My 2011 Escalade Build Thread!!

[NORCAL SS]

Actually, before you mentioned your Union job I thought you had your own shop that you ran full-time and you sold this stuff to us TYF schmucks on the side

LOL no I dont think I make enough sales to own a shop but being a small guy here lets me focus more on each customer. I know if you get like a crazy big company they don't have the knowledge/support like the little guy that does this all the time.

Like I said this truck im building up so I can just give more info/pics for people here that are interested in certain things im doing to it.

 

[06xl]

Are you planning on posting pics as you install your bbk??

 

[NORCAL SS]

yes i am. IM actaully throwing a bbq/modding weekend party march 2-4 at my hosue in san francisco. I put up the event and everyone is invited.

 

[06xl]

I've seen that sounds great maybe you can skype/iPhone 4 face time us east coast fellas

 

[07Burb]

I've seen that sounds great maybe you can skype/iPhone 4 face time us east coast fellas

This could turn into a TYF-wide Skype session

 

[NORCAL SS]

This could turn into a TYF-wide Skype session

sweet ill be on there naked lol

 

[07Burb]

sweet ill be on there naked lol

 

[NathanJax]

sweet ill be on there naked lol

 

[NORCAL SS]

TODAYS UPDATE LOL

Scuffed and cleaned djm rear hardware kit along with the front belltech spindles and painted semi gloss black. The hammertone finish on the rear djm kit I didnt like and the front spindles if not painted will get a rusted look which will look horrible behind the wilwood brake kit. Its drying in the paint booth right now ill take pics when done.

 

[NORCAL SS]

Rear djm kit and belltech spindles painted

 

[NORCAL SS]

just wanted to put this up. Here are the short bumpstops I include in my rear 5 plus kits. Pretty much drill and tap for a 3/8x14 bolt and then i put red locktite on the threds and screw it into the frame. prevents the big metal sound when you cut the rear bumpstop brackets off and its really short so you get the most travel you can

 

[06xl]

Quick stupid ? Just want to verify is it ok to jack truck up from rear Axle (center right under gear box) to lift up the entire rear?? Also has anybody sprayed any type of rust proof undercoating?? If so what kind??

 

[NORCAL SS]

Quick stupid ? Just want to verify is it ok to jack truck up from rear Axle (center right under gear box) to lift up the entire rear?? Also has anybody sprayed any type of rust proof undercoating?? If so what kind??

yes BUT MAKE SURE you put jackstands under frame. If the jack looses a piston your dead since truck will fall on you.

 

[07Burb]

I always use jack stands!! I don't trust that jack for nothing!

 

[06xl]

Ooo yes jack stands are a must..thanks fellas just gathering info so when I start on my bbk install I'll be on the safe side..

P.S sorry for the thread jack Tony now back to the build..

 

[THE YETI]

where'd u end up getting your Wilwood kit from Francis? Just went with the front or rear too? You'll love it, I guarantee that!

 

[NORCAL SS]

Just ordered rear adjustable del sphere bars in black for my truck
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=168

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just added the lower arms

Rear Spohn Del Sphere Lower Control Arms Bar
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=168

 

[yates ™]

Those are badass

 

[06xl]

where'd u end up getting your Wilwood kit from Francis? Just went with the front or rear too? You'll love it, I guarantee that!

I ordered it from BBP an I did front only 16 n 6 drilled/slotted with rear Baer 14 drilled/slotted rotors an caliper relocation and stainless steel lines on all 4 calipers.

 

[NORCAL SS]

Those are badass

ill see what happens on this one because I cant do the uppers due to me having the autoride set up on it and dont feel like welding the brackets on the arms.