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  1. southboundchicken

    Crossmember fix

    I’ve got a 03 2wd Tahoe and After replacing every single front end part including both hubs and control arm bushings I’m down to trying the washer trick and will report back In the near future
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    When adding moog coils and spacers

    I’m running new 5100 on my tahoe and am very happy but also using pro comp 9000 on my pickup with about 75,000 Miles on them and am just as pleased
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    2006 Escalade rear vent caps and brake light

    Still got the vents ?
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    Transmission Temperature Gauge/Fluid Change

    I’ve got a 03 and had the guy who rebuilt the cluster install a trans temp gauge while he was in there working his magic then once it was returned to me I installed said cluster and BAM!! Trans temp worked with no other adjustments or programming
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    Lift spindles with oem rims

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    Lift spindles with oem rims

    No spacers, it looks good but would look better with a wider track.... decided to buy new rims for my pick up and moved my 17x9 centerlines over to the hoe... next week I’m getting 305-65-17 bfg all terrains
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    Popping from front end

    lower control arm bushings are worn out causing the torsion bar to move within the socket of the lower control arm.....
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    Rubber coil spring insulator

    Yes both bottom and top of the spring then let it sit on the spacer...
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    Lift spindles with oem rims

    I’m using 3” lift spindles off amazon rolling on 17” stock wheels and 285-75-17 bfg rugged terrain tires
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    Tires and Road Noise

    Typically the all terrain tires will sound nice and quiet and ride pretty smooth until you get over say 25000 plus miles on them then they get noisy ..... keeping the truck aligned and tires balance will buy you some time and mileage but from my 30+ years experience they all start getting some...
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    3" Lift on 18x10 with 33s - Who's done it

    What kind of lift did you do?
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    Lift issues

    Squirt some wd40 on bushings then see what happens.... try doing one corner of the vehicle taking it for test rides before moving to the next corner until your able to pin point what side is the culprit or emliminate said bushing altogether
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    Jounce stops

    Your jounce stops aren't causing your vibration you have another issue going on
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    Some things to consider if buying a high-mileage GMT800

    If you have over 200k miles on front end components you need to change them .... they may seem ok but trust me when you change them your gonna be surprised how much tighter the truck is.... don't forget control arm bushings either ...... that rubber is hard and dry
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    Chattering sound from parking brake?

    You need to either adjust or replace depending on what you find after an inspection
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    05 Denali Front end Rebuild

    $107 for all of it? The old saying if it sounds to good to be true comes to mind.... or they are total junk
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    Daytime Running light upgrades?

    I replaced with led bulbs
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    2001 Tahoe Brakes

    Sounds more like you stole it for 1k
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    front end rebuild question

    Unless you have a floor press to replace the bushings in the control arms buying new arms with ball joints already installed is going to be the easiest time efficient way to go.
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    Think about lifting my hoe

    Thanks for the reply.... looking on eBay it looks like only 3" spindles are made??? Anybody have a hook up on the 3" spindles?
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    Why wont my Zerc Grease Fittings come out of my Ball Going?...yes I know it's pressed...but...

    You need a ball joint press tool you can rent at most auto parts places
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    Think about lifting my hoe

    whats up gang?!??... I'm currently running Tony's 2-3 spindle drop on my 2wd 2003 hoe and thinking about ditching this set up for a slightly higher more off-road look using 2" lift spindles and possibly lift keys up front to get the look I'm after. My question for those that know is what kind of...
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    Factory style rear control arms

    I was just thinking about replacing mine, im sitting on a 2/3 spindle drop and have completely rebuild the front end, the only thing left are the rear arms
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    Front end work troubles

    Definitely got to pull the box to make it easier then a pitman arm puller and impact gun had mine off pretty quick...... Its always easier the second time around
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    Slotted rotors

    Yep just doing rears cause they are shot, gonna do the fronts in the near future

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