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    Let's see those 4x4 Squares On Dirt!

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    Bilstein Shocks Bushing/Sleeve Question

    ORD has now said the shock is supposed to go in the aft upper mount. Which is different from what they told me before. I will switch it tonight. Just wanted to keep that info on here in case anyone else finds themselves with these questions.
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    Bilstein Shocks Bushing/Sleeve Question

    @Grit dog thanks man. I measured the eye to eye sitting on the ground and they are 20.5". The shocks have a max length of 21.63" per Bilstein's website. I've emailed ORD to see what's up. I am thinking I either need longer shocks or to install them in the shorter location (which would also...
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    1990 suburban Factory roof rack location

    My '89 Burb has the wood grain on the side of the rack too. I was very close to buying a FSJ Cherokee Chief in the stock light blue color before deciding I wanted the extra size of the Burb. I still envision getting one though in a few years and fixing it up for my daughter to drive. The boy...
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    Bilstein Shocks Bushing/Sleeve Question

    Yours appear to be about an 1” longer than mine with about 1/2” more travel. I am not sure I’ll have time this weekend with all the kids stuff we have to do, but I will report back after I test the suspension travel per Bucket’s advice.
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    Bilstein Shocks Bushing/Sleeve Question

    Thanks bucket, really appreciate the verification. What’s the best way to verify the shock stroke is adequate? Should I unbolt the shock and stabilizer, jack up the frame, then let the wheel just droop?
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    Bilstein Shocks Bushing/Sleeve Question

    Interesting. You have the 2" custom lift from ORD too. Is your shock the 33-185590 with 8.13" of travel? I can't quite read it on the photo.
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    Bilstein Shocks Bushing/Sleeve Question

    When I ordered the shocks online there was nowhere to specify on the website during purchase between dual and single front shocks. The only options were whether you wanted to get their extended front shock mounts (and I assume longer shocks to accompany them), which I didn't get. At the time I...
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    Bilstein Shocks Bushing/Sleeve Question

    Thanks everyone for the input! I agree the front shock angle looks concerning. However, this is the angle I get using the auxiliary mount on the top and going inside the lower mount, which is what ORD said you are supposed to do. I feel like the only way to correct this is to either use the...
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    Bilstein Shocks Bushing/Sleeve Question

    The lengths were fine. I am curious how the bolt fit at the bottom in the rear. Did you use the supplied metal sleeve inside the rubber bushing? Were you able to clamp up on the rubber bushing? Here is what mine looked like: To use the stock bolt I was unable to use the supplied metal...
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    1990 suburban Factory roof rack location

    Were these factory installed or dealer installed racks? It doesn't look like they are mentioned as options in the brochures or option code lists. If they were dealer installed, I would guess there is some more variability in their installation locations than if they were put on at the factory...
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    Retrosound Troubleshooting

    @SquareRoot https://photos.app.goo.gl/AHJa2AqEmeyVMYyq6 That link should work and take you to a video of me showing the Carpuride monitor. If it doesn’t work let me know. A few things I forgot to mention. It works with polarized sunglasses and I have it wired so that it automatically...
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    Retrosound Troubleshooting

    I'm gonna try and make a video this weekend of the Carpuride setup. I finally finished installing the kickpanels, headunit, and sub this week. Overall I am happy with everything. However, the Retrosound is still giving me a little headache. The new headunit that was sent under warranty fixed...
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    Vent window adjustment?

    Were the two screws enough to hold it in place or did you also run a bead of weatherstrip adhesive? If I needed to run the adhesive, it seems like I wouldn't need the screws.
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    Retrosound Troubleshooting

    I was debating between an under seat and a box sub in the back. My spare tire is too large for the spot in the Suburban so I went with a powered box for convenience. It comes with a quick disconnect harness so I can easily remove it if I need more temporary cargo area. I am going to build a...
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