My Resto-Mod Odyssey - '08 Tahoe LT3

[08HoeCD]

I have to keep up on mine with some white lithum grease... i freed it up eith a large flat blade screwdriver and kept spraying it. But, every few months i have to do the same thing, mine is shot and almost looks there should be a bushing, metal or plastic, that is completely gone...

I hear that. I'm just kinda surprised it seized up without a sign or sound of issue beforehand.

I'll try the screwdriver to free it, then soak it with some silicone based PB Blaster that I've got on my tool chest. If that'll get her going I'll just lube every few weeks.

 

[08HoeCD]

Just got home and doused that pin and roller with this silicone. Didn't even touch it with a tool yet and it's free and rolling again.
Cool stuff.

 

[NGAneer]

Well, well, well......My driver's door is suddenly popping/clunking like a mofo as I swing the door from fully open to shut. Looks like the hinge roller bearing is seized and needs either a serious lubing or replacing.

Crossing my fingers that some penetrating lube will break her free and get her spinning again, as I DO NOT dig the idea of replacing that assembly.

Film at eleven...

Penetrating lube to break it loose and then a tube of white lithium grease will keep it quiet.

 

[iamdub]

Mine made a light pop a few months ago so I lubed all of them with Kroil. Apparently, this is common with these so I'll make lubing them a regular maintenance item.

 

[08HoeCD]

Penetrating lube to break it loose and then a tube of white lithium grease will keep it quiet.

Aye, sir.

Mine made a light pop a few months ago so I lubed all of them with Kroil. Apparently, this is common with these so I'll make lubing them a regular maintenance item.

Roger that, sir.

 

[08HoeCD]

A supply of new door clips arrived today and I'm practically drooling to get into both front doors to do some minor cosmetic and auditory surgery.

 

[08HoeCD]

Had been thinking about new tires for weeks and kinda daydreaming about some beefier A/Ts. Discovered a huge nail in one of my rear tires last night, so since all four were getting down to a very minimal tread I bit the bullet.

Reality set in. I don't go off-road more than hitting wet grass or packed sand or a gravel parking lot now and then. Got a deal on Continental Cross contact LX20, so went for them.

Only time will tell the real deal, but first impression is that they're super smooth & quiet. Nothing fancy to look at, but who cares.

 

[08HoeCD]

Way too early to render any opinion on these tires that I can stand behind long-term, but one thing is for sure: these tires are smooth and QUIET. Almost eerily so.

Once I get up to cruising speed and have the windows closed, it's literally like I'm floating on a cloud. Not floaty, just nice. Still getting used to the lack of road noise----the only exterior sound I pick up is wind noise.

 

[08HoeCD]

Rode in the passenger seat for a few miles today and realized that the seat cushion feels way more comfortable than the driver's seat cushion. Makes sense in that the driver's seat cushion has seen a lot more 'butt miles' (lol) and is probably pretty worn out.

Gotta look into replacing driver's seat cushion....

 

[08HoeCD]

Been experimenting with lighting. Converted my garage bulbs from "soft white" to "daylight" (5000k) fluorescent, and the brightness and color rendering is lightyears ahead. Pun intended.

I'd been thinking that soft white would be better for my interior LEDS and installed them a month or two ago. Didn't want bluish light. But installed cool white LED SMD from Idjmtoy today and the brightness and color rendering are damn good. Lesson learned.

This pic does no justice.

 

[Fosscore]

Those LEDs make all the difference in the interior. Your front seats sure are are clean. Nice work. Interesting choice I noticed that you went with dark floor mats rather than matching the interior? Interesting...

 

[08HoeCD]

Those LEDs make all the difference in the interior. Your front seats sure are are clean. Nice work. Interesting choice I noticed that you went with dark floor mats rather than matching the interior? Interesting...

Thanks brother.

When I was shopping floor mats I kinda figured that black mats would look good and would go with the black on the doors. I'm happy with them.

 

[Fosscore]

Interesting. I already had the GM HD liners so I kept those but got the Husky 3rd seat liner that goes under the 2nd row buckets with some seriously sharp nubs and tucks up tight against the 3rd row. That liner was a winner. Remove, hose off, replace.

Shame is that I have not found out whether Husky will sell just the 2nd row to complement the 3rd row. They want you to buy the 1st and 2nd row together. Just thought I'd throw that out there in case you were contemplating at some point more coverage under the 2nd row.

 

[08HoeCD]

Interesting. I already had the GM HD liners so I kept those but got the Husky 3rd seat liner that goes under the 2nd row buckets with some seriously sharp nubs and tucks up tight against the 3rd row. That liner was a winner. Remove, hose off, replace.

Shame is that I have not found out whether Husky will sell just the 2nd row to complement the 3rd row. They want you to buy the 1st and 2nd row together. Just thought I'd throw that out there in case you were contemplating at some point more coverage under the 2nd row.

Thanks for clarifying. I'm good with with my existing mats but I'm sure others will benefit from your thoughts on fit & finish of other options.

Regarding my mats, which are the '3D' type from Maxpider, I discovered that a very detail oriented guy on YouTube has the same brand for his Audi SUV. He loves his even more than I do mine! lol

Check out this video of his mat/floor detail:

 

[Tonyrodz]

Thanks for clarifying. I'm good with with my existing mats but I'm sure others will benefit from your thoughts on fit & finish of other options.

Regarding my mats, which are the '3D' type from Maxpider, I discovered that a very detail oriented guy on YouTube has the same brand for his Audi SUV. He loves his even more than I do mine! lol

Check out this video of his mat/floor detail:

Great garage and organizational skills.

 

[08HoeCD]

It's been a minute since I've posted in this thread, as I've not done much other than keep the rig clean in the past few months!

Lately, every time I ponder a new mod/purchase, I end up saying to myself, 'You've got a daughter in college and another one not too far behind. What the hell do you need another mod for?!' lol

Right now I'm about to install new front & rear brakes. Other than that, I figure I'll rest on mods at least until I get a year-end bonus.

So pretty much done modding for a bit. Am I alone?

 

[Rocket Man]

Your problem is you stop and think. More doing and less thinking lol.

 

[08HoeCD]

Your problem is you stop and think. More doing and less thinking lol.

Wait till I tell my wife----she's been trying to train me to stop & think for over 20 years!
lol

 

[iamdub]

Your problem is you stop and think. More doing and less thinking lol.

Less thinking, more doing- that's the power of the TahoeYukon Forum.

 

[08HoeCD]

Just delivered to my front door. No time to install today but will tomorrow.