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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #700 on: May 08, 2019, 08:35:57 AM »
Knowing something of fluid dynamics, the size of the air line is an inhibiting factor given the volume of the bags and consequently, the amount of air that would need to transfer and the time it would have to do so...Juxtaposed around the inherent anti-roll characteristics of this particular suspension configuration.

Ultimately, Ken's configuration would be best, but by a teeny-weeny amount. The bigger and more overriding concern would be getting the pressure correct in each bag. Having had the independently plumbed bags in the past, I have found it difficult to get both bags equal, although perhaps a tad bit more pressure in the left bag might be beneficial (Considering the weight of the fuel tank and my big carcass).

So, I'll leave it be for now, since I have big, smokin hot issues to contend with before I launch, and this is more of an ankle biter.

So my judgement is to award both Ken and Tex a gold star for engaging in a logical and intelligent conversation.

JR gets a pass (With a C-)

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To demote Shawn (again) for causin' strife and discord on my website!

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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #701 on: May 08, 2019, 08:57:04 AM »
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #702 on: May 08, 2019, 11:03:20 AM »
C- ?, was its the Dons driving :cool:

When will it be on its wheels?

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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #703 on: May 08, 2019, 12:54:11 PM »
I don’t agree with Ken, no surprise there..... :tongue:

But I don’t agree with you either really. Put enough air in them to keep the ride stabilized and move on.  :knucklehead:  :popcorn:

OK - the fact that there's a compression on one side and a lift on the other, the compression will squeeze the air to the other, non- compressed side, then when one of them pops the whole thing deflates and Don heads for the ditch on that side of the road, ass end first rolling on top of the TacTopper2 and trapping the Pre-ranger sleeping in the back under spare parts, tools and a heavy wooden drawer unit.  I'd go with isolated fill lines......even if Hillary is Ken's girlfriend......consider the "Rule of Don" who's known to roll 4x4 vehicles on tank courses, injure oneself using too much throttle on a motorcycle and injure himself do to candy bar wrapper fires.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #704 on: May 08, 2019, 12:58:03 PM »
I have a problem I need to chase down. The battery keeps going dead, and it was new just a little while ago.

The battery charger cannot pump in more that 63% charge

I don't know what's causing this...

I vote leaking from your aux battery isolation get-up - don't know how or why, but that's my vote......
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #705 on: May 08, 2019, 01:33:36 PM »
Here’s another thought, maybe Don should drive within limits of suspension.  :rolleyes:
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #706 on: May 08, 2019, 02:23:14 PM »
I have a problem I need to chase down. The battery keeps going dead, and it was new just a little while ago.

The battery charger cannot pump in more that 63% charge

I don't know what's causing this...

I vote leaking from your aux battery isolation get-up - don't know how or why, but that's my vote......

Not picking on you Chief, but I agree. is the isolation config grounded well? is the batter disconnected from the vehicle with the charger connected? isolate the battery from the truck and charge it. if it still won't go further than mid 60's then you know what's up. if it charges, you've got a steady drain somewhere.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #707 on: May 08, 2019, 03:45:12 PM »
Here’s another thought, maybe Don should drive within limits of suspension.  :rolleyes:

 :facepalm: That has to be the funniest thing you've ever said. You remember who Don is, right?
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #708 on: May 08, 2019, 04:35:29 PM »
Here’s another thought, maybe Don should drive within limits of suspension.  :rolleyes:

 :facepalm: That has to be the funniest thing you've ever said. You remember who Don is, right?

Well, at least while he’s on asphalt!  :facepalm:
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #710 on: May 08, 2019, 04:46:57 PM »
Nate, is it always about food!

that's just a bigger version of this one... :popcorn:
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #711 on: May 08, 2019, 04:54:43 PM »
Here’s another thought, maybe Don should drive within limits of suspension.  :rolleyes:

Oh, I think the suspension will handle it just fine. Even with deep mulch beds.

I also think the airbags are a moot point with as little that will transfer unless it a LONG turn and the sway bar helps that too.

