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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #900 on: March 23, 2019, 08:13:13 AM »
What’s the flavor of the winch Chief? That rear axles all done then? Sure is wee but nasty looking.... however I ain’t got much room to speak our frame needs a cleaning and painting....

You’re Doing great work Chief!
No, haven't touched the axle. You will see that pretty soon (This coming week??)

It is brand new as in was never installed after manufacturer. But garda just left the pallet of new axles sitting in the yard awaiting transplant into some goverment up-armored Suburban.

Then Tommy got the thing along with a couple pallets of 14 bolts that also stayed out in the weather for some time. When he was down to just this axle, I'm guessing he moved it into the shop and onto an "Axle rack" where I first saw it.

A lot of those brackets are coming off. No low hanging anything on this new axle. I will clean all that business up before repaint and reinstall. It should look a lot cleaner when I get done with it.

One notable exception, though is the track bar bracket. Stock 3/4 ton Suburbans never had one. I suppose it was added along with all the armor plate to keep the truck stable in turns. I just may keep that sucker on there...undecided

And JR, the spring pads are on the tubes and set up for my generation Suburban!!!!!!!!!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #901 on: March 23, 2019, 08:14:57 AM »
I believe I told you about the diodes and even put a link to the instructions Chief. You don’t need their kit, just go to the store and buy some diodes. They are cheap.

Nate when I did mine it was because it’s only required on the 01-03 IRRC and not many people spend $1k on steps for a nearly 20 year old truck.


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #902 on: March 23, 2019, 03:59:58 PM »
I was referring to the pumpkin, not the axles. Heck I would haul that out and get it blasted.

Diodes? Do tell, I have the steps for my max, lift should be here Monday.

Any skid plates going on? I def want one under my Tcase on the max, it hangs out!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #903 on: March 23, 2019, 04:42:20 PM »
Finished up the rear bumper today.  Will be posting an update to the bumper build thread later today when I have time to get on the computer.  Should finish the front tomorrow.


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #904 on: March 23, 2019, 05:10:01 PM »
Nice!!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #905 on: March 23, 2019, 10:09:06 PM »
X2...Very nice!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #906 on: March 23, 2019, 10:12:38 PM »
Welded up the shorty "Under the frame" tailpipe

It got a bunch of smoothing and prep after this point
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #907 on: March 23, 2019, 10:14:44 PM »
Then I started on the mounts. I ended up adding three hanger points to carry the weight of this heavier system

The most rearward is a simple threaded stud that fits up through a new panel I fabbed up and is cushioned by two sway bar bushings
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #908 on: March 23, 2019, 10:16:56 PM »
The two mounts supporting the muffler:
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #909 on: March 23, 2019, 10:18:51 PM »
The outlet protrudes just past the rocker, oriented aft and down and is pretty high off the ground.

I will have to move the step forward an inch or two
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #910 on: March 23, 2019, 10:19:56 PM »
The pipe sections then got a lot of smoothing and a couple coats of high temp paint
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #911 on: March 23, 2019, 10:21:25 PM »
While the paint was drying I removed the rear bumper and started removing the rear axle
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #912 on: March 23, 2019, 10:22:52 PM »
Then when completely dry, I bolted the exhaust system back on and can call that step in the process, complete!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #913 on: March 23, 2019, 10:24:14 PM »
Next, I dropped the old axle out. Say goodbye to this compromise of an axle, I'll not have it!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #914 on: March 23, 2019, 10:25:35 PM »
The size difference is obvious. I'd estimate the replacement is 75-100 pounds heavier.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #915 on: March 23, 2019, 10:25:53 PM »
What size pipe are you running on that exhaust Chief?


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #916 on: March 23, 2019, 10:28:50 PM »
It looks a lot less busy under there for the moment. That is about to change in a big way

Where once rested an axle with two shocks will shortly be the home of that + two air bags + a rear sway bar + probably a track bar as well

Additionally that "area" will get another fuel tank and a second battery
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #917 on: March 23, 2019, 10:29:25 PM »
What size pipe are you running on that exhaust Chief?


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #918 on: March 23, 2019, 10:31:26 PM »
One more problem to solve.

This monster axle has some monster studs. Not the 14.5mm stock size but something like 3/4" fine thread. I've never seen a stud this large on a passenger vehicle.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #919 on: March 23, 2019, 11:04:42 PM »
One more problem to solve.

This monster axle has some monster studs. Not the 14.5mm stock size but something like 3/4" fine thread. I've never seen a stud this large on a passenger vehicle.
It’s not designed for a passenger vehicle bud.    What prep are you going to do to this new axle?


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #920 on: March 24, 2019, 07:38:30 AM »
What size pipe are you running on that exhaust Chief?


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Let me check.  I may have a nice exhaust tip for that in my shop.


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #921 on: March 24, 2019, 02:08:23 PM »
Nice jack stands! Not even webbing on the 80, just big and thick.

