Expert Answers about Chevrolet Silverado

• Type of Tonneau Cover That Best Resists Entry of Moisture
• There is no tonneau cover made that is absolutely, positively 100-percent water tight under all circumstances and conditions. Water tends to find a place where it can flow and that will inevitably include even the tiniest gaps left after even the finest tonneau cover is installed correctly. Anything that is rated to resist water - a wristwatch is a good example - is rated for a specific degree of resistance under specific conditions. A watch may be rated to handle the pressure equal to...
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• Does Redarc Tow-Pro Elite RED44FR Brake Controller Turn Off When Not In Use
• Like most all brake controllers, the Redarc # RED44FR Tow-Pro Elite goes into a 'sleep mode' after several minutes of inactivity. While in sleep mode, the blue LED on the knob will slowly pulse in and out. When in sleep mode, the controller's power draw is so small that the vehicle would need to sit for months on end before you'd need to worry about the battery being discharged. The sleep mode allows you to save your stored settings that would be lost if you unplugged the controller. I've...
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• Do Punch Plates Cause Cooling Issues for a Transmission
• Punch plates on grille guards like the Westin HDX Grille Guard with Punch Plate, part # 57-1915, have more of a mesh style to them. This allows more airflow than a solid surface. Of course, you will still need to monitor your transmission and engine. If you notice that your transmission is getting too hot (probably if you have an older one), then you can use one of our transmission coolers. I've linked to a list of our coolers that are compatible with your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. If...
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• Do RVs Motor Homes have Self-Adjusting Brakes
• If by RV you mean a motor home and not a trailer then it can have self-adjusting brakes but every vehicle I had with drum brakes were manual adjust. And of course disc brakes are self-adjusting by design so if it has disc brakes then for sure yes. If you are talking about a travel trailer or 5th wheel trailer then it could have self-adjusting drum brakes. Even if the trailer does not have self-adjusting brakes you can install some if you wanted to. I have included a picture showing a...
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• Appearance of Roadmaster Base Plate # 199-8
• The photo shown is labeled as a Typical Photo, and will not represent the actual product. If you open the installation instructions, you will see a diagram that exactly matches the one you referred to. The base plates you receive will indeed match the diagram you provided.
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• Will The K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors Fold In When Going Down Highway
• The K-Source Custom Mirrors # KS80800, are contoured to fit around your OEM factory mirrors on your 2003 Silverado. The mirrors attach by small integrated clips around the edge of the mirror and double sided tape. You should have no issues with the mirrors folding. You would have to fold in your OEM mirrors for the # KS80800 mirrors to fold. You may want to have your OEM mirrors checked to make sure nothing is broken since they are folding in with the aftermarket mirrors. I have linked...
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• Will the Air Lift LoadLifter Air Springs for a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 Lift the Truck Unloaded
• The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus Air Springs part # AL88204 which is a fit for a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is not designed to raise the ride height. That said, if you were to inflate the air bags without weight in the bed or attached to the trailer hitch then the rear of the truck would indeed lift up. I don't have an exact amount of lift provided as it will vary based on the psi and again the system isn't designed to lift the truck. However, I can say around 1" of lift is...
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• Bike Adapter Bar For Malone Runway Bike Rack For Step-Thru Bikes
• Since the hooks don't go low enough to attach to the frame on your step-thru bikes with the Malone Runway Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # MAL82VR, what you'll need is a bike adapter bar. What this does is attach between the seat post and handlebar stem to give the frame hooks an attachment point, and you can use the following from Swagman: - Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar # 64005
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• How To Tell What Axle Weight Capacity Is
• The axle could have a tag or plate on it that will list the weight capacity. Based on the brake size you mentioned and the hub bolt pattern, my guess would be it is between 5,200 to 6,000-lbs weight capacity, but you may have to do some measuring to tell for sure. You can also tell the weight capacity of the axle by measuring the diameter of the axle using a digital caliper like part # PTW80157. Here is a list that will show the axle weight capacity based on the axle diameter: Typical...
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• Alignment of Lower Bracket on Firestone Ride-Rite Air Spring # F2430 on Lifted 2012 Silverado
• Thank you for providing the photo of your 5-inch-lifted Silverado's air bag spacer. I checked with my technical contact at Firestone about your alignment concern. He advised that as long as at least 75% of the spacer's bottom makes contact with the top of the bottom bracket you should have no reason for concern. Based on your photo it appears that this is the case.
