Author Topic: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3 (Read 70793 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #550 on:** April 25, 2019, 10:39:12 PM »

I threw a little paint on the exhaust pipe as well. I had previously painted it with a dull silver by mistake, so I corrected that.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #551 on:** April 25, 2019, 10:40:52 PM »

It may not look like much but that was 8 solid hours of work!

But I also had to install a new mirror onto C-Max, since I managed to crack the old one backing into an immovable object

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #552 on:** April 25, 2019, 10:55:54 PM »

I have that same subwoofer in the sissy denali gasser I have. It compliments the Bose system nicely. not nearly as clear and bright as the Mark Levinson system in the wifes suv, but pretty nice.

stlaser · « **Reply #553 on:** April 25, 2019, 11:49:04 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on April 25, 2019, 10:24:24 PM

Back to wiring, I finished the fuse/switching panel

The wire from the main battery will attach to the open terminal on the solenoid, then a wire will connect to the bus end of the fuses and attach to the second battery

I know you’re fond of wood tables for welding and all but am I the only one raising an eye brow at this wooden rubber covered mount? I realize it’s a long shot but it something shorts out and that gets hot you don’t think a fire with extra kindling might be a concern?

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #554 on:** April 25, 2019, 11:55:52 PM »

Oh come on now.... I have never seen a zip tie in the sun last a year.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #555 on:** April 26, 2019, 11:01:00 AM »

Quote from: stlaser on April 25, 2019, 11:49:04 PM

Quote from: Flyin6 on April 25, 2019, 10:24:24 PM
Back to wiring, I finished the fuse/switching panel

The wire from the main battery will attach to the open terminal on the solenoid, then a wire will connect to the bus end of the fuses and attach to the second battery

I know you’re fond of wood tables for welding and all but am I the only one raising an eye brow at this wooden rubber covered mount? I realize it’s a long shot but it something shorts out and that gets hot you don’t think a fire with extra kindling might be a concern?

Man that would make for a great YouTube vid!

Burb driving down the road, occupants obvious to the roof on fire!

Cool!

Edit: Just figured out, you were talking about the fuse panel. I was thinkin' the roof rack plywood...

Yea, I guess It could catch fire, but all that plastic normally used in the engine compartment is combustible as well ...

Oh and the gasoline, that's combustible

Ooh, and the various oils, they burn

What about the anti-freeze, that burn? Naw, probably not, so I'll give ya that one

But the insulation on all those wires...What is that stuff? Not fireproof, me is thinkin'

Knucklehead!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #556 on:** April 26, 2019, 11:01:46 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on April 25, 2019, 11:55:52 PM

Oh come on now.... I have never seen a zip tie in the sun last a year.

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I'll have to put some stuff on top to shield them from the deadly solar rays...

Bonehead!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #557 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:03:24 AM »

The mutant axle is finished

Got a call from them today reporting it is alive and well and they even got a good pattern ou the gears.

Larry over there said there was a lot of unusual custom work done on that thing and will show me what he found when i show to pick it up.

The KBS paint goobered up, so I had to sand (grind) most of it off and start new. It was raining yesterday when I painted it, and in the past when I have painted in the rain, it rose up and gave the same reaction. Repainting the parts during today's sunshine seems to have healed the old wounds

Flyin6 · « **Reply #558 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:04:02 AM »

With the fuse block dried, I mounted it

Flyin6 · « **Reply #559 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:05:21 AM »

Then connected the main cables. Note that the either side of the cable is not currently (get it: Current-ly) connected to a battery.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #560 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:06:46 AM »

I thought I'd get the relay to the overhead lights wired in, so in a jiffy, I had that done, except for running the hot supply cable to the actual lights

Flyin6 · « **Reply #561 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:11:24 AM »

The small LED cubes on the overhead were replaced with two HIDs which were purchased for the bumper

Flyin6 · « **Reply #562 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:12:16 AM »

That rubber stuff did a good job of creating a no slip surface for the console

Flyin6 · « **Reply #563 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:14:09 AM »

I needed a good spot to bring wiring in from the front of the vehicle.

