05Single's virgin build thread. 03 tahoe

[BADRIDES]

Not one bit

My 275-55-20's didn't rub either but my 285-45-22's DO rub.

 

[05Single]

My 275-55-20's didn't rub either but my 285-45-22's DO rub.

Interesting. Rub in the front or rear ?

 

[05Single]

So I only know how to replace stuff that I’ve had to replace, if that makes sense lol. Steering isn’t one of them. I smacked a curb head on pretty hard few weeks ago. The alignment was slightly off but nothing seemed broken. After I put the 26” wheels I think they loosened up what might have been damaged and now when I hit bumps there’s a clanking. Not when I turn though. I feel like its the tie rod. But with it up in the air I can’t mimic the sound. I have a buddy who builds bag trucks that lay frame look at it this week. Fingers crossed it’s nothing too major.

 

[BADRIDES]

So I only know how to replace stuff that I’ve had to replace, if that makes sense lol. Steering isn’t one of them. I smacked a curb head on pretty hard few weeks ago. The alignment was slightly off but nothing seemed broken. After I put the 26” wheels I think they loosened up what might have been damaged and now when I hit bumps there’s a clanking. Not when I turn though. I feel like its the tie rod. But with it up in the air I can’t mimic the sound. I have a buddy who builds bag trucks that lay frame look at it this week. Fingers crossed it’s nothing too major.

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Upgrade those sway bar links while you are in there.

 

[05Single]

Upgrade those sway bar links while you are in there.

I know, those are next on the list. All the cool stuff is done. Now time to focus on mechanics and maintenance. But for the most part everything should be good-n-tight. This is the first mechanical issue I’ve had with it besides alternator. It had a full something like 200 point inspection when I bought it. I baby it so if it’s not broke I probably won’t upgrade anything. But we will see. First I need a job and money lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

I know, those are next on the list. All the cool stuff is done. Now time to focus on mechanics and maintenance. But for the most part everything should be good-n-tight. This is the first mechanical issue I’ve had with it besides alternator. It had a full something like 200 point inspection when I bought it. I baby it so if it’s not broke I probably won’t upgrade anything. But we will see. First I need a job and money lol

Hope you get it sorted out, and nothing too serious.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

My 275-55-20's didn't rub either but my 285-45-22's DO rub.

Because they're 1/4" taller and 1/2" wider.

 

[05Single]

So....um.... my weak ass didn’t tighten the calipers down tight enough and it came loose. That was the sound I was hearing :facepalm: . @ScottyBoy can let us know what could’ve happened if that caliper came off on the hwy

So I tightened down the caliper (100 lbs) and the sound was gone. But my alignment was still off so I took it in to the shop just to find out it can not be aligned because it needs parts . So next posts and mods will be pretty boring

 

[Tonyrodz]

So....um.... my weak ass didn’t tighten the calipers down tight enough and it came loose. That was the sound I was hearing :facepalm: . @ScottyBoy can let us know what could’ve happened if that caliper came off on the hwy

So I tightened down the caliper (100 lbs) and the sound was gone. But my alignment was still off so I took it in to the shop just to find out it can not be aligned because it needs parts . So next posts and mods will be pretty boringView attachment 223641

Pitman and idler arm is typical. Real lucky on the caliper!

 

[HiHoeSilver]

So....um.... my weak ass didn’t tighten the calipers down tight enough and it came loose. That was the sound I was hearing :facepalm: . @ScottyBoy can let us know what could’ve happened if that caliper came off on the hwy

So I tightened down the caliper (100 lbs) and the sound was gone. But my alignment was still off so I took it in to the shop just to find out it can not be aligned because it needs parts . So next posts and mods will be pretty boringView attachment 223641

Is the phone # not working, or your mechanic is #notworking? Lol