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    2002 Cheverolet Tahoe LT 5.3L FFV (Has Locker, Georgia Truck)

    SOLD! See my listing on Craigslist for all the details including pictures and features: https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/alpharetta-2002-chevrolet-tahoe-lt-4x4/7326126520.html Lots of maintenance done to it in the past 20K. Asking Price: $6,000 Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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    Rebuilt the NP246 On My Dining Room Table

    The benefits of being single (and having a dining room table acquired at a Salvation Army store). I took it out and disassembled it at my shop, but ran out of time and packed it all up, brought it home to finish. Having a hard time putting the new aluminum rear case on and I'm waiting on my...
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    Mevotech Lower Control Arms

    This refers to P/N: - Mevotech CMS20343 - Mevotech CMS20342 I installed these around March 2020. The ball joint boots on both lower control arms have failed. I didn't cut/knick then when installing -- instead, the boots have seemingly shrunk or degraded and grease (which I apply every 5K oil...
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    Body Mount P/Ns?

    Has anyone replaced all of their body mounts on their TAHOE? What are the part numbers? I go to RockAuto and there's only Dorman for position 1 and 4 and radiator mounts. I'd rather not buy Dorman anything if I can avoid it and I'm not keen on the Energy Suspension ones... too hard.
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    Replaced Some Seals, Found a Dead/Cooked Mouse, And...

    ...no more oil leak. Truck would let a drop hit the floor maybe couple times a day. Eventually it adds up to a oily spot under the truck... annoying. I did the oil block off plate (dumbest bullshit design... just design an oil pan without the hole!) and the oil pan gasket including a healthy...
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    What happens with your rear lights when you unlock with the remote?

    When I unlock my truck, the front turn signals blink. Makes sense. But the rear turn signals do not blink. Instead both the license plate lights and the rear running lights (not the brake light brightness) blinks. This does NOT make sense. Why wouldn't the turn signals blink instead? Why...
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    Slow Acceleration Only - 2nd to 3rd Shift Acts Up

    Only when I'm accelerating slow - like in stop and go traffic and I'm not being Boy Race Driver - my transmission (once hot) will almost skip shift from 2nd to 3rd. Like it comes out of 2nd for sure but then sort of revs up some then finally 3rd catches. There's no jolt or bangs -- it's smooth...
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    Walmart Battery Warranty Actually Works, But You'll Be There Forever

    When I got my truck, it had an EverStart Maxx MAXX-78S battery in it with 650cca made 9/2018. I recently replaced my alternator (the bearings were going and it was making an annoying noise) and decided to try and warranty the battery because it was within the free 3-year replacement period and...
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    Do our trucks have variable voltage at the alternator?

    I just installed a new (not reman) Remy 145a alternator and it whines like a somabich. I figured maybe it's gonna break in. Nope, wines. Returning it. But one thing I noticed was that randomly my volt meter showed it sink to 12V similar to my 2014 Silverado does when the charging system sees...
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    Recommend Me A Transmission Rebuilder in the Atlanta Area

    My 4L60E was starting to exhibit some shudder between 1-2 and it'd seem to slip (almost like the TC was in and out of lock) in 4th gear. I decided to chuck a parts cannon at it to see if I fix it with the usual solenoid, accumulator, and servo outpatient surgery and see what happens. The 1-2...
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    Maybe Y'all Have An Idea - Whine Follows RPM

    So... I have a whine that follows engine RPM. It sounds JUST LIKE when you put an aftermarket stereo in and have a bad ground and get RPM whine through the speakers, but I disconnected the amp I have installed and the noise remains (and the noise was there beforehand anyway). I have, for other...
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    What is normal fan/fan clutch behavior on cold start?

    What is normal fan/fan clutch behavior on cold start on a cold day? Mine seems to be locked up with the fan spinning on cold engine and stays this way until I drive for a few miles (you can hear the fan spinning full tilt and blowing air with engine speed). Once I'm out driving, it seems to...
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    Anyone feel the Bilstein 4600s aren't that great?

    I installed Bilstein 4600's on my 2002 which has oversized BFG AT tires on 2014 Silverado wheels. I mention that because the tire/wheel combo is certainly heavier than any stock wheel configuration -- otherwise, that's the only difference from stock when it comes to suspension. Well, that and...
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    Image Dynamics ID8 Subwoofer Fits In The Factory Box, Sounds Wonderful

    Like everyone else on the face of the planet with a Tahoe/Suburban, my factory subwoofer was toast. Did some research and went with this Image Dynamics ID8 for $90 (purchased from a small business). It fits in there like it was made for it (no cutting required) and sounds great with the 230...
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    Check Your Rear Axles!

    Replaced my rear axle bearings and seals the other day. One of them was leaking a small bit so... did 'em all. Found a bad axle on the driver side (see photo). Not sure how it happened, but it happened - truck has 193K. Passenger side looked brand new. Anyway, went looking around for...
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    Front/Driver 4WD Half Shaft Loose/Wobbles

    A month ago or so I replaced all of the bearings and seals that can be serviced without opening the front differential including, of course, the driver side axle bearing and seal (inner, on the diff itself). I did this because it was leaking ever so slightly on the driver's side and I figured...
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    NP246 Rebuild - Experiences? Clutches necessary?

    I am considering rebuilding my NP246 myself instead of buying a reman. The only thing holding me back is that you need a bloody $800 tool set to shim a new clutch pack properly. Un...be...leav...a...ble! It would be interesting to know if the shimming procedure is completely necessary -...
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    Installed Cherry Bomb Vortex Catback

    Installed this Cherry Bomb Vortex catback from eBay seller performance-curve. Realized that the previous owner of my Tahoe decided to cut and downstep the 3" exhaust to 2 1/4" single pipe, then 90* off that new too small pipe about 5" later second pipe from that to make a "dual exhaust". The...
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    GM should bring the pewter color back...

    It's just a beautiful color that ages well and needs to be offered on every Chevrolet truck, at least. Also, behold my Tahoe "flexing"... because I think I'm cool. I enjoyed the steering wheel rattle driving the trails... that was awesome after replacing literally freakin' everything.
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    Transfer Case Clunk - Video - Is this normal?

    So I have this friggin' annoying clunk going into gear, switching from D to R, etc. Also a sort of rub/grind sort of noise in 4WD. Took a video of my exploits under the vehicle and want your thoughts. IS THIS NORMAL?
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    Alignments Suck -- What Am I Missing

    On my 2002, I replaced LITERALLY EVERYTHING under the front of the car from ball joints to bushings to pitman and idler arms to shocks to camber adjustment pins and cams. All of it. Why? Because at 192K I decided to do a complete refresh of the front while parts were still available. Give me...
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    AC Accumulator Hisses After Turn Off Engine

    The AC accumulator doo-dad on the passenger-side firewall of my 2002 Tahoe (it's covered in a silver thermal blanket) makes a loud hissing sound when the engine is turned off. The sound trails off after it seems to "lose pressure". Has anyone experienced this? Is this normal or am I about to...
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    P/N for Wire Loom Circle Clip

    Y'all know that big circular clip that holds the big honker wire loom going to the top, right side of the engine? Anyone know what the P/N for that is or where I can snag a new one? Mine cracked, of course.
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    Stiff Steering After Pitman/Idler/Box; 2WD vs. 4WD Steering Pump Difference?

    I got a 2002 Tahoe LT for $2K with 191K miles. It's never left Georgia, completely rust free everywhere. Unfortunately, nobody maintained the suspension bits, so I had to replace all of that - was original. Then I started noticing the steering wheel clunk/rattle, so I replaced that plastic...

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