Expert Answers about Chevrolet Silverado
- Does 8th Wire of Truck's 7-Way Wiring that Carries Brake Signal Need to Be Used
- As long as all of the trailer lighting functions are active on your trailer and the brake controller is functioning like it should then you can tape up the extra wire and not use it. It almost sounds like it could be for a third brake light for a camper shell as older Chevy trucks sometimes had a circuit for that pre-ran.
view full answer... - Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500HD with 2 inch Lift
- The kit you referenced is actually designed for heavier duty versions of the Silverado like the 2500 and the 3500. I wish SumoSprings offered lift spacers for their kits but they do not currently. Best solution will be to use the # TGMRCK25S which fits your truck and then go with the spacer part # A25723-90AH00 to take up the additional space. Each of these spacers is 1 inch thick so you'd need a total of 4.
view full answer... - Will Reese Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit in Curt Rail Kit part # C16411-204
- Yes, your Reese slider fifth wheel hitch will fit perfectly into the Curt fifth wheel rail kit part # C16411-204 that you referenced. The Reese hitch you have was designed to fit the "industry standard" rail design which most manufacturers use and is what the Curt hitch provides. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Could Convert a Ball Fifth Wheel Gooseneck Adapter be Used with Short Bed Truck
- The biggest downside to using a fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter like the # CAB-C5G is that you can't gain additional turning clearance when towing a short bed truck like what a slider fifth wheel hitch can provide. Since the offset of the # CAB-C5GX1216 pivots as the truck turns you don't gain as much clearance when you need it the most though so typically this doesn't gain you as much clearance as you'd think.
That said, if the nose of your trailer is tapered you may not need additional...
view full answer... - What Replacement Tires do I Need for My A78-13 Boat Trailer Tires?
- The new equivalent of tire size A78-13 is 175/80-13. This is the exact same size, so there should not be any interference at all with your fenders that fit the A78-13. I went ahead and attached a FAQ article and table that shows this translation.
As far as using passenger car tires, we strongly do not recommend this for a couple reasons. Firstly trailer tires have stiffer sidewalls and do a better job dealing with vertical loads when hauling. Also, since trailers do not have turning axles,...
view full answer... - Tow Mirror Replacement for 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with Manual Mirrors
- For a set of wider towing mirrors to replace the mirrors you have now on your 2003 Chevy Silverado that has manual mirrors I would recommend the K-Source Manual Tow Mirrors # KS62073-74G which fit the same foot print your old mirrors have and can telescope out 4 additional inches to give you a wider viewing angle. This also has a convex lower mirror section to help with blind spots too.
view full answer... - Front Hitch that Fits 2012 Chevy Silverado 2WD
- As long as your 2012 Chevy Silverado 2WD is a 1500 model the Draw Tite front hitch part # 65052 that you referenced will fit and work well. If instead you have a 2500/3500 model you'd want the part # 65078.
view full answer... - What is the 5th Wheel Towing Capacity of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with 5.3L V8 Engine
- The 5th wheel towing capacity of your 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will vary from 6,500 lbs to 7,200 lbs depending on cab configuration, bed length, and drive type. If you can provide me with these three additional metrics then I would be glad to give you an exact weight capacity but otherwise you will need to take a look in your owner's manual starting on page 4-58. Please note that there is not a separate 5th wheel towing capacity for your truck like there are for some of the newer trucks....
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 Cab/Chassis Truck
- Because the frame of a cab/chassis truck is narrower than that of a 'regular' pickup, you won't be able to use a standard 5th wheel mount such as what the # C16115 would use. The specifics of how you'll attach the hitch will vary according to the nature of the bed and how it's constructed, and will require fabrication work so we don't have specific instructions.
Reese makes a 5th wheel hitch for this purpose, part # RP30054. The hitch is designed to be mounted approximately 4 inches forward...
view full answer... - Gooseneck Hitch Recommended for 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500 Long Bed
- The best gooseneck hitch for you will depend on what your future needs will be. If all you'll ever tow is a gooseneck trailer, then a quality hitch that's more on the inexpensive side of the spectrum will do just fine for you. If that's the case, I'd recommend the Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch w/ Installation Kit, part # C607-604.
