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  1. wafflecakes13

    Bent tie rod

    Anyone ever have steering problems, lose control on the highway, or have brake pull due to a bent tie rod?
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    Peep these tie rod angles

    Still trying to diagnose my horrible handling. What do ya'll think about the more severe angle? It looks almost broken. Seems weird that the front is almost the same height on both sides of the truck but that much differen ce of angle. Any thoughts?
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    Horrible "death wobble" after new wheels/tires?

    I have keys turned slightly up, front is about an inch higher than the rear. Brand new 33x12.50s on 22x12s. Ever since i got the new setup on it hasn't been on the highway much. Last week after I had been going 70mph for about 15 mins, the truck basically started steering itself and I could...
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    Lossen end links with leveling kit?

    So under the tahoe the other day I happened to notice that my new sway bar end link bushings are completely destroyed. It appears that adding the keys raised the sway bars just like everything else and in doing so turned the bushings into mush. I know I should replace them, but I guess not try...
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    Repositioning outer tie rods?

    So a few days ago I took off the bushing end of the upper control arms to rotate the bushings around, keeping it attached at the ball joint. It was a pita to get them back in place, had to jerk the wheel assembly multiple times in the process which the outer tie rods are also attached to at the...
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    Anyone have alignment problems after leveling?

    Have a lot of positive camber after the level. Was told that the alignment cams are maxed already so I have to get something aftermarket (alignment cams to be exact, which is odd cuz all that seem to available are factory replacements) to be able to correct it. I have upper control arms with...
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    Uca's w/offset bushings?

    So I have some ucas with offset bushings, since I was thinking these would be more adjustable etc. Turns out they are meant to correct negative camber. I have a lot of positive camber after my level I'm trying to fix. They are supposedly non serviceable (can't change the bushings). Anyone with...
  8. wafflecakes13

    Aftermarket alignment cams?

    In 3 days no one in the lifted section had a response so I figured I'd give this a try. 2001 z71 4x4 leveled with keys turned maybe halfway up to accommodate 33x12.50s. The guy trying to do my alignment showed me how the factory alignment cams were maxed out and still not letting it get even...
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    Aftermarket cam adjusters???

    Hey guys, I have an 01 z71 4x4. Recently put on aftermarket keys and they are cranked maybe halfway to accommodate 33x12.50s. I knew it was going to need an alignment after the level, and could definitely tell from the front tires being titled outward at the top now. They told me at the shop...
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    Heater core flush

    Has anyone ever flushed their heatwr core? Having a pain getting off one of the hoses next to the firewall. Went and bought the special "fuel line" fitting and still can't budge it. Anyone?
  11. wafflecakes13

    Upper control arm

    So just found out my driver side upper control arm is bad. What brand replacements have you guys used? Just moog? Also should I go ahead and do the outside as well? Or do the lowers too? Any help appreciated.
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    Stock keys vs ford/aftermarket HELP

    I have just gotten around to looking at the bolts on my torsion bar after having my hoe 2 years. The driver side is cranked all the way, the passenger side still has a little bit of room. My question is how can I tell which keys are in there?
  13. wafflecakes13

    Horrible sway

    Currently almost 163k miles, bought when it had 135. 01 z71 4x4. I have only found a little bit of info on this in other posts so I thought I'd give it a shot. Hitting a bump on the highway or going around a ramp or decent turn in the road and I feel like I'm driving a boat. On the highway...
  14. wafflecakes13

    Where did you buy your r1concepts?

    Just curious if everyone used r1concepts.com for their rotors, or if you might have ran across a cheaper place.
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    Good brand steering box?

    It seems the most commonly available steering gear boxes are remanufactured. I was wondering out of these are there any certain brands that you all have have good luck with in replacing your old worn out boxes with? Also where did you buy from?
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    Difference for 4/6 hi mod w/hids?

    Have a 2001 tahoe. I know that the mod can be done different/ easier ways on 99-02 vs 03-06. This may be a dumb question but i was wondering if having hids over halogen setup makes a difference in doing this. Just looking at grounding the yellow wire to the low beam. Also is there an easy way to...
  17. wafflecakes13

    need a steering box or nah?

    Hey guys, I've already replaced pitman, idler arm, tie rod ends, and done the steering box "adjustment". The steering play isn't horrible, probably 1/2" - 1" of play at the wheel. Just think about the only thing left is the box itself, unless there is some other random part that might be bent...
  18. wafflecakes13

    R1 concepts rotors/Hawk pads?

    Hey guys, I have an 01 z71 4x4. Recently upgraded to some 07-13 Silverado 18s with almost a 33" tire. Fairly certain I have stock brakes on it which are starting to warp pretty bad, I'm guessing from the added weight. I have seen a few people here and there say good things about r1/hawk. If you...
  19. wafflecakes13

    01 Tahoe z71 4x4 Differential question

    Hey guys, I haven't been on here in a while but recently just had my transmission replaced has got me back on concentrating on maintenance I may or may not want to do. Just downloaded the owner's manual and all it says is to check the front and rear differential fluid levels and to add a little...
  20. wafflecakes13

    wheel/tire fitment

    Been looking for wheel/tire combos for my stock 01 Tahoe z71 4x4. I probably want to go with an 18" wheel and a beefy a/t. I want the wheels to stick out probably about 3 inches and fill out the fender well pretty full without rubbing. I was wondering if anyone might know what width rim and size...
  21. wafflecakes13

    planning on getting tune soon

    Hello, I have an 01 Tahoe z71 with 138xxx miles. As far as I know the only mods are a k&n air filter in the stock box and a super 10 muffler. I know that mods are supposed to be done before a tune, so I was just wondering of anything fairly cheap I could do before getting a tune from yall. I...
  22. wafflecakes13

    headlight/ taillight pics?

    Hey guys, planning on switching out my stock housings soon for black ones soon. Just trying to see what different things look like actually installed. I do have a pnp hid kit in the lows so also trying to decide on projector or stockish style. Also don't know whether I want to shell out the...
  23. wafflecakes13

    the shop said

    Took my 01 z71 to the shop that put my shocks on for 80 bucks, seem like good honest people. Had 3 issues I wanted checked: steering play, changing to reverse clunk, and 3rd brake light out. I had already checked fuses so it was very believable to hear that the light was bad...ebay...done. about...
  24. wafflecakes13

    where is everyone getting their newer style oem wheels from?

    Yeah what the title says.
  25. wafflecakes13

    exhaust configuration

    I will be doing exhaust soon on my 01 z71 hoe soon and was just wanting to get different opinions. Pretty sure I'm gonna go with a super 44, loud but not insane like a 10 or straights. Wanting to probably do duals but also playing around of the idea of doing a single custom tip. If I go with...

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