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Andy4639 · 01-10-2009, 06:58 AM

I don't know if this has been disscussed but it's something I have lived with since owning my truck.
Static electricity. Anytime I touch the truck it shocks me. Some days are worse than others but it's there everyday. This morning when I put the key into the ignition it sparked and I could feel it. I have all the grounds and then some with no operating problems, it just has always been a bunch of static.
What can I try to solve this and get it where it want shock me?
I do have cloth seats.

PanelDeland · 01-10-2009, 09:21 AM

If it's shocking you while driving I would suggest trying "Static Guard".
It's a spray for laundry stuff.Just spray the seats and doorpanels ,maybe the carpet.If it's shocking you when you reach to open the door then spray your clothes.
Should be available in the laundry aisle at your grocery or wall world.

Andy4639 · 01-10-2009, 09:53 AM

The only time I have noticed it was if I reach to open the door or as stated putting the key in. It will get you when you walk up to it without being near the truck when you reach for it. Never had a problem while driving it.

cdowns · 01-10-2009, 10:21 AM

stop wearing polyester leisure suits and static wont be that much of a problem

Andy4639 · 01-10-2009, 10:33 AM

Why didn't I think of that!!!
All this time I been thinking it was the truck.

**Palf70Step** · 01-10-2009, 10:33 AM

The fabric of the GM seats I think promotes it. I have the had the same issue on all my GM trucks (and some cars) that had fabric seats. For some reason my other vehicles that had cloth, don't seem to do it. Of course I was younger then too, so maybe if I lifted my butt off the seat instead of sliding it, it would make a diff.

Like Panel mentioned you cn try the static guard stuff used for your clothes

MickMc · 01-10-2009, 02:44 PM

Maybe you need on of those rubber straps that hangs down from the bumper to the ground off of the rear bumper like the guys from Canada.

From what I was told, the tires spinning on the slippery roads generates static and the rubber strip disapates it.

So I was told.

If your trucks shocks you, its not because of the interior, got to be something else...

Mick

Nice looking interior though.

thirdstreettito · 01-10-2009, 03:39 PM

Stop shuffling your feet on the carpet before you get in!

70cstjr · 01-10-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Stop shuffling your feet on the carpet before you get in!

im sure thats the answer he is looking for, how many people do u know that roll the red carpet out just to hop in their trucks

lol

like said above just use the static spray, it last for a lil bit and does elimate most of those shocking moments

Andy4639 · 01-10-2009, 04:08 PM

MickMc,
I haven't ever seen the rubber strapes but I have thought about a chain hanging down.

thirdstreettito,
Tell me more about this shuffling your feet on the carpet before you get in.
How exactly do I do this if I'm not in the truck yet?

Select · 01-10-2009, 04:09 PM

This thread reminds me of this clip from Family Guy

YouTube - Family Guy - Electric Man

72GMCburban · 01-10-2009, 04:16 PM

Funny stuff (family guy)
Need to get it figured out, especially if you ever get any gas fumes. Try a vinyl seat cover temporarily. Then maybe a rubberized floor cover.

Andy4639 · 01-10-2009, 04:22 PM

Gas tank is in bed now. But that could still be a problem.
These are the mates I have right now.
I may try a set of rubber ones for everyday driving.

drunkbus · 01-10-2009, 04:48 PM

I have the same problem on my 97 Tahoe. I never noticed it until I had new tires put on and now after driving it when I grab the door to shut it after getting out I get shocked everytime. Maybe some tire designs generate static electricity when driving?

**john** · 01-10-2009, 05:20 PM

I had a trailblazer that zapped me pretty good every time I got out. That static cling spray paneldeland mentioned works great. I had to refresh it every six months or so but no more shock.

thirdstreettito · 01-10-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

MickMc,
I haven't ever seen the rubber strapes but I have thought about a chain hanging down.

thirdstreettito,
Tell me more about this shuffling your feet on the carpet before you get in.
How exactly do I do this if I'm not in the truck yet?

You park in your living room. DUHH!