Nate, we are the BIGGER versions,,,,,
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #712 on: May 08, 2019, 07:01:09 PM »
Nate, we are the BIGGER versions,,,,,

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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #713 on: May 08, 2019, 08:16:28 PM »
I have a problem I need to chase down. The battery keeps going dead, and it was new just a little while ago.

The battery charger cannot pump in more that 63% charge

I don't know what's causing this...

I vote leaking from your aux battery isolation get-up - don't know how or why, but that's my vote......

Not picking on you Chief, but I agree. is the isolation config grounded well? is the batter disconnected from the vehicle with the charger connected? isolate the battery from the truck and charge it. if it still won't go further than mid 60's then you know what's up. if it charges, you've got a steady drain somewhere.
Naw, wasn't that

The battery main terminal wasn't hooked up to the thing until yesterday. And the wire supplying voltage to switch it is switched on with ignition. But after investigating some yesterday, that darned thing isn't working. I can't hear it clicking when I turn on the switch, but then again, I can't hear anyway, so it may be playing the ballad of the green berets and I'd still be in my happy space.

But I have bigger fish to fry all of a sudden.

I started the morning off doing a quick check of the bearings before installing them into the hubs

and

guess what?

They don't fit!

Full one ton chevy stuff is too small for the spindle ends of the axle tubes!

Just like that I took a pretty big step backward

I called Charlie, the machinist right away and at least heard he had not milled the axles yet, so those got saved.

What this means is that I have to machine the mugo hubs to fit the 14mm wheel studs and run those bearings.

OK that isn't so very bad, but the stock brake setup just got tossed out the window. I don't think there is anyway to run that setup with a standard parking brake with the backing plates I will now have to switch back to.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #714 on: May 09, 2019, 09:35:09 AM »
So does the fella that built the axle have any part numbers for the brakes he put on there?
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #715 on: May 09, 2019, 11:35:05 AM »
So does the fella that built the axle have any part numbers for the brakes he put on there?

Axle wasn’t built by a guy per se... they were built in large quantities to stick under up armored suburban and the like in Iraq and Afghanistan. So possibly built by a company for OshKosh or some such.

Of course I may be VERY wrong but that’s what I understood, and have seen the up armored people movers over there.

But I too was wondering, some where there ought to be a parts list on these. Because they’d have to be serviced at some point. Unless they were designed and built for one time use, which the way the gooberment spends money, that would not surprise me.

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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #716 on: May 09, 2019, 12:22:02 PM »
OK, sorry for the delayed response gents, a lot started happening last night when I started this entry...

So the bottom line is I think I have it handled. I will be using the original mungo hubs. I took them to the biker machine shop where Charlie said he could bore new stud holes in between the old ones, and counter sink for the heads of the stock studs. So, with all that done I will be able to get a wheel on the truck.

But the backing plates will not allow the use of the stock emergency brakes...I think, so I'll be back to something else...What? I don't know at the moment.

The start of the good news is I picked up the shortened drive shaft with new U-joints, and I suppose that is good news
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #717 on: May 09, 2019, 12:25:58 PM »
The driveshaft was "bent" according to Cincinnati driveline. They define bent as having in excess of .030" runout. They strive to achieve .003" runout for a true vibration free unit, which I now own, so again, that is good news.

Getting ready to install it I ran a tap down the holes of the yoke. They are 5/16" X 24 fine thread SAE. It actually took some time and a great deal of resistance to power through all the corrosion and rust in those threaded channels. But in the end, I now have four well lubricated and protected bores, ready for bolts
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #718 on: May 09, 2019, 12:31:41 PM »
I am really liking that Summit assembly lube for lubing bolts, holding parts in place during assembly, slipping parts together and buttering the nose of my sleeping mutt. It produces some interesting effects when used as a buttering agent and can also add to the humor level of a room!

So here's the next problem I ran into.

I have never encountered this before, but apparently U-joints of a family have different lengths.

The joint they placed in the shaft (I think they are 1350 joints) obviously fit the end of the driveshaft just fine but was too short to fit the yoke in the pinion gear.

I am reading a length of something over 4", perhaps 4 1/8" between the stops in each saddle of the yoke, and the U-Joint is only something like 3 3/4" wide (Long).

