I’m back with an Esky this time

[Snowbound]

Is that bladder in the shock completely blown out? On the sticker--maybe try to convince her to do one in subdued. I mean it'll still be on there, but not so blatant, or "fancy" lol

It doesn’t look like it’s blown out. Almost looks like the bottom part had a rubber boot on it and it got pushed to the bottom. I don’t know. I have to find a picture of what it should look like.


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[HiHoeSilver]

I said not to count me out on updates. It’s always something. But first, I need opinions. My wife is a Cubs fan. I know, I know, but don’t kill the messenger. She insisted putting a Cubs sticker on the back window. I told her not to do anything big and this is what she put on.

I hate it. Flamboyant dudes wink at me whenever I drive this thing. I told her it has to go. I have her options of some Harley decals like the Willey G skull or even this one.

But she’s not having it. Says she wants her Cubs on there. I told her, I’ve done a lot of work to this thing, I paid for it, it’s in my name and I do all the maintenance to it also. But I will agree, it’s still her vehicle. I was really wishing that we would get a good ice storm so I could “accidentally” scrape it off with the ice scraper. Unfortunately, she parks in the heated garage and she has a vinyl cutter so she makes these decals herself. Any ideas on how to get this, at least the heart, off without causing too big of an ordeal? Help!!

Anyway, the reason I’m posting, I was driving it last week (getting winked at by dudes) and I heard the right rear brake caliper sticking. So today I replaced the rear brakes and cleaned the slides. They were dry and right side was worn very close to nothing. Left was 1/2 pad left.

And I found this. Both sides. Ideas? Bad? I have to test the air ride, I’ve never heard the pump kick on. But no leaks either. ????

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I don't give a darn about your brakes or suspension when there are real issues at hand, like you ragging on your boss's Cubs sticker. Dudes are winking at you because you look gay, not because of her sticker. Shape up or ship out, mister! I mean, buy your own truck, buddy! I mean, oh jeez..... You're married, stupid!!! Lol

 

[Snowbound]

I don't give a darn about your brakes or suspension when there are real issues at hand, like you ragging on your boss's Cubs sticker. Dudes are winking at you because you look gay, not because of her sticker. Shape up or ship out, mister! I mean, buy your own truck, buddy! I mean, oh jeez..... You're married, stupid!!! Lol

Hahaha. Point taken. I plan on tinting the windows pretty dark, maybe that’s my compromise.


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[Snowbound]

From what I can gather, if the bags don’t inflate, they tear and this is probably to the extreme. I wonder why I never got an idiot light for the suspension. Do I even have one? Damn, now I gotta test compressor and power to it. This might get expensive. Or I just drop it sooner than I wanted and ditch the air ride altogether.


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[HiHoeSilver]

Hahaha. Point taken. I plan on tinting the windows pretty dark, maybe that’s my compromise.


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Go Cubs!

 

[Doubeleive]

I said not to count me out on updates. It’s always something. But first, I need opinions. My wife is a Cubs fan. I know, I know, but don’t kill the messenger. She insisted putting a Cubs sticker on the back window. I told her not to do anything big and this is what she put on.

I hate it. Flamboyant dudes wink at me whenever I drive this thing. I told her it has to go. I have her options of some Harley decals like the Willey G skull or even this one.

But she’s not having it. Says she wants her Cubs on there. I told her, I’ve done a lot of work to this thing, I paid for it, it’s in my name and I do all the maintenance to it also. But I will agree, it’s still her vehicle. I was really wishing that we would get a good ice storm so I could “accidentally” scrape it off with the ice scraper. Unfortunately, she parks in the heated garage and she has a vinyl cutter so she makes these decals herself. Any ideas on how to get this, at least the heart, off without causing too big of an ordeal? Help!!

Anyway, the reason I’m posting, I was driving it last week (getting winked at by dudes) and I heard the right rear brake caliper sticking. So today I replaced the rear brakes and cleaned the slides. They were dry and right side was worn very close to nothing. Left was 1/2 pad left.

And I found this. Both sides. Ideas? Bad? I have to test the air ride, I’ve never heard the pump kick on. But no leaks either. ????

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i'm 99.99% sure that is a blown shock, it should look like this

 

[iamdub]

Definitely a blown air bladder. The fuse(s) for the air system are probably blown so the whole system is just off- no activity, no warning lights, etc. The process usually starts with an air bladder leaking which results in the compressor running more than it should, then the leak gets bad enough that the compressor is running so much that it overheats or seizes. The compressor fuse blows and people usually just remove the other fuses for the system so it's totally disabled. The AutoRide part of the shock still functions as normal since it's a separate system and part of the StabiliTrak.

As for the Cubs heart- maybe have your own, more manly version made up (or another team?) and have that on the driver's side and the girly Cubs one on the passenger side. If I saw that, I'd just think "his team/her team/house divided" (if opposing teams).

 

[Snowbound]

Anyone have any experience with this company? I might pull the trigger on this.

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[Snowbound]

In the meantime, I put my new axle, hangers, springs and hardware on the trailer.

Then the next issue arose. PO used 2 different springs so now my hanger spacing is wrong. Front springs were shorter than the rear. My shackle angles are wrong and spring eyelets will hit frame before they even start to compress. FML!! Gotta cut off hangers, space differently and put on 1-1/2” longer hangers. Raining today though.


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[RST Dana]

Rock auto beat all other shock prices I found. Coupon discount on their page here too.

 

[Snowbound]

Rock auto beat all other shock prices I found. Coupon discount on their page here too.

