Those buttons are used for when you are towing a big load. You can manually select a gear. For example if you need to down shift to get speed before a big hill

 

Don't waste your time on that antenna, Brain. There's only a 50/50 chance it isn't totally damaged at the split. Those connectors aren't that good when they're new. I hate those crimp on ones.

 

I ordered shocks today. Chris Lieberman suggested these to smooth out the ride, so it's a little less "truck" like. A tough trick for a 3500 long wheelbase, but Chris hasn't steered me wrong yet.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2015-GM...oAAOSwB4NWxfgo

They won't be here in time for my next road trip (Ocean City on Friday), but I'll have them on and well tested by my Memorial Day camp trip.

 

Good Deal Stan,...
I sure dont know anything about those shocks...
I will be looking forward to some feedback
as to how you like them... let me know for
sure I would order me some too....
wonder if they have them for
my 2006.. ?????

 

Chris says it's like day and night, how it smooths out the ride. It'll be a couple weeks before I can get them on, as I'm in Ocean City, Friday to next Friday, and they don't get here until after I leave.

As to fitment, Chevy and GMC fit the same, according to Rock. Fronts '03 to '16, rear '96 to '16. My guess is that yours aren't as stiff as mine, due to age. Mine is fairly annoying to me, and Da Wife has complained.

 

Thanks for filling me in ..
I just drove mine yesturday ... had to pick up
a couple a planes.. and its been like 4 weeks since I had
driven her.. but I will say.. my Michelin's are the dream
for riding.. and if those shocks are how described...
WOW.. I will order me a set as well... Yes I agree should not
be any differences in GMC or Chevy... but was concerned that
maybe the year might be affected.. so thanks for letting me
know... I would like to get a set too....
I have a list of things that I have to get done...
geeze we are bound to have a break in this crappy weather soon !!!!

 

Bound to get warmer soon. I'm working to get ready for O.C. on Friday, but when I get back on the 13th, It's all about the Memorial Day Weekend camp trip. Projects include lighting and a side shelf beside the bed. And the boat. And the shocks. And whatever life throws at me.

 

Let me know how you like the shocks
Thank you
Kenny

 

Guy's first trip/cruise/fishing expedition to GOM w/ new tow vehicle 07 saab 97x great midsized SUV tow rating 6500LBs.

looks strange the 97x been much shorter than the tallish, vessel is well over 13' high.

I would very much like to install opening windshield on vessel open when towing closed when cruisei.

the spare tire carrier underneth the 97x is jammed up can I get a holder off another vehilce maybe a more heavey duty carreir from truck these' car isn' t any room to store spare inside.

 

Many questions.
1) GOM?
2) That little thing tows 6500lbs?
3) is that the vessel in the background?
4) Maybe most important, is the Express okay?

I'm sure that a mechanic with mad skills might get some other spare tire winch in there, but it would be cost prohibitive. As for the window thing, I'm guessing you want to reduce wind resistance?