Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"

[67RS427]

If your DJM are 1.375" (1 3/8") like mine, the ES bushing sets are p/n 9.5173R for reds.

I'll have to check... have not gotten them yet, according to Tony's site for the 2007+,

• • Front DJM 1.5″ Swaybar
  • Rear DJM 1 3/16 Swaybar

Edit: Just checked ES Catalog, could only find the 1 3/16" set, it appears they do not make the huge ass 1.5" one. I sure hope the ones I'm getting with my DJM bars hold up better than yours did. Any issues with your end links? From Tony I'm assuming? Thanks!

 

[Rocket Man]

I'll have to check... have not gotten them yet, according to Tony's site for the 2007+,

• • Front DJM 1.5″ Swaybar
  • Rear DJM 1 3/16 Swaybar

I'd check DJM's website for specs. Mine is listed as 1.5" on several websites but 1.375" on DJM's site. Pretty sure yours is the same.

 

[67RS427]

I'd check DJM's website for specs. Mine is listed as 1.5" on several websites but 1.375" on DJM's site. Pretty sure yours is the same.

You might be correct on this one... @NORCAL SS Should chime in and fix his webpage descriptions.

From DJM Site:
2001 – 2015 AVALANCHE, TAHOE, SUBURBAN 1.13″ SOLID CALMAX REAR ANTI SWAY-BAR BY DJM

 

[Rocket Man]

Dropped it off at a shop that has a $40,000 balancing machine that can do 30" wheels this morning and as I was waiting for a ride the dude comes out and asks who did the previous balance. He said the first wheel had a single 1 ounce weight that actually made the wheel more out of balance and it looked like they not only did a static balance but they did it wrong. But he just called and said I have 2 tires that are out of round so I guess I'll see if the shimmy is still there. Damn I don't want to buy new tires.

 

[67RS427]

Dropped it off at a shop that has a $40,000 balancing machine that can do 30" wheels this morning and as I was waiting for a ride the dude comes out and asks who did the previous balance. He said the first wheel had a single 1 ounce weight that actually made the wheel more out of balance and it looked like they not only did a static balance but they did it wrong. But he just called and said I have 2 tires that are out of round so I guess I'll see if the shimmy is still there. Damn I don't want to buy new tires.

Better a tire than a wheel? At least your finding the problem...

 

[Rocket Man]

Better a tire than a wheel? At least your finding the problem...

Just replaced a wheel this Winter after hitting a huge pothole in the pitch dark and pouring rain. About the same price as 4 tires ($600) but I got the state to pay for it. It was a main city street designated as a state highway.

 

[Rocket Man]

I just tested it on the freeway and although all I could find the room for was a test to 75 due to traffic, I can happily say that the horrible shimmy I had is gone. Dude said my driver front tire is actually 12% out of round whatever that means and the driver rear is better but he didn't want to swap them since the rear needed a lot of weight to balance and he didn't want that wheel on the front due to the amount of weights needed. But he did such a good job balancing that it looks like I'll be ok. It feels as good as it's ever been and I feel the tires may have always been out of round. I didn't notice any shimmy or shaking of the steering wheel at all. Next time I will buy better tires though. Venezia is not the best brand and I knew it when I bought them but I was on a budget at the time. Looks like crisis averted and I can move on, with new hubs.

 

[Rocket Man]

I've been reading and re-reading the Whipple instructions so I can be ready when the time comes. I was checking today to see if there's anything I can do ahead of time that doesn't require wasting my time taking things apart that will need to be taken apart later anyway and decided to install the intercooler overflow tank. First thing I realized is it goes right where I had relocated my jack from the rear when I did my sub install. Ok fine, I pulled it out and figure I'll find a place for it later. I know my proprieties lol. I installed the supplied bracket to the tank and when I tried to fit it where it's supposed to go, I can see it doesn't quite work due to my A/C lines being in the way. I think it's because this kit is for an 03-up since they don't make one for an 02. 03's were supposedly the first ones to come with drive-by-wire throttle but mine came with it and so the 03 kit will work for me. Of course there will probably be a few hiccups and hopefully they will be this minor. I have been guaranteed this kit will work so we'll see. So I'll have to mod something to make this work. It's too bad too, the bracket is top-notch stuff. Maybe I can just slightly change it. I'll figure it out tomorrow.

 

[67RS427]

I've been reading and re-reading the Whipple instructions so I can be ready when the time comes. I was checking today to see if there's anything I can do ahead of time that doesn't require wasting my time taking things apart that will need to be taken apart later anyway and decided to install the intercooler overflow tank. First thing I realized is it goes right where I had relocated my jack from the rear when I did my sub install. Ok fine, I pulled it out and figure I'll find a place for it later. I know my proprieties lol. I installed the supplied bracket to the tank and when I tried to fit it where it's supposed to go, I can see it doesn't quite work due to my A/C lines being in the way. I think it's because this kit is for an 03-up since they don't make one for an 02. 03's were supposedly the first ones to come with drive-by-wire throttle but mine came with it and so the 03 kit will work for me. Of course there will probably be a few hiccups and hopefully they will be this minor. I have been guaranteed this kit will work so we'll see. So I'll have to mod something to make this work. It's too bad too, the bracket is top-notch stuff. Maybe I can just slightly change it. I'll figure it out tomorrow.

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Not messing around... planning on next weekend?

 

[Rocket Man]

It looks like the weather is not going to cooperate for next weekend but it can always change. I have no room in my garage to do this.