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  1. Dustin Jackson

    Dustin Jacksons 2008 Chevy Tahoe Build Thread

    @swathdiver How do you know it's time to replace the steering rack itself? I haven't tested the tie rod ends yet but I'm at 200k miles so I am thinking of replacing the steering rack as well.
  2. Dustin Jackson

    Spohn arms suck.

    @KidWgn I haven't heard about this, what is the problem with the del sphere joints? I've had their panhard bar with those joints on for a few years and I have no complaints. But I remember that if you don't tighten the joints enough they will give you a bad time.
  3. Dustin Jackson

    Dustin Jacksons 2008 Chevy Tahoe Build Thread

    @swathdiver I think I covered that in my inspection but I’ll double check by disconnecting the tie rod from the knuckle and seeing if the symptom persists. The Tahoe rides great expect above 70mph it starts to get micro death wobble and it feels terrible. Not sure if it’s the tires or if this...
  4. Dustin Jackson

    Dustin Jacksons 2008 Chevy Tahoe Build Thread

    Since my last update I have discovered a problem on the driver side, there is a click in the wheel when moving it in the 12 and 6 positions. After much inspection I determined it was the wheel bearing and warrantied the timken unit and still had the problem. I thought it was the upper control...
  5. Dustin Jackson

    MOOG 81246 Front Coil Springs

    @Prometheus_Lens Yes the 2007+ Tahoe and 2007+ Silverado 1500 front end is the same
  6. Dustin Jackson

    Dobinsons Suspension Upgrade 07 Tahoe 4x4

    @tahjoe The front will remain centered, I have the adjustable Spohn bar and I am happy with it
  7. Dustin Jackson

    Dobinsons Suspension Upgrade 07 Tahoe 4x4

    @tahjoe Looks good man, that's a lot of lift in the rear I bet your rear axle is off center. You'll need a panhard bracket or adjustable panhard bar to recenter the rear wheels
  8. Dustin Jackson

    Front Lower Control Arm Frustration

    @Campbesl I forgot to add that there is a metal band that is stamped onto the inner tie rod boot, you’ll need some snips to break it off and then just use a hose clamp to resecure it when you put it back together
  9. Dustin Jackson

    Timken SP500301 already bad

    I won’t be taking anything apart this time, the bad part is returned as part of the warranty process. Sent the made in USA back and have the Korean installed currently
  10. Dustin Jackson

    Timken SP500301 already bad

    @petethepug Apparently iljin makes bearings for SKF and Timken so hopefully that is a good thing. Time will tell again, sooner or later
  11. Dustin Jackson

    Timken SP500301 already bad

    @petethepug Thanks for the info. On a side note I did some digging and it looks like my Korean timkens are rebranded iljin bearings. I guess they are some OEM manufacturer out of Korea.
  12. Dustin Jackson

    Timken SP500301 already bad

    @petethepug I had to return the bad one as part of the warranty process. What is this about SLF bearings?
  13. Dustin Jackson

    Front Lower Control Arm Frustration

    @Campbesl Start with the parking brake on and put jack stands under the frame near the front doors and get the front wheels off the ground. I suggest doing 1 side at a time. Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts and remove the caliper and rotor. Start by loosening the ball joint nuts until they...
  14. Dustin Jackson

    Front Lower Control Arm Frustration

    @Campbesl I recommend a large adjustable wrench for the inner tie rods. Probably needs to open up at least 2 inches if not more. A large sledge hammer and good sized pickle fork is a must for the ball joints. A jack with 2 jack stands. Wrenches and ratchets with sockets, and a torque wrench...
  15. Dustin Jackson

    Timken SP500301 already bad

    Replacement Timken showed up but I noticed it was different than the first set I bought. Turns out this new one is made in Korea and the last 2 were made in USA.
  16. Dustin Jackson

    aftermarket upper A arms, fit stock wheels?

    @mikez71 As far as leveling and lift go, I've been there done that and now I'm back to stock. In my opinion you can't cheat a lift so unless you are getting a full lift kit with all the brackets just stick with stock, at least that's been my experience
  17. Dustin Jackson

    Oil Level -- can't get good reading

    @the blur I wonder if popping the oil fill cap will help relieve crankcase pressure allowing the oil to properly settle into the oil pan instead of sticking in the dipstick tube
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    Timken SP500301 already bad

    @petethepug How would you even do that? There is no grease fitting and the bearings are sealed
  19. Dustin Jackson

    Tires out of round?

    Following up on this, I took it back to the shop and they said that the wheels had some strange wear on them so they just rotated them and sent me on my way. The ride is a bit better now but still some shimmy. Found out one of my new wheel bearings is bad already so that could be contributing to...
  20. Dustin Jackson

    Timken SP500301 already bad

    @swathdiver Yea it rocks back and forth a bit, I was able to get it off in about 20 minutes and with the hub in my hands i can't tell anything is wrong but when it's installed and I spin it by hand it sounds like there is a needle rattling around but it doesn't feel grindy or loose. Was hoping I...
  21. Dustin Jackson

    Tires out of round?

    @Charlie207 I might be dumb in assuming they are, the wheels are OEM chevy wheels and I'm using regular wheel hubs so they should be hub centricing themselves
  22. Dustin Jackson

    Timken SP500301 already bad

    A couple months ago I installed new Timken bearings and I noticed today the Tahoe was a bit squirrely on the freeway. Jacked it up when I got home and my drive wheel hub is freaking loose. I am tired of working on this thing, I don't understand why these new parts are bad already. Ordered a...
  23. Dustin Jackson

    MOOG 81246 Front Coil Springs

    @Prometheus_Lens Looking at Moogs website I am under the impression that the 81244 springs are the comparable version for the front. That is why I am running 81244 springs in the front.
  24. Dustin Jackson

    New and need help

    Not much you can do to save it at this point. I say keep driving it until it breaks and save up in the meantime.
  25. Dustin Jackson

    2008 Suburban 2500 RWD

    I can’t think of a reason why it wouldn’t work. Just uses the same 2500 torsion keys and rear leaf springs

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