alpinecrick
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Do spacers reduce the load/carrying capacity of the truck?
1999 GMC Suburban K2500 DD
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OutlawDrifter
Long Roof K2500 Driver
Spacers are steel, Stahl Brand...same company as Bora. Very high quality.
I could have got by with aluminum, but on the off chance I decide to tow heavy, I'd rather have the extra assurance.
OutlawDrifter
Long Roof K2500 Driver
Opinions vary, but keep in mind, factory 1-ton dually pickups have a long spacer on the front. As long as quality materials are used, and they are torqued to spec, you shouldn't have any issues.
OutlawDrifter
Long Roof K2500 Driver
Correct
I've been staring at my Suburban sitting for the last few months, the rear inset bothers me. I may windup doing offset aftermarket wheels though.
OutlawDrifter
Long Roof K2500 Driver
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I miss the 2" spacers I had on my truck. Stupid tire shop ruined the studs and then refused to admit they did it.
2" was almost too much on my aftermarket Eagle Alloys but I think 1.75 will be perfect.
Also, smoothie diesel and a GMC grill is where it's at. I need to swap mine back on.
OutlawDrifter
Long Roof K2500 Driver
Worked on the wiring for the 'burb fog lights on Saturday. I completed the front half and made one of the cleanest harnesses I've ever put together, wish I would have taken a pic!
Bought a nice factory "Aux" switch from Z71Hobbs, great service, fast shipping, and it was packaged very well!
Went to start on the front half and my second hand Weller soldering gun, that I've had for longer than I care to admit...died. I need to take it apart and see if I can repair, it owes my nothing, I got it for free, and has soldered miles of wire!
Should hopefully have time on this Saturday to finish things up. The lights have a high and low beam. I'll wire the low side up to the Fog Light switch and the high side up to the Aux switch.
I'm getting close to running out of things to do on the 'burb other than drive it. It needs a rear cargo area mat, but I haven't decided if I'm buying one that covers where the rear rear seat goes or just the typical cargo area.
The search continues for some awesome 90s billet 16" wheels.
Bought a nice factory "Aux" switch from Z71Hobbs, great service, fast shipping, and it was packaged very well!
Went to start on the front half and my second hand Weller soldering gun, that I've had for longer than I care to admit...died. I need to take it apart and see if I can repair, it owes my nothing, I got it for free, and has soldered miles of wire!
Should hopefully have time on this Saturday to finish things up. The lights have a high and low beam. I'll wire the low side up to the Fog Light switch and the high side up to the Aux switch.
I'm getting close to running out of things to do on the 'burb other than drive it. It needs a rear cargo area mat, but I haven't decided if I'm buying one that covers where the rear rear seat goes or just the typical cargo area.
The search continues for some awesome 90s billet 16" wheels.
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OutlawDrifter
Long Roof K2500 Driver
Finally finished the wiring for the fog lights.
It turned into a bigger project than planned when I realized the "Fog Light" switch had a bulb burned out for the back lighting when the exterior lights are turned on. I ended up cannibalizing another GM switch to get the little bulb, desoldered/soldered, back in business.
Everything works as it should, but I haven't had an opportunity to try them out in the dark. I took extra time on this one, used good loom, and even fused the power circuit for the relays.
Lights off:
Lights on, Fog Light (low beam on fogs):
Lights on, Aux Light (high beam on fogs):
Low Beam Headlights/Low Beam Fogs:
Disclaimer...engine was off in the pictures...it carries 40psi of oil pressure at warm idle.
It turned into a bigger project than planned when I realized the "Fog Light" switch had a bulb burned out for the back lighting when the exterior lights are turned on. I ended up cannibalizing another GM switch to get the little bulb, desoldered/soldered, back in business.
Everything works as it should, but I haven't had an opportunity to try them out in the dark. I took extra time on this one, used good loom, and even fused the power circuit for the relays.
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Lights off:
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Lights on, Fog Light (low beam on fogs):
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Lights on, Aux Light (high beam on fogs):
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Low Beam Headlights/Low Beam Fogs:
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Disclaimer...engine was off in the pictures...it carries 40psi of oil pressure at warm idle.
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