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  2. Rear shocks specifically QA1

    in Suspension & Brakes

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    Alright.

     

    So I know this is an old thread but I wanted to post an update.

     

    Truck has 193,4XX on it and I have noticed that there has been enough play in the rear suspension to make a racket. The factory bolts are undersize for the hole/eyelet mount. After calling QA1 and asking what the eyelet inside diameter is... it turns out to be 9/16.

     

    So to solve the issue I went to Lowes and bought 2x 9/16 x 3" bolts and related washers/nuts(I coated the bolt in black RTV). That worked like a charm, I bought another pair and will install them on the top. No noise and about zero play. I really wish GM would have gone with 9/16ths bolts from the jump.

  10. Carbon Fiber Parts

    in General SS

    Posted

    Everyone hit up NORCALSS at his site to show interest. I'm hoping he decides to carry the Carbon Fiber parts.

     

     

    The thing is this:

     

    It costs a set up fee to make the mold for the parts, once that's done it's done and all that they charge is for making the part.

  12. Carbon Fiber Parts

    in General SS

    Posted

    Update*

     

    Talked to my guy over there and apparently the molds were lost/destroyed for the rad shroud cover. So it'll be $600 for the mold plus about a hundred-ish for the part.

     

    If I can get enough interested parties to pay the set up fee; I will send over my rad shroud to the company to have it replicated.

     

    Would you guys be willing to split the set up fee?

  14. Carbon Fiber Parts

    in General SS

    Posted

    My fellow SilveradoSS bros,

     

    I'm currently coordinating with a company in California to get the Following parts re-made:

     

    Radiator Shroud- $199

     

    3 piece engine cover.- $ around 500

     

    They used to make these parts but don't anymore due to a drop in demand. They are willing to make them however. They are also willing to make ANYTHING out of Carbon Fiber in their modern dedicated facility, problem is the initial set up cost for the parts($600)(for parts they haven't made before)

     

    I am considering having some parts made but would like to gauge interest so that we may all benefit.

     

    The parts are:

     

    1. Dash bezel

    2. SS brake ducts

    3. Bumpers

    4. Grill inserts

    5. Dash board(top piece)

    6. Electrical box/cover(underhood)

    7. Intimidator spoiler

     

    That's all I can think of at the moment. If a group of us could pitch in for the set up fee then we could directly order from the company. The below link is to their website so you can see the quality. All the parts are made in USA.

     

    http://www.finishlinecomposites.com/products.html

     

    Feel free to share this post with others on other forums.

     

    For more info PM me.

     

    I am already working with a gentleman there so if there are any questions please go through me so that work isn't replicated unnecessarily.

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