05Single's virgin build thread. 03 tahoe

[Tonyrodz]

Came with spikes. Again not something I would personally pick out but I said screw it (they screw on to lugs) and slapped them on. Thought about painting them black or blue but actually like the red View attachment 223136 View attachment 223137 View attachment 223138 View attachment 223139

What paint did you use for the calipers? They're nice and shiney. I used high temp red and they're looking a little ragged.

 

[PG01]

What paint did you use for the calipers? They're nice and shiney. I used high temp red and they're looking a little ragged.

Like someone we know....

 

[Tonyrodz]

Like someone we know....

 

[915_Tahoe]

Wrapped the roof rack with some 3M 1080 gloss black View attachment 223146View attachment 223145 View attachment 223147 View attachment 223148 View attachment 223149

for some reason it pops out more then the chrome, i like it great job 05Singal

 

[05Single]

I like it. No chrome on roof racks looks good dave. Truck is looking good dood, wait.... is that sun? No snow? Wtf?

one day of sun, I’m not set in summer mode just yet

What paint did you use for the calipers? They're nice and shiney. I used high temp red and they're looking a little ragged.

VHT engine paint. More colors were available, the parts store only had red and black for calipers

for some reason it pops out more then the chrome, i like it great job 05Singal

I think so too, changes the whole look of the truck drastically

 

[05Single]

Forgot to mention the 26s don’t rub up front but they do in the back. so I had to bust out the Dremel and cut out the bulges for the shock mount and height sensor.

 

[BADRIDES]

Forgot to mention the 26s don’t rub up front but they do in the backZ so I had to bust out the Dremel and cut out the bulges for the shock mount and height sensor.View attachment 223310View attachment 223309 View attachment 223308View attachment 223311 View attachment 223312

Did it rub on side to side weight transfer?

 

[05Single]

Did it rub on side to side weight transfer?

Yep, straight line and side to side. Then I cut them and it still rubbed but only on hard 90 degree turns. I thought for sure the front would rub , but nope it was the rear plastics, lol go figure.

 

[BADRIDES]

Yep, straight line and side to side. Then I cut them and it still rubbed but only on hard 90 degree turns. I thought for sure the front would rub , but nope it was the rear plastics, lol go figure.

Did the 20's rub?

 

[05Single]

Did the 20's rub?

Not one bit

 

[BADRIDES]

Not one bit

My 275-55-20's didn't rub either but my 285-45-22's DO rub.

 

[05Single]

My 275-55-20's didn't rub either but my 285-45-22's DO rub.

Interesting. Rub in the front or rear ?

 

[05Single]

So I only know how to replace stuff that I’ve had to replace, if that makes sense lol. Steering isn’t one of them. I smacked a curb head on pretty hard few weeks ago. The alignment was slightly off but nothing seemed broken. After I put the 26” wheels I think they loosened up what might have been damaged and now when I hit bumps there’s a clanking. Not when I turn though. I feel like its the tie rod. But with it up in the air I can’t mimic the sound. I have a buddy who builds bag trucks that lay frame look at it this week. Fingers crossed it’s nothing too major.

 

[BADRIDES]

So I only know how to replace stuff that I’ve had to replace, if that makes sense lol. Steering isn’t one of them. I smacked a curb head on pretty hard few weeks ago. The alignment was slightly off but nothing seemed broken. After I put the 26” wheels I think they loosened up what might have been damaged and now when I hit bumps there’s a clanking. Not when I turn though. I feel like its the tie rod. But with it up in the air I can’t mimic the sound. I have a buddy who builds bag trucks that lay frame look at it this week. Fingers crossed it’s nothing too major.

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Upgrade those sway bar links while you are in there.

 

[05Single]

Upgrade those sway bar links while you are in there.

I know, those are next on the list. All the cool stuff is done. Now time to focus on mechanics and maintenance. But for the most part everything should be good-n-tight. This is the first mechanical issue I’ve had with it besides alternator. It had a full something like 200 point inspection when I bought it. I baby it so if it’s not broke I probably won’t upgrade anything. But we will see. First I need a job and money lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

I know, those are next on the list. All the cool stuff is done. Now time to focus on mechanics and maintenance. But for the most part everything should be good-n-tight. This is the first mechanical issue I’ve had with it besides alternator. It had a full something like 200 point inspection when I bought it. I baby it so if it’s not broke I probably won’t upgrade anything. But we will see. First I need a job and money lol

Hope you get it sorted out, and nothing too serious.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

My 275-55-20's didn't rub either but my 285-45-22's DO rub.

Because they're 1/4" taller and 1/2" wider.

 

[05Single]

So....um.... my weak ass didn’t tighten the calipers down tight enough and it came loose. That was the sound I was hearing :facepalm: . @ScottyBoy can let us know what could’ve happened if that caliper came off on the hwy

So I tightened down the caliper (100 lbs) and the sound was gone. But my alignment was still off so I took it in to the shop just to find out it can not be aligned because it needs parts . So next posts and mods will be pretty boring

 

[Tonyrodz]

So....um.... my weak ass didn’t tighten the calipers down tight enough and it came loose. That was the sound I was hearing :facepalm: . @ScottyBoy can let us know what could’ve happened if that caliper came off on the hwy

So I tightened down the caliper (100 lbs) and the sound was gone. But my alignment was still off so I took it in to the shop just to find out it can not be aligned because it needs parts . So next posts and mods will be pretty boringView attachment 223641

Pitman and idler arm is typical. Real lucky on the caliper!

 

[HiHoeSilver]

So....um.... my weak ass didn’t tighten the calipers down tight enough and it came loose. That was the sound I was hearing :facepalm: . @ScottyBoy can let us know what could’ve happened if that caliper came off on the hwy

So I tightened down the caliper (100 lbs) and the sound was gone. But my alignment was still off so I took it in to the shop just to find out it can not be aligned because it needs parts . So next posts and mods will be pretty boringView attachment 223641

Is the phone # not working, or your mechanic is #notworking? Lol