Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[Sparksalot]

Keep notes on maintenance so you’ll know and remember which one is already done.later when you can do it. I have a small notebook where I keep track of everything.

Likewise. Date and mileage, along with manufacturer and part numbers.

 

[Sam Harris]

Took the truck for a drive today and I heard a very low grinding noise. I thought it was the ds cv axle finally giving up the ghost. The boot has been torn for a few years. Got out and looked underneath, nothing jumped out at me, so I said F it. Drove it about 40 miles round trip. Seemed to be getting louder as I was getting closer to home. Got out and looked at the wheel and noticed the outer edge of the rotor was getting a little scored, so I thought maybe something with the brakes on that side. Get home and take everything apart. View attachment 352350
I started moving the axle around and it started raining these bearings.View attachment 352351
The rotor doesn't look too bad. I'm thinking I might be able to slap the brakes back together without having to clean up the rotor. Suggestions on that?
There's just a little bit of play.

This is when I put the wheel back on. Think there's 3 lugs holding it with them tight.

Factree..!

 

[Sam Harris]

Great work on that hub T..! You’re so lucky it didn’t come apart while you were driving..! I’m getting ready to order these, so I have them on my -to do- list. Looking at part SP500300 for the Timkens… oddly, the Amazon link says the country of origin is fxcking China..! Can you confirm: Is this the part you used, and -is it from fxcking China…?!??

ETA: pretty sure that’s the only / correct part for my Yukon (4WD), but I was shocked to see the China origin.. on another note, RA has it for about $50 less / each side, than Amazon. Wish they would still ship to me here in shxtty Colorado.

 

[OR VietVet]

MAFand MAP?

Great work on that hub T..! You’re so lucky it didn’t come apart while you were driving..! I’m getting ready to order these, so I have them on my -to do- list. Looking at part SP500300 for the Timkens… oddly, the Amazon link says the country of origin is fxcking China..! Can you confirm: Is this the part you used, and -is it from fxcking China…?!??

ETA: pretty sure that’s the only / correct part for my Yukon (4WD), but I was shocked to see the China origin.. on another note, RA has it for about $50 less / each side, than Amazon. Wish they would still ship to me here in shxtty Colorado.

More Information for GM GENUINE 84856655

www.rockauto.com

More Information for TIMKEN SP500300

www.rockauto.com

 

[Sam Harris]

More Information for GM GENUINE 84856655

www.rockauto.com

More Information for TIMKEN SP500300

www.rockauto.com

Thanks sir. I went ahead and ordered the Timkens. I wasn’t able to order to my home, due to some idiotic tax law changes that happened a couple years ago… and I thought I’d see if I could send to my folks’ house in another city. Well, you can’t tell if it will allow the order until it’s submitted, so I ordered the Timkens to be delivered to my folks’ place. Lol.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Great work on that hub T..! You’re so lucky it didn’t come apart while you were driving..! I’m getting ready to order these, so I have them on my -to do- list. Looking at part SP500300 for the Timkens… oddly, the Amazon link says the country of origin is fxcking China..! Can you confirm: Is this the part you used, and -is it from fxcking China…?!??

ETA: pretty sure that’s the only / correct part for my Yukon (4WD), but I was shocked to see the China origin.. on another note, RA has it for about $50 less / each side, than Amazon. Wish they would still ship to me here in shxtty Colorado.

Unfortunately it is made in China, but so far no issues--unfortunately I don't drive it much anymore. So far no issues tho.
You can get a new one for $85.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Brake switch came in--Genuine GM.

Helluva deal.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Truck is running pretty ****** again. Kind of like when the O2 sensor was getting lazy. Does anyone see anything strange? I just realized I didn't get the other O2 sensor.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I'm pretty sure it's the other(ds) o2 sensor that's causing its current issue. Tried a few hours to remove it with no luck.

 

[OR VietVet]

What penetrant did you use or did you try heat yet?