05Single's virgin build thread. 03 tahoe

[05Single]

Time to grind.
Flush the cut and make it look as pretty as possible


The shocks have seen their last days.

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[05Single]

Next removed the inner fender wheel wells.
2 plastic trim push pins, 3 7mm bolts on the front and 3 on the rear, drivers side same as passengers.

 

[05Single]

Removed factory autoride shocks to be replaced by generic basic KYB gas shocks. They seem super small in comparison but the part numbers (344381 front, 344384 rear) on numerous sites fit 03 tahoe 4wd so I guess I'll send it.
Wired brushed and cleaned up the spots I hit with the grinder and decided to go full retard and do the whole frame and and a few other parts while I was under there.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Removed factory autoride shocks to be replaced by generic basic KYB gas shocks. They seem super small in comparison but the part numbers (344381 front, 344384 rear) on numerous sites fit 03 tahoe 4wd so I guess I'll send it.

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I'm curious how the shocks will hold up in a yr. Had them and that's about how long they lasted me--if that. Not trying to rain on your parade, just my experience.

 

[05Single]

I'm curious how the shocks will hold up in a yr. Had them and that's about how long they lasted me--if that. Not trying to rain on your parade, just my experience.

Well they're not installed yet. Waiting for paint to dry over night. They were basic and cheap but still a household name. Paid $45 each locally. Honestly I just wanted those blown air shocks out asap. Later I can splurge on some bilsteins or monroes.
Plus dont Jersey roads suck?

But you're saying they do fit ? Lol

 

[05Single]

Removed the compressor. Thing was toast. 3 torques bit to remove then unplug harness. For the cage theres two 1/2" bolts on one side and a another that has to be reached through the back side of the frame. Looking at the harness I can tell this thing was messed with or replaced at one point so the one bolt on the back side of the frame I believe was put in backwards. Harness was laying on top of the bracket/cage instead of ran through the access hole underneath it. This state is full of hack jobs.
Either way pretty simple uninstall

 

[Tonyrodz]

Well they're not installed yet. Waiting for paint to dry over night. They were basic and cheap but still a household name. Paid $45 each locally. Honestly I just wanted those blown air shocks out asap. Later I can splurge on some bilsteins or monroes.
Plus dont Jersey roads suck?

But you're saying they do fit ? Lol

They def fit. And yes, alot of Jersey roads suk ass. Does your old pump work at all? Or completely shot?

 

[BADRIDES]

Nice work on the free travel mod. Get you some black paint and your set.

 

[05Single]

Thing was toast

 

[05Single]

Follow the same steps I used for the frame underneath the door area from 2 years ago and its held up great.
One coat of rust reformer followed by 2 coats of undercoating, both found at home depot.


Wet


Dry. Very pleased with the outcome.


I'm done for the day