Recent content by Keith Oelzen

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    2008 Tahoe lowering complete

    No, it's a well optioned LT. Leather, Bose/Nav, rear entertainment. No ride control.
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    2008 Tahoe lowering complete

    Being 5'7" offers very few advantages in life....I'll take them whenever possible.:)
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    2008 Tahoe lowering complete

    Thanks! I got stuck at work, so I'll need to reschedule my alignment appointment. I've only put a few miles on it since the drop, bit it seems to ride nicely. Not too firm, and not wallowing around either. Seems smoother than before, and handles well. I'm sure all the new front components play...
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    2008 Tahoe lowering complete

    Here's what I have with the wire cable retainer removed. This is on the ground loaded. I understand what you're saying. With this being a jacketed cable, there shouldn't be any increased internal cable tension. I'll pull that side apart and see if there isn't just a pin or pad hanging up.
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    2008 Tahoe lowering complete

    Thanks for that picture. The routing remained the same as factory. I don't believe the passenger cable is an issue, as there's enough slack. It's the driver's side getting tensioned behind the shock, similar to your photo. But mine is tighter than "just rubbing". I need to find time to get back...
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    2008 Tahoe lowering complete

    Finished the lowering on my 2008 Tahoe, mostly.... I used the Belltech 2511 spindles, and Belltech 25003 struts with stock springs up front. I also replaced the upper arms and adjuster bolts and cams, lower joints, outter rod ends , hub bearings, and axle shafts. The lower arm bushings and sway...
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    Replacement front axle question

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    Replacement front axle question

    I hear ya..I'm going to box these originals and keep them on the shelf. If these replacements give me any grief, I'll repack and boot the originals and reinstall them. I have a little more money than time at the moment, and was wanting a quick swap. After a little looking around, I just tapped...
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    Replacement front axle question

    Thank you Joseph, and the guys that chimed in. I've had this Tahoe about 2 years, and am the 2nd owner having bought it directly from the first. It's an LT, but the only option it appears to be missing is the factory trailer brake controller. Bose, Nav, roof, rear entertainment and A/C,3 row...
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    Replacement front axle question

    Everything else about the parts looks to be of good quality. I have a 12T press, and can manage an adequate die. I'll just press them myself, clean and run some sealer at the seam. I saw the Delco's, but at 5X the cost I'm not expecting to find 5X the quality. Those are likely rebranded as...
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    Replacement front axle question

    So, are these stamped plate supposed to be pressed in? Should I return them, or will they press in readily? Again, I'm pretty handy but haven't replaced these before.
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    Replacement front axle question

    Just added 2 pics to the initial post. Both axles just have this stamped cover plate loose in the bag. Seems like a manufacturing step got skipped to Me....? But again, I haven't replaced these before. Seems like these should be pressed in and sealed, or grease would just sling out behind the...
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    Replacement front axle question

    2008 Tahoe 5.3L 700r4 4 wheel drive I just received 2 front axles (Cardone 66-1430) from Rockauto.com. Upon opening them, they both have a round cover plate that looks like it's supposed to be pressed into the cast flange at the inboard CV joint housing. Both are just loose in the shipping bag...
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