Now what in the heck is that???

Tate...??
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #719 on: May 09, 2019, 12:35:56 PM »
So, now I need to solve for the odd sized U-joint. I have no idea what the driveshaft looked like that came off the up-armored Suburbans, so I have nothing to go on. I have no source to go to, since all this stuff was produced under some military contract for a program which has long since been handed over to the Iraqis who had ISIS subsequently steal it from them and was finally bombed into oblivion by the US military.

Seems that things do travel in a circle...
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #720 on: May 09, 2019, 12:57:25 PM »
1410 same cap size as 1350 but wider
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #721 on: May 09, 2019, 01:20:14 PM »
Napa should have conversion universals in stock. Pretty common really.

On the air bag issue, just add a shut off valve in line? Open and adjust as needed, close and bags are isolated.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #722 on: May 09, 2019, 01:29:20 PM »
Sorry didn’t see the ds was different than the yoke. Buy a yoke from Tate and swap it out.....

Or those conversion ujoints, 1350-1410 is probably one you need.

My personal belief is the 1350 is a stronger setup, the 1410 normally give you more articulation angle though.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #723 on: May 09, 2019, 05:30:44 PM »
I think Tate is all over this.

He said they have something like what I need...We will sort it out.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #724 on: May 09, 2019, 05:36:59 PM »
So, I'm thinking through the emergency brake system

I could splice into the existing line and run it into the cab and place a simple on/off valve. That way, I could step on the brake, close the valve and release, trapping the pressure to the rear and setting the parking brake.

I may yet be able to figure out some way to rig up the factory drum brake thing

But I was thinking of something else too.

Remember that the brake caliper plate was designed for two calipers on each wheel...???

Well I was thinking that if I could use the existing parking brake pedal to drive the stock cable, then at the end of that cable, mount some sort of hydraulic ram which would exert force on a piston when pulled, then I could route a separate set of lines to the second set of brake calipers and make them function as parking brakes.

I know, sounds funky, but it just may work. Looking at parts to make this function...

Decision is not made at this point.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #725 on: May 09, 2019, 05:41:49 PM »
I believe an emergency bake must be a separate system, line lock doesn't work. Brakes fail, you need to stop you still don't have brakes, most are mech vs hydro.

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2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #726 on: May 09, 2019, 07:06:18 PM »
Drive shaft e brake? Wilwood has one, it’s mechanical I’m pretty sure.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #727 on: May 09, 2019, 07:10:57 PM »
That driveline brake would be bad A!!


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #728 on: May 09, 2019, 08:04:43 PM »
And legal (like it would be checked)
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #729 on: May 09, 2019, 08:05:01 PM »
I believe an emergency bake must be a separate system, line lock doesn't work. Brakes fail, you need to stop you still don't have brakes, most are mech vs hydro.

JR, only for inspections. Don doesn’t have to in the tuck.

Don, what is mount spacing on that bracket?
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #730 on: May 09, 2019, 08:14:40 PM »
Actually I bet that is a federal DOT rule, tuck or not.

But like I said, who would check. We do want the prerangers safe, right?
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #731 on: May 09, 2019, 09:40:01 PM »
Trying to understand why the backing plate won't work.  Can't you just trim the center hole? Or was the offset different?
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #732 on: May 09, 2019, 11:09:55 PM »
Don, I may have a solution sitting in my shop.....

I have a Dana 80 with disc brakes out of a superduty (yes I know the pattern is wrong) that is 8 on 170 but I have a template to drill rotors from 8x170 to 8 on 6.5

I can take pics and measure and even drill the rotors for you. Thinking this might work on your mutant axle. I bought it for $50 minus axle shafts and gears are fubar. Wanted it for center chunk which I’m hoping bearing pockets are still good and I can do a front 80 steer axle build.

Will be in shop in morning for awhile if you want to tackle this.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #733 on: May 09, 2019, 11:22:14 PM »
Trying to understand why the backing plate won't work.  Can't you just trim the center hole? Or was the offset different?
It's spacing and offset between both the backing plate (which locates the caliper, and where the hub puts the wheel face. Along with that, this axle has had a larger diameter tube end (Part where the hub is affixed to) grafted on.

