Dropped the Silverado off this morning to do a few things.
1. Replace broken driver door handle
2. Replace plugs/wires
3. Remove all bed bolts, smear with Never Seize, and re-install with enough force that I could remove myself with my ratchet wrench
4. lube all suspension points
5. replace trailer hitch
I provided the plugs/wires and trailer hitch.
Was charged $487. Happy to pay to have someone do all this in this weather & without a lift. Gotta keep my work truck going! He said he's never heard an engine sound as quiet and run as smoothly as mine. 244K miles so far....
My mechanic pointed out I need a new drive shaft support, outer tie rods, and steering rack boot....all of which I have already ordered and should be delivered next week.