Boots97
I'm Awesome
My $0.02 coming from MN
Your leaf springs are shot. Replace them both, can go new or used, although I'd recommend going down to a state like KS or MO if you're getting used springs and make sure to get them in pairs.
Push on the backing plate. Not with your whole weight, but strong enough for you to feel it. Is it crumbling apart? If not, clean it up with a wire brush and paint it to prevent new rust. If it's falling apart, replace the backing plate.
Don't worry about the axle. It's a 10 bolt axle. clean up the mating surface where the plates meet and drive it till the axle blows apart. 10 bolts aren't known for their strength and Suburbans being more a** heavy makes these axles moan and groan. Once your axle blows up, get a 6 lug 14 bolt K1500/Light Duty K2500 axle from a junkyard (again, further south) or get an 8 lug 14 bolt K2500/K3500 and convert it to 6 lugs with new axle shafts and JB6 brakes. A lot more work to do a conversion, but same result.
You need new U bolts. U bolts are torque to yield and yours are trashed anyways.
EDIT: Also, would recommend replacing all hard line with NiCopp brake line and hoses with Stainless Steel Braided hoses. Buy the NiCopp at your local Auto Parts Store or on the AGS website. Don't buy it off Amazon, the stuff isn't legit NiCopp.
Also, when your 10 bolt dies, I'd recommend keeping all your brake parts. Being a Suburban, you already have JB6 brakes, so you could buy a 8 lug 14 bolt and just buy new 6 lug axle shafts and reuse the JB6 parts that you already have.
Here's a link for the SS braided hoses that I used recommended by @df2x4 and @Schurkey
Your leaf springs are shot. Replace them both, can go new or used, although I'd recommend going down to a state like KS or MO if you're getting used springs and make sure to get them in pairs.
Push on the backing plate. Not with your whole weight, but strong enough for you to feel it. Is it crumbling apart? If not, clean it up with a wire brush and paint it to prevent new rust. If it's falling apart, replace the backing plate.
Don't worry about the axle. It's a 10 bolt axle. clean up the mating surface where the plates meet and drive it till the axle blows apart. 10 bolts aren't known for their strength and Suburbans being more a** heavy makes these axles moan and groan. Once your axle blows up, get a 6 lug 14 bolt K1500/Light Duty K2500 axle from a junkyard (again, further south) or get an 8 lug 14 bolt K2500/K3500 and convert it to 6 lugs with new axle shafts and JB6 brakes. A lot more work to do a conversion, but same result.
You need new U bolts. U bolts are torque to yield and yours are trashed anyways.
EDIT: Also, would recommend replacing all hard line with NiCopp brake line and hoses with Stainless Steel Braided hoses. Buy the NiCopp at your local Auto Parts Store or on the AGS website. Don't buy it off Amazon, the stuff isn't legit NiCopp.
Also, when your 10 bolt dies, I'd recommend keeping all your brake parts. Being a Suburban, you already have JB6 brakes, so you could buy a 8 lug 14 bolt and just buy new 6 lug axle shafts and reuse the JB6 parts that you already have.
Here's a link for the SS braided hoses that I used recommended by @df2x4 and @Schurkey
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