To do so. I punched a 1.25" hole in the floorboard, then sealed around the edges with a grommet and some RTV

Flyin6 · « **Reply #564 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:15:53 AM »

I then traced down the trigger wires for the folding steps on the passenger side and wired in the supplied diodes. Afterward I retapped the harness

Flyin6 · « **Reply #565 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:16:36 AM »

And now those steps work as advertised

Flyin6 · « **Reply #566 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:18:06 AM »

It took a bit of searching but I discovered the switched hot wire to splice into which now also powers the second battery solenoid connector

Flyin6 · « **Reply #567 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:19:03 AM »

The tailpipe turned out looking like glass. Bad pic, but beautiful paint effect on that pipe

Flyin6 · « **Reply #568 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:20:41 AM »

So the plan is to bring in a power lead from the back battery side of things to a position beneath the console. I hope to mount a fuse panel, and the stereo amplifier in there and run the wiring beneath the front passenger carpet in the footwell.

JR · « **Reply #569 on:** April 27, 2019, 02:15:20 AM »

Good progress, I want to see that rear!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #570 on:** April 27, 2019, 03:33:23 PM »

Quote from: JR on April 27, 2019, 02:15:20 AM

Good progress, I want to see that rear!

Axle...You want to see that AXLE!!!

Bonehead...

longball · « **Reply #571 on:** April 27, 2019, 09:48:19 PM »

He’s been in California a long time Chief.

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JR · « **Reply #572 on:** April 28, 2019, 03:09:11 AM »

Jez, a little slang and you guys go nuts.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #573 on:** April 28, 2019, 01:03:51 PM »

Quote from: longball on April 27, 2019, 09:48:19 PM

He’s been in California a long time Chief.

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Copy!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #574 on:** April 28, 2019, 01:04:28 PM »

Quote from: JR on April 28, 2019, 03:09:11 AM

Jez, a little slang and you guys go nuts.

;-)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #575 on:** April 28, 2019, 01:08:02 PM »

So looking at the tracking, when I ordered that 270 degree sunshade thing, it originated in the China. Took a couple daze to get to Shanghai, then over to the Alaska, then all over the place down to Louisville then out to a station near me. I should have it in the morrow.
Good thing as part of the day will be wasted while I go to pick up mutant axle.

Come home, unload axle, (as Norm sez) Toss on the sunshade, then maybe scoot MA under the springs and start boltin' it all up...YIPPEE!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #576 on:** April 28, 2019, 02:05:26 PM »

What’s the punch list loot like now? Axle install, tent, sun shade, fluids
Drive line?

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #577 on:** April 28, 2019, 07:20:09 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on April 28, 2019, 02:05:26 PM

What’s the punch list loot like now? Axle install, tent, sun shade, fluids
Drive line?

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Add to that infotainment, alignment, sorting/troubleshooting and its done...for now

KensAuto · « **Reply #578 on:** April 28, 2019, 07:43:22 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on April 28, 2019, 02:05:26 PM

What’s the punch list loot like now? Axle install, tent, sun shade, fluids
Drive line?

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You calling Don a thief? Pretty sure he aquired all those parts legally.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #579 on:** April 28, 2019, 08:20:12 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on April 28, 2019, 07:43:22 PM

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on April 28, 2019, 02:05:26 PM
What’s the punch list loot like now? Axle install, tent, sun shade, fluids
Drive line?

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You calling Don a thief? Pretty sure he aquired all those parts legally.

Oh please.

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cj7ox · « **Reply #580 on:** April 30, 2019, 09:03:48 AM »

Quote from: KensAuto on April 28, 2019, 07:43:22 PM

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on April 28, 2019, 02:05:26 PM
What’s the punch list loot like now? Axle install, tent, sun shade, fluids
Drive line?

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You calling Don a thief? Pretty sure he aquired all those parts legally.

LOL!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #581 on:** May 01, 2019, 09:48:59 AM »

So, picked up the axle this morning, and decided to add some fresh mulch to the gears while off loading it! Should quiet things down a little bit

Flyin6 · « **Reply #582 on:** May 01, 2019, 09:50:48 AM »

The gears patterned out well and the backlash is set at .012"

Note the nice Forged Steel caps. These are not stock. Dana creates cast steel caps, but someone decided these needed forged steel

Randy's Yukon brand limited slip carrier is looking right at home!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #583 on:** May 01, 2019, 09:55:08 AM »

And a certain member of this august group provided one of his quality (Over the top) diff covers to tighten things up and keep it all squared away in the rocky stuff.

