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  1. Dustin Jackson

    Yet another Yukon with engine tick and low oil pressure

    That doesn't sound great.
  2. Dustin Jackson

    Yet another Yukon with engine tick and low oil pressure

    Sounds fine
  3. Dustin Jackson

    Yet another Yukon with engine tick and low oil pressure

    Not saying the shop did anything wrong but this is why I do my work myself so that I know what happened, the good and the bad. Because when you continue to have a problem you have to go back to the shop and ask "Hey did you replace the VLOM or how did the pickup tube screen look?"
  4. Dustin Jackson

    2010 Yukon XL Body Shifting Under Braking

    I would go though the brakes again and makes sure all the caliper sliding bolts are clean and don't have to much grease on them and replace your brake hoses if they haven't been serviced in a while you could have a restriction in the brake hose
  5. Dustin Jackson

    Shocks and spacers

    @Yukon2007 Those should be ok. Might be worth the money to bump up to bilstein shocks I havne't heard good things about Ranchos
  6. Dustin Jackson

    Engine Misfire in V8 mode

    The cam could be worn or the AFM system isn’t working properly
  7. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Tahoe

    Just enjoy it, keep up in the maintenance and fix things as they break
  8. Dustin Jackson

    Shocks and spacers

    @Yukon2007 All lift is achieved from longer springs or spring spacers. If you plan on lifting it 2 inches I recommend buying shocks that are designed for lifted Tahoes or use shock extension brackets. If you use stock height shocks with a lift the shocks will not perform very well
  9. Dustin Jackson

    Engine Noise

    I mean you’ve been driving it up until now and it’s been fine but when you understand it’s the teeth of the flywheel grinding against the teeth of the starter it’s not a great picture. Interested to hear what that bolt goes to, I don’t have any experience working on that side of the motor
  10. Dustin Jackson

    No oil on dipstick

    I am certainly going to be keeping a closer eye on things. I will report back here with any mysteries oil related findings.
  11. Dustin Jackson

    No oil on dipstick

    I only engine brake when going through mountains so maybe 4 times a year. I’m using the new valve covers too. Never had oil missing like that tho
  12. Dustin Jackson

    No oil on dipstick

    @Marky Dissod Can you elaborate on the engine braking causing oil consumption thing? It’s been a while since I made this post and so far there is no oil on the driveway or anything so I don’t think my Tahoe is leaking out all the oil so I’m wondering if you are right about the engine braking thing
  13. Dustin Jackson

    Went Wheeling - Couple issues maybe connected. Traction control, 4WD etc.

    @Doubeleive @Trey Hardy I wonder if gear ratio has any influence on 4l60e longevity. The gmt900 4l60e seems better than previous ones
  14. Dustin Jackson

    Engine Noise

    I second the starter gear is probably contacting the flywheel. You can test by parking with the rear of the Tahoe uphill with the nose pointing downhill and if the problem doesn’t happen when parked like that I think you’re on the right track
  15. Dustin Jackson

    Went Wheeling - Couple issues maybe connected. Traction control, 4WD etc.

    I don’t think it would be the rear diff, I wonder if it’s the transfer case but I don’t know much about those. But you said it doesn’t happen in 4wd which makes me think it’s the tcase
  16. Dustin Jackson

    Bought core block

    @lspann3525 Keep in mind that there are different stock cams so make sure you are at least using the best factory cam I think it’s the l33
  17. Dustin Jackson

    Fox shocks

    @dark_knight2571 I agree its probably one of the wires that goes from the chassis to the wheels.
  18. Dustin Jackson

    Bought core block

    @lspann3525 Many factors can contribute to the power rating like heads, pistons, and cam. There is a bit of work to get a GMT800 motor into a GMT900 chassis but it should be doable. Was it a good deal or why did you buy it?
  19. Dustin Jackson

    Bilstein 5100 highest lift perch VS lift pucks

    @Marky Dissod Have you thought about looking into PPV suspension? I understand they are lower and better at handling
  20. Dustin Jackson

    Bilstein 5100 highest lift perch VS lift pucks

    @Marky Dissod I think you’ll be happy with them for what you’re doing. I’ve heard the Fox or King shocks are better but $400 I think the bilsteins are a good value. Do you have expensive body roll? What’s your setup?
  21. Dustin Jackson

    Bilstein 5100 highest lift perch VS lift pucks

    @Marky Dissod Gotcha I couldn’t tell what angle you were you getting at lol I have the 5100s paired with the moog HD springs front and back… and 2.5 inch lift pucks front and back and I run no front sway bar. I can take mountain freeway turns at 75mph no problem. My shock and spring setup is...
  22. Dustin Jackson

    Bilstein 5100 highest lift perch VS lift pucks

    @Marky Dissod I suppose it depends on what they are trying to do with it lol How was your experience with the 5100s?
  23. Dustin Jackson

    Bilstein 5100 highest lift perch VS lift pucks

    @Marky Dissod I wouldn't say they are comfortable because they are off road shocks, they are designed for performance not comfort. Backstory: When I first bought my Tahoe it had a clapped out lowering kit on it and it bottomed out all the time and was a genuinely terrible ride. After that I...
  24. Dustin Jackson

    Bilstein 5100 highest lift perch VS lift pucks

    I have had the 5100s for a while now, only complaint is that my control arm setup does not allow the strut to fully extend and the upper ball joint is the limiting factor here. After the feedback here I will just keep things as they are for a few more years and then reevaluate the setup.
  25. Dustin Jackson

    Bilstein 5100 highest lift perch VS lift pucks

    Right now I have Bilstein 5100s set at the “factory” level paired with Moog 81244 springs and lift pucks. I am wondering what difference it would make if I removed the lift puck and set the Bilstein prong perch to the highest lift setting? Would it better to achieve my lift with the strut lift...

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