99 Suburban Slow Build
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jimed43
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Does this fix my hazy headlights? Should I order new ones? Or do I have the car wash restore them?
Iron Bender
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Try some Mother's Mag Polish. Should be able to get it at WalMart for $8.
Headlights just need polished. The best solution is buying the actual GLASS headlight housings but they aren't cheap. Best/easiest is polishing what you have.
My mod allowed the low beams and high beams to be on at the same time. VERY bright output, but only when there is no traffic.
Fuel filter is extremely easy, its mounted on the drivers side inside the frame well. A couple of wrenches to take the fittings loose and change it.
My mod allowed the low beams and high beams to be on at the same time. VERY bright output, but only when there is no traffic.
Fuel filter is extremely easy, its mounted on the drivers side inside the frame well. A couple of wrenches to take the fittings loose and change it.
I'd go with a utility type trailer and make a rack that holds the tent at a height that matches the top of your roof to improve air flow. Kinda like this
Having something above the roof on a suburban really kills your mileage, makes lots of noise, and can make it seem really top heavy.
aardvarcus
Adventurer
The only things changing to 17s will let you do is the ball joint/ upper control arm flip or upgrade to larger brake rotors. It is mainly just a looks thing. One thing to keep in mind is most “expedition style” rigs usually have a full size spare with matching rim and sometimes a trailer with matching rims, so just keep in mind you may be eventually wanting more than just 4 wheels and tires. Me personally, I like the looks of some of the newer stock alloy wheels. I picked up 2 sets of the 2007.5-10 8 lug 17” chevy wheels for my 2002 2500HD, so I have enough for the truck and one day the spare and a trailer.
I'm super slow building a 88 Suburban. I just picked up a set of 17" for it. Mainly because a bunch of heavy duty trucks run the 265/70R17 tires. It gives a tire height of 31 to 32 inches when installed. Perfect for my 3.73 gears. I can find take off tires fairly cheap, and new ones are easy to find. As they stated, a little more room for the ball joint flip, and future larger brakes. I'm doing it mostly for the size and availability of the tires. Another advantage is it lowers sideway flex, makes you truck drive and track better. Without being so stiff that it rides like crap.
plumber mike
Adventurer
Does anyone have a link that may better explain what you guys have referred to as a "ball joint flip"?
aardvarcus
Adventurer
http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?8652-Did-some-one-say-quot-what-s-a-ball-joint-flip-quot
Basically you just bolt the ball joint to the bottom of the upper A arm instead of the top. Advantages are less angle on your upper ball joint. Note the truck was not designed to work like this so use at your own risk.
Basically you just bolt the ball joint to the bottom of the upper A arm instead of the top. Advantages are less angle on your upper ball joint. Note the truck was not designed to work like this so use at your own risk.
plumber mike
Adventurer
Interesting idea. I don't think it would be less safe unless the ball joint itself was placed at an extreme angle. If the bolts break in the stock location it would still be disastrous.
Thanks for the link.
Thanks for the link.