07Burb’s 2013 LTZ Burb Thread

[pwtr02ss]

July 15!

Happy Early Birthday Pawpaw

 

[randeez]

i told "my guy" to order me the 6-8" lift coilovers from belltech/kw, said theyre like 6-8week lead time.

an inch a week

 

[pwtr02ss]

i told "my guy" to order me the 6-8" lift coilovers from belltech/kw, said theyre like 6-8week lead time.

Slap a effin rancho on that bad boy and get-r-done

 

[07Burb]

His are still not going to be in by then

ily burby

Definitely will be. I've now got a deadline to meet to have it done by

 

[07Burb]

July 15!

That's my 12 year old's birthday

 

[pwtr02ss]

That's my 12 year old's birthday

Now you have to get TWO gifts!

 

[91RS]

i told "my guy" to order me the 6-8" lift coilovers from belltech/kw, said theyre like 6-8week lead time.

an inch a week

Atomic Fab?

 

[randeez]

Atomic Fab?

nope!
there isnt a qa1/viking coil over shock that would work for this application unfortunately- that was the first thing i looked for.
needs to be about 26" at ride height, so i would be looking for it to be like 18" collapsed/30"+ extended

with the shock extenders in the rear, the longest qa-1 shock should work pretty good. i temporarily put the qa-1s i have on the rear just to get an idea of how they ride and how they control the rear springs. if i can get it to ride nice i will order the correct size ones. i think ride height needs to be around 18-19" with the extenders. the shocks i have are happy around 6" ride height - so i have plenty of compression available, but only a little over 2" of extension on them

it rode and handled great with them lowered. but one gripe i always had when replacing the spherical bearings or having them squeak a little, and when removing them i usually had to beat them out of the mounts, which would ruin the bearing anyway and it would have to be replaced.
I like that these use stock mounts with insulator already on it and stuff, hoping they are quiet

 

[07Burb]

I just submitted a request to have 2/21 off so I should be able to complete the install then if one of the next couple of weekends don't open up (I doubt they will). So 2/21 should be a good day of installing and then picture taking of the progress

 

[89Suburban]

I just submitted a request to have 2/21 off so I should be able to complete the install then if one of the next couple of weekends don't open up (I doubt they will). So 2/21 should be a good day of installing and then picture taking of the progress

I wish I could be there to watch and bust your balls and throw popcorn at your head.

 

[07Burb]

I wish I could be there to watch and bust your balls and throw popcorn at your head.

Wish you could be here too so I could kick you in the nuts

 

[pwtr02ss]

Wish you could be here too so I could kick you in the nuts

I literally LOL'd

 

[Fosscore]

 

[iamdub]

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Isn't that, or something like that, an Australian pastime? Maybe a common bar contest?

I don't know where I'm getting this from. Maybe I just saw it in a movie.

 

[07Burb]

First thing in the AM I’ll be getting the lowering stuff thrown on the Burb. Plan is to get it done in the morning and be able to get an alignment in the afternoon but we’ll see how that goes. If not tomorrow then alignment on Tuesday at the latest.

Measurements are currently 35 1/2” up front and 36 1/2” out back. Both sides are within an 1/8” of each other. My goals are for the front to come down to 33 1/2 and the rear to be around 34 or so. I’ll definitely take pics. She’s going to look so fresh with her new stance.

 

[89Suburban]

First thing in the AM I’ll be getting the lowering stuff thrown on the Burb. Plan is to get it done in the morning and be able to get an alignment in the afternoon but we’ll see how that goes. If not tomorrow then alignment on Tuesday at the latest.

Measurements are currently 35 1/2” up front and 36 1/2” out back. Both sides are within an 1/8” of each other. My goals are for the front to come down to 33 1/2 and the rear to be around 34 or so. I’ll definitely take pics. She’s going to look so fresh with her new stance.

Good luck man!

 

[07Burb]

First thing I’m tackling is these autoride rods because if this isn’t successful then it’s a show stopper as I was to retain autoride on the rear. I’ve got the rod off but these plastic ends are corroded on. I’ve got some PB Plaster soaking on them to see if they loosen up. I’m afraid to go too hulk on them with vice grip or something because I don’t want to destroy these plastic ends.

Any tips and tricks from the peanut gallery?

My 07 wasn’t autoride so it was a cake walk. This seems to be a bit more delicate lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

First thing I’m tackling is these autoride rods because if this isn’t successful then it’s a show stopper as I was to retain autoride on the rear. I’ve got the rod off but these plastic ends are corroded on. I’ve got some PB Plaster soaking on them to see if they loosen up. I’m afraid to go too hulk on them with vice grip or something because I don’t want to destroy these plastic ends.

Any tips and tricks from the peanut gallery?

My 07 wasn’t autoride so it was a cake walk. This seems to be a bit more delicate lol

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I think @Rocket Man messed with his on his 02 Denali when he lowered it. Hopefully he'll chime in.

 

[07Burb]

Almost looks like they’re molded in or something

 

[91RS]

They will pull apart. Just takes a little effort.