My Resto-Mod Odyssey - '08 Tahoe LT3

[ernman]

One of the first changes I made after buying my 2008 LT3 with 126k miles was replacing all four (4) shocks with KYB Gas-A-Just units. Had a great result on a prior heavy full-size vehicle (2004 Crown Victoria LX Sport) with them and figured I'd go this route again.

Great results with the Tahoe: good control combined with comfortable compliance.

Here's links to Amazon listings for front struts and rear shocks:
https://www.amazon.com/KYB-555054-Gas-a-Just-Gas-Shock/dp/B003WE22EI/ref=sr_1_9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1492297129&vehicle=2008-47-499-430--9-6-8-8149--1-1-145-104-1-0&sr=1-9&ymm=2008:chevrolet:tahoe

https://www.amazon.com/KYB-551121-G...rd_wg=DXMVJ&psc=1&refRID=321JXMAT3QEKG81Q7Y5N

Did you do the work yourself? If so was it difficult.

 

[08HoeCD]

Did you do the work yourself? If so was it difficult.

I could have done it myself but did not. Had a local shop do it. Not difficult with the right tools/equipment.

 

[NGAneer]

Did you do the work yourself? If so was it difficult.

Just make sure you're prepared for the front struts if you have to swap and components over to your new struts. I needed a wire brush, punch, 4 lb hammer, a cinder block (which was left in pieces), a 24" piece pf pipe, PB blaster and a torch to get the spring seats off my old struts to put them on my 5100s (they don't come with seats).

 

[08HoeCD]

Weird, but I'd been noticing some droning lately with the Airaid M.I.T. Removed it a few days ago and reinstalled the factory intake assembly.

I'll forfeit the extra 2hp with the Airaid for the cleaner, quieter ride with factory intake. lol

 

[Rocket Man]

Weird, but I'd been noticing some droning lately with the Airaid M.I.T. Removed it a few days ago and reinstalled the factory intake assembly.

I'll forfeit the extra 2hp with the Airaid for the cleaner, quieter ride with factory intake. lol

You just need some longtubes and you'll never notice the intake again.

 

[08HoeCD]

You just need some longtubes and you'll never notice the intake again.

LOL---best post of the month!

 

[08HoeCD]

Just noticed that my relatively new rear rotor hats are rusty AF. lol They have improved my pedal feel and they are smooth in action, but, yeah, they were cheap, so I'm not surprised that they lack zinc coating or paint.

Now I'm trying to decide whether to allow my OCD to get the better of me. Does anyone but TYF members notice rusty rotor hats?

Maybe I'll pull the wheels off and paint them sometime. Or not.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Just noticed that my relatively new rear rotor hats are rusty AF. lol They have improved my pedal feel and they are smooth in action, but, yeah, they were cheap, so I'm not surprised that they lack zinc coating or paint.

Now I'm trying to decide whether to allow my OCD to get the better of me. Does anyone but TYF members notice rusty rotor hats?

Maybe I'll pull the wheels off and paint them sometime. Or not.

EVERYBODY is looking at them at EVERY red light. You better get on it quick.

 

[08HoeCD]

Lol!! Yeah, and "everybody" means just me and my OCD...!


Get a load of this:

 

[Fosscore]

Lol!! Yeah, and "everybody" means just me and my OCD...!


Get a load of this:

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Horrendous!! I cannot believe the other drivers let you drive around like that?

Last time I couldn’t be bothered to pull the wheels and did a little hand painted artist work through the spokes on both the calipers and rotors.

Was some nice time sitting on the ground contemplating other parts of the suspension that could use a bit of touch up too. Lol