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Choo Choo's 07 Tahoe Build Thread
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Ben you should buy it for me and send it to me as a house warming gift.
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So I have to pay for Nathans mistakes? Pshhhh....
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Hey, thread bump
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Tackled the rear shocks this past week, went with @07burbs advice and stuck with Monroe shocks. Wasn't too difficult as it's only 2 bolts, but I used a 7mm socket for the fender well liner screws. Used some wd40 to break the rust free from the nuts and bolts, and used 13/16 deep sockets to change the shocks. Use a breaker bar if you are just using jack stands.
*Note: On the top bolt you will need a extension for the socket because the bolt is not welded to the frame. It does have a completely removable bolt unlike some of the videos I watched for Silverados.
Possibly this weekend if the weather holds up, I'll attempt the front shocks and struts.
*Note: On the top bolt you will need a extension for the socket because the bolt is not welded to the frame. It does have a completely removable bolt unlike some of the videos I watched for Silverados.
Possibly this weekend if the weather holds up, I'll attempt the front shocks and struts.
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Fronts aren't hard but there are a lot more steps so just take your time and work your way through it. You'll be fine
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Getting personal huh....lol, jk. The rear feels better, but want to give the fronts a day or so to settle before I make a claim.
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Replaced the front shocks and struts today. Wasn't near as bad as I thought.
Used a 18mm socket and two extension rods for the 3 bolts on top. Then used a 15mm socket for the 2 bolts below. Coated all of them with wd40 to loosen up the rust and dirt first.
Push down on the control arm a little and push the bottom of the shock towards the engine and it will pop out. Tilt it and it should slide out easily.
Take the two clips for the bolts off the old shock and attach to the new one and slide it back in place. I tightened the bottom bolts first, then the top as when I did the opposite, I couldn't line up the bottom bolts holes. Tighten all nuts and bolts and you are good to go. Remember to put the wire loom back on as well.
Both sides did have broken sway bar end links so I had to replace both of those as well. I had to use the jack to raise up the lower control arm to get it close enough to fit everything in place, but it worked out well. The hardest part of that was the nuts were stuck in place and the plastic sleeve tore apart. I had to cut the bolt on the passengers side to get it off.
A big thanks to @07Burb and @goodinblack for the help and quick replies!
Used a 18mm socket and two extension rods for the 3 bolts on top. Then used a 15mm socket for the 2 bolts below. Coated all of them with wd40 to loosen up the rust and dirt first.
Push down on the control arm a little and push the bottom of the shock towards the engine and it will pop out. Tilt it and it should slide out easily.
Take the two clips for the bolts off the old shock and attach to the new one and slide it back in place. I tightened the bottom bolts first, then the top as when I did the opposite, I couldn't line up the bottom bolts holes. Tighten all nuts and bolts and you are good to go. Remember to put the wire loom back on as well.
Both sides did have broken sway bar end links so I had to replace both of those as well. I had to use the jack to raise up the lower control arm to get it close enough to fit everything in place, but it worked out well. The hardest part of that was the nuts were stuck in place and the plastic sleeve tore apart. I had to cut the bolt on the passengers side to get it off.
A big thanks to @07Burb and @goodinblack for the help and quick replies!
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Goodinblack
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You welcome
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So I have driven it for a few days now. Definitely rides nicer, honestly biggest improvement that I notice is the sway bar end links.... Never realized they were broke, but turning and cornering is so much better.
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Been thinking about renting spring compressors for the rear and taking out the 1" spacer. I've been wanting lower lately and to curb my itch, this might help.
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shoulda just done it when you were doing rear shocks 
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[emoji205]shoulda just done it when you were doing rear shocks
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You. Hush. Right meow
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How is this a build thread when all it is is worn out parts being replaced?
Kids these days
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You.
Need.
A.
Girlfriend.
This is what I make of it.
And did you bust on Cody for changing his license plate bulbs? That's not a build either....
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Is this done yet?
