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Rear Glass Alignment Issues

Got the Tahoe back on the road (other issues) but I still have this rear glass issue. Water is getting in on the passenger side. I could replace the gasket, but I still think it will leak due to the gap I’m seeing. Anyone know the process for alignment? There’s no apparent past body or frame damage.
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- Post #2
- Mar 2, 2022
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
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Best flex head ratchet style?

Titan seems to have some unique items, like the shallow upsize socket adapters. Perfect for running 1/2” sockets on my 3/8” Milwaukee M12 stubby impact.
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- Post #20
- Jan 4, 2022
- Forum: The Garage
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Best flex head ratchet style?

Not a flex head, but I found these Klutch (Northern Tool) micro toothless rachets handy on occasion. For instance, I used it to get my brake booster out without removing the steering column. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200811197_200811197
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- Post #9
- Jan 2, 2022
- Forum: The Garage
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Which Pads?

Problem I’m having with THD is how to find MY brake parts - can’t filter by year/car. Looking for 10” shoes for 95 Tahoe 4WD. 246 to choose from just in Raybestos shoes, and not much in the description.
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- Post #40
- Dec 8, 2021
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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Rear brake drums parts numbers

Thanks @Schurkey you may have turned my simple brake shoe job into a full rear end swap.
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- Post #10
- Dec 7, 2021
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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New tools!

Can you set those pipe clamps up as a spreader, or does the threaded piece only go on one way?
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- Post #801
- Dec 4, 2021
- Forum: The Garage
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Rear brake drums parts numbers

No expert source here, but from what I can tell the 10” have one long spring straight across the top (under the cylinder). By deduction the 11” have two springs, one on either side canted. Or pull the wheel and the drum and measure??? I need confirmation as well so someone who knows please chime...
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- Post #8
- Dec 4, 2021
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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Which Pads?

Wait, what! Home Depot has brakes? Does AutoZone have plywood?
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- Post #26
- Nov 20, 2021
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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Which Pads?

So I guess DuraLast from AutoZone are not an option? About to change brakes for first time on my new-to-me 95 Tahoe. (Disclaimer: I have no idea what I’m doing.)
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- Post #20
- Nov 20, 2021
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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Cap/Rotor/Ignition Wire

Does vented cap mean what it sounds like? I live in a high humidity area (SC) - would that invite trouble?
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- Post #11
- Jul 31, 2021
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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New tools!

I got that same kit, but mine came in a Packout case. Sometimes I wish the driver didn’t start impacting so soon.
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- Post #692
- Mar 29, 2021
- Forum: The Garage
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New tools!

I have looked at those, but I’m thinking something more in the C-clamp size, where a bottle jack would be overkill. Good recommendation though - I can see where those would have several uses.
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- Post #691
- Mar 29, 2021
- Forum: The Garage
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New tools!

I didn’t get a new tool, but I want one. I find myself in occasional need for some generic pushing and pulling (or spreading and clamping) set. I have bar clamps and c-clamps, but I need something similar that will push or spread. Any idea of what I would even search for?
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- Post #686
- Mar 28, 2021
- Forum: The Garage
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New tools!

Love my stubby. It fits up in tight spaces and weighs nothing - good for that upside down work. I got the 3/8” drive and a Titan low profile drive adapter for 1/2”. Now they make a right angle impact... TAKE MY MONEY!
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- Post #673
- Mar 7, 2021
- Forum: The Garage
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New tools!

Cokeman95 nice TP you got there. Be a shame if someone wiped their a$$ with it.
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- Post #672
- Mar 7, 2021
- Forum: The Garage