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    Battery Terminal Problem

    Ok, so I have continually drained an Optima Red Top. I recently purchased a Optima Yellow top. I went to move the truck the other day and the yellow top was dead. I can say I may have left the passenger door open for about a week. That may be the culpret on this one. However, an issue I am...
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    Starting to look at 2500 Series 4X4 Diesel

    I have started to look at the 2500 Series 4X4 Diesel trucks. Things I have not been able to figure out yet, that I have thought of so far... Is 98 the last year for the Diesel? Is it still an 8 lug pattern? Can I run Bio Diesel in it?
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    Lug Spacing on 2500 series Suburban?

    This is reference my trailer here. Ok, so I'm thinking ahead here... If I were to get a 1999 or so 2500 series Suburban. How many lugs and what would be the spacing?
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    Spare tire wheels as dedicated wheels.

    Can I use spare tire wheels as dedicated wheels? I have already purchased two... They cost less and not concerned with painting them. Is it a good idea to use these as apposed to purchasing something that will cost me more... Vehicle is going to be mainly camping truck with trailer on...
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    Wheel Size/ Number of Lugs

    Currently I have 15" Wheels on 5 lugs. Its a 99 4 Door Tahoe 2 Wheel Drive Can I put 16" Wheels on it with no problem? (I think I can, just want to confirm) Mind you it has a 4" Body Lift which I am wanting to remove. Also... Is it possible to put 6 lugs on it? What would I have to do? As...
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    Attempted to put roof rack back on. No GO

    So since I finished painting, I was ready to put roof rack back on. This would have made it easier for me to do a basket on top... None the less the rivet nuts will not take, and I stripped a hole already.
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    Looking at doing work to exhaust

    99 Tahoe 2WD 4DR Guy at work who seems to know what he is talking about was informing me about exhaust... This is what we came up with... Looking at getting this exhaust from eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/130468108624?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648 Then "dumping" dual...
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    Almost done painting my 99 Tahoe

    Just thought I would share... I have only have the passenger side to finish now... Then its on to the trailer...
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    Wheel bolt pattern measurement

    Yet another point of confusion for me.... Uhg.... I am trying to make sure my axle on the trailer matches that of the truck when it comes to the wheels. So I can have a couple of spares for both. Looking the RPO code for my truck it says N90 LMC truck sells wheels for the 99 Tahoe as 5...
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    What are some tools I may want to look at getting?

    Beyond the normal everyday tools (i.e. Screwdrivers, Wrenches) What are some things I may want to look at getting? I recently picked up two torque wrenches (inch and ft lbs) I now have four jack stands, and a 3 ton hydro jack. Wheel chalks.. I know it would be a really good idea to pick...
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    Ill be starting to replace rear suspension soon

    Here is what I got (99 2wd 4dr Tahoe) Dayton Leak Springs Bilstein HD 4600 Shocks Parts to put springs on from LMC U Bolts Shackels Bolts Nuts Spacer Anchor Plate Only thing I didnt get (that I think I dont need) was the bushings for the leaf springs. The springs I got from Dayton...
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    Replacing luggage Rack

    I wish I had take a few more picks of the process now... I had taken my luggage rack off my truck to paint it. In the process of doing so, I broke off some of the bolts in nuts that are affixed to the roof. In a drunken idea, I thought I would drill out the rusty holes to a large hole size and...
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    Anyone ever see these? Know anything about them?

    Thought these might be a little cool, but add some advantage to my truck... What do you think? http://www.ebay.com/itm/190849323365?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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    1/2 ton or 3/4 ton

    I am getting all kinds of confused now. I was under the Impression that my 99 Chevy Tahoe 4DR, 2WD was a 3/4 ton truck.... So is it or isnt it? If its not, can I simply change out the leaf springs and coils and make it so? I already have HD Bilstien shocks on the front end.
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    C vs r series shocks help

    How the hell do I know the difference?! Please
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    Dayton Parts - Any Complaints?

    In my search for Leaf Springs LMC has them for 499 per spring but are supposedly OEM. Who makes OEM Is Dayton a good equivalent? I found Dayton's on JC Whitney for 164
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    Anyone in the Tampa Bay area?

    Ok, I asked a while ago if anyone was in my city... How about the Tampa Bay area?
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    RPO Code Questions

    I looked these up on a site I found here, how do I know which one is correct for my vehicle? I know its a 5.7L engine and its a Vortec, but thats about it. L31 Engine: 5.7 Liter V8, CPI L31 ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 5.7L, CPI, 409CID, 400HP (SPECIAL HIGH PERFORMANCE-SOLID LIFTER CAM)
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    Load Weight of Wheels

    Grrr, I was just looking at the wheels I currently have on the Hoe.. American Eagle Series 055; 15X8 5 on 4.75" The Load weight is 1900 lbs for them. The truck weighs 6000 correct? If I load it up to suspensions weight 1495 lbs and add a trailer which its self may weigh up to 3000 lbs...
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    Wanting to install new Stereo

    I would like to install a new stereo, with USB and Bluetooth... Is there a six channel stereo out there? Guy at Best Buy was trying to sell me a 2 channel amp to make up for the 2 that the 4 channel stereos did not cover. I have replaced both front door speakers with 50W Pioneer...
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    What is purpose for Body Lift, Whats involved in removing?

    First, I am curious about the purpose of a body lift. Mine 99 Tahoe has a 4 inch body lift on it. I don't care for it, cause it raises the center of gravity of the vehicle. I know my 31" tires will work fine cause I had them on a 95 Silverado way back when. Second What would be involved in...
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    Weight capacity of vehicle

    What things do I need to look at, which determine the weight capacity of a vehicle? I already gather its some of these things: Leaf Springs Shocks? Tires Can the 1495 lbs my vehicle currently allows me to haul in the vehicle can be moved up? Is there anything to do with Gear Ratio?
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    Any Wesley Chapel, Fl members who are pretty knowledgeable?

    Just curious if there are any members here who are in or near Wesley Chapel, Fl.. Who are pretty knowledgeable on Tahoe's? Currently, I am thinking I need to replace my Leaf Springs and shocks. Would like to get a better idea of which types of shocks and leaf springs to get before I do so...
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    Lt/ LS can anyone elaborate?

    Chevy Tahoe Just curious... I think the LS is just the 4Dr model. Am I right? I have been trying to read up on my Tahoe... I did read something where the LS is not supposed to have leather seats... but Mine does. Pretty sure mine is an LS. I took the tags off a long time ago... Will this...
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    Shocks and Leaf Springs

    Looking for an idea of where to look for quality Shocks and Leaf Springs... Brands ??? Whatever else ??? Whatever else Basically, I know nothing about car stuff... Hoping to learn.. I have a brother who is a mech and can help install.. I just need an idea of what I a looking at...

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