Another Upstate Newbe

[smithl3]

Just picked up a 2013 Suburban from my local dealer. Came in used and was in excellent shape with just over 30K. Love the look, but still have plans for a slight drop and looking to get a set of 22" ck 375's for her. I already installed the GM2 lockpick and the front passengers have been enjoying that little bonus. I have been lurking too for the past few weeks and plan to continue to get some good ideas from you guys.

 

[doc_sun]

Welcome. Ride looks clean! Is that Whiteman Chevrolet on Dix avenue?

 

[smithl3]

Yeah it is! I was there talking about a new lease and that Burbank rolled in to be traded in. Timing couldn't have been better...

 

[NathanJax]

 

[Pockets]

Welcome to the fun.

 

[Fosscore]

Welcome.

 

[jdpber]

Welcome to the party

 

[sbubbaklein]

welcome

 

[smithl3]

Well.... I couldn't resist anymore and pulled the trigger. Tony hooked me up with his lowering and cornering package and I got 22" ck 375's sitting in the garage waiting to be in installed. Figures this mild winter starts to get nasty as soon as I take delivery of the hardware. I will unfortunately wait a couple months before they go on, it is on my mind daily however. I had to put them next to the Burban just to see though.

I'll get some pics once I finally get them installed.

 

[iLikeEggs]

That is clean! Congrats!

 

[Boyntonx2]

Nice lookin burban, congrats

 

[smithl3]

Started the install today. It's been a while since I have worked in a few year old suspension in NY, the salt doesn't help anything. Pretty slow but I managed to get the front end done and the sway bar installed in a little over 4 hours. I took my time and made sure to use antisieze and torque everything. Tomorrow is the lowering of rear.

 

[smithl3]

Took me two half days but she is done!

 

[smithl3]

Just dropped it off for an alignment and a tire pressure sensor calibration.

 

[gwarner]

looks sharp brother. Where you located up here?

 

[Fosscore]

That long Suburban with the 375s looks sweeeet!

 

[smithl3]

looks sharp brother. Where you located up here?

Thanks man, Glens Falls area is home.

 

[smithl3]

So I just picked up the suburban from the alignment, the only thing that I noticed is that there is rubbing on the rear wheels against the fender liner. I ended up driving it probably 20 miles and noticed occasional rubbing hear and there. When I got home there was indication on each side of the rear fenders that I will need to cut off to allow for clearance with the wheels and lowering kit. I only really notice it when I side load the tires with a left or right turn. The axle is in the dead center of the truck, I used a straight edge and adjusted the pan hard bar to within a 1/16 of an inch, so I cant blame it on axle position.

Has anyone else experienced this? I am hoping to simply relieve it a little bit and solve the problems, I hope it is that simple. I also occasionally get slight rubbing on the front fender well on particular wheel angles and bumps. It looks extremely close to rubbing at times but mostly clears.

 

[smithl3]

With a heat gun and a 2x4 I was able to push the protruding parts of the fender well out of the way. I have a few hundred miles on it at this point and haven't heard a single thing rub in the back anymore, looks like the problem is solved.