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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — engine fits but driveline angle is not ideal

EVCollectorCommunity StarterApr 25, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTAtlanta
Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving the engine. How much should packaging be compromised to improve driveline geometry?
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MarketDriver918Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. Make the next action something you can finish this week. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
BoostSeller448Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I'll update if anything new shows up.
MarketDriver918Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Atlanta, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “engine fits but driveline angle is not,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. That's my plan before I call anyone.
BoostSeller448Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Atlanta. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. I'll update if anything new shows up.
ProjectGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: A second data point from another 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
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