04 Suburban 2500 build

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Got the front diff out. I was wrestling with it last night only to realize that the center link had to come down. Passenger side came out right away, drivers side was a pain. I heated it till it was bright red then started cutting into it. Banged on it some more then it broke free. Add that to the list of parts to be replaced.
Hand tightened one of the diff drop brackets just cause for now. I'm also going to have to cut the bump stops and another bracket off underneath to fit the control arm drop brackets.
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Got some more work done yesterday on my day off. Shock tower and upper control arm drops on, as well as drivers side diff drop bracket. Diff re-installed.
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Got the main part of the lift installed. As far as the cam bolts for the upper control arms, I am going to be getting an aftermarket set from these guys:
Also had to get different brackets to mount the torsion bar crossmember to the drop, as the factory brackets differ between the 2500 Suburban and Silverado 2500.
Spent this weekend doing the rear lift, which is finished except for the extended brake line i ran out of time to do. It looks funny on the stock wheels and tires. Going to get the 41.5"s ready this coming week or next.
I had to get two 12 ton jacks as I needed them to get the rear axle mounted up and off the ground. The 6 tons would only go so high.
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Got the rear tires mounted here at home. Soapy water in a spray bottle got them on, and the good ol starting fluid and match trick got the bead seated. Didnt torque the wheels, as they will be coming off so i can get them balanced once the lift is 100% done. Also will have to bleed the brakes too. I ordered front calipers, rotors and pads.
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She's a tall one! I may install a step to make it easier for people to get in and out.
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Upper control arms, lower control arms, shocks, and upper ball joints installed. Next step is to get the torsion bar drop bolted in. I'm going to set it all up, mark the holes, take it down and drill, since eyeballing it won't be too accurate.
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The end is in sight, almost! I got new hubs on the spindles. Beating the old ones out was a pain. Only thing I am not happy about, is the ball joints. They came with the lift. They are Moog. I tightened them down pretty hard, and they will not go all the way in, as the bolt looks like it gets thicker at the top... Unless they are supposed to sit like that (which I highly doubt), i'll see about taking it to a shop once the truck is rolling so they can look into it.
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