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Guessing whatever the hoist mounts to? Cross member, can't recall but our went out on our Denali a few years ago.....

That's what I was thinking....crossmember. but you said cable so maybe the ebrake line that goes across the diff? But that's not up as high so I'm not sure.

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Some component of the anti-lock braking system I'm fearing, and hoping NOT!?
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When I examined the hoist looking for the reason it was not working correctly I found that I was not figuratively speaking but literally putting a round peg into a square hole.   I had tried to operate the hoist with the wrong attachment on the end of the crank.   All the round/flat end was doing was sliding around the square,    Because I was momentarily incompetent I cost my self $100 bucks.    Lesson learned?!  Yes very much so


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Ahh, so you had the crank handle end for end, and totally unnecessarily cut the hoist out.

I think we've all had those moments.
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb.  I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
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I think we've all had those moments.

Dave compared to how those things usually go for me I think you got off relatively cheap. ::)

Sorry that happened but that's what makes us human.

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It was a rough day for sure.   I am glad a am able to get this off my chest finally


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Bang!

Darn, just shot myself in the foot...

Someone give me another round, quick!

We all do stuff like that...gives us stories. Get enough of them and you can write a book!
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Dave I follow The Darwin Awards on twitter as they are always good for a chuckle. But I cant tell you how many times I have thought...."wow....I can TOTALLY see myself doing that...." Some how I have survived it so someone obviously has a better plan for me....

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I got one side installed and now I have a working head light


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That turned out really nice Dave!
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Agree, that looks like new
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I didn't want that silly colored light that every punk kid has but I did want the functionality of Projector lights, I also am doing the all on mod and adding a second set of open HID lights in the now empty spot of the housing. 


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Installed the fancy fancy head lights, wired all six HID lights to its own individual relay, finished up my first oil change with the flumoto valve!!!! That is amazing to be able toss a fiver under the truck and drain from the installed Hose into the bucket.
Fresh oil filter and ready for Yellowstone next week


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Not tac Trac bright but then again I am not mounting one on my roof


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Re: Big Dave's honey do's; what Big Dave does when handling/not handling twins
« Reply #166 on: September 04, 2016, 10:04:46 PM »
Finally saved enough cash to have my transmission rebuilt, going to have MikeL in California build it, figure build it to hold 700hp and I should have a long running transmission


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« Reply #167 on: September 04, 2016, 10:14:38 PM »
Good call. Mike L and brad from Calvins are the only ones I'd have build one.


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« Reply #168 on: September 04, 2016, 11:36:54 PM »
I second that. His rep with the allisons is second to none.
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Big Dave's honey do's; what Big Dave does when handling/not handling twins
« Reply #169 on: September 18, 2016, 11:55:37 AM »
The most recent  family photo. 



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« Reply #170 on: September 18, 2016, 08:01:36 PM »
Good looking group there Dave!
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« Reply #171 on: September 18, 2016, 09:27:10 PM »
And I have also simplified life with a ever so desirable buzzed hair cut.  Someone was crying about that awhile ago


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Re: Big Dave's honey do's; what Big Dave does when handling/not handling twins
« Reply #172 on: September 30, 2016, 10:14:29 AM »
This morning was driveshaft day. 

Took the truck to a local shop called GRS driveline *differential.

We removed the driveline off the rear of the truck due to some question of the balance
The weld marks left doubt in the balance and I figure since I am chasing problems why not check this for $40 bucks and see how the process works
First remove the shaft then mount it in a lathe and what looks like some custom gauges/pillow blocks to check the run out
Add some RPM to the machine and verify its true.   Most of the ability seems to come from experience and hands on experience.
Drive shaft is about as close to true as it can be.   He referred to the aluminum as not his favorite shaft material as they are not as straight to work with from the beginning. That being said my shaft is balanced and nothing needed to it


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« Reply #173 on: September 30, 2016, 10:29:19 AM »
That's cool that you got to see the process.
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« Reply #174 on: September 30, 2016, 10:47:16 AM »
Always wondered why GM went to alum on the shaft. As heavy as these are sure can't be for the 20lb weight savings!

Funny how its balanced with those weights gone, but glad it is. Now what, tires?
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Re: Big Dave's honey do's; what Big Dave does when handling/not handling twins
« Reply #175 on: September 30, 2016, 12:53:25 PM »
As of now it looks like a fuel issue. 

With the fuel gauge I installed
Fass says the truck should have anywhere between 5-12 psi from the pump.  That being 6 psi I ordered new filters.
I called Fass yesterday and spoke to Tyler about what to do to increase the pressure towards the high side of the tolerance and he is sending me a new 1/2 inch nipple, spring, bearing to install.
Shortly after 2014 Fass had an update which included some new hardware, my pump predates that and I am now getting the new parts free of charge.
It may lead me to the path of a cp3 pump but I hope not

Tires I believe are coming regardless.   Tire choice I am not sure.  I am pretty set in my ways with BFGs but I really like the potential of the nitto EXO Tex just installed


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Re: Big Dave's honey do's; what Big Dave does when handling/not handling twins
« Reply #176 on: September 30, 2016, 06:16:33 PM »
I'd shoot for 13 psi at the lift pump with new filters if you have one on the factory filter head. Should get you close to 12 at the cp3. Lbzs are not as sensitive to over pressure like the LB7 from what I've heard.