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• What Can a Performance Chip do for my 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L
• Performance chips are designed to improve horsepower and torque and allow you to monitor different engine parameters and gain the maximum engine efficiency. They were not designed to specifically improve fuel economy, but improved engine performance can result in improved fuel economy as long as you keep an eye on aggressive driving habits. If fuel economy is important to you, I recommend looking at the Edge Evolution CTS2 Programmer, # EP85450. This programmer comes with the Mileage...
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• How To Measure Truck And Trailer To Find Correct Adjustable Ball Mount
• To find the correct ball mount to tow your trailers you will need to take a couple measurements. There is no industry standard ball mount due to so many variations of trailers and trucks. First with your truck on level ground measure the distance from the top of the receiver opening to the ground. Then with the trailer on level ground measure the distance from the bottom of the trailer coupler to the ground. If the trailer hitch height is greater than the coupler height, the difference...
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• How Loud Is the Atwood 13.5K Btu Air Command Rooftop RV Air Conditioner
• The Atwood Air Command Rooftop RV Air Conditioner part # AT15025-21 has a decibel rating of between 55 dB and 66 dB which is the equivalent to normal conversation. This is among the quietest rooftop air conditioners on the market. The Atwood Air Command has also been found to produce colder air than most other systems rated for 13,500 Btu's so this is an excellent all-around option.
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• Is the Passenger Side Mirror of the K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors # KS80800 Convex or Flat
• The passenger side and drivers side mirrors of the K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors, # KS80800, are both flat mirrors. They are not convex and should help when backing up your trailer. I pulled these mirrors from our warehouse and made a short video for you. I have also attached an installation video for you to check out.
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• Are Round Replacement Foot Pads for Power Landing Gear an Upgrade
• The Lippert Components 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Foot Pad # LC314667 are absolutely an upgrade over standard foot pads for power landing gear systems. The reason for that is 2-fold: 1) they are large at 9 inches in diameter which means they are much wider than what you have, helping to distribute weight and 2) they are round, which means they are going to be more stable than a standard rectangular foot because they more evenly distribute the weight.
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• How Safe is the Steel Strap on the TorkLift Lock and Load Maximum Security Cargo Tray # TLA7752
• My contact at TorkLift advised that the two-piece adjustable steel security strap on their Lock and Load Maximum Security Cargo Tray # TLA7752 cannot be removed once the straps are adjusted properly to suit the load size and secured with the include lock. Items with a flat top surface, such as a tool box or generator, will rest right underneath the steel strap and so there will be little to no play at all in the straps. This protects the contents from curious hands. Please refer to the...
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• Will The Friction Points On A Weight Distribution System Ever Wear Out?
• There are a few weight distribution systems, like the Reese Steadi-Flex # RP66558, that use actual friction pads that are similar to a brake pad that will wear out over time, but typically this is not something that you need to worry about with other systems. As another example, the Equal-i-zer # EQ37121ET is constructed from chromoly steel and will not be an issue. However, due to Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, I cannot say it will never happen, but I have never actually seen it and there...
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• How to Choose the Correct Sidewinder Pin Box for a 2000 28 ft Prowler Fifth Wheel Trailer
• To determine which sidewinder will fit your 2000 28 ft Prowler, we will need to know the make and model number of your current pin box. This information can typically be found on the pin box itself or from your dealer. Sidewinder pin boxes are designed for specific pin boxes. The Fifth Airborne 16K Sidewinder, # ST400-5AS16K, that you referenced is designed for use with Leland 7910, 7920 and 7921 pin boxes. If you are unable to determine the make and model number of your pin box, then...
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• What is the Warranty on Bestop Supertop Part # B76303 Collapsible Bed Cover for Chevy Silverado
• Bestop is the original equipment manufacturer for Jeep vehicle products and their Supertop Collapsible Truck Bed Cover # B76303 is built to the same tough standards as those items. It is covered by a 1-year limited warranty that covers factory defects. Actual conditions of use and the level of care and maintenance the item receives both play a role in how long it will last. For instance, if you live in a really hot desert area and skip the recommended cleaning and application of protectant...
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• How to Remove Curt Q16 Head from Center Section
• No need to worry, Typically it's harder to remove the head after use. I double checked the instructions that I've linked for your convenience, and they state it is only the lynch pin and large pivot pin that need to be removed to remove the head. They do recommend the head and legs be removed as one unit and say that if there is binding they recommend loosening the four 14mm leg mounting bolts to release them from the rails.
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