Just searched Rockauto and I don’t see anything in an OEM replacement that compares price wise. The ones I posted above are reman OEM shocks rebranded. The ACDelco units on RA are $240/each. I see an aftermarket for $125 but even then that puts it at $250/pair plus another $200 for the compressor. I don’t want to bypass the autoride and I hear mixed results with the sensors on aftermarket shocks. They are even in a different location. Did I miss something on RA? Link? I need to order something soon.



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[Doubeleive]

on rockauto the
ARNOTT AS2708 are $150 each plus a $50 refundable core, lifetime warranty
ARNOTT P2793 compressor is $230, lifetime warranty
so ya the cost is slightly more but It's a onetime cost

 

[the_tool_man]

Couple more little things I threw at this rig.

Then I bought some floor mats. I have weathertech in my truck but I really liked my Lund- Nifty Catchall mats I had in my Denali. I bought a set for this because I think the carpeted floor mats just look better than some molded plastic looking ones. These still have a raised edge to catch all the snow/water and such. But to my surprise, they don’t have full coverage like they used to. Maybe that’s why they came down some on price.

Sorry to be so late to the party. Nice build thread.

Where did you find the Catch-All rear mat? I can't find one anywhere; not even the Lund website. All I see is the Catch-It, which is different.

 

[Snowbound]

on rockauto the
ARNOTT AS2708 are $150 each plus a $50 refundable core, lifetime warranty
ARNOTT P2793 compressor is $230, lifetime warranty
so ya the cost is slightly more but It's a onetime cost

I don’t usually go cheap or cut corners when I do shit, so I should have gone that route but I went ahead and ordered the Suncore Industries package. Only bad thing I heard was about customer service from some. I guess I’ll find out. If I only get 2 years out of them I’ll go a different route. But now I’m second guessing myself.


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[Doubeleive]

I don’t usually go cheap or cut corners when I do shit, so I should have gone that route but I went ahead and ordered the Suncore Industries package. Only bad thing I heard was about customer service from some. I guess I’ll find out. If I only get 2 years out of them I’ll go a different route. But now I’m second guessing myself.


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I only paid what I did just because of the warranty and it was still cheaper than going oem with only 1yr, although rockauto does give some ac delco stuff 2yrs and sometimes lifetime depending on the part, I bought the front oem shock portion from rockauto and I think they said those had a lifetime warranty they were only $155 each, dealer wanted $480 each and $800+ for a complete strut

 

[Snowbound]

Sorry to be so late to the party. Nice build thread.

Where did you find the Catch-All rear mat? I can't find one anywhere; not even the Lund website. All I see is the Catch-It, which is different.

Thanks for checking it out. It’s kinda strange how it went down. I bought the front mats and the rear on the same day.

The fronts fit great and the second row was just what I wanted also. But the pics show the 3rd row way different than what I got.

That thing doesn’t fit anywhere. Nowhere in the description did it say base model or ESV. So I went on their website and that’s where I found the fitment.

I didn’t want to send it back, I needed the protection because it was crappy outside and my wife nanny’s my friends 2 kids and they were climbing in and out. So I put some welcome mats in the 3rd row until I could find something else.

I came across this and figured, it’s gotta fit. Looks like what I need and I liked how it goes under and in between the second row seats.

It showed up and no way. It’s for an ESV also. The hump in the floor is different and I couldn’t make it work. Had to send it back. I’m still at a loss for 3rd row coverage. I’m not swapping them out to weathertech even though they are made 10 miles from me. I like the plush look of the Catch-All mats. So if you find any, please let me know.


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[Snowbound]

I only paid what I did just because of the warranty and it was still cheaper than going oem with only 1yr, although rockauto does give some ac delco stuff 2yrs and sometimes lifetime depending on the part, I bought the front oem shock portion from rockauto and I think they said those had a lifetime warranty they were only $155 each, dealer wanted $480 each and $800+ for a complete strut

Your gonna talk me into cancelling my order! They should be here on Monday. Decisions, decisions.


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[Doubeleive]

Your gonna talk me into cancelling my order! They should be here on Monday. Decisions, decisions.


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the ones you ordered should be good a long time, just as long as the originals you would think anyway.

 

[Snowbound]

the ones you ordered should be good a long time, just as long as the originals you would think anyway.

I hope so. [emoji1696]


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[the_tool_man]

Thanks for checking it out. It’s kinda strange how it went down. I bought the front mats and the rear on the same day.

The fronts fit great and the second row was just what I wanted also. But the pics show the 3rd row way different than what I got.

That thing doesn’t fit anywhere. Nowhere in the description did it say base model or ESV. So I went on their website and that’s where I found the fitment.

I didn’t want to send it back, I needed the protection because it was crappy outside and my wife nanny’s my friends 2 kids and they were climbing in and out. So I put some welcome mats in the 3rd row until I could find something else.

I came across this and figured, it’s gotta fit. Looks like what I need and I liked how it goes under and in between the second row seats.

It showed up and no way. It’s for an ESV also. The hump in the floor is different and I couldn’t make it work. Had to send it back. I’m still at a loss for 3rd row coverage. I’m not swapping them out to weathertech even though they are made 10 miles from me. I like the plush look of the Catch-All mats. So if you find any, please let me know.


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That explains it. I didn't realize 2nd and 3rd row came as one item. I was just looking for 2nd row only. Thanks for the link.

I dont use my 3rd row seats at all. I removed them and use a Husky rubber liner back there. It's one piece, stretching from the rear of the 2nd row bench to the hatch.

The Lund website shows a carpeted liner for the back:

https://www.lundinternational.com/lund-613761-catch-all-premium-floor-protection-cargo-mat

They have another with cutouts for the third row seat attachments. But I didn't see a black one.