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Daryl Z71's 2006 Silverado Z71 Re-build

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Daryl LBZ
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On the way home now with a new to me L33 5.3L      

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Well she's all hooked up an running. Great oil pressure compared to the old motor. Only problem is that the shift cable broke, and now I have to wait for a new one. Ugh! It's always something.    

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Better night time picture.  

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Hahahahaha!

 

Does this apply 06 suburban ltz?

Yes. The Suburbam LTZ was only available for 2006 in this body. It was listed in my post, so yes it does apply. The Suburban LTZ only had an LQ4. The AWD Escalade was the ONLY SUV to get the LQ9
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Yes. The Suburbam LTZ was only available for 2006 in this body. It was listed in my post, so yes it does apply. The Suburban LTZ only had an LQ4. The AWD Escalade was the ONLY SUV to get the LQ9

You didn't say the year of the LTZ suburban

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You didn't say the year of the LTZ suburban

Only available for one year with a Gen 3 engine. Didnt really need to.
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Keep up the good work! Fixing to be rebuilding a 2004 myself so I'll be digging all through this build

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New Leaf Springs that came today.

 

 

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I decided to install my shocks and tie rods today.

 

 

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Then we mounted a tire to a wheel for a test fit:

 

 

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Thanks Zach. I wish I could get the body and paint taken care of now, but it's not happening this year.

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Thanks. I think they could use an even more aggressive tire to look better. Maybe next time I'll go with the ST's

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