Have an 06 Duramax and had to do all this a few years ago. Including those torsion bar bushings and grinding the studs out. Heavy work doing suspension on 3/4 truck.
Hey nice video... It's nice to hear accurate information! I'm literally working on the exact truck is just a big block 8.1 l. It would be nice if we could touch base because I'm trying to replace everything and overhaul the truck so any input would be greatly appreciated
no problem! be sure to hit fasteners and torsion bar/control arm connection with penetrant spray multiple times before doing the job! Good luck and let me know if any questions
Hey boss, from your POV on the driver side, can the mount for the lower control arm ( right side➡️ closer to the door) be fixed? I hit a curb pretty bad is messed up my alignment and my tire started rubbing really bad like it shifted back an inch or 2, compared to the right side it clears no problem, but since the mounting bracket looks like it’s welded I don’t know if it can be fixed or not. I’d like to hear your opinion thanks boss
hey, it could potentially be straightened or a new bracket welded on. If it shifted 1 or 2 inches then other parts were likely bent/shifted. Once fixed, depending on how bad, the alignment of the truck may never be the same though... best to bring it into a shop to look at it
Maybe because mine is a gas 2500 or it's a 2004, but I have a dogbone style of link holding that bracket to the truck. Still looks like shit, but it is different.
My 03 suburban 3/4 ton is set up like yours, much easier design to work on than the HD setups…. I believe the HD mounting is stronger and stiffer to compensate for the increased engine weight and allows for dually specs
@jenniferw5095….sure thing. Grab that new buggy whip , climb into the wagon and meander on down to the general store and pick up a bottle of coca -cola. Or just spray a de-ruster on it or penetrating oil and forget the old wives tales. Coke: less than 1% phosphoric acid vs Ospho: 30% phosphoric acid.
I will eventually , truck had higher priorities than undercoat at this point. And better to get all underside work done before oil undercoat or else it's a mess to work on.
Have an 06 Duramax and had to do all this a few years ago. Including those torsion bar bushings and grinding the studs out. Heavy work doing suspension on 3/4 truck.
yes it is
Good catch. Many wouldn't have noticed and had problems later. Needed replacing anyways so no damage done.
Thank You! Just starting this job and would not have looked at that as a potential problem.
No problem!!
Hey nice video... It's nice to hear accurate information! I'm literally working on the exact truck is just a big block 8.1 l. It would be nice if we could touch base because I'm trying to replace everything and overhaul the truck so any input would be greatly appreciated
Been away a few weeks, sure let me know when!
Damn I feel it your sweatin homie saw that drip on the control arm😂😂 be safe
Thank you sir! Looking at lower control arms on my 95 Blazer and I'm sure this will factor into it!
No problem!
Ready to do all the same repairs
Thanks for the heads up. My 2002 is so rusted I'm sure it's going to be a pita job.
no problem! be sure to hit fasteners and torsion bar/control arm connection with penetrant spray multiple times before doing the job! Good luck and let me know if any questions
You were suppose to use the special tool, that releases the tension on the torsion bar.
yes you have to use the special torsion key release tool
What is this special tool you speak of?@@andrewpowers01
Thank You!
Dude thank you
Just had forgotten the crossmember bushings were gone but its been an issue for a while
Will this affect my positive camber? I replaced the top bushings but the bottoms looked "ok" but im wondering if that's the issue.
Totally forgot my crossmember bushings have been shot for a long time
Good catch.
Hey boss, from your POV on the driver side, can the mount for the lower control arm ( right side➡️ closer to the door) be fixed? I hit a curb pretty bad is messed up my alignment and my tire started rubbing really bad like it shifted back an inch or 2, compared to the right side it clears no problem, but since the mounting bracket looks like it’s welded I don’t know if it can be fixed or not. I’d like to hear your opinion thanks boss
hey, it could potentially be straightened or a new bracket welded on. If it shifted 1 or 2 inches then other parts were likely bent/shifted. Once fixed, depending on how bad, the alignment of the truck may never be the same though... best to bring it into a shop to look at it
Maybe because mine is a gas 2500 or it's a 2004, but I have a dogbone style of link holding that bracket to the truck. Still looks like shit, but it is different.
My 03 suburban 3/4 ton is set up like yours, much easier design to work on than the HD setups…. I believe the HD mounting is stronger and stiffer to compensate for the increased engine weight and allows for dually specs
Pour Coca-cola the night before you pull it apart
@jenniferw5095….sure thing. Grab that new buggy whip , climb into the wagon and meander on down to the general store and pick up a bottle of coca -cola. Or just spray a de-ruster on it or penetrating oil and forget the old wives tales. Coke: less than 1% phosphoric acid vs Ospho: 30% phosphoric acid.
Why don't you treat your underbody to stop rust ?
I will eventually , truck had higher priorities than undercoat at this point. And better to get all underside work done before oil undercoat or else it's a mess to work on.
get a new cross member