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  1. Tozan

    Removing rear windows?

    Has anyone removed a rear side window? What is holding them in what does it take to remove them? I think I want to remove the window and replace it with black anodized tread plate / diamond plate.
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    Need pre filter for cabin air in addition to the cabin filter

    Like the topic says I need pre filter for cabin air in addition to the cabin filter.. I do a lot of off road adventure trips in the western deserts and mountains. This past weekend we did over 250 miles off highway in dirt trails and dirt roads... I installed a cabin filter and it certainly...
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    Spare Tire Delete

    I have seen it gush out all over the machines and the clean up can be a major ordeal. It is certainly a good way to piss off your tire changer. For me I carry a full size spare, tire repair patches, plugs, I have a compressor on board but for a fast fill up I use the following tank...
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    Spare Tire Delete

    Some shops will charge extra to change a tire with goo in it. I worked in a place where they charged an extra hour labor to clean up all the mess it makes. It can make a huge mess when the tire is broken down and gets all over the equipment.
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    4 inch Rancho lift, 34 inch tires and steel bumpers front and rear.

    I will replace them if I can find a suitable flare but, for now it is not very high on my priority list.
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    4 inch Rancho lift, 34 inch tires and steel bumpers front and rear.

    I have the un-painted bushwhackers. They fit rather sloppy and loose I am not a big fan of them..
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    Alignment done but... I was told it is 1/4 in lower on the left side.

    Do some research on caster because more in this case and in any case will certainly make it more stable. This is true with cars, motorcycles and even shopping carts. More caster makes anything want to go straight with more stability. You said it would be less stable and that is not the case at...
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    Ppv/ssv 4wd transfer case skid plate?

    I am looking at making my own for the front but, I am not too worried about the underside in general. It would be nice to cover one or two spots since I do a lot of very extreme off road trips. If anyone is in the Reno area Labor day come join us we will be doing a 3 day camping run 250 miles...
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    4 inch Rancho lift, 34 inch tires and steel bumpers front and rear.

    I was checking behind the right rear panel to see what was there. I found the rear air conditioner is back there and I have been thinking about improving the insulation for a more comfortable cabin. While parked in the hot Nevada sun and also to keep it cooler or warmer inside while camping in...
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    Just finished mattress insert for camping

    Nice job these are great for camping out with no kids at home mine is only a two seater now and we do a lot of overland camping with it. I built mine out of 4x4 wire shelving and have a 5 inch memory foam mattress. They will fold up and you can fit a ton of gear underneath. I also lash a lot...
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    AMP Research Power Step Issues?

    I do a lot of off road water crossings and get my share of winter roads. Both have a tendency to cause my steps to not work normal so I keep a can of silicone oil in my car and spray all the pivot points on it whenever they stick or start to squeak.
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    Alignment done but... I was told it is 1/4 in lower on the left side.

    Actually the more caster you have the more stable and less touchy it will be on the highway or off road. So setting it at 4.5 is not a problem at all. In fact it makes more sense for a lifted off road vehicle to run a slightly higher caster. When the caster is out of balance like mine it may...
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    Fox coilovers 2.5

    I agree with Wade, adjust them it sounds like the compression maybe too stiff. Read up on suspension tuning and adjust it accordingly. What is your wheel size, tire size? I will disagree trucks can not be soft my lifted Tahoe is very soft and comfortable to ride in on the street and in...
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    4 inch Rancho lift, 34 inch tires and steel bumpers front and rear.

    Today's project... I Mounted my Nomadic 270 degree awning today. I ordered it from Overland vehicle systems it was $750 shipped. I got the front side wall for extra protection too. I think I will have to get the back section in the future too. While working on it I learned something new about...
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    Alignment done but... I was told it is 1/4 in lower on the left side.

    I agree 3.2 would be easier and fine on the street or wont contribute to wear but, 4.5 will help keep it more stable at high speeds on and off road. I have been known to hit 75mph on hilly back roads and twin tracks catching a little air with it... Rancho the lift kit maker recommends Camber...
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    Alignment done but... I was told it is 1/4 in lower on the left side.

    I wonder what I can do to get my left side castor up to 4.5
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    Alignment done but... I was told it is 1/4 in lower on the left side.

    I recently replaced all 4 control arms and anything else that was loose and put on new tires then took it in for alignment. The alignment guy told me my front and rear left side are 1/4 inch in lower... If you measure to the same points on the body the left is around a half inch higher. My...
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    How much do Roof rack baskets affect MPG

    I agree, one of the cycle magazines did an article on what I was doing with aerodynamics in 1997 we set 4 land speed records and proved cleaning up the airflow in the back is very important. We improved the top end of a bike by 19 mph by changing just aerodynamics. Problem I see with roof...
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    How much do Roof rack baskets affect MPG

    I will have to check into the vortex generators... My aerodynamic design experience is in motorcycles not automotive but, some things do relate... lol I am running three custom made wing shaped cormoly cross bars. From what I understand they were wing spars in their first life. I am getting...
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    How much do Roof rack baskets affect MPG

    Actually the new tires measure out to be less that the old ones but they are supposed to be 6# heavier. I will need to actually weigh a new tire to see what the real difference is. I think I am going to check into a set of racing rims to see if I can loose a few pounds there. I am running a 4...
  21. Tozan

    Best lift, 2011 Tahoe LT?

    I don't think you will get 37's in there without doing some cutting. I am running a 4 inch lift with 35's and with a steel front bumper I have plenty of clearance on the front and the rear only rubs when I hit large drops while turning. I stuck with a 4 inch lift to keep things simple and I...
  22. Tozan

    Will this Suspension and Tire set up work?

    You most likely will scrub a little on the front fender well I would think the back of the fender well should be ok... On the front like mentioned you can remove the lower air dam and cut the plastic until it clears. I am running a 4 inch lift with 35x12.5x17s and I get minimal rubbing on the...
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    How much do Roof rack baskets affect MPG

    I was walking by my Tahoe the other day and it dawned on me that the top of my hood is exactly shoulder high... lol It's not to top heavy with all the gear in it.
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    How much do Roof rack baskets affect MPG

    I am thinking of building the bottom of the basket so it is 1/2 off the roof unloaded and if it sits on it when loaded it should be no big deal. The side rails I am thinking will actually be sitting on the factory side rails to keep the overall profile real low. The front and rear bars will at...
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    How much do Roof rack baskets affect MPG

    The hitch already has a spare tire on it. I don't really want any more stuff back there plus a rack on back would get knocked off, smashed or possibly get me hung up or stuck... I am mounting a 270 degree awning on it and was going to put a rack on so I could mount the awning to it... The...

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