**Palf70Step** · 01-10-2009, 07:48 PM

Andy, I have rubber mats in my 02, and it stills zaps me. I found for getting out that if i grab the metal part of the truck before I leave the seat to step out, no zappo. Of course I forget more than I remember, so Zappppp.

Andy4639 · 01-10-2009, 07:50 PM

Well if I find a cure for this I will post it here. I guess I'll live with the zapping for now. I'm going to try the spray and see what happens.

01-10-2009, 06:58 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Static I don't know if this has been disscussed but it's something I have lived with since owning my truck. Static electricity. Anytime I touch the truck it shocks me. Some days are worse than others but it's there everyday. This morning when I put the key into the ignition it sparked and I could feel it. I have all the grounds and then some with no operating problems, it just has always been a bunch of static. What can I try to solve this and get it where it want shock me? I do have cloth seats. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-10-2009, 09:21 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Static If it's shocking you while driving I would suggest trying "Static Guard". It's a spray for laundry stuff.Just spray the seats and doorpanels ,maybe the carpet.If it's shocking you when you reach to open the door then spray your clothes. Should be available in the laundry aisle at your grocery or wall world. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 01-10-2009 at 09:22 AM.

01-10-2009, 09:53 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Static The only time I have noticed it was if I reach to open the door or as stated putting the key in. It will get you when you walk up to it without being near the truck when you reach for it. Never had a problem while driving it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-10-2009, 10:21 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Static stop wearing polyester leisure suits and static wont be that much of a problem __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-10-2009, 10:33 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Static Why didn't I think of that!!! All this time I been thinking it was the truck. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-10-2009, 10:33 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,790	Re: Static The fabric of the GM seats I think promotes it. I have the had the same issue on all my GM trucks (and some cars) that had fabric seats. For some reason my other vehicles that had cloth, don't seem to do it. Of course I was younger then too, so maybe if I lifted my butt off the seat instead of sliding it, it would make a diff. Like Panel mentioned you cn try the static guard stuff used for your clothes __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-10-2009, 02:44 PM	#7
MickMc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 359	Re: Static Maybe you need on of those rubber straps that hangs down from the bumper to the ground off of the rear bumper like the guys from Canada. From what I was told, the tires spinning on the slippery roads generates static and the rubber strip disapates it. So I was told. If your trucks shocks you, its not because of the interior, got to be something else... Mick Nice looking interior though. Last edited by MickMc; 01-10-2009 at 02:45 PM.

01-10-2009, 03:39 PM	#8
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Static Stop shuffling your feet on the carpet before you get in! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-10-2009, 04:08 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Static MickMc, I haven't ever seen the rubber strapes but I have thought about a chain hanging down. thirdstreettito, Tell me more about this shuffling your feet on the carpet before you get in. How exactly do I do this if I'm not in the truck yet? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-10-2009, 04:16 PM	#12
72GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 306	Re: Static Funny stuff (family guy) Need to get it figured out, especially if you ever get any gas fumes. Try a vinyl seat cover temporarily. Then maybe a rubberized floor cover. __________________ --Mike http://rides.webshots.com/album/551997543JkYiXF

01-10-2009, 04:22 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Static Gas tank is in bed now. But that could still be a problem. These are the mates I have right now. I may try a set of rubber ones for everyday driving. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-10-2009, 04:48 PM	#14
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Static I have the same problem on my 97 Tahoe. I never noticed it until I had new tires put on and now after driving it when I grab the door to shut it after getting out I get shocked everytime. Maybe some tire designs generate static electricity when driving?

01-10-2009, 05:20 PM	#15
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Static I had a trailblazer that zapped me pretty good every time I got out. That static cling spray paneldeland mentioned works great. I had to refresh it every six months or so but no more shock. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

01-10-2009, 07:48 PM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,790	Re: Static Andy, I have rubber mats in my 02, and it stills zaps me. I found for getting out that if i grab the metal part of the truck before I leave the seat to step out, no zappo. Of course I forget more than I remember, so Zappppp. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-10-2009, 07:50 PM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Static Well if I find a cure for this I will post it here. I guess I'll live with the zapping for now. I'm going to try the spray and see what happens. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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