He also sent a stud kit to secure the cover where it belongs.

Great Lakes Offroad kills it yet again. Heck his diff covers have been on every build I have done in the past ten years!
(Thanks Shawn!)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #584 on:** May 01, 2019, 09:56:19 AM »

His decals now say KMI along with Great Lakes OffRoad. Perhaps he can take a minute to explain...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #585 on:** May 01, 2019, 09:57:39 AM »

I installed the stud kit which has the coarse threads on the axle end and finishes with nice fine threads to secure the cover

Flyin6 · « **Reply #586 on:** May 01, 2019, 09:58:38 AM »

After two coats of the KBS silver epoxy:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #587 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:00:01 AM »

Not installed here, rather just slid down over the studs to keep bugs out from nesting in the mulch

I need to do a tad bit more painting on the gasket surface

Flyin6 · « **Reply #588 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:01:08 AM »

Here is the sway bar crossmember painted and installed

Flyin6 · « **Reply #589 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:04:27 AM »

And then I ran into a snag

Somehow the U-Bolts came up missing...as in gone!

I suspect the boys tossed them in the trash which was already collected because no amount of searching produced any result whatsoever. We even uncovered Jimmy Hoffa's shoe, but no U-bolts!

So no wasting of time if you may, So I grabbed the freshly arrived awning and decided to "toss" it up there.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #590 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:05:31 AM »

First up, measuring it told me the CB antenna needed to move forward to clear the required 100"

Flyin6 · « **Reply #591 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:06:13 AM »

So that got done

Flyin6 · « **Reply #592 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:07:58 AM »

Nice working with that 80/20 stuff. Just loosen and reposition

Unzipping the cover reveals the stuff inside

Flyin6 · « **Reply #593 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:09:34 AM »

The manner of attachment is via another extruded aluminum section which captures the hex head of a 5/16" SAE bolt nicely, but the original metric stuff a little better.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #594 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:11:39 AM »

I used the supplied two "L" brackets along with a few sections of aluminum Angle to secure it to the 80/20 rail

Flyin6 · « **Reply #595 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:16:42 AM »

So I was "Finishing" this last night when the chicken was showing up, so it remained installed in the current configuration, however, there was some interference issues with opening and closing the door, so I'll have to flip it upward to clear.

As you unzip the bag, the actual awning is exposed, secured by three straps. Releasing them allows the panels to drape. Following that you simply walk the poles, four each, around until the thing is open. I did that, but could not fully open the cover because of clearance issues with the garage door.

I did see that the hub was flexing far too much and will need to be solidly supported and the height of the vehicle will require additional length be added to the expanding poles

JR · « **Reply #596 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:55:13 AM »

Bummer on the bolts.

Doesn't the tent flip out this same side?

stlaser · « **Reply #597 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:58:44 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on May 01, 2019, 09:56:19 AM

His decals now say KMI along with Great Lakes OffRoad. Perhaps he can take a minute to explain...

You’re welcome Don, that cover also has an integrated drain machined into it by the way. Need to make sure you put some thread sealant on the pipe plug.

So the KMI, long story short is the parent company of greatlakeoffroad.com.

I sold Great Lake Off Road LLC in Jan of 15, that guy ran that company into the ground after 13 successful years by Tonya and I running it. During the reacquisition process I hired an attorney who deals in business transactions and bankruptcy to write the contract to purchase the GLO assets (what little remained) back. In business and law by my basic understanding there are degrees of separation. Having my new company KMI make the purchase of those assets was one degree of separation. I won’t bore you with the rest but the more degrees the better I am protected from their delinquency.

I could have bought the assets and started a new brand out of the ashes. However, reflecting back now I guess my ego wouldn’t allow that so here we find ourselves.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #598 on:** May 01, 2019, 11:43:40 AM »

You didn’t paint it that tractor orange?

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #599 on:** May 01, 2019, 02:09:10 PM »

Quote from: JR on May 01, 2019, 10:55:13 AM

Bummer on the bolts.

Doesn't the tent flip out this same side?

No, tent goes the other way