Daryl Z71's 2006 Silverado Z71 Re-build

[Chris]

If i didnt just buy a $400 vacuum, id pay for them to be on your truck

[Daryl Z71]

If i didnt just buy a $400 vacuum, id pay for them to be on your truck

No way in the world would I accept that. Lmao!

[Full Lock]

Is that for the "auto" HVAC function I'm guessing?

[Daryl Z71]

Is that for the "auto" HVAC function I'm guessing?

Yes it is.

[Daryl Z71]

Anyone ever install one of the OE tailgate caps? I've found a few on Amazon, but I've heard you need a special tool to install them because of the rivnuts?

[Full Lock]

I haven't but sounds about right. Those rivnut tools can be had for under $50.

That was always on my to do list for my old 03 sierra

Edited July 13, 2016 by Full Lock

[Daryl Z71]

I haven't but sounds about right. Those rivnut tools can be had for under $50.

That was always on my to do list for my old 03 sierra

Figures. The damn cap is already over $70, and the reviews say the hardware is junk. So I'd have to buy the GM hardware which is another $27. I can't believe how much a stupid piece of plastic is. Haha! I don't even know what the tool looks like either.

[Full Lock]

Yup it adds up. Here's the rivnut tool. Some kits come with the inserts too.

[kstruckcountry]

I'm planning on replacing the OE with a smooth one. The OE holds dust and I don't like the looks a lot.

 

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[Daryl Z71]

I added a smooth one not took long after I bought the truck because the factory one was broken off. I can't get the new one to stick. I've tried JB Weld, Silicon nothing works. I'm fed up with it.

[KMGZ400]

I added a smooth one not took long after I bought the truck because the factory one was broken off. I can't get the new one to stick. I've tried JB Weld, Silicon nothing works. I'm fed up with it.

try a commercial grade adhesive caulk

[Daryl Z71]

try a commercial grade adhesive caulk

I might have to do that. A guy has an oem cap, just waiting on him to get back to me with some pictures.

[Daryl Z71]

New rear window is in. Looks way better. It's still not as dark as I would like so I'll have it tinted along with the front windows. Hopefully having that done next week.

 

 

 

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[txab]

Installed my new interior temperature sensor this evening while it was cool out. Took a little drive afterward and the A/C didn't act up. We'll see if it stays that way after some time has passed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Old vs New

 

 

 

Installed

 

 

 

Called an aspirator

[Daryl Z71]

 

 

 

 

Called an aspirator

 

Gettin all technical on me now huh. Lol! They listed it on Rock Auto as an Interior Temperature Sensor. I thought the dang thing was a speaker before that lol!