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  1. Giant Rock

    Leaf spring bushing destroyed. What would cause this?

    I have a 4 inch Off Road Design lift with their custom ez ride leaf springs. The bushing on the rear end of the front left leaf spring is destroyed, while the ones on the right side leaf spring are in perfect condition. Check out the picture to see what I mean. Questions are: 1. What would...
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    Problems with lift kit (ORD) install...

    I recently had my local shop install a 4 inch suspension lift kit from Off Road Designs on my 1990 4x4 Suburban. Got all the bells whistles like extended shock mounts and shackles etc. Spent the extra money to have a top of the line kit, was stoked. Since then I've driven about ~400 miles. Last...
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    Please help me figure out this noise! Video included.

    Ever since I've had my 1990 Suburban, about a year, every now and then it begins to make a Clicking noise from somewhere under the front of the truck like near the tire or axle. It sounds almost like a card in a bicycle spoke. Then when I stop there is a heavy Clunk sound and feel that comes...
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    Help finding Rock Sliders that fit my 1990 Suburban?

    I have researched here, seen the "Nerf bars" thread, and looked online. Yet I still am confused and haven't found a good product to order that I'm confident will fit. I need beefy rock sliders that will protect the body of mySuburban PLUS act as a lifting point for a Hi Lift jack so I can...
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    Noob here looking for help deciding wether to purchase a new crate motor or do an engine re-fresh

    I've got a 1990 Suburban with 220k miles. The engine is certainly tired and recently started shutting off. I've looked into fixing this which I may still do, but at this point since my goal for this rig is to have it be completely trust worthy going long distances where ever I want, I've began...
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    Engine shut off while driving my '90 Suburban. Sup with that?

    Was driving the other day and all of a sudden my engine was off. I lost power steering and power brakes, was kinda scary and thank god I was going slow at the time. My lights and radio were still on but no engine. I pulled over, turned the key off and then it started again. Since then I've...
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    Should I service in anyway the transmission on my 1990 Suburban with over 200k miles?

    I bought this Suburban a few months ago, the truck shifts gears perfectly, but general wisdom says to change all the fluids because who knows what the PO did. However, I've been researching about the Transmission and I've come across multiple threads in other forums that say things like: "At...
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    Making my 1990 Suburban bullet proof. What do I need to do?

    So I bought my Suburban about 4 months ago and I absolutely LOVE it. I'm gonna keep this thing forever. It has 206k miles on it but seems to run great. I've already done quite a bit of deep desert exploring in it, using 4x4 often, but plan on doing even more in the future. This last weekend...
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    Roof rack install pictures. Half DIY basket and Factory OEM roof rails

    I ask a bunch of dumb questions around these parts and really appreciate the help. I don't have much value to offer but thought I could at least post about this roof rack I installed. I wanted to install the factory roof rails (I bought them on Ebay for like $250) plus add a basket up front...
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    Does my 1990 Suburban 1500 4x4 have open or locking Rear Differential?

    I have a feeling this is a dumb question...please forgive me. Here's a pic: Sunset Drinks by Giant Rock posted Oct 14, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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    Thoughts on running 10 year old tires?

    My 1990 Suburban came with 10 year old tires that have barely been used. What are your thoughts on running these into the ground or just biting the thousand dollar bullet and getting new tires? I do some off roading and worried rocks could do me in but I really don't know... 20201013_121937...
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    Auxiliary Battery and Inverter Questions

    Ultimate noob here, back again with more questions that are most likely basic but here we go. So I want to add a second battery to my Suburban and a 1500w power inverter. The inverter will be used to charge batteries, plug in a laptop and run led lights possibly. Point being it will NOT be...
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    4x4 shifting question from a noob

    I have a 1990 Suburban with 4x4 shifter on the floor. It's my understanding that to shift into 4L the proper way is to put the truck into Neutral and to coast between 3-5mph, then shift into 4L. That is all well and good for when you know something challenging might be coming up. Out here in...
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    Suburban Barn Door MOLLE Panel

    Just added this to one of the barn doors on the Suburban and am pretty pleased with how it turned out. I'm thinking about adding another one just like it to the other door, or possibly a little table...does anyone have other recommendations?
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    What lift and tires are best for my 1990 Suburban?

    Right now my Suburban has stock suspension, I think at least, and 33 inch tires. Currently I am leaning towards a Rancho 2inch lift (my leaf springs and shocks need replacing anyway so why not add a little ground clearance) and sticking with 33 inch tires. I believe this means I wouldn't need...
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    Factory roof rack install - I don't have the black gaskets, what can I use to make some?

    Recently purchased a factory roof rack for my 1990 Suburban. I have learned from the forum that different years were installed in different ways i.e some years had nut inserts and some years used sheet metal screws. The roof rack uses black plastic (or maybe rubber?) gaskets at the attachment...
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    The ultimate noob finally gets his dream truck - Hello from Joshua Tree

    I'm a rock climber from Joshua Tree, CA and I have been dreaming about a square body Suburban for years. The planets finally aligned and I got one last week. It is a 1990 4x4 and it is fuggin awesome! Finally I'm free to explore the desert in confidence and now I can take a bunch of friends...

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