It looks like someone (company) just threw out the rules and bought the biggest stuff that would fit, as in big time overkill, overkill.

It will have to be the original mil setup or swap out to a factory 14 bolt FF which I'll bet is less than half as wicked strong as this thing I have here.

I'll sort it out. Maybe look at that wilwood part T is suggesting...
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #734 on: May 09, 2019, 11:24:29 PM »
Don, I may have a solution sitting in my shop.....

I have a Dana 80 with disc brakes out of a superduty (yes I know the pattern is wrong) that is 8 on 170 but I have a template to drill rotors from 8x170 to 8 on 6.5

I can take pics and measure and even drill the rotors for you. Thinking this might work on your mutant axle. I bought it for $50 minus axle shafts and gears are fubar. Wanted it for center chunk which I’m hoping bearing pockets are still good and I can do a front 80 steer axle build.

Will be in shop in morning for awhile if you want to tackle this.
Thanks Shawn, really kind offer

But let me scratch around on this for awhile. This Biker guy Charlie could machine a new axle out of a chewing gum wrapper if I needed, and it looks like some custom touches will be needed to bring it all home. But what a setup when I finally do!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #735 on: May 09, 2019, 11:35:39 PM »
Well, I’m less expensive than the satan worshipping biker...... probably equal part pia though so it maybe money well spent dealing with biker.  :tongue: With that stated I guess you have my number if you want me to take some quick measurements and compare.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #736 on: May 15, 2019, 09:18:53 PM »
Update on the rear drive train stuff.

First, the 1350/1410 U-joint just came in. Tate sent it to me moments after a phone call to him, so that will fix the driveshaft problem

The rear hubs are still not modified, but add to that, I will either have to turn down the OD of the hub part or enlarge the rotors to fit over the 5" hole these hubs have. I plan to visit the machine shop tomorrow to figure that out
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #737 on: May 15, 2019, 09:22:03 PM »
So while I am waiting on that stuff, I dove into the installation of the stereo components. That little affair has now taken me a few days with loads of disassembly of interior and body panels to fit everything.

Started out with the Polk Audio speakers. They were direct replacements for the factory stuff. THose polk units with their larger magnets weighed nearly twice what the stockers did.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #738 on: May 15, 2019, 09:24:12 PM »
Crutchfield tries to make things easy for the installer by providing all sorts of adapter harnesses along with comprehensive directions
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #739 on: May 15, 2019, 09:25:18 PM »
Pages of stuff like this keeps you oriented and on your toes!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #740 on: May 15, 2019, 09:26:23 PM »
The rear doors were easier to do than the fronts
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #741 on: May 15, 2019, 09:27:58 PM »
I greased up all the linkages while they were exposed, and finished the installation off with some stick on Polk placards to make it look professional
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #742 on: May 15, 2019, 09:29:19 PM »
Speaking of stick-on things, I don't think I showed the cool RMTWS decals I placed on each wheel.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #743 on: May 15, 2019, 09:31:23 PM »
Then I started to remove trim panels and hardware
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #744 on: May 15, 2019, 09:32:05 PM »
This stock trim piece will not be reused
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #745 on: May 15, 2019, 09:34:48 PM »
The radio is easily removed by squeezing some clips in to release it.

I tell you, Chevy really builds a nice fitting and well put together vehicle. You get one of these classics in good condition, and I'd have to challenge you to justify paying 6-10 times the price to get a new one.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #746 on: May 15, 2019, 09:35:51 PM »
The amplifier and sirius radio will fit inside the center console below the drink cup holder
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #747 on: May 15, 2019, 09:37:22 PM »
And while I was organizing my space in there, I velcroed my sunglass case to the overhead and the remote for the rear DVD player to the bottom of the screen
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #748 on: May 15, 2019, 09:39:03 PM »
THis Burb had a factory Cassette player which will not be reused, so I'll use this spot to mount the CB radio
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« Reply #749 on: May 15, 2019, 09:41:49 PM »
And it fits!
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