mccustomize
Explorer
I went through 3 aluminum driveshafts, then had a steel shaft made and it's been fine for 3 years now. Once I swap to one tons I'm going to a two-piece ford shaft however to get a little more driveshaft coverage from the rocks.
Jack's 2007 Chevy Build
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1stDeuce
Explorer
Jack, I put a set of these on my truck to get rid of the overload slap. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/SPP0/21080.oap?ck=Search_21080_-1_2797&keyword=21080
They worked well, and lasted about two years. SPC was sending them out with catalogs a while ago, because they couldn't figure out how to sell them. Call their customer service line and ask if they still are. If so, request a catalog and you get a set for free.
MA sells a similar product that's just a huge o-ring and not really shaped to fit the spring, but I've heard they also work.
I'm about to head to the junkyard and scout for some decent rear springs. Time to ditch the air bags.
BTW, my CCSB has a 1pc aluminum driveshaft. No clunk, original U-joints still tight and not squeaking. 220k miles and counting...
locrwln
Expedition Leader
Jack, I put a set of these on my truck to get rid of the overload slap. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/SPP0/21080.oap?ck=Search_21080_-1_2797&keyword=21080
They worked well, and lasted about two years. SPC was sending them out with catalogs a while ago, because they couldn't figure out how to sell them. Call their customer service line and ask if they still are. If so, request a catalog and you get a set for free.
MA sells a similar product that's just a huge o-ring and not really shaped to fit the spring, but I've heard they also work.
I'm about to head to the junkyard and scout for some decent rear springs. Time to ditch the air bags.
BTW, my CCSB has a 1pc aluminum driveshaft. No clunk, original U-joints still tight and not squeaking. 220k miles and counting...
I've never seen those before. I'll have to see if I can locate any. I have a complete set of take offs from a 2008 3500 dually, but I don't want to use those as each leaf is 1-2 millimeter thicker than my current springs and I think they would be way too stiff. I did check with GM parts to see what a set of replacement rear springs for a 2007 SRW 3500 and the price wasn't too bad, but the shipping was a little steep, so it was going to be over $1k for both springs. Not horrible, but not fully necessary just yet.
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Jack
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locrwln
Expedition Leader
http://merchant-automotive.com/p-654-rear-spring-insulator-kit-2001-2010-pack-of-4.aspx
Not even badly priced.
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Jack
Not even badly priced.
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Jack
locrwln
Expedition Leader
Did a quick run down to Death Valley for President's Weekend with my in-laws. The flowers were great.
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And this is why a Tacoma won't work...had to bring the in-law quarters.
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We did a little backroad stuff, but the trailer stayed at Stovepipe Wells.
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Had a great time and the weather was perfect.
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Jack
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And this is why a Tacoma won't work...had to bring the in-law quarters.
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We did a little backroad stuff, but the trailer stayed at Stovepipe Wells.
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Had a great time and the weather was perfect.
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Jack
Redline
Likes to Drive and Ride
Pretty hard to dismiss the capability of modern heavy-duty pickups...capable of hauling a camper and pulling a travel trailer!
locrwln
Expedition Leader
Hey Jack some beautiful :Wow1:looking pics from your outing. Looks like you had fun. 1stDuece its a good idea to get rid of the airbags. Heavy duty springs are always way better...
We had a great time and it was great for my FIL as he has not been feeling well and this trip re-invigorated him, so yeah, it was a total win.
Buckstop
Pretty hard to dismiss the capability of modern heavy-duty pickups...capable of hauling a camper and pulling a travel trailer!
Exactly, and there were four adults and two dogs in the cab of the truck as well.
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Jack
1stDeuce
Explorer
Perhaps our Baja trip will "re-invigorate" us too... Or perhaps we'll just want to forsake our "normal" lives and stay in Baja... :costumed-smiley-007
You're proving exactly why replacing my truck with a diesel Colorado is never going to work... If anything, I need to convert mine to a longbox/flatbed... When you need a big truck, you need a BIG truck.
Just updated my thread with rear spring build details. Did pretty much what you did. Looks like it's going to work out well!
Thanks for the inspiration!
You're proving exactly why replacing my truck with a diesel Colorado is never going to work... If anything, I need to convert mine to a longbox/flatbed... When you need a big truck, you need a BIG truck.
Just updated my thread with rear spring build details. Did pretty much what you did. Looks like it's going to work out well!
Thanks for the inspiration!
chilliwak
Expedition Leader
locrwln
Expedition Leader
:ylsmoke:So true, So true....
Thank you. You have a great truck as well and it looks like it is serving you well on your adventures.
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Jack