Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[Rocket Man]

Mine hit the same spots as yours.

What brand are those Tony? In any case it doesn’t look like it would take much, if it were me I think I would get out a BFH like Dan did. This might be a bad winter, you don’t need to get in an accident due to no 4wd after finally getting her back. Just looking out for you buddy.

 

[pwtr02ss]

X3 on the BFH

 

[Dantheman1540]

https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/hammers-pry-bars/3-lb-hardwood-cross-pein-hammer-69049.html

 

[Danny3737]

you should be your mechanic and the Y-Pipe with the same hammer

That looks good.

Actually it's the Y pipe in the way. I should've told him to beat it.View attachment 262868 View attachment 262869

 

[Bear77]

you should be your mechanic and the Y-Pipe with the same hammer

Lmao!! Not a great idea to follow thru on, but like what you thinking!


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[Tonyrodz]

I'd think I'd need a lift to really whack the hell out of it.
I forget the brand of headers. They were reasonably priced tho. Only reason I got them was because they were supposed to be a direct fit with the 4wd. Needless to say I wasn't happy.

 

[Rocket Man]

I'd think I'd need a lift to really whack the hell out of it.
I forget the brand of headers. They were reasonably priced tho. Only reason I got them was because they were supposed to be a direct fit with the 4wd. Needless to say I wasn't happy.

You would need to pull the y-pipe so put it on jack stands like I do, pull the pipe, whack it, and test fit until it works. Do you have a place where you can do that?

 

[Tonyrodz]

You would need to pull the y-pipe so put it on jack stands like I do, pull the pipe, whack it, and test fit until it works. Do you have a place where you can do that?

Only place is the street.

 

[Tonyrodz]

What brand are those Tony? In any case it doesn’t look like it would take much, if it were me I think I would get out a BFH like Dan did. This might be a bad winter, you don’t need to get in an accident due to no 4wd after finally getting her back. Just looking out for you buddy.

Found them--Page 7-

 

[Dantheman1540]

Found them--Page 7-View attachment 262882 View attachment 262883

Dang, that sucks thats the brand I'd go with if I bought more! Guess I'll have to stick with my junk I can't fathom spending more than $500 on headers just to hear my valvetrain more lol.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Dang, that sucks thats the brand I'd go with if I bought more! Guess I'll have to stick with my junk I can't fathom spending more than $500 on headers just to hear my valvetrain more lol.

I called them and told them the Y interfered with the front prop shaft--he tells me no one has ever had an issue before and it must be my motor mounts--nope. Motor mounts were fine. I bet they tell everyone the same thing when they call--"I've never heard of anyone ever having an issue, must be your motor mounts". Sure.....They're def nice headers for the price, but every vehicle is just slightly different I guess. For anyone who does go with these, pass on the gaskets and bolts--get your own, they SUCK!

 

[Rocket Man]

Only place is the street.

Not even a driveway?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Not even a driveway?

Yeah, uneven with dirt and grass.

 

[randeez]

That looks good.

Actually it's the Y pipe in the way. I should've told him to beat it.View attachment 262868 View attachment 262869

try turning the y pipe down towards the drivers side. it looks like that pip coming under the trans is running uphill towards the front DS

 

[Tonyrodz]

try turning the y pipe down towards the drivers side. it looks like that pip coming under the trans is running uphill towards the front DS

So pull it down for more wiggle room? It's pushed up too far?

 

[wjburken]

Couldn't you get a section of flat bar stock that is about 12" long and hold it against the bottom of the Y-Pipe with a strap or duck tape and then just take a big C-Clamp and squeeze the top of the Y-Pipe down a little at a time with the C-Clamp?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Couldn't you get a section of flat bar stock that is about 12" long and hold it against the bottom of the Y-Pipe with a strap or duck tape and then just take a big C-Clamp and squeeze the top of the Y-Pipe down a little at a time with the C-Clamp?

I had to read this like 5 times to picture it in my head lol.
Never thought of that. I don't think I have a C clamp that big, but a HF opened not too far from me. Use the flat stock so the other side doesn't get crushed in the process?

 

[wjburken]

I had to read this like 5 times to picture it in my head lol.
Never thought of that. I don't think I have a C clamp that big, but a HF opened not too far from me. Use the flat stock so the other side doesn't get crushed in the process?

Yes. Put the flat stock on the bottom to spread the load over a larger length so the deformation happens on the top side.

 

[Rocket Man]

Yes. Put the flat stock on the bottom to spread the load over a larger length so the deformation happens on the top side.

Good idea Wade.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Yes. Put the flat stock on the bottom to spread the load over a larger length so the deformation happens on the top side.

Good idea. I'll give it a shot as soon as I can. I'd love to have my 4wd back. I'm sure if I get the prop shaft in something else will prevent it from working lol. Yes, I'm a pessimist