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    Tranny Woes

    I have a 2009 Tahoe 5.3 with the 6L80 and about 150k miles. I just returned from a long highway trip towing a small boat and camping gear in the back of the Tahoe. While driving on the highway, the tranny suddenly went out of gear (think I was in 4th or 5th), and all the lights turned on in...
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    Transmission issues?

    I have a 2009 Tahoe 4x4 with the 5.3 and the 6l80 with 150000 miles. Recently, the transmission has started having issues where it slips out of gear, or does not engage it. This has happened after stopping at a light with the front pointing up on a slight incline. I roll out in first gear, then...
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    PCV, or not to PCV?

    I have a 2009 5.3 with 150K miles on it. I grew up with the fact that PCV are regular maintenance items that must be replaced. However, with this engine, the PCV is part of the rocker cover that can't be pulled or screwed out. According to this TSB, any model built before Feb 1, 2011, has an...
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    Timken SP500301 Front Bearing Hub for GM 1500 4WD

    I have one new and unused, Timken front wheel bearing and hub assembly that fits 07-14 GM 1500 4x4s (see the below list for fitment). These are the official Timken and not some knock-offs you find on eBay or Amazon. The way you can tell is that the real Timkens will have their name and model...
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    Airbag Man Heavy Duty Air Bag Suspension for 2007-2014 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, and Escalade.

    Air Bag Man air suspension for 2002-2014 GM 1500 Tahoe, Yukon, Suburbans, Escalade. The airbags are installed on the rear coil springs. This system has the Firestone 5106 airbags but also has a heavy-duty fabric sleeve that slips over the bags. The outside sleeve provides greater protection to...
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    After Lift, StabiliTrak occasionally turns off

    I put a 4" BDS lift on my 2009 Tahoe. After the lift, I occasionally see the light flash for Stabiltrak. It's very temporary and then goes off. I have seen it do this while driving on the highway around curves, and off-road. The BDS site says that monir premature engagement of the StabiliTrak...
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    2009 5.3 with 150,000 miles. What oil additives to use?

    2009 Tahoe 5.3 with 150000 miles. I do get a slight lifter tic when it's cold but goes away after it has been warmed up. I have been using synthetic oil only since 65000. I have been thinking about doing an oil additive to give the engine a good cleaning, thinking sludge and other shit may have...
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    Alternator Upgrade Suggestions?

    I have a 2009 Tahoe LT with a stock alternator. I am building this vehicle for overlanding and it will/does have accessories such as lights, a winch, etc.. I am considering to move up to a heavier duty alternator to handle the extra load. Does GM produce a heavier duty alt, or will I have to...
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    BDS Rear Coil Spacer Installation

    I got the 4" BDS Suspension kit with the 3" rear coil spacer for my 2009 Tahoe. The BDS instructions say to mount the spacer at the upper coil cup and not on the axle. They provided nuts and bolts that are used to mount the holes that are already in the upper coil cup. I tried mounting these...
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    Regearing Question

    My 4x4 09 Tahoe came stock with the 6L80 transmission, 3.42, and 265/70/17 tire/wheel. I currently run the 285/70/17 tires/wheel on the same gears and transmission. I eventually want to move up to the 315/70/17 tire/wheel. For you all that know gearing, what size gears should I be looking at if...
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    air bags or stiffer springs?

    I found I need either to upgrade my rear suspension to use airbags or go to stiffer springs to handle the load I put on it. When I have heavy loads, the rear sags. I have a 4" lift with spacers under the coil springs for the ride height. I think I should be OK to use airbags with my current...
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    Reasons to keep OEM wheels after upgrades?

    I recently upgraded the wheels on my 09 Tahoe. The biggest reason I wanted different wheels is that I needed something with less backspace for my suspension upgrades. My OEM wheels were still usable with my current tires on the new suspension, but I eventually will go for a larger tire. Now I am...
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    Exhaust Upgrade on Lifted?

