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Help. 2001 duramax 6.6 purchased new. serviced every 5000 miles. 335000 miles swithed to high milage synthetic oil. within 3000 miles developed a miss through airbox. number 8 cylinder. Bent push rods....

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CDmax16 - My 16 LML build - 🤘🏼

Well I should have done this a couple of years ago, but better late than never. It should be a good way to keep track of the things I do to the truck and maybe help someone out along the way. I have...

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hdrolling's, L5P Denali Ultimate build

Not planning on this being as much of a build thread as my dually was but it's still fun to post when you add little touches. I have a Denali 3500 Ultimate with the fifthwheel and trailer package, the...

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09 duramax code p2033 and p0128

Two codes came up and it went into limp mode. Where is bank one sensor two and could it be anything else?

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ZachM54's Build

Didn't realize the addiction was so strong or else I would have started one of these 2 years ago when I got the pickup. I've done quite a bit to her so far and I still have more to do. I'll try to put...

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2005 cclb Duramax

I have a 2005 cclb lly and I’m swapping a 2001 lb7 Duramax into it can get it to run what do guys thinks would fix that

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Front end steering

A question to those who know more about pitman arms, idler arms and center links than I do. I paid my mechanic to replace my idler arm and pitman arm on my 2007 lbz at 190,000 miles. The centerlink was...

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Swapped Truck 4x4 Conversion

About 10 years ago I swapped an 05 lly into an 02 truck. I had to keep the 02 transmission and transfer case. I never have hooked up my 4x4. Attempted to figure out the wiring and splice the harnesses...

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2010 LMM TCM Resurrection

After months of fighting with my truck and trying to find a replacement TCM I ended up on Reddit. I came across this reply in a thread- U/mrcrash79 “Mine had a tcm problem I put a new one in and it...

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Duramax lb7

I just bought a 2003 duramax. It has an edge cts insight monitor. It also has a knob with 6 positions that I was told was the programmer how do I know what it is what it does or what brand/kind it is.

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2012 gmc sierra 3500 hd

2012 gmc sierra 6.6 diesel put a disaster recovery kit in truck ran great for about 6 weeks now its been to 3 shops including the dealer and no one can figure it out it starts up like it's misfiring...

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Whats the best upgrades for 04 duramax

Hello I have a 04 duramax with yes 343k Miles and yes I know it's not smart to upgrade such a old and high mileage truck but you only live once anyhow what would yall say the top 5 upgrades are for the...

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Single to Dually

Well I have been slowly and I mean slowly gathering parts. after realizing I Had to much money wrapped up in the 2500 it was not worth starting over so I figured build what you got. So here is whats...

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Turbo

New to this duramax stuff. Got an 11 Duramax with 91k on it. Only thing done is tuned, intake, exhaust and a fass fuel lift pump. Was thinking of cp3 swap and turbo. Any suggestions ?

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Lbz to lly engine swap

I know the lbz is a more sawed after motor then the lly but I have a blown up lbz and a good lly motor and 6 speed trans already what would I need to do the swap I know everything will bolt in nicely...

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SuburbaMax The Build

Thought I better get a build thread laid out in advance of starting this crazy build I'm about to take on. Ive always wanted a diesel hotrod hauler to pull my other toys and projects around. I finally...

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LML CP3 Conversion

Hey guys, So I put a fleece cp3 conversion kit on my 2014 LML. It has previously been deleted and was running a minimax to support the delete. After the fuel pump went on the pickup has some surging...

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TCM Repair

Like most people, trying to find TCM for 2011 2500hd. I came across this company XeMODex Technology in Canada. They want $1200.00 to rebuild the TCM. Has anyone used them? When you take the cost of a...

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Exterior Door Handles Keep Breaking

I have a 2013 2500 HD Silverado with less than 80,000 miles and the chrome door handles keep breaking (Plastic POS). I have replaced 2 on the passenger door , 1 on the rear passenger door and one on...

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To Lift Pump or not to lift Pump, that is the questions

I have a 2012 LML. I've been reading everything I can find about Lift pumps and some suggest it is the best mod you can do because it prevents the fuel pump from failing prematurely (from being over...

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LOW IDLE SPEED

My idle speed has been lower then normal lately. It used to idle right at 700 +/- but more times than not, when I crank her up, its only idling at 450 +/- This of course causes the oil pressure to drop...

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Building a tow beast

So I haven’t been on here for quite awhile. I’ve been waiting for 7 months to get my 2016 truck back and now they finally have the motor installed but it won’t fire now. The motor is a Wagler balanced...

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2012 dually conversion

Looking for the cheapest direction to convert a 2012 2500 HD single, to a dually with front hubs also, doesn't have to be a 3500, the only used rear end and front hubs we can find 3500 3.73 gr,are...

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19.5 INCH TRIM RINGS

Does anyone out there know where I can purchase 2 chrome or stainless 19.5 trim rings ? any help would be appreciated. Used would be fine

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Good build for a LLY

What is the best build list for a affordable 05 LLY for a high school kid?

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Bellassaiw10's 08 LMM Build

Well picked up my first Duramax a few days ago. Figured Id start a build thread since I had one for my old truck over on Tacomaworld.com. 2008 2500HD LMM LT Purchased on 01/11/16 with 180k Current Mods...

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2019 Duramax Build

I got a 2019 high country duramax that I wanna put some 20x10 -18 fuel twitch rims wrapped in 33x12.5 rubbers, what kind of lift do I need to have the wheels fit without making the truck look...

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Pulsar LT

Just go done installing the Pulsar LT on my 2022 2500HD Duramax. Wow what a difference! Worked well for recalibrating my speedometer too! Where I was six mph off before I am now spot on.

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My sons LB7 build thread

Some of you all follow my previous build thread for my LMM. It’s running on 6 years now I think. Well my oldest son Tyler turned 16 in January and will be getting his license soon. I started searching...

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Stabletrack malfunctioning

My stabletrack in my 2013 is malfunctioning and every time I drive I have to turn it off or the the breaks take over like I'm on a slippery road ,I'm replacing my center link right now because the...

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As-Is to Like New, fixing a used ‘06

Not exactly a build thread but I bought a project that keeps snowballing more and more. It’s an ‘06 ccsb, gray metallic, LT trim, leather, sunroof, etc. Also it’s from California, rust free. Here in...

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2020 3.0 duramax turbo assembly

I have a Chevy 1500 Silverado 3.0 duramax that i purchased used in 2021. The dealership has had it since September 15, 2023. The original issue was with the DEF system. Though it took a couple of...

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shakenfake's Sierra LBZ SLT thread (BORING)

Last week I brought home a 2006 GMC Sierra LBZ CCSB 4x4. High mileage but very clean and bone stock. Seemed to run well during the test drive and had no signs of the common LBZ issues. Purchased and...

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Big dave 2023 dually conversation

Not that I plan on building and extremely modded truck anymore or just a place I can ask and discuss questions or ideas Starting platform is a 2023 3500HD High country Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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1TRIKHD Victory Red CCLB

This is pretty much how it looked when I picked it up. Gonna start one of these things called a build thread. Bought the truck in Tremonton UT. From a small dealership who bought it at an auction...

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