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Re: Big Dave's honey do's; what Big Dave does when handling/not handling twins
« Reply #177 on: September 30, 2016, 07:18:11 PM »
You've talked to Fass already so this is a moot point... but don't those pumps usually have a screw on them to adjust the pressure, or am I thinking of an AirDog?
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« Reply #178 on: October 01, 2016, 07:17:34 AM »
Fass does not have a screw, just a set spring some folks cut or stretch the spring depending on.  Actually the first Fass call I made that is what the guy told me to do.  "Stretch the springs little bit" I lost it laughing.  Told the guy he need to do some learning before he tells people how to fix things


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« Reply #179 on: October 01, 2016, 10:54:40 PM »
Just in the mail today
Hopefully tomorrow I will get it installed with some new filters


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« Reply #180 on: October 02, 2016, 05:45:32 PM »
Ok folks

On the left is the new spring and ball, right is the old one.  It has a bit less spring to it.   Where the ball blocks the overflow I can see why the new one should hold better pressure

The ID is the same old vs new but the rim to hold the spring seems larger

Double the PSI with the added new filters also



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« Reply #181 on: October 02, 2016, 08:43:00 PM »
That should help! 
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« Reply #182 on: October 02, 2016, 10:43:23 PM »
SO all thats left is a road test?
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« Reply #183 on: October 02, 2016, 11:55:00 PM »
Road test in the AM.  I doubt this is the issue, El Tate thinks a tire belt maybe.


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« Reply #184 on: October 03, 2016, 07:57:49 AM »
Yeah I don't think a vibration is going to be solved by that but in a big tune you'll notice the difference


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« Reply #185 on: October 03, 2016, 11:34:26 AM »
Good tutorial Dave!

Good process as well...
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« Reply #186 on: October 03, 2016, 03:23:57 PM »
AM test drive on the way to work was the same ol.  Still surging at 80-85 mph.  Tires are still bad balanced.  I am fearing if I go get tires I will need new upper and lower ball joints too. So I will start looking for a shop to do that


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« Reply #187 on: October 03, 2016, 07:44:19 PM »
Doing your own ball joints will save you big. They aren't that hard and most parts store loan the press for the lower. Bushings make it a little more complicated but still doable.  Get moog joints and loaner press for  couple hundred bucks I bet. I'd throw an idler arm at it too.

http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/moog-rk620054?gclid=CJKXi_Lnv88CFQGUaQodIhsIkA

https://www.amazon.com/Moog-K6696-Ball-Joint/dp/compatibility-chart/B000C57Y7U


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« Reply #188 on: October 03, 2016, 07:45:16 PM »
Only real trick is to make sure you clock the grease fitting the right way or you can't grease it.


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« Reply #189 on: October 03, 2016, 08:03:12 PM »
Tex I was just gonna message you. 

I have a bent bolt on my torsion bar.  Not sure how or why but what are the thoughts on removals


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« Reply #190 on: October 03, 2016, 09:00:01 PM »
Hmm. Does it need to be removed?  You don't need to remove it until the a arm needs to be removed. You can put the jack stand under the lower a arm to hold the truck and use the c clamp press to remove and install the lower once the knuckle is removed.


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« Reply #191 on: October 04, 2016, 12:23:48 AM »
I want to replace the whole arm on the lower side, so I guess it will need to come out,   I want to replace lift parts too. The salt has killed most things under my truck


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« Reply #192 on: October 04, 2016, 12:24:07 AM »
I'll take a photo tomorrow. We are hitting low 30's this week


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« Reply #193 on: October 04, 2016, 07:50:57 AM »
If the bolt is bent are you going to be able to remove it?  I has snapped a torsion bar adjustment bolt off on my 03.   I ended up cutting the ends of the piece it threaded into and replace both the bolt and that nut piece.

I rented a ball joint press from the auto store to use as the clamp to remove pressure from the torsion bar to do the work.  They are a lot heavier than a c-clamp.  I had to be a little creative to get it to work but it worked well.

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« Reply #194 on: October 04, 2016, 09:02:01 AM »
I've never had a problem unloading bars by getting it up high and letting the a arm completely unload (nearly perpendicular to the ground. Unless your bushings need to be replaced I'd leave them alone unless you want to do a big D oil change...


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« Reply #195 on: October 04, 2016, 09:41:28 AM »
Jack it up and let the entire assembly, tire and all hang.  Heat it lightly with a torch and apply impact wrench and it should come free.  Might want to soak with JB Blast to let'er loosen up awhile too.
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« Reply #196 on: October 04, 2016, 10:31:49 AM »
My bushings are pretty bad shape


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« Reply #197 on: October 04, 2016, 01:07:03 PM »
In that case refer to my Bus build thread. Complete suspension replacement including bushings, upper a arms, the works. Locate a decent machine shop and break it all down and carry it over and have them press bushings and ball joints. Don't bother with the uppers just replace the whole arm with bushings and ball joints like I linked to above. You will save a ton of money rather than outsourcing the complete job. Maybe enough to pay for a kryptonite steering set up :-)


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« Reply #198 on: October 04, 2016, 07:23:04 PM »
I hadn't thought about taking the parts to a shop.   I'll see if I can copy past my amazon list


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« Reply #199 on: October 05, 2016, 08:07:03 AM »
It looks like you are getting new upper arms and lower arms?  Most people replace there stock upper arms with a whole new assembly.  I replaced the lower ball joint on the truck.  That way I didn't need to remove the torsion bars etc...  I guess if you want to replace the bushings you would need to remove it.  I rented a ball joint press from the parts store and had no issue doing it.

What are the extra ball joints in the upper A-arm package?  Are they including the lower ball joints in with that package?

 

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