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    285/75/r16 e range tires, recommended pressure

    I run my 285's Load Range E's at 44 psi. Seems to be the sweet spot for ride, handling, and wear. Casey
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    Blower motor on 1997 Tahoe

    I'll go ahead and add to this that I was having intermittent issues with my blower motor. I finally traced down a bad ground wire. The ground wire from the motor goes up into a bundle of wires above the heater housing. I had to peel the bundle of wires apart and discovered a connector there...
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    2 door in 2016?

    Not in 2016. I'd have to wait 10 years for used prices to be in my budget! :D I sure wish GM would build them again though. Casey
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    Diesel performance

    I'm not aware of a performance cam for the 6.5L. It's a very low-revving engine with no throttle plates and a turbocharger. It's pushing about all the air it can get. I have Kennedy Diesel's chip on my 6.5L, and that helps quite a bit, especially since I installed the Turbomaster mechanical...
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    1995 2 door Diesel

    I love the diesels, but they have some minor issues that will probably need worked out. I average 18 mpg in a full-sized 4wd with 33" mud tires, so that's pretty nice. I love the low-end torque as well. If you've never owned a 6.5L diesel, then check out www.thedieselpage.com for tons of info...
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    What kind of lift do I have?

    Looks like Bilstein 5100 shocks are already installed. Those are really nice shocks. I would pull them off and check them out. If they seem to be okay, I would check the rear springs. Those 6" blocks between the springs and axle aren't the best way to lift a vehicle, but the most common way...
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    More overlanding fun

    I actually work for an RV dealer, and we sell that product. Roadmaster contacted me a couple of years ago about selling their product, and I wanted to try a set out first before recommending them to my customers. I'm very pleased with how they support the load when towing, they give me about...
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    More overlanding fun

    # 1 rule in off-roading: never be first! I always watch what other rigs do first before deciding to follow through. If I had been the leader on this trip, I probably would have avoided this particular pit. But after watching a few vehicles ahead of me make it through with no problems, in I...
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    More overlanding fun

    Here are a few more from another day trip this past weekend in Arkansas: Casey
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    What to do with the G80

    I actually really like my G80! Works great when you need it, silent and transparent when you don't. My rig has over 286K miles on it.... never had a problem with the Eaton ADL..... I think the "gov lock" has gotten an unfair bad rap. Casey
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    Deer vs. Lifted Suburban =

    I smacked one head-on last fall. I was able to see it and slam on the brakes, but still hit pretty hard. I'm REALLY glad I had the Westin brush guard installed. It took the brunt of the force and protected my grill, headlights, etc. Only damage was a bent lower crossbar on the grill guard...
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    35s on stock

    That's strange. I'm running 33's on stock suspension, but with a 1" crank in the front and 1" helper springs in the rear. No trimming at all. Casey
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    Awful experience with Adrenaline Motorsports of Tifton, GA

    Thanks for the update. Casey
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    96 Tahoe Front End Rebuild

    Nice job! I just did that on my '95. Spent about $600 on all Moog parts. Casey
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    Two Door Tahoe Reliability

    I've got 278K miles on mine, and I'm pretty sure the tranny has never been touched. Of course, I have the 4L80E, so that helps.... Casey
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    Front end rebuild

    I spent nearly $600 for quality Moog parts. I did all the labor myself, followed by a $45 alignment at a local tire shop. Casey
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    "Immaculate" 95 Chevy Diesel Suburban 4x4 - 64k miles

    Thank you! Sadly, I only average 18 mpg. I wish it was a bit higher, but the 6.5L is not as efficient as the older 6.2L's were. Still, I love the torque and ability to drive for two weeks on one tank of fuel! Casey
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    "Immaculate" 95 Chevy Diesel Suburban 4x4 - 64k miles

    I'm a huge diesel fan and all, but even I agree that his asking price is way out of line. It's a shame that GM quit making diesel SUV's after 1999 though.... Casey PS.... the 6.5L is not that bad of an engine. I've owned several, and currently have 277K on mine right now!
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    Home

    Getting closer! Almost ready to mount. I was able to dig up some 1.75" HREW tubing to add a couple of more support legs. Casey
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    Front end rebuild

    Thank you sir! ---------- Post added at 02:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:00 PM ---------- The CV shafts had to come out in order to separate the ball joints from the knuckles, and it didn't look like the shafts would come through the opening of the knuckle. On my Jeep, I just...
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    Front end rebuild

    Project Complete! Project complete! I started with a complete tear down of the front end: I borrowed my dad's hydraulic press to press the bushings and lower ball joints out of the control arms, and then press the new parts in. This ended up taking the most amount...
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    Need New Shocks

    What about the Bilstein 4600's (for stock height) or 5100's (for lifted vehicles)? That's what I'm leaning towards... Casey
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    Lower Control Arm Bushings

    When replacing the pitman arm, make sure to have a quality pitman arm puller. Also, to gain access to it, remove the three bolts holding the steering gear box to the frame, and then drop it down just enough to get the puller on it. On my 2 door, there is a crossmember that is welded in place...
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    Front end rebuild

    I would guess subpar replacement parts. I'm pretty confident that all the parts I just removed were factory original at 277K miles. I'm hoping that the Moog stuff I just put in will go another 277K! ---------- Post added at 11:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:34 AM ----------...
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    Front end rebuild

    For some reason, after 275K miles, my front end is getting a little sloppy. What gives? :D I placed a big order with Rock Auto, and here's what I've got in my shop waiting to be installed: I'm going to do it all at once and replace everything: Upper and lower control arm...

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