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by copper128
Wed Oct 09, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: Express & Savana - General
Topic: 2019 Express 3500 Extended Regear help needed
Replies: 7
Views: 193

Re: 2019 Express 3500 Extended Regear help needed

Sorry, I listed the wrong part number. It should be #95K2410GEARKIT This seems like a reasonable price: https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p10697_aam_95k2410gearkit_ring_and_pinion_kit_4.10_ratio_fits_9.5_i.html?srsltid=AfmBOopGv1hoV6lJG1mKe_lE2wivCnHtViEJHcSoHcZfWXe-WdgXRuiC https://cmgearworks.com/p...
by copper128
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: Express & Savana - General
Topic: Always on cigarette lighter to ignition only on
Replies: 2
Views: 240

Re: Always on cigarette lighter to ignition only on

I wanted a switched power source to run a USB outlet for my phone in the dash. After checking the upfitter manual, I found that the power supply to the in-dash 110v outlet is ignition-switched. Since it’s such a low power draw, I tapped the hot wire to the inverter. It works great and no battery dra...
by copper128
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: Express & Savana - General
Topic: 2024 steering wheel audio controls
Replies: 9
Views: 842

Re: 2024 steering wheel audio controls

MountainManJoe wrote: Mon Oct 07, 2024 8:34 pm I'm tempted to get one just for the leather wrap. The plastic one is such garbage.
The new wheel looks and feels much better. I just wish the grip were thicker, like most newer cars.
by copper128
Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New guy in WNY scored a new ‘24 Savana 3500
Replies: 7
Views: 393

Re: New guy in WNY scored a new ‘24 Savana 3500

The diff is what GM now calls “differential, rear fully automatic locking”. AKA: the ol’ G80 Gov-Lok (or Gov- 💣) I’ll check for the Etsy seller and post when I find him Edit: I couldn’t find the original seller for the center caps on Etsy, but a Google search shows him selling on Pinterest now. http...
by copper128
Tue Oct 08, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New guy in WNY scored a new ‘24 Savana 3500
Replies: 7
Views: 393

Re: New guy in WNY scored a new ‘24 Savana 3500

This morning’s project: installing a PML #11129 aluminum differential cover. The finned aluminum helps keep temps down when towing and the extra .6 quarts of gear oil can’t hurt. A magnetic drain plug and a side fill plug will make future oil changes much easier.
by copper128
Mon Oct 07, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New guy in WNY scored a new ‘24 Savana 3500
Replies: 7
Views: 393

Re: New guy in WNY scored a new ‘24 Savana 3500

Suspension changes were my first priority to maximize handling abilities.
Bilstein shocks front and rear.
Hellwig 1-1/8” rear sway bar.

Verdict? Ehh, it’s still a 2-1/2+ ton box on wheels, but it’s a n improvement 😂👍🏽
by copper128
Mon Oct 07, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New guy in WNY scored a new ‘24 Savana 3500
Replies: 7
Views: 393

Re: New guy in WNY scored a new ‘24 Savana 3500

Wheels are OE Wheels CV75A 18x8 Sierra replicas with Yokohama G015’s in LT265/60R18E. They’re same diameter as the stock 16’s, but 3/4” wider and 119 load rating (stockers are 120… not enough difference to matter in this application). Center emblems were custom made by a guy I found on Etsy. They ha...
by copper128
Mon Oct 07, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Express & Savana - General
Topic: 2024 steering wheel audio controls
Replies: 9
Views: 842

Re: 2024 steering wheel audio controls

It literally took 10 minutes. I
Found a how-to video on YouTube.

After the swap:
by copper128
Mon Oct 07, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Express & Savana - General
Topic: 2024 steering wheel audio controls
Replies: 9
Views: 842

Re: 2024 steering wheel audio controls

I realize the OP hasn’t been here in a while, but thought I’d share in case he returns or it’s helpful to someone else. My 24 came with the base radio and steering wheel , since they cancelled the better stereo, bluetooth and steering wheel controls options after I ordered. I bought the leather wrap...
by copper128
Mon Oct 07, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: Express & Savana - General
Topic: 2019 Express 3500 Extended Regear help needed
Replies: 7
Views: 193

Re: 2019 Express 3500 Extended Regear help needed

I am working to regear my 2019 Express 3500 extended van. I am at 3.42 now and I need to go to 4.10s. I am having trouble sourcing the gears for this setup. Nothing specifically states which gears to get. I would prefer to get AAM gears. My axle is (I am pretty sure), a 9.5 12 bolt. It is a 9.5” 12...
by copper128
Mon Oct 07, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New guy in WNY scored a new ‘24 Savana 3500
Replies: 7
Views: 393

New guy in WNY scored a new ‘24 Savana 3500

Hey all from Buffalo,NY. Glenn here, I’m new to this forum, but not new to GM vans. I previously had a bunch of Astros, ranging from a’92 Mark III conversion to an ‘05 loaded LT. My newest ride is a brand new 2024 Savana LT passenger 3500 standard wb with the L8T 6.6L V8. I waited ten months after o...