need help+advice   mod the org frame or switch to S10 frame?

I've been looking at lift kits for my 03 silverado
so I've heard that fabtech and RCD are the best out there
but I have looked into iboth and RCD looks to be a better product
and they include bilstein shocks in the kit, but they  only offer 6" lifts

Looking for some advice here...I don't get any air flow to the floor when
the control is set to the floor, it is deflected to the defroster. I get air
flow out of the dash vents when switched to the vent position. I am guessing
it is a vacuum problem, but haven't got a clue where ...

My truck cranks over just fine but right after its done cranking it just
dies. Its a TBI injected 5.7l 350 with only about 12,000 miles. The fuel
pump is only 6 months old. I'm thinking its a sensor but I'm not sure
which one controls the fuel to the engine and creates the idle.

When I close the Door it will not always catch.
Sometimes I have to take a screwdriver and press down the catch on the
door.. I notice there is 3 screws holding it on... What is the part called,
how is it installed and were can I get one for my 92 Z71 Driver Door...

What are opinions or dexcool; leave it in, or change to green variety?

I have a 1995, S10, 4.3 engine, manual trasnmission and the problem
I'm having is that it doesn't start unless I put a little bit of gas in
the place where the injectors go. If I put a little bit of gas there
the truck starts and no problema after that unless I turn it off and

I have a 98 V8 454 Chevy truck and the check engine light is on. I got a
code reader. It shows a code PO171, system too lean , bank 1.
Does anyone I any ideas what it could be?
Thank you for your help,

1999 Silverado, Z71, 5.3, Stepside, 101,400 miles.
Problem with fuel gauge after filling tank.   Occasionally the fuel gauge
will go to "E" and "Low Fuel" warning light will come on. Shifting to
"neutral" and rev RPM's   OR   turning off the ignition and back on,  will

Yes, tis a sad day here in Minnesota.....  
You may have read my earlier posts extolling the virtues of the 2005 Chevrolet
Silverado 2500HD diesel crew cab we purchased...  I have claimed, IN THE PAST,
that of the vehicles I've owned in the past 40 years this is the most perfect...

I have a 98 V8 454 Chevy truck and the check engine light is on. I got a
code reader. It shows a code PO171, system too lean , bank 1.
Does anyone I any ideas what it could be?
Thank you for your help,

Please forgive me as I could not find an active Chevy Auto usenet group.
For what it's worth, I own a Chevy S10 truck
but this question is about my friend's Chevy Barretta that's giving her some
problems.  I tried the rec.autos.misc but nobody

Has anyone notice that the holes around the original equipment Allison spin
on filter (part # 29539579) are in a position that you can see the holes
when the filter is removed from the tranny - with the magnet still in place?
The Napa replacement part is # 7701. After pouring some ...

I just bought a 1995 Silverado Z71 Extended Cab with matching Leer cap and
the pneumatic arms that hold the glass door up on the back of the cap are
worn out  and I need to replace them.I went to the Leer website and all I
got was directions to a dealer 2 hours away and they are ...

I have a 1972 c-20 that I am not sure if I want to sell it or restore it.
I am the first owner, had the motor bored out (about 15 years ago) to 30
over, and a few other things done.  Still have the factory paint, but rust
is now a major problem along the rocker area etc.  Looking ...