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    Front driveshaft angles - ‘12 2500 Suburban

    Learning what I did today, I was wondering if this was where I need to aim to get to, keeping the same ends and fixing the angles to the best they can get to, and lengthen. I have ideas in my head of cutting leaf spring shims in half long ways. Should work on my trans cross member in my mind...
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    Front driveshaft angles - ‘12 2500 Suburban

    I wonder if the passenger side on mine got flipped around. I had the instructions with pictures handy. I’ll look again. Do you have any vibe issues?
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    Front driveshaft angles - ‘12 2500 Suburban

    My front diff is dropped, I should have measured, but I estimate 1.5” or so.
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    Front driveshaft angles - ‘12 2500 Suburban

    I need some help gurus. It’s getting cold and snowy and I go to use my 4WD modes on my 2012 2500 Suburban and I’m vibrating a noticeable bit in 4 Auto (and 4 High) at highway speeds. More than I ever noticed in my 2011 Silverado 1500, I had previously. I go to the local drivetrain shop thinking...
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    FishinGuns’ 2500 Suburban FUV Thread

    Awesome!!! Thanks for confirming. I went 1-3/4” on mine. Your engine build is sick, btw!
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    FishinGuns’ 2500 Suburban FUV Thread

    ARH long tubes finally showed up. Got a set for the XJ as well. Not sure why I thought the O2 sensor extensions came with the kit, but whatever. If anyone has suggestions, I’m all ears for those. * Update, might not need extensions. We’ll see how she shakes out… Im going to start talking to...
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    FishinGuns’ 2500 Suburban FUV Thread

    Yeah, sorry I wasn’t clear. The 2500 Suburban’s from 07-13 are the 01-10 truck suspensions except for the torsion bar crossmember and how it’s mounted to the frame.
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    FishinGuns’ 2500 Suburban FUV Thread

    I mean, it’s still no solid front axle by any means, but yeah, it is significantly stronger and has a couple options for traction aids compared to the 1500’s.
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    FishinGuns’ 2500 Suburban FUV Thread

    Good note on the dash, I’ll look into that. it’s a 2012. I’ll edit my first post. Doh! So yeah, the 11-13 2500 Suburban suspension and lug pattern is the 01-10 truck suspension and bolt pattern for sure, except the torsion bar/key crossmember I detailed above. I almost tried keeping it in the...
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    FishinGuns’ 2500 Suburban FUV Thread

    IGL Coatings, their 7 year ceramic coating. I had that professionally done by Precision Auto in Novi, MI. Local for me. He did a great job! He did the paint correction work as well. I barely have to wash it at the coin-op. It’s like the whole vehicle is Rain-X’ed.
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    FishinGuns’ 2500 Suburban FUV Thread

    Oh yeah, bought OEM fobs with remote start and had a stealership program them. Base LS trim with remote start, baby! Waiting on ARH headers (which is turning into a fiasco, currently…) then will Blackbear tune. Will do 4.10’s F&R and an ARB up front for pulling my river boat out in slick...
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    FishinGuns’ 2500 Suburban FUV Thread

    Had to flippen trim even at 3” in the front, 255/80R17, and modestly backspaced H2 wheels (8.5” wide +18 BS) Did a small NorCal mod and used my little Hackzall to trim the front bumper supports. Easy peasy, no more rubby rubby. Did my front air dam while I was at it since the clips hang down...
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    FishinGuns’ 2500 Suburban FUV Thread

    The Skyjacker lift (C938K) is a bit of an outlier due to modest lift compared to the premium price. I’ll tell you right now, I couldn’t be happier. My ball joint angles are great. My CV shafts are nearly flat. The Kryptonite steering system is nearly flat. I did the SS center link, tie rods...
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    FishinGuns’ 2500 Suburban FUV Thread

    Getting to the good stuff: She’s now sporting a Skyjacker 3” front 2” rear lift, Fox 2.0 RR’s w/CD Adj. from Accutune. Kryptonite Steering and upper & lower Beejers. Bilstein steering stabilizer since there wasn’t a Fox 2.0. 255/80R17 Toyo Open Country ATIII’s, including full size spare on an...
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    FishinGuns’ 2500 Suburban FUV Thread

    The squeaky center console lid. I tinker a bit, if you haven’t noticed. McMaster Carr is next day delivery here in Metro Detroit. Stainless plastic self tapping screws (3/4” no. 8), black nylon finish washers, and rubber cushioning washers. No more movement. No more squeak. Still latches. That...

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