Do the wheels fit on the lugs? If the 14x1.5 are good enough for our Dmax, they should be fine for this. Restud.

SS tip would look nice or contour it.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #922 on: March 24, 2019, 04:15:07 PM »
One more problem to solve.

This monster axle has some monster studs. Not the 14.5mm stock size but something like 3/4" fine thread. I've never seen a stud this large on a passenger vehicle.
It’s not designed for a passenger vehicle bud.    What prep are you going to do to this new axle?


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #923 on: March 24, 2019, 05:17:41 PM »
Our buddy over at great lakes off-road has some fancy Cadillac park brake something or another I seen advertised.  Maybe he will help with the park brake. 


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #924 on: March 24, 2019, 11:34:23 PM »
Our buddy over at great lakes off-road has some fancy Cadillac park brake something or another I seen advertised.  Maybe he will help with the park brake. 


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Dave, I’m not sure they will fit on this size of rotor. As they are designed for older rigs, and this is using newer possibly somewhat custom rotors.

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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #925 on: March 25, 2019, 09:13:06 AM »
Well my plan is to keep it stock Chevy architecture if at all possible. Afterall it has GM 14 bolt FF axle tubes on it so there is a part numba somewhere that will allow me to bolt the good stuff right back on (I hope)

But I does has a plan "Bravo"

Remember this thing has two calipers per side...
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #926 on: March 25, 2019, 09:53:02 AM »
One more problem to solve.

This monster axle has some monster studs. Not the 14.5mm stock size but something like 3/4" fine thread. I've never seen a stud this large on a passenger vehicle.
It’s not designed for a passenger vehicle bud.    What prep are you going to do to this new axle?


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Cut off the low hanging shock mounts and tuck new ones in tighter
De-rust/sanding/grinding/repaint
Install mounts for air bags
reinstall

And here I was starting to worry you were going to have this thing rolling before I got the bumper to you.

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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #927 on: March 25, 2019, 10:02:17 AM »
One more problem to solve.

This monster axle has some monster studs. Not the 14.5mm stock size but something like 3/4" fine thread. I've never seen a stud this large on a passenger vehicle.
It’s not designed for a passenger vehicle bud.    What prep are you going to do to this new axle?


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Tear down and check
Install a new yukon Duragrip Limited slip
New seals
Teardown the hubs
Figure out this stud thing
New rotors
New calipers
Figure out a parking brake
Cut off the low hanging shock mounts and tuck new ones in tighter
De-rust/sanding/grinding/repaint
Install mounts for air bags
reinstall

And here I was starting to worry you were going to have this thing rolling before I got the bumper to you.
Yea...

No

Stop worrying!

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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #928 on: March 25, 2019, 10:06:29 AM »
Pulled the trigger on the tent

Went with the Smittybilt rooftop XL

Just too good a value to pass up.

The CVT I was eyeing was almost three times the price. I knew I was paying for regulatory compliance the western based American manufacturers have to deal with. I didn't want to be supplementing the free needle program in Portland, OR.

Picked up the annex and the ladder extension.

I have the roof rack components sitting in a box here, so after I get a bit further into the rear axle install, I'll throw that up on top to start sorting where things are going to get mounted.

Lotza work, Whew!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #929 on: March 25, 2019, 11:08:09 AM »
When you going to add rotors?
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #930 on: March 25, 2019, 11:24:31 AM »
When you going to add rotors?
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #931 on: March 25, 2019, 08:09:27 PM »
Sorry Don. Looked in the shop and the double walled slant tip I have is a 4 inch


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #932 on: March 25, 2019, 10:49:17 PM »
Sorry Don. Looked in the shop and the double walled slant tip I have is a 4 inch


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #933 on: March 26, 2019, 12:05:49 AM »
That tent does seem like a good deal, even with the lower sleeper!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #934 on: March 26, 2019, 10:35:49 AM »
That tent does seem like a good deal, even with the lower sleeper!
That lower area could be a sleeper, but not going to be used for that. Place to hang clothes and change, get out of the rain or bugs. place to eat at night if weather or other prevents outside. Place to just spread out some.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #935 on: March 29, 2019, 04:52:08 AM »
You started it today? Pictures, video, you know the rules,,,,,,,,,
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #936 on: March 29, 2019, 08:56:18 AM »
Wrong thread Jr.   Jump to part three


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #937 on: March 29, 2019, 11:06:21 PM »
Wrong thread Jr.   Jump to part three


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #938 on: March 29, 2019, 11:21:42 PM »
I am pretty sure it had a link


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #939 on: March 30, 2019, 12:18:11 AM »
Don is probably wanting to keep it quiet to keep the riff raff out. ;)


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #940 on: March 30, 2019, 08:35:39 AM »
Don is probably wanting to keep it quiet to keep the riff raff out. ;)


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