    Know this is the forum for lifted and off roading, but curious about an exhaust upgrade. My muffler and part of my pipe are using out so I need to replace soon. I was thinking about a cat-back upgrade, but started wondering if it really would be worth the investment for a lifted Tahoe. Its not...
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    Readylift Leveling Kit

    Hi. Just want to put awareness that I am selling my Readylift leveling kit for the 07-14 in the classified section in case anyone in this forum is interested. Here is the link to the post...
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    Ready Lift 2.25"F/1.5" SST Lift Kit for GM SUV 1500 2007-2020

    Ready Lift 2.25"F/1.5"R SST Lift Kit for GM SUV 1500 2007-2020 SKU: 69-3015 SST Lift Kit for 2007-2020 GM 1500 6-lug SUVs. Max Lift: 2.5"F/15"R - Max Tire Diameter: 33" NOTE: Will Not Work With Air Bag-Equipped Vehicles - ie. Auto-Ride, LTZ, etc. Made in USA All bolt on - no modifications...
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    New Timken SP500301 Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly (07-14 1500s) - $250 with Free Shipping

    I have two, new and unsued, Timken front wheel bearing and hub assembly that fits 07-14 GM 1500 4x4s (see the below list for fitment). These are the official Timken and not some knock-off you find on Ebay or Amazon. The way you can tell is that the real Timkens will have their name and model...
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    Connecting accessory lights help

    I have a set of LED cube lights that I am installing on my bumper. The installation for these lights says to connect to the battery. However, the battery terminals I have don't have a location for attaching accessories (no threaded post with a nut). The only threaded post and not that is on the...
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    Window Wash Tank Protection or Move to Another Location?

    For you guys that have an aftermarket front bumper that exposes the window washer reservoir, what have you done to help protect it? After I put my front bumper on, I don't like how much it hangs done and is exposed as much as it is. I was thinking of maybe fabricating something out of sheet...
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    Buy or Rent Ball Joint Removal/Press?

    Asking this forum since lifted vehicles are more than likely out on the trail... Recently, I replaced a lower ball joint. I got the Loan-a-tool from Autozone for the basic press and master kit. The tool made the job easier to do than without it! With the Loan-a-tool from Autozone, you have the...
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    Leaking Brake Line at Hard-Line COnnection

    I recently replaced my brake lines (09 Tahoe). I am getting a small leak on the passenger side where the new line is connecting to the hard-line. The brake fluid seems to be coming up through the nut (not 100% sure) but did see some fluid on top of the nut. I tried cranking down on the...
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    Rear Springs - Longer Springs options for 4" lift over using spacers?

    I got the 4" BDS kit for my 2009 Tahoe. The kit I chose came with a 2" spacer to be used with the rear coil springs. While this works, I think I would prefer to have longer springs over using spacers. Has anyone with a 4" lift, or looking to install a 4" lift, researched and found longer...
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    Rear Fox Shock Orientation

    I have the Fox 2.0 gas shocks for the rear of my 2009 Tahoe. I have installed these with the body towards the frame and the stem towards the axel. The instructions did not really say how the orientation of these shocks should be installed on a Tahoe. However, the OEM shocks were in the opposite...
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    Air Aid Jr for 5.3L

    I went with a different system but had this Air Aid Jr on my 2009 Tahoe with a 5.3. This has the Synthamax FIlter that is not oiled, and the Syntaflow that is oiled. Also included is the oil recharge kit. I am also including the OEM air box that has large holes drilled into it to allow more...
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    coil spring compressors?

    I will be removing my rear coil springs soon. Dropping the axel with the shocks and sway bar disconnected does not drop far enough to remove the springs because I have spacers. I see a lot of different coil spring compressors on the market. Given that a compressed spring is a loaded cannon, and...
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    Spohn Control Arm Adjustment

    I have the Spohn off-road-rear suspension control arms and track bar. From another forum post, one person commented tightening down the del-sphere joint as far as you could go to take care of some clunkiness. But for mixed-use (road and trail), is tightening the joint this tight the right thing...

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