My Project Tahoe

[DadsToy]

Today's project; Side Mirrors not working.
Sometimes the mirrors would work and other times they would only work in one direction. Thought about going to the PPL and getting an old switch. Problem with that is the old unit is out in the rain. Or you don't know if it works. If it did work you don't know how long it would work after installing. A quick trip to Amazon, $11 and 2 day shipping solved the problem. New is always good. Was going to cost the same as the old PPL unit.

Good old Harbor Freight Interior tool. There are 2 clips under this panel. Just pry up and it should pop out.


Once you have the panel out. Use small screw drivers to release the tabs on the mirror switch. But remove the wire connector first. Then Push on the switch to pop it out.

Now my clips came off the panel. Had to remove them from the door card and place them back onto the panel. Just pop the panel back into place and all done. I did test the switch before mounting everything back. Works, have side mirror control again. Cheap fix and only took 10min.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Today's project; Side Mirrors not working.
Sometimes the mirrors would work and other times they would only work in one direction. Thought about going to the PPL and getting an old switch. Problem with that is the old unit is out in the rain. Or you don't know if it works. If it did work you don't know how long it would work after installing. A quick trip to Amazon, $11 and 2 day shipping solved the problem. New is always good. Was going to cost the same as the old PPL unit.
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Good old Harbor Freight Interior tool. There are 2 clips under this panel. Just pry up and it should pop out.
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Once you have the panel out. Use small screw drivers to release the tabs on the mirror switch. But remove the wire connector first. Then Push on the switch to pop it out.
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Now my clips came off the panel. Had to remove them from the door card and place them back onto the panel. Just pop the panel back into place and all done. I did test the switch before mounting everything back. Works, have side mirror control again. Cheap fix and only took 10min.

Take the old one apart and clean the contacts for the mirror switch. Should be gtg after that.

 

[Rocket Man]

Haven't decided about getting different springs just yet. If I do, I don't know which ones to get. Everyone said the bilsteins are softer. I don't need softer. Worst case would be take the originals and cut them down.

As far as lowering springs, they should state they’re compatible with the Premium Smooth Ride that your truck has. Cutting down your originals will result in unknown ride quality and height. I know you said your doing a budget build but suspension and steering should be priority. It’s pretty important. Here’s some Belltech that are advertised for a 3” drop with your truck. They’re not cheap but if you’re getting a high speed wobble you could lose control in the wrong situation and that would really cost you.

Belltech Sport Trucks and Muscle Cars

Belltech Lowering Coil Springs have been engineered to provide the visual lowering you are looking for with the quality that you have come to expect from Belltech. Unlike other lowering springs on the market, Belltech specializes in not only ride comfort

www.belltech.com

 

[Rocket Man]

Take the old one apart and clean the contacts for the mirror switch. Should be gtg after that.

That’s what I did to mine a few months ago, now they work every time. I’ve bought those cheap switches before, for my Silverado, and they didn’t last long. Don’t throw those old OEM switches away!

 

[TollKeeper]

I am wondering if the death wobble if its not your pitman arm, or the idler arm.. The idler arm is a known common wear item, and does a lot for a death wobble situation. Cheap, and easy to replace.. But I would think the alignment shop would have caught that if it was the issue... If they were making sure the steering was in good shape first.

 

[RAMurphy]

I totally agree with @Rocket Man , I would not try to save a few bucks on a supper critical component.

 

[Rocket Man]

I totally agree with @Rocket Man , I would not try to save a few bucks on a supper critical component.

We have had at least one other member here I can remember who had a similar death wobble after he put too soft of springs in the rear. It makes the read end feel “squishy” and it starts to sway back and forth iirc.

 

[DadsToy]

We have had at least one other member here I can remember who had a similar death wobble after he put too soft of springs in the rear. It makes the read end feel “squishy” and it starts to sway back and forth iirc.

Makes since. I'll have to check out the other lowering springs and see if it makes a difference. Its ok in town for right now. But worry about highway speeds would intensify the issue.

 

[DadsToy]

I am wondering if the death wobble if its not your pitman arm, or the idler arm.. The idler arm is a known common wear item, and does a lot for a death wobble situation. Cheap, and easy to replace.. But I would think the alignment shop would have caught that if it was the issue... If they were making sure the steering was in good shape first.

That is my next step. If that doesn't improve things, I'll try the steering box.

 

[DadsToy]

As far as lowering springs, they should state they’re compatible with the Premium Smooth Ride that your truck has. Cutting down your originals will result in unknown ride quality and height. I know you said your doing a budget build but suspension and steering should be priority. It’s pretty important. Here’s some Belltech that are advertised for a 3” drop with your truck. They’re not cheap but if you’re getting a high speed wobble you could lose control in the wrong situation and that would really cost you.

Belltech Sport Trucks and Muscle Cars

Belltech Lowering Coil Springs have been engineered to provide the visual lowering you are looking for with the quality that you have come to expect from Belltech. Unlike other lowering springs on the market, Belltech specializes in not only ride comfort

www.belltech.com

Thanks so much for the link. The price of just those springs is the total price of my Crown kit with the drop spindles...lol Would like to get them and try them out. But what to do with the other ones. Plus I have my air bag system in the springs. Be a challenge to get them out out of the springs.