If you can see yourself wanting to tow a fifth wheel trailer at some time in the future, I'd choose a gooseneck hitch that can be...
view full answer... - Does 12 Volt Accessory Circuit of 7-Way Need to Be Active for Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller
- The 12 volt accessory circuit of your 7-way does need to be active for the Curt Echo Mobile # C51180. There must have been a short from a different circuit to this circuit on your 7-way that was allowing it to power on earlier. It's actually really interesting that this happened. I would see if maybe your running light circuit is shorting out to it or something else that could have been on the other day.
You'll want to run 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 (sold by foot) through a breaker...
view full answer... - Can Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer II # BX88225 Be Used with Weight Distribution Shank
- Yes, the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer II # BX88225 that you referenced can be used with a weight distribution shank like what you have.
view full answer... - Replacement Driver Side Mirror without Auto Dim on 2004 Chevy Silverado
- You can absolutely replace the driver's side mirror on your 2004 Chevy Silverado with one that does not support the auto-dim feature. It will not require you to cut any wires. The new mirror will simply no longer have this function.
I recommend going with the K-Source Replacement Side Mirror # KS62134G, which will maintain the power remote, heated glass, and LED turn signal capabilities as long as your existing mirrors have them.
view full answer... - Can Sidewinder Turret be Removed and Greased
- Yes, you can remove the turret of a Sidewinder like the # RP61412 and apply white lithium grease to it like the part # L11354 and then reinstall it. This is a recommended maintenance method for the Sidewinder. I attached a picture I took from the Sidewinder install instructions that shows where to apply the grease.
view full answer... - Tow Mirror Replacement Recommendation for 2005 Chevy 2500HD
- For your 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD we have the K-Source Tow Mirrors part # KS62075-76G which match almost everything you want. They are telescoping, power adjust, and have turn signals. The only thing is they are heated, which doesn't actually matter if your current ones are. That feature would just not function and wouldn't affect anything else.
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch for Clean Bed Once Removed on a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 Short Bed
- If you are wanting to keep the bed of your 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 clean then I highly recommend using the B&W Companion # BWRVK3400-5W because it mounts in the B&W Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1059-5W. Instead of having bed rails in the bed of your truck you just have the gooseneck hitch ball receiver and safety chain loops as you can see in the attached photo.
The Companion is made right here in the USA, has a 20,000 lb weight capacity (which is more than your pickup), 17" - 19" of height...
view full answer... - Tailgate Lock for 2010 Chevy Silverado that Doesn't Use Truck Key
- We have a locking tailgate for your 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the part # PAL1310 that comes with two unique keys like what you are looking for. This way you could prevent someone with your ignition key from being able to access your tailgate.
view full answer... - Replacement Brush Guard Brackets for a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500
- I have a great solution to mount a compatible grille guard to your 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 z71. Since we do not know what specific brush guard model you have, we cannot confirm for sure what mounting hardware you need.
Also, since most manufacturers make vehicle-specific hardware for each year/make/model of truck, the grille guard model as well as the mounting brackets must be manufactured with the vehicle's specs in mind. This can make purchasing mounting brackets for second-hand grille...
view full answer... - Recommended Sway Control Without Weight Distribution
- In my opinion you have the best sway control utilizing your current system, so I personally would stick with what you have. The dual cam with spring bars keeps the trailer in line by actively fighting sway. It does require more setup but based on the photo you have that done well.
There are other options you can consider if you simply don't want to utilize the weight distribution system. You can use two of the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit # 83660. This uses an adjustable friction...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller on 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500
- Yes, the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 will work perfectly on your 2006 Chevy Silverado. The correct Plug-In Harness to install the unit on your truck is the part # 3015-P.
If your Silverado has the factory 7-Way connector this is all you need.
If your truck doesn't already have a factory 7-Way then you will also need to add the Pollak 7-Pole # PK11898 if there is a bundle of factory wires above the spare tire or # 30955 if there is a round plug there instead....
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