97 Sierra build

Suburban1500 · Mar 15, 2020

Also replaced the water pump...

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Having taken the truck on its first long drive, I have come to the conclusion that my suspension sucks. the PO put some type of leveling kit in it (2" blocks, keys) and it rides like ****. I just ordered the 6" RCX kit. They are no fancy lift, but I had one put on my Suburban and I was very pleased.

Suburban1500 · Mar 21, 2020

Took advantage of this nice day to get some work done. I put in a new, better radio and a nice sounding system in.

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Also put LED's in the doors and gauge cluster. But i'll have to wait for photos when it gets dark.

98chevy2500SS · Mar 21, 2020

Nice truck! Good choice on rims and tires.

Suburban1500 · Mar 22, 2020

98chevy2500SS said:
Nice truck! Good choice on rims and tires.

Thanks! They really make the truck look so much better. But when I get the lift on I will be going to a different style wheel and bigger tires most likely same brand but a 17" unless i can find the size i want in a 16"

Suburban1500 · Mar 26, 2020

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Started installing the lift today, starting with the rear. I did some reading and found out 2500s have 5-6leafs in the rear, while 1500s have less...so perhaps I don't need to put in the add a leaf? I can put it in if I have to, unless the 2500 leaf springs make up for it, if thats what was swapped in?

Suburban1500 · Mar 30, 2020

Finally getting started with the front part of the lift.

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DirtBag · Mar 31, 2020

You guys that tackle tough **** in your driveways have my respect. I'm not sure I'd try that in my heated garage. Well done!

Suburban1500 · Mar 31, 2020

DirtBag said:
You guys that tackle tough **** in your driveways have my respect. I'm not sure I'd try that in my heated garage. Well done!

Gotta make do with what you've got! The good thing is I wont have too much of an issue removing the front diff with the floor jack. The only issue is the weather which limits which days I can get stuff done.

Suburban1500 · Mar 31, 2020

Got front diff down and the breather snapped off...just my luck. But made a little more progress.
Cutting the bump stop bracket is a pain..lol. Gotta keep at it with a grinder.

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Suburban1500 · Apr 3, 2020

Progress. Ran into problems getting the tie rods out...i think I will need a pickle fork.

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