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t84a · May 13, 2017

My 2000 Silverado 4x4 1500 that my son drives is in need of some repairs. The truck is in good shape and drives fine but I want to take care of some things while my son is home on break.

What I want done is:
Front Brake Rotors
Front Brake Pads
Rear Brake Rotors
Rear Brake Pads
Parking Brake Pads
Parking Brake Cable Front
Parking Brake Cable Intermediate
Parking Brake Cable Rear-Left
Parking Brake Cable Rear-Right
Front Shocks
Rear Shocks
Front Hub
Power Window Regulator-Driver
Fuel Filter

If possible, I'd like to have the wheels while the truck is being worked on so I can have them blasted and powder coated. Anyone interested or know of someone who may be?

protegeV · May 13, 2017

I'd have been all over that, but I'm a TAD too far away now

mopar92 · May 13, 2017

Having done these overhauls on these trucks before my advice would be to also change the rear axle grease seals and service the rear differential while it's apart.

Its also generally a good idea to replace the rear brake shields as they love to rust and flake apart.

protegeV · May 13, 2017

mopar92 said:
Having done these overhauls on these trucks before my advice would be to also change the rear axle grease seals and service the rear differential while it's apart.

Its also generally a good idea to replace the rear brake shields as they love to rust and flake apart.

Can you believe I haven't seen one truck with rusted backing plates here?!?!?

mopar92 · May 13, 2017

protegeV said:
Can you believe I haven't seen one truck with rusted backing plates here?!?!?

Must be all the horchata in the water preventing rust.

Being a mechanic in Tejas must be loads easier than here.

protegeV · May 13, 2017

mopar92 said:
Must be all the horchata in the water preventing rust.

Being a mechanic in Tejas must be loads easier than here.

Yeah, except for the heat. No ac in the shop....

t84a · May 13, 2017

mopar92 said:
Having done these overhauls on these trucks before my advice would be to also change the rear axle grease seals and service the rear differential while it's apart.

Its also generally a good idea to replace the rear brake shields as they love to rust and flake apart.

I added those to the list.

trailtoy · May 13, 2017

These trucks are also notorious for rusted brake lines. Thankfully they are available in kit form now, although not easy to install.

t84a · May 13, 2017

I've already replaced them 2x. I got them from Inline Tube.

mopar92 · May 13, 2017

protegeV said:
Yeah, except for the heat. No ac in the shop....

Get yo self a swamp cooler or a cheapo fan from Walmart.

protegeV · May 13, 2017

mopar92 said:
Get yo self a swamp cooler or a cheapo fan from Walmart.

We have 2 of those big ass fans. The air moves like crazy even though it can hit 110° inside the shop.

My boss quit 3 weeks ago and is trying to recruit me to his new place. A state of the art, air conditioned Cadillac dealership. Decisions, decisions...

t84a · May 13, 2017

But it's the dry heat lol

antco · May 13, 2017

t84a said:
But it's the dry heat lol

So is a blast furnace.
<--- See location

gtodave · May 13, 2017

Try Cheweys in Mt Airy

lee2 · May 14, 2017

mopar92 said:
Having done these overhauls on these trucks before my advice would be to also change the rear axle grease seals and service the rear differential while it's apart.

Its also generally a good idea to replace the rear brake shields as they love to rust and flake apart.

i figured you'd be all over this.

Raineman · May 16, 2017

lee2 said:
i figured you'd be all over this.

X 2

clandestine · May 16, 2017

SD Auto in Crownsville works on my stuff. All he does is drivetrain, brakes, and suspension stuff.

DraKhen99 · May 16, 2017

BCC Auto in Mt. Airy (used to be in Bethesda) - 301-986-0003. Tell him Cigar John sent ya.

-John

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