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  1. Dustin Jackson

    Dustin Jacksons 2008 Chevy Tahoe Build Thread

    I finally got around to removing the broken sway bar bracket bolts thanks to some broken bolt extractors from Amazon. Finally have the sway bar on after having it off for 2 years. I am really impressed with these Sway bar end links from Ac Delco, the entire set of hardware is like grade 8...
  2. Dustin Jackson

    Dustin Jacksons 2008 Chevy Tahoe Build Thread

    Ended up warrantying the upper control arm through Rock Auto. I had to buy a new control arm and ship the bad one back in the same box and they will supposedly give me a refund here in a couple day. Just checked the ball joints and everything looks good still had to take the original mevotech...
  3. Dustin Jackson

    Rear 3 inch lift spaces for 2011 Chev Sub LTZ with Level ride

    @mike singleton Good update man. Question: is that a step in the rear or is that pre-bumper?
  4. Dustin Jackson

    non afm camshaft, oil groove or?

    @glosol If you are running non-AFM hardware you need to tune the AFM feature out of your computer. You can temporarily plug the old valley cover electrical connector back in and lay the old valley cover in the engine bay somewhere and that should make it run correctly. Get the AFM tuned out asap.
  5. Dustin Jackson

    rear lift spacers, loose fit?

    @mikez71 The metal ones from ebay look nice. I think once you get them in you'll be happy with it. I was going to recommend the Moog 81069 rear springs but supposedly the Z71 rear springs are the same. I really dig those wheels by the way
  6. Dustin Jackson

    rear lift spacers, loose fit?

    @mikez71 Do you have a picture of how it sits? Are you trying to keep it from squatting?
  7. Dustin Jackson

    rear lift spacers, loose fit?

    Go with MZS they have aluminum spacers. Here is an example of how mine were installed. Once they are in there you shouldn’t have any movement as long as you aren’t stacking lift spacers on the same side.
  8. Dustin Jackson

    rear lift spacers, loose fit?

    @mikez71 Can you post a link to the spacers? The spacers I used in the past were 2.5 inches thick solid aluminum and they fit pretty snug. You want to put them directly on the spring perch and then put the rubber isolator between the spacer and the spring.
  9. Dustin Jackson

    Is This Camshaft Reusable? Or Too Pitted?

    I imagine the parts of the cam that contact the bearing are even worse.
  10. Dustin Jackson

    Slow Crank When Engine Hot: Replace Battery Cables?

    Have you had the battery tested? Here’s the cable at orileys: https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/acdelco/battery---accessories/battery-cable/97f343b1aaa1/acdelco-6-13-16-inch-eyelet-battery-cable/acd0/22846471
  11. Dustin Jackson

    2009 GMC Yukon Denali 6.2l Oil Pressure Gauge moving Slow-SOLVED

    @j91z28d1 I think the one that I bought was from Rock Auto but I've had bad experience with other Ac Delco parts from Amazon also
  12. Dustin Jackson

    2009 GMC Yukon Denali 6.2l Oil Pressure Gauge moving Slow-SOLVED

    When I deleted the AFM I used a new AC Delco Oil pressure sensor as preventative maintenance and the new sensor seems to be less responsive than the old one. So now I just wait for things to break
  13. Dustin Jackson

    Mevotech TTX update

    Working through Mevotech warranty claim currently will update. Might just be bad quality control because the other side is perfect
  14. Dustin Jackson

    Dustin Jacksons 2008 Chevy Tahoe Build Thread

    Another development is I've been chasing down bad shaking on the freeway above 70mph. I jacked up the tahoe and when I spin the wheels they end up contacting the ground so it seems the tires are out of round. I made an appointment with the tire shop I bought them at and will update on the result...
  15. Dustin Jackson

    Dustin Jacksons 2008 Chevy Tahoe Build Thread

    At about 200,080 miles I replaced the lower control arms after I found one of my Moog balljoint was loose. I went with Mevotech TTX for the lower control arms. Leading up to this the ride on the Tahoe was pretty hard and loose feeling, going over old pavement roads was kind of scary because of...
  16. Dustin Jackson

    Tires out of round?

    @Joseph Garcia The local shop I bought them at might not have a road force balancer and I might need to go back to the shop I bought them at to pursue a warranty claim. But they have been good to me so I will start there. Worse case scenario I throw these wheels and tires on my 94 k1500 and I...
  17. Dustin Jackson

    Tires out of round?

    @petethepug You think I am justified to pursue a warranty claim?
  18. Dustin Jackson

    Tires out of round?

    @Trey Hardy they are 275/60/r20 KO2s, they are like 3 years and 30k miles old
  19. Dustin Jackson

    Tires out of round?

    Yesterday I put the front of the Tahoe on jack stands and I spun one of the wheels freely and then it contacted the ground and I couldn’t turn it anymore. I turned it back the other way and spun freely, I tried the same in the other side and the same thing happened. Like the wheels aren’t...
  20. Dustin Jackson

    Mevotech TTX update

    @Doubeleive The clunk seems to be related to body roll but there is no sway bar attached, the upper and lower control arms have been replaced, and the steering rack is bolted down tight. I suspect the problem is the shaft within the rack is becoming loose and knocking around or body mount? I...
  21. Dustin Jackson

    Mevotech TTX update

    @Doubeleive It's leaking a little bit but the movement in the steering just ain't what it used to be and I'm getting a lot of clunking so I figured it's time to do the rack and that coupling joint that connects the steering shaft to the rack
  22. Dustin Jackson

    Mevotech TTX update

    I hear you guys. I’ve read conflicting info so I’m just figuring it out myself and updating you on the journey. Next up is the steering rack and tie rods, any recommendations?
  23. Dustin Jackson

    Mevotech TTX update

    Notes on the lower control arms. The zeros are facing forward without the ability to adjust that without repressing the ball joint but they do include zerk covers. The lower ball joint boot seems to be turning with the knuckle in the picture you can see the boot it kind of twisted.
  24. Dustin Jackson

    Mevotech TTX update

    @Doubeleive When you say OEM what brand is that or does it just say oem?
  25. Dustin Jackson

    Mevotech TTX update

    Installing my Mevotech TTX lower control arms today, just installed their upper control arms like a month ago and the boot it already coming apart.

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