debating if I should buy a Hellwig 7269 for the rear since it has no sway bar.

stutaeng · Sep 6, 2026

Thrust bearing?! Yikes!

Did you replace that with the engine still in the truck? How difficult was that?

IDK about Hellwig bar on your truck. I would think the rear suspension is already pretty stiff being a dually? IDK?

ORVietVet · Sep 6, 2026

I am for Hellwig anything. Especially if hauling or towing.

al7734 · Sep 6, 2026

stutaeng said:
Thrust bearing?! Yikes!

Did you replace that with the engine still in the truck? How difficult was that?

IDK about Hellwig bar on your truck. I would think the rear suspension is already pretty stiff being a dually? IDK?

Yes. I know I shouldn't have, but it's a temporary fix. I'm sure it'll need a complete teardown and rebuild, but I haven't had the time or money to do that. Fortunately it was the bearing cap part that was just missing. The portion from the engine block was still there. Very weird. The #1 reason why this happens is because of foreign material, so I'm sure the previous person used and abused it, plus, didn't change the oil as often as he should.

stutaeng · Sep 6, 2026

al7734 said:
Yes. I know I shouldn't have, but it's a temporary fix. I'm sure it'll need a complete teardown and rebuild, but I haven't had the time or money to do that. Fortunately it was the bearing cap part that was just missing. The portion from the engine block was still there. Very weird. The #1 reason why this happens is because of foreign material, so I'm sure the previous person used and abused it, plus, didn't change the oil as often as he should.

Gotcha.

On a lot of newer engines, they are now only using HALF of those thrust bearings shells...I have no idea why? It seems like a horrible idea to me TBH...