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Thanks wagoneerguy! Going through the rig slowly and replacing anything needing to be replaced. I’ve only driven it a little over 100 miles so far and it’s much better now that most of the front end has been replaced. Still getting that soft brake pedal feel. Going to by a tech2 clone and bleed...

That’s awesome. What made you let go of it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Having 6 kids, it really limits the vehicle of choice. Honestly, having anymore than 2 kids pushes families to look at large vehicles. Unless you’re planning on serious crawling, the full size 4x4 vans, with a few mods can get you to 90% of places you want to go, which for me is good enough...

Xjchad, what area are you from? There’s a decent amount of Suburbans in NorCal right now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I did get all AC Delco calipers, rotors, pads, and brake lines to the calipers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Was going to go all AC Delco but when shipping time said two weeks I went to the local O’Reilly’s and picked up all Moog components. You can see I’ve got the 4x4 actuator in the red box too. 4hi has been intermittent and works when it decides. Hopefully the actuator solves that. Sent from my...

Not too bad underneath. Original owner had this it’s entire life in the South Bay/San Jose are all it’s life. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tie rods out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks toastyjosh! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Awesome! Looking forward to seeing your rig as well. Getting front end straightened out today. Will post pics soon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for your advice calicamper. Very true. I want a very reliable and safe rig, but also have it capable enough to get through certain situations. With it having a long wheelbase and the butt sticking out, more clearance is needed to get through steeper approaches and exits. The stock...

That’s a really good process. I actually went to auto tech school right out of high school. After about a year and a half I knew I wasn’t going to be a grease monkey forever and went another direction. That was 17 years ago :) Now, I’ve got 6 kids and have very limited time. At this point it’s...

That’s what I would love. WFO Concepts is near me and they’ve got a kit for about $3000. I’d have to source an axle...probably a Dana 60. All in all, it would cost around $8000 with all the parts needed...done in the driveway. They charge about $17k if I did it in the shop. That puts me back to...

What leveling kit do you recommend? Also, is there any downside to doing a full 3-4” suspension lift for this truck? I’ve seen some crazy angles on 6” lifts and I do want to maintain the reliability. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

https://www.1aauto.com/chevrolet-gmc-steering-and-suspension-kit-12-piece-set-trq-psa58721/i/1asfk01099/931354/1997#product-reviews-content Just picked up a 97 K1500 Suburban. Pitman and Idler arms are definitely shot. Steering very lose. Could possibly need more front end parts (tie rods, ball...

Anyone have links to factory shop manuals?

Picked the Suburban up tonight. Anyone from NorCal can recommend a great shop in the North Bay or Sacramento area? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I’ve got an update! A few posts back I mentioned that I’ve decided on a Suburban. Parts are easy to come by and cheap. Most any repair shop is familiar with the platform. The vehicle will not be a daily driver. I expect to put maybe 4000 miles per year at the absolute most...just to keep the...

I’ve looked at a decent amount of vans. I do like the practicality and space, especially equipped with 4wd. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes I did. I’m willing to spend a little more for a lower miles and a better starting point. From the pictures the roof HS some surface rust and the hood/roof clear is coming off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk