# Silverado build **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [July 10, 2013, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380 "2013-07-10T07:48:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JSEnclosures](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsenclosures/32/6678_2.png) [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/1 "2013-07-10T07:48:30Z")
Picked up this 2000 1500 Silverado last night. Clean truck with zero body rust and only 70kmi on it. 6" suspensions lift, 3" body lift, dump bed, 35" tires. Very pleased with it, needs a little work here and there but nothing crazy and the truck was an absolute steal bought from Dave’s buddy a few hours south of here. Mods: -6 inch super lift -3 inch body lift -fully built transmission at 55kmi, rear end has a eaton true trac with locker at 65kmi -maxxis 35 inch tires on 16 inch pro comp rims -hyper tech programmer -k&n intake -custom dump bed -Alpine radio/cd player with bluetooth -tinted windows -uhaul hitch -AVS vent visors -Line-x -keyless entry and remote starter -back rack -tow mirrors -clear corner lights -firestone air compressor, vair 2.5gal tank, klein air horns, firestone ride rite bags for the rear Plans- -Install new headers -came with truck -probably gonna line-x the rockers and fender flares just for PM since they always seem to rust out, these are very clean and rust free right now -carpet -build a custom set of rock sliders/steps and a rear bumper Towed back with my buddies beastly F250 6.7 turbo diesel. 17.2mpg all the way home. [![http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/jacobennis/6AF48676-F228-4F03-8AB0-513F270519CE-469-000000921540B70C_zpscb0f6a43.jpg](http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/jacobennis/6AF48676-F228-4F03-8AB0-513F270519CE-469-000000921540B70C_zpscb0f6a43.jpg)](http://s63.photobucket.com/user/jacobennis/media/6AF48676-F228-4F03-8AB0-513F270519CE-469-000000921540B70C_zpscb0f6a43.jpg.html) [![http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/jacobennis/C953C613-2ABD-42B0-A398-9DE3FC7D772B-469-000000920EF4E6CD_zpsa2d6727e.jpg](http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/jacobennis/C953C613-2ABD-42B0-A398-9DE3FC7D772B-469-000000920EF4E6CD_zpsa2d6727e.jpg)](http://s63.photobucket.com/user/jacobennis/media/C953C613-2ABD-42B0-A398-9DE3FC7D772B-469-000000920EF4E6CD_zpsa2d6727e.jpg.html) [![http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/jacobennis/6F1B8B94-7CC8-4DE5-993B-8638F63BF9E5-469-000000921D20A0EC_zps8b33a139.jpg](http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/jacobennis/6F1B8B94-7CC8-4DE5-993B-8638F63BF9E5-469-000000921D20A0EC_zps8b33a139.jpg)](http://s63.photobucket.com/user/jacobennis/media/6F1B8B94-7CC8-4DE5-993B-8638F63BF9E5-469-000000921D20A0EC_zps8b33a139.jpg.html) ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/2 "2013-07-10T07:58:28Z")
Probably the actuator on the front axle for the 4wd. I didn’t know they made dump kits like that anymore, I might look into one for mine. Any idea who made it? ---
**Author:** ![JSEnclosures](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsenclosures/32/6678_2.png) [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/3 "2013-07-10T08:01:47Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/53119/4): > > Probably the actuator on the front axle for the 4wd. > > I didn’t know they made dump kits like that anymore, I might look into one for mine. Any idea who made it? They do make dump kits you can pretty much buy and bolt on I believe. this one was custom made though. 4x4 is a stick on the floor type, i’ll have to take a look at it. right now it’s a good in 2wd so although it is a priority for me, it’s not a rush to get done either. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/4 "2013-07-10T08:06:32Z")
Did you see if there’s a driveshaft? Seems stupid to ask but lifted trucks have alignment issues with driveshafts and people take them out. Right now my brothers POS Dodge doesn’t have a front shaft because part of it broke yesterday. ---
**Author:** ![JSEnclosures](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsenclosures/32/6678_2.png) [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/5 "2013-07-10T08:12:59Z")
yeah it has a shaft. And I was told it spins just does not engage. Although I already read somewhere that they spin 24/7 soo still more research to do ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/6 "2013-07-10T09:27:32Z")
that dump bed is sweet ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/7 "2013-07-10T09:30:37Z")
I’d love to have one for scrapping and yardwork projects. ---
**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/8 "2013-07-10T09:49:12Z")
That’s awesome. I’d love to have something like this! ---
**Author:** ![cconlon692](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cconlon692/32/6650_2.png) [@cconlon692](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cconlon692)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/9 "2013-07-10T10:01:02Z")
Nice find. 1 of my favorite body styles/color. ---
**Author:** ![GATVILLE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gatville/32/6362_2.png) [@GATVILLE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GATVILLE)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/10 "2013-07-10T10:33:36Z")
nice truck, dumper is sweet ---
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/11 "2013-07-10T12:21:34Z")
Nice pick up! Looks like you found what you were looking for finally! This should make dumping things into PJB’s truck bed a breeze! ---
