2004 6.0 NV4500 Tahoe

[randeez]

The easy part is done

 

[Dantheman1540]

The easy part is done

Yeah I can't wait to measure it 30 more times while slowly adjusting the UCAs. First I need to build some adjustable arms. I actually picked up a UCA the other day so I could give it to my fab guy and have him build me a set of super beefy boys.

 

[randeez]

the uppers need to offset, building a set of lowers would probably be easier
Spohn sells them as a full set or separate if you want to get an idea

 

[Dantheman1540]

the uppers need to offset, building a set of lowers would probably be easier
Spohn sells them as a full set or separate if you want to get an idea

Yeah I have their boxed and bushing lowers which are nice but I've seen some issues with the uppers and would like to avoid spherical joints if possible. Theres a guy in PT.net that built himself a set for his H2 rear swap in a Tahoe. He said he can make me a set but I'd like to source them local if I can to save shipping and be more hands on.


His are 3/4 plate boxed with a ruff stuff rod end on one side and a bushing on the other.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Dropped the rack caps and appliques off at a paint shop this morning. Guy quoted me $200 which seems fair, I suppose I was hoping for less but I guess 6 pieces is a lot of little pieces to mess with.

 

[Rocket Man]

Yeah I have their boxed and bushing lowers which are nice but I've seen some issues with the uppers and would like to avoid spherical joints if possible. Theres a guy in PT.net that built himself a set for his H2 rear swap in a Tahoe. He said he can make me a set but I'd like to source them local if I can to save shipping and be more hands on.


His are 3/4 plate boxed with a ruff stuff rod end on one side and a bushing on the other.

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Yeah I’ve heard of those Spohns failing under high hp applications.

 

[iamdub]

I plan to get new stock lowers and extend them to center the axle in the opening. I'll use the originals as splices/fish plates and box in the underside. I plan to build some adjustable uppers with some poly bushings I already have on hand, scrap DOM and some tube adapters and bushed ends from a suspension fabricator supply (Barnes 4WD, Ballistic fab, Rusty's, etc.)

 

[iamdub]

Ok so the front appears to be at 5* downwards. View attachment 253938

You need your pinion to be pointing up around 3 degrees.

Of course, these numbers will change if you move the truck elsewhere. If you do, just re-measure the front and make the rear pointing up at the trans about 2 degrees less.

 

[Sam Harris]

Cool! I thought it was exclusive to the higher trim models- Denali, Esky, maybe Z71, etc. That opens up the possibilities.

My local yard is an LKQ U-pull-it, so they don't keep note of specifics such as trim around glass, etc. I give 'em $2, pass the turnstile and the hunt is on! They're decently well-organized so I just head to the sea of fullsize SUVs.

I wish I had a decent yard here! They’re all terrible. And hardly an NBS or NNBS can be found. [emoji19]

 

[Rocket Man]

I wish I had a decent yard here! They’re all terrible. And hardly an NBS or NNBS can be found. [emoji19]

Same here.

 

[iamdub]

I wish I had a decent yard here! They’re all terrible. And hardly an NBS or NNBS can be found. [emoji19]

LKQ is my happy place. It's only about 15 minutes away and $2 to get in. In a past life that yielded more free time, I would go browse just to get ideas. Sometimes I'd be approached by someone needing a tool and, since I'm there just BS'ing around, I'd go give 'em a hand. You never know who or what you'd run across.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Yeah I’ve heard of those Spohns failing under high hp applications.

Pretty sure I saw you say that now you've seen me say that so now we've made a loop of infinity. Or some shit

I plan to get new stock lowers and extend them to center the axle in the opening. I'll use the originals as splices/fish plates and box in the underside. I plan to build some adjustable uppers with some poly bushings I already have on hand, scrap DOM and some tube adapters and bushed ends from a suspension fabricator supply (Barnes 4WD, Ballistic fab, Rusty's, etc.)

You need your pinion to be pointing up around 3 degrees.

Of course, these numbers will change if you move the truck elsewhere. If you do, just re-measure the front and make the rear pointing up at the trans about 2 degrees less.

Go ahead and build those uppers now I'll test them for you . I definitely agree my pinion angle is partially the reason the yoke eats the evap thingy but maybe the bumps will help until I get UCAs.

I wish I had a decent yard here! They’re all terrible. And hardly an NBS or NNBS can be found. [emoji19]

Dang when you like all my posts at once and I get 25 new notifications I get a little hit of dopamine. That's for enabling my addiction .

Same here.

Both y'all come on down I'll give you a tour of the local yards lol.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Well decided I didn't have enough crap to do so I started a mini project so I could get some quick gratification. Hated the factory hookup and it only opened 90*so I could never see how to line the plug up. Plus it hung low and blocked the shiny rear end parts so it needed to go bye bye. Got a plug for $30 at Autozone used a beastly hole saw and bam it's all done! Cleaned up the hitch and painted it as well.

 

[Dantheman1540]

LKQ is my happy place. It's only about 15 minutes away and $2 to get in. In a past life that yielded more free time, I would go browse just to get ideas. Sometimes I'd be approached by someone needing a tool and, since I'm there just BS'ing around, I'd go give 'em a hand. You never know who or what you'd run across.

You sir are a stand up guy. I've never had anyone at a junk yard offer me any help.

 

[iamdub]

You sir are a stand up guy. I've never had anyone at a junk yard offer me any help.

Thank you, and that's a shame. Everyone swimming together through the sea of discarded vehicles are brethren and... sistren? lol

I'm a much better giver than a receiver. Jenn can vouch for that

 

[Dantheman1540]

Thank you, and that's a shame. Everyone swimming together through the sea of discarded vehicles are brethren and... sistren? lol

I'm a much better giver than a receiver. Jenn can vouch for that

I don't get it. You mean there are more gifts under your Christmas tree that have your name in the from spot not the to spot? So your basically like Santa?

 

[Rocket Man]

I don't get it. You mean there are more gifts under your Christmas tree that have your name in the from spot not to to spot? So your basically like Santa?

No it means he doesn’t LIKE his gifts. He said better giver than receiver, not more prolific.

 

[Dantheman1540]

No it means he doesn’t LIKE his gifts. He said better giver than receiver, not more prolific.

Oh wow what an unappreciative *****!

 

[iamdub]

I don't get it. You mean there are more gifts under your Christmas tree that have your name in the from spot not to to spot? So your basically like Santa?

Well, I do have kids, so... Yeah. lol

 

[Dantheman1540]

Well, I do have kids, so... Yeah. lol

Those kids should be the ones doing junk yard runs for you.