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    Finally got a new (to me) truck

    2009 H3T. Have put almost 1000 miles on it so far and love it.
    83 Checkmate Predictor/Xr2

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    nice h3, we just sold our last one over here in clearwater last week.the h3t is a real workhorse,one issue that happens is the sunroof draintubes like to clog,giving the interior a non welcome soaking,i modify the drains to eliminate the problem... if you have the factory sunroof ... come & see me!...soon...it's the rainey season!!!!!!

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    Now you just need to get your boat done so you have something to tow.

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    Haha, I can still tow the boat around with out a floor in it.

    No sun roof, I think it is a base model. Its getting 35" tires and a CAI.
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    Nice color, my TrailBlazers are both white. So much better than black!

    Alpha, yes/no? The I5 is a smooth motor but its pretty gutless in the GMT355s. The 5.3 is a much better fit.
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    Yeah it has the I5. It is gutless but gets the job done. I just ordered some 295/75/16 General Grabbers for it. Now it is going to be extra slow.
    83 Checkmate Predictor/Xr2

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    Quote Originally Posted by 83PREDICTOR View Post
    Yeah it has the I5. It is gutless but gets the job done. I just ordered some 295/75/16 General Grabbers for it. Now it is going to be extra slow.
    Eh at least the I5s nice and smooth, the I6 in my 02 TrailBlazer is a very smooth running motor. Need to replace the motor mounts soon though, getting a little vibration that is saying the mounts are shot. 120k isnt too bad for them, just a royal PITA to replace them I hear.

    Might as well get a lift too! Also, look into getting someone to tune your ECM/TCM, makes a HUGE difference in performance. Even if you dont care about speed, it makes the trans actually shift properly and give it a little extra power plus adding 1-2mpg. Can be had for $200 + ship, definitely worth it. I do my own tuning, but there are a few shops that have a lot of experience with the I4/I5/I6 Atlas family motors. Not sure if I can post a vendor's website on here, shoot me a PM if you're interested.
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    I can not believe this. Sears just called and said my tires are on a 8 week back order.

    ORDER CANCELED!
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    Quote Originally Posted by 83PREDICTOR View Post
    I can not believe this. Sears just called and said my tires are on a 8 week back order.

    ORDER CANCELED!
    Ouch! Have you checked TireRack for them? Ive bought my last 4 sets of tires from them, always to my house in 3 days flat and its like 100 bucks to have them mounted/balanced at Les Schwab/local shop. Plus you usually save a bunch over a store anyway, Ive come out about $100-200 ahead each time.
    ~Erik~
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    1999 Toyota Epic 22 w/Lexus VT300i 4.0L V8 aka 1UZ-FE
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    2008 Chevy TrailBlazer SS AWD

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    I have a set of 285/75/16 Nitto Dune Grapplers in the garage I'll run for now.
    Just have to put my tire money in to the boat now.
    83 Checkmate Predictor/Xr2

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    If you need them mounted and balanced I know where you can get it done cheap.

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    Dose that mean you get to drive around my Hummer for a day?
    83 Checkmate Predictor/Xr2

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    I could just take it in.

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