**Author:** ![Upstate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/b3f665/32.png) [@Upstate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Upstate)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/12 "2013-07-10T16:04:59Z")
You have the greatest builds, and this one looks to be no exception. Very jealous. ---
**Author:** ![JSEnclosures](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsenclosures/32/6678_2.png) [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/13 "2013-07-10T17:04:43Z")
aww, thanks dude ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/14 "2013-07-10T17:40:40Z")
the front driveshaft will always spin regardless of it being engauged in 4wd or not. However if engauged the front and rear shafts should spin at the same speed. PJB is actually correct and the truck still has an electronic actuator in the diff that is probably bad. If you want I have an actuator from a newer truck that you could plug in as a quick check to verify functionality of all the circuits. If i remember correctly the plugs should be the same ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/15 "2013-07-10T19:06:40Z")
All it’s missing is the diesel power…Cummins swap it ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/16 "2013-07-10T19:12:19Z")
> [@2MS vs. 5MS Dell vs LG V. LCD PC Monitor](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2ms-vs-5ms-dell-vs-lg-v-lcd-pc-monitor/53125/4): > > All it’s missing is the diesel power…Cummins swap it might be a bit much for a half ton unless you go with a 4BT. ---
**Author:** ![JSEnclosures](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsenclosures/32/6678_2.png) [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2013, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/17 "2013-07-11T08:30:17Z")
> [@Carnival Cruises????](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/carnival-cruises/53122/23): > > the front driveshaft will always spin regardless of it being engauged in 4wd or not. However if engauged the front and rear shafts should spin at the same speed. PJB is actually correct and the truck still has an electronic actuator in the diff that is probably bad. If you want I have an actuator from a newer truck that you could plug in as a quick check to verify functionality of all the circuits. If i remember correctly the plugs should be the same I read yesterday that if the 4wd light does not come on the cluster you can jump the wires on the plug that’s for the actuator if the light then comes on it’s the actuator gone bad. I will have to check it. I do not know if the light even comes on or not, I have not tried to put it in 4wd yet. it seems pretty common on these and a cheap fix, so fingers crossed. ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2013, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/18 "2013-07-11T16:28:35Z")
> [@FS: Oversized, overstuffed microfiber chair](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-oversized-overstuffed-microfiber-chair/53079/9): > > I read yesterday that if the 4wd light does not come on the cluster you can jump the wires on the plug that’s for the actuator if the light then comes on it’s the actuator gone bad. I will have to check it. I do not know if the light even comes on or not, I have not tried to put it in 4wd yet. it seems pretty common on these and a cheap fix, so fingers crossed. Yes you can jumper the signal wire, but that doesn’t dynamically test the power and ground supply circuits to the actuator. That being said it needs and actuator 99% of the time. Some of the older trucks actually require a retro fit kit to the newer style actuator, however I can’t remember where the year break is. ---
**Author:** ![capitalcrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@capitalcrew](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/capitalcrew)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2013, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/19 "2013-07-11T18:49:30Z")
Sweet truck man, I’d love to have a dump body like that lol. ---
**Author:** ![JSEnclosures](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsenclosures/32/6678_2.png) [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380/20 "2013-07-13T10:37:09Z")
Did a couple quick things today. I will say its pretty nice owning a truck where replacement parts are all 5-10 bucks, I guess that’s the joys of a 14 year old vehicle (unless its an s2k) -Changed out te driver side rear door outer handle, a new one came w the truck, the one on there was cracked -got a new plastic piece for the tailgate rod handle and put a new cover on it -ordered new tailgate straps and a black billet fuel door -changed out the scull mirror with an oem one Lol ![http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/jacobennis/B685DF52-F7CF-4887-8402-6F24703B3641-2358-0000026D95C43C53_zpsf2f34f74.jpg](http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/jacobennis/B685DF52-F7CF-4887-8402-6F24703B3641-2358-0000026D95C43C53_zpsf2f34f74.jpg) New -has a compass too, just need to figure out how to wire it up ![http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/jacobennis/E3916C83-C5C8-4365-B576-0819ECA6ECEB-2358-0000026DA05AB514_zpsf9a380e8.jpg](http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/jacobennis/E3916C83-C5C8-4365-B576-0819ECA6ECEB-2358-0000026DA05AB514_zpsf9a380e8.jpg) -Hopefully adding a hitch tomorrow for pulling the boat [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/silverado-build/267380.md?page=2)