What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Sparksalot]

Swapped out struts in the front and replaced the sway bar links. Spring compressors I bought were rock solid.

Went AC Delco for both.

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Did that a few weeks ago. Will have to watch theothertwin. Not looking forward to that again.

 

[wjburken]

Did that a few weeks ago. Will have to watch theothertwin. Not looking forward to that again.

It wasn’t that bad of a job in my opinion. Only issue I had is I broke a lower strut bolt and had to find a replacement.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Good work Phil. Torque on those valve cover bolts is a measly 106 in lb or a bit over 8 ft lbs.

yeah...... about that. I hand tightened, used the house dewalt impact drill until it didn't move the bolts, then I used a wrench and tightened them maybe another quarter turn. They are snug, but nothing crazy at all. I was real careful with the impact drill as I didn't want to snap a bolt or crack the cover. That aluminum seemed cheap so I didn't want it too tight.

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[CHOO CHOO]

Swapped out struts in the front and replaced the sway bar links. Spring compressors I bought were rock solid.

Went AC Delco for both.

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I need to borrow those spring clamps....lol. you can rent those from the parts store correct?

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[Rocket Man]

I need to borrow those spring clamps....lol. you can rent those from the parts store correct?

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Just buy a set, the ones I got were about $12-15 for 2 pairs that were slightly different from each other. They don’t loan them afaik.

 

[Rocket Man]

yeah...... about that. I hand tightened, used the house dewalt impact drill until it didn't move the bolts, then I used a wrench and tightened them maybe another quarter turn. They are snug, but nothing crazy at all. I was real careful with the impact drill as I didn't want to snap a bolt or crack the cover. That aluminum seemed cheap so I didn't want it too tight.

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You’re actually lucky you didn’t break the bolts even with that impact even if it’s a cheap 1/4” one. They’re super long and skinny as you saw and they twist right off. I should have mentioned that before. 8 ft lbs isn’t any more than barely snug.

 

[Sam Harris]

Well after trying to figure out my brake issue the front hub started making little noise today. Guess that could be the issue. Bought the moog hub and it lasted just over a year

Whats the better one thatll last more then a year atleast. delco, dorman or timkin?

I’ve put Timken SP500301 hubs on both of mine.

Same advice as last time, Timken, they were the OE supplier at one time, or still are.

Seems like everyone swears by timken here. @07Burb, recommendation? Didn't you replace your red one with timken?

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Timken.

Timken. [emoji16][emoji106]

 

[CHOO CHOO]

You’re actually lucky you didn’t break the bolts even with that impact even if it’s a cheap 1/4” one. They’re super long and skinny as you saw and they twist right off. I should have mentioned that before. 8 ft lbs isn’t any more than barely snug.

Should I loosen them a bit or just let it go?

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[wjburken]

I need to borrow those spring clamps....lol. you can rent those from the parts store correct?

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I have never seen a set that I can borrow from a auto parts store that I trust.

Here is what I got off of Amazon.
Shankly Spring Compressor Tool (2 Pieces) - Heavy Duty Build, Ultra Rugged Coil Spring Compressor, Strong and Durable Spring Compressor with Safety Gu https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DQJG24/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_yUWAnYSdKGPRJ

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Just buy a set, the ones I got were about $12-15 for 2 pairs that were slightly different from each other. They don’t loan them afaik.

I have never seen a set that I can borrow from a auto parts store that I trust.

Here is what I got off of Amazon.
Shankly Spring Compressor Tool (2 Pieces) - Heavy Duty Build, Ultra Rugged Coil Spring Compressor, Strong and Durable Spring Compressor with Safety Gu https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DQJG24/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_yUWAnYSdKGPRJ

Maybe I'll find someone to borrow them from, I just want to take the spacers out and drop the rear another inch. No need to buy them just to use them once

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