Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[Rocket Man]

You figure out the brakes yet Tony?

 

[Tonyrodz]

I checked the brake line connections in the rear. They're all dry and appear tight, so those are good. I see some wet spots on the driver's side front wheel well liner. Thought it was brake fluid--nope. It was grease from the cv axle, that I replaced less then a year ago.
I saw the rotor grooved a little too, just on the outside. Checked the mc fluid level and it actually looks lower. Wasn't able to check any further as it was getting dark.

 

[89Suburban]

I checked the brake line connections in the rear. They're all dry and appear tight, so those are good. I see some wet spots on the driver's side front wheel well liner. Thought it was brake fluid--nope. It was grease from the cv axle, that I replaced less then a year ago.View attachment 385064
I saw the rotor grooved a little too, just on the outside. Checked the mc fluid level and it actually looks lower. Wasn't able to check any further as it was getting dark.

DA FAK!!

 

[Tonyrodz]

DA FAK!!

Yeah, I don't get it. Still waiting on the mc to come in the mail. Hopefully that'll fix it.

 

[Rocket Man]

I checked the brake line connections in the rear. They're all dry and appear tight, so those are good. I see some wet spots on the driver's side front wheel well liner. Thought it was brake fluid--nope. It was grease from the cv axle, that I replaced less then a year ago.View attachment 385064
I saw the rotor grooved a little too, just on the outside. Checked the mc fluid level and it actually looks lower. Wasn't able to check any further as it was getting dark.

What brand was that cv axle?

 

[Tonyrodz]

What brand was that cv axle?

Don't really remember, but I think they're lifetime. Just weird that the same side split again, and my 4wd isn't connected.

 

[Rocket Man]

Don't really remember, but I think they're lifetime. Just weird that the same side split again, and my 4wd isn't connected.

It doesn’t matter if the 4WD is connected or not, they still rotate the same amount. There’s just no power being applied to them. I remember when I replaced mine there were some pretty inexpensive ones and the OEM ones were about twice as much but I bought them anyway because I didn’t want to mess with them again. I think you can just buy the boot but you might need a special tool to tighten the clamps.

 

[89Suburban]

Don't really remember, but I think they're lifetime. Just weird that the same side split again, and my 4wd isn't connected.

They must not be speed rated for doing a buck twenty on the GSP?

 

[03X2]

Now remember, my 03 originally came with the 4.8. I now have around 276,000 on it. Other then knock sensors and the dreaded occasional "reduced engine power "I've never had an issue with the motor. Actually ran flawlessly. Never burned oil, but I occasionally have to add some antifreeze. This could've been a leaking headgasket, burning antifreeze in the cylinder, could've been leaking, etc. This was just my excuse to go bigger and better! So... I already have a plan, or so I thought. I was just going to get myself a 6.0, a little exhaust work and call it a day. So I start gathering the parts I thought I'd need for the swap. Usual stuff. Preventive maintenance items, plugs, wires etc. View attachment 80016 View attachment 80017Nothing crazy. Then I get this... View attachment 80018 View attachment 80019 View attachment 80020
Almost complete 6.0 from an 05 Silverado. Just a baby with only 105,000 miles on it. So now my mind starts going a mile a minute! I have a few dollars to spare. I talk to a mechanic buddy of mine who knows a shop..... Oh yeah, this is how it starts.

 

[RAMurphy]

@Tonyrodz Just finished your build thread. A lot of great information, troubleshooting, heartache and awesome upgrades. Awesome build thread - I've learned a lot.