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  1. SouthernDuke

    How to Mod - Ideas!

    Is that a 1500 or 2500? Looks like you have a good start on things to do. Basic LS engine stuff after you do the longevity mods: trans cooler, fluid flush, etc. After you have it running right the next thing on my list would be a sound system (and it was). Upholstery can be a total make over...
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    How to find a good used motor?

    Swapping an engine outs isn’t bad if you are mechanically inclined and have the tools to do so. If you are getting someone else to do this for you keep in mind you are on there timeline. Is the mileage what is deterring you from just replacing the head gasket? Heads can be found for pretty cheap...
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    White Interior update

    it looks great either way. I agree with not painting it. That seems like a mess waiting to happen. If google has nothing for you I have one last thought and I doubt you want to redo it but if your willing to disassemble, cut, resew, and reassemble then have you looked at non GM belts? I would...
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    More 4L80E discussion

    I appreciate your advice. I am wanting to go with the 4L80e for several reasons. I really don’t care about off the line acceleration. I also have no plans to tow with it. This is a project vehicle I originally bought to transfer the drive train into a chevelle I have. Sadly I uncovered way to...
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    Looking for advice on best way to install a double din radio

    The maestro dash kit fit mine perfect and didn’t look bad unpainted. You can use some wood laminate to put the wood texture back on. Then cut it with a razor blade. Cutting in the media center is a turd unless you use an oscillating tool. Then it’s easy. Dremel tools didn’t really do a great...
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    White Interior update

    Just a thought and you build your ride your way. Have you thought about some black seat belts to make your white seats look more white? I see that you have the grey dash and it matches the seat belts but a little black wouldn’t hurt in my opinion. What your doing looks awesome. Keep it up. Your...
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    More 4L80E discussion

    So I saw the thread with the parts and the how. But what I am curious about is where do you guys that have done the 4L60 to 4L80E swap get the transmission? I don’t have a good junkyard around me. A quick google shows a lot of people that will sell you a rebuilt trans but has anyone gone...
  8. SouthernDuke

    Which oil pump?

    When I did my 5.3 rebuild I went with the high flow high volume pump. That was a mistake. It runs to much pressure and i have blown the oil cooler block off plate off of my oil pan when I got into high rpm. Granted I had a fresh rebuild so everything was tight but my idle oil pressure is a...
  9. SouthernDuke

    Well Hell Just Froze Over

    I paid 500$ for my suburban. Then proceeded to dump money into it. Nothing wrong with a cheap vehicle. As long as you know what your getting into. At 4000$ it had better be in way better shape than that
  10. SouthernDuke

    Well Hell Just Froze Over

    I think they meant $400.00. Must have got carried away with the zeros.
  11. SouthernDuke

    Double din stereo install

    Can you post some pictures? I have done the double din. There are some products from Maestro, (I think that’s their name) that will make it look factory. Also you will have to do some trimming behind the head unit to put it in the stock location. I can’t access YouTube while at work, but there...
  12. SouthernDuke

    01 suburban tail lights/cruise control

    Sorry for the delays. I’m still working about 70+ hours a week. Factor in trying to see kids and other assorted chores I barely get 5 hours of sleep as is. For whatever reason I haven’t swapped the third light out on mine yet. I guess it just never registered to me to make it match. Probably...
  13. SouthernDuke

    01 suburban tail lights/cruise control

    Thank you sir
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    01 suburban tail lights/cruise control

    I know this has been covered before but there was nothing specific in the threads I found. My cruise control works until night time when my DRL’s swap to head lights. I know I need a resistor of some sort. What I don’t know is how much of a resistor. Has anyone actually solved this? I’m sure...
  15. SouthernDuke

    Wiring for Backup Camera

    No. I used a test light. Without the vehicle running drop it into reverse and see which pins cause the light to come on. Put it back in park and check that the light goes off. Then tap into it.
  16. SouthernDuke

    RC 6inch lift causing brake issues?

    I did. And I was expecting some degradation, just not that much. Went from just under 30 inches to just over 34 inches. I can be rolling up to my shop and have to buy the pedal to come to a complete stop. I was planning on going to aftermarket brakes anyways. Looks like that will be sooner...
  17. SouthernDuke

    RC 6inch lift causing brake issues?

    Thanks man
  18. SouthernDuke

    RC 6inch lift causing brake issues?

    Well... that didn’t attach how I wanted.
  19. SouthernDuke

    RC 6inch lift causing brake issues?

    So I finally had it done. Sadly it was me that did it but I got my 01 suburban lifted. I have noticed that my brakes are significantly weaker now. Is this a problem anyone has experienced? I haven’t cracked the break lines to bleed them yet just looked and the reservoir was full. I expected a...
  20. SouthernDuke

    2002 Tahoe Speaker Replacement, not upgrade

    Door speakers are not a problem. Nor are they expensive. Anything is just about better than stock. The sub is an 8”. I tried to replace that but the pioneer that I bought really didn’t want to fit in the stock box. After some patient trimming, checking and adjusting my sub box looked like my 5...
  21. SouthernDuke

    No factory fog lights

    Thank you for list. There is a spot near the interior dimmer that I could mount a factory style button. Before to long I will be getting a new bumper. That is probably when I will do my next round of lighting.
  22. SouthernDuke

    Anyone has a front camera setup for parking assistance?

    yes it would. I’m just not sure how to pick the right one out, or calibrate it.
  23. SouthernDuke

    No factory fog lights

    I know lighting has been covered in abundance. I searched and couldn’t find any info for my problem. my 01 didn’t come with factory fog lights. There are cut outs in the front spoiler for them. But I don’t have the lights or the button. I’m sure some one has covered this. I just haven’t...
  24. SouthernDuke

    Wiring for Backup Camera

    I did my back up camera using my purposefully not stock radio. The Video cable on mine has a signal wire that communicates with the head unit when it’s in reverse so it automatically swaps over. I tapped in to the tow harness as the signal wire to turn on the camera. It’s easy to get to and...
  25. SouthernDuke

    Anyone has a front camera setup for parking assistance?

    So I am setting up to do this right now. My pioneer has two video channels. I bought two back up cameras. I’m waiting on my ranch hand bumper to install but it will mount on a front license plate mount. I have the wiring in the cab already done just need to do the under the hood. On my head unit...

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