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    Recommendations for quiet muffler for custom exhaust

    Not really concerned about HP at the moment. The truck is going to get a new replacement engine soon. The stock 5.3 has enough for me in this family rig. Reliability is the main concern for our overland trips.
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    Experience with Dobinsons rear coils?

    I think they were around $350.
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    Recommendations for quiet muffler for custom exhaust

    I’m planning to have a custom high clearance exhaust made for my 2008 Tahoe Z71. I’m looking for something similar to the magnaflow overland series systems. I want the exhaust to be quiet like stock or at least quiet at idle and driving. Don’t mind a little noise while flooring it but with...
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    Spohn arms with johny joints or long travel rear

    I only had to tighten one of the link nuts once. No issues so far. I am going to switch out the hiem joints on the trak bar to some ballistic joints. Same as the Johnny joints just different name.
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    Spohn arms with johny joints or long travel rear

    I think they are the Bilstein 5162’s. Can’t recall from the couch. lol. They have the bypasses but they won’t be on for much longer. Going to switch to some Fox 2.5’s with external reservoirs.
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    Input Requested on Moderate Suspension Lift, Skid Plate & Wheel/Tire Options (including the use of Toyota wheels)

    Check out Baseline Overland for some real Skid plates if you are wanting full protection. I think they just came out with a decent set for our vehicles. Also, the aftermarket wheels for our vehicles aren’t the best in terms of offset choice. Most want to push the tires out past the fenders. I...
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    Experience with Dobinsons rear coils?

    I don’t but heard good things about them. I had a custom set made by Coil Spring Specialist. Give them your specs and they built it.
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    Spohn arms with johny joints or long travel rear

    Thanks! Just OEM GM ones.
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    74Weld Bolt-On Portals for the GM platform

    I agree that they are not cheap by any means. This is one of those upgrades that you do once and never worry about again. I think they are stout enough, considering they can survive KOH and Baja 1000 trophy trucks. They replace the whole knuckle aka spindle aka upright. I like that you can...
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    74Weld Bolt-On Portals for the GM platform

    So long story short, I reached out to 74Weld regarding expanding their current product lineup of bolt-on portals for the Silverado/Tahoe platforms. Their response, “it will happen, just takes time”. I know this upgrade isn’t for everyone but the possibilities would we awesome for our vehicles...
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    Spohn arms with johny joints or long travel rear

    Sorry to hear about the health issues. When I was planning to redo my rear suspension I wasn’t very impressed with Spohn stuff. Not to say it’s bad but just looked like it was thrown together in a way. I knew what I wanted done and found an awesome local off-road fabricator. Here’s the YouTube...
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    Anyone used these apex HD inner tie rods?

    Or just get these…lol! https://www.izzyfab.com/product-page/07-13-gmt900-billet-tie-rods
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    2013 Z71 Suburban for Overlanding - tire/suspension input request

    As many will say and myself included. Don’t go cheap on suspension. I installed the 5100’s with the Moogs and didn’t care for them. The ride was good but was limited. If your going to add stuff in the future then lay the foundation now. I ended up going with Fox 2.5’s adjustable coil overs...
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    Aftermarket LCA's for RC3.5 kit

    In case you were wondering about other options for LCA for our vehicles that are stock replacement. I was shown this by another member here. I will eventually go with these. https://www.lsksuspension.com/products/07-18-gm-1500-lower-control-arms
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    DIY Rear control arms and suspension questions

    I almost bought his control arms from him as he is going to aluminum ones. I’ve been chatting with him about them. The future will tell if I go that route or just get the spohn set up.
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    Rear Springs - Longer Springs options for 4" lift over using spacers?

    My spec was for an added 400lbs of weight and 1” of lift. I plan to add a Rig’d tire carrier to carry my full size 33” spare. I also mountain bike often and always carry my fold up bike rack plus tools in the rear cargo area.
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    Need help for Lower Control Arms

    Thanks for this. I wish I would have seen the LSK lowers before I did the front end. I would have got a set of these. I think these will be in my future.
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    Rear Springs - Longer Springs options for 4" lift over using spacers?

    I just got these springs a few days ago. They took a few weeks to build them. I’m running about 2.5” of lift on the front with Fox 2.5 adjustable coil overs. The rear I am using the same Moog springs with a one inch spacer as you in the rear. I have not installed the springs as of yet b/c we...
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    Need help for Lower Control Arms

    I went with Moog premium ones with their new ball joint boot integrated into the ball joint. Very nice piece. Super easy to replace the ball joint too and you can buy one anywhere. You just have to pay attention to see if they protect the ball joint in shipping. It’s common for the grease...
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    Suspension Lift recommendations???

    BDS lifts seem to make a high quality kit. Buy once cry once….but all depends on your budget and what you want to accomplish in the long run.
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    DIY Rear control arms and suspension questions

    I’m not say they aren’t stronger or poor quality. I’m saying there looks to be a better way to design the rear UCA’s to get the offset. It doesn’t look to have been thought through entirely. Just my two cents. Especially when you companies like Kibbitech, Camburg, Baja Kits making kits with...
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    DIY Rear control arms and suspension questions

    Since I have finished rebuilding and upgrading the front end of my 2008 Tahoe. Its now time to address the rear end. I see that Spohn is about the only company that makes aftermarket control arms for our vehicles unless you build your own out of DOM tubing. I've heard good things about...
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    Broken Motor Mounts

    my passenger side just leaked out on my driveway. Looks like changing both out will be in my future.
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    Silverado off-road bumper on Tahoe…will it fit?

    Could you send some up close pictures of the bumper corners, front and bottom?
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    UAC lift kit, Tuff Country, wheel selection

    I’m huge fan of RRW wheels. I have the I have the RR7-H in bronze with 0” offset. They sit just right for me and don’t poke out like some of the other wheels out there. Maybe an inch plus or minus in the front and less in the rear. https://www.relationsracewheels.com/ I also am running dirt...

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