http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/cognito1.jpg

Will be done on Friday.

You will love it! I have had no problems with mine, been on since mid July. Still trying to find a way to rob a bank or beer drive-thru to get the money for the wheels and tires!:smoke2:
When you are use to old style wheels and tires in 16", moving up to 18" and higher quality is a sticker shock! I got'em picked out, just waiting to get them...
Can't wait for pics!

Ya im going with 18" KMC diesels. Gonna do the quad Bilsteins up front soon too.

That is what I am doing. Basically what Copter is running. Not many black wheels around here...33" Toyo MT's I am guessing also!

nice. i want to see pictures.

That is what I am doing. Basically what Copter is running. Not many black wheels around here...33" Toyo MT's I am guessing also!


What is the new design Congito NTB kit you have posted in your sig?

Bed full of goodies, hope it turns out well brah

What is the new design Congito NTB kit you have posted in your sig?

The new style they just came out with. They did away with the linkage that went in the lower shock mount and made a new solid piece in it's place. There was a post about it. Don't know if they have it on their site yet or not....

Shit Wonder if I got that.

NICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me know. lol

Yea, you should get it. Mine and many others were the first ones back in mid July...

Ya the date on my Cognito box was like 9-18-09

Here is the post about it...Nick did answer you about it....after I did!:D
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=318145&highlight=cognito+new+style&page=7

OOPS Duh. I have so much on my mind I forgot thansk!

No problemo! Probably one of the easiest lifts I have installed...Now I just need dang wheels and tires!!!:mad:

Shit Wonder if I got that.

NICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me know. lol


Yeap...you are installing the NEW NTBD 4" kit :thumb:.

Also a heads up...on your carrier bearing shim kit I had another customer that had a 2wd say that the bolts in the kit did not work with the OE cage nut. I haven't ran into this here in house but all the shim kits we have done on CC LB trucks so I am not sure if they have a different mount on the 2wd's.

Let me know if anything pops up, I will be here till 5pm thur, Fri. 10-9-09 we will be closed. We are heading to a off road show.

oh i remeber that day!!!!

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z53/varty_yo/P1010508.jpg

Yeap...you are installing the NEW NTBD 4" kit :thumb:.

Also a heads up...on your carrier bearing shim kit I had another customer that had a 2wd say that the bolts in the kit did not work with the OE cage nut. I haven't ran into this here in house but all the shim kits we have done on CC LB trucks so I am not sure if they have a different mount on the 2wd's.

Let me know if anything pops up, I will be here till 5pm thur, Fri. 10-9-09 we will be closed. We are heading to a off road show.


I left you a message last week, give me a call when you can. I have a couple questions. I gave the truck to All Out OffRoad. I trust they will figure out the carrier shims, but I will give them a call to give a heads up tomorrow.

I left you a message last week, give me a call when you can. I have a couple questions. I gave the truck to All Out OffRoad. I trust they will figure out the carrier shims, but I will give them a call to give a heads up tomorrow.


Calling you right now

Guys/Nick,
Is a new carrier bearing something that can be ordered from GM dealer/ Rockauto? I am looking on Rockautos website and cannot find one. I want to get one on order incase I need it.

Congrats!!

Guys/Nick,
Is a new carrier bearing something that can be ordered from GM dealer/ Rockauto? I am looking on Rockautos website and cannot find one. I want to get one on order incase I need it.


I have not purchased a C/B for a Chevy so I am not sure if might be a Spicer, might want to check that?

Congrats!

I am going on 3 weeks with mine and I love it. I have a 2wd crew cab and had to add the carrier bearing spacers that Nick sent. I had to take the metal "U" clamp that goes around the carrier bearing off and beat the factory bolts out. Then I had to drill the factory holes bigger for the bolts and nuts I bought. The factory bolts in the carrier bearing where not long enough and the bolts in the ProComp kit I got from Nick didn't have nuts. I had to use the 2 large spacers and 1 medium spacer.

I will try to post pics of this tonight.

Ya post pics I am curious.

Badass truck by the way.

nicolewh85, spamming again I see. Takes a lot of character.

nicolewh85, spamming again I see. Takes a lot of character.


what are u talking about?

what are u talking about?

:lol: The post was removed by a moderator before you saw it. I'm just too quick for you :p:

wreedLBZ, I just replaced my carrier bearing on my 06 CCLB LBZ. Here's the GM p/n from the dealership: 88934865

I can confirm the c/b is a Spicer unit and there was a number stamped on it but I didn't write it down. Be careful using the above part number as they need your VIN to get the right c/b. Unknown if all 06's used the same c/b. Mine's a 4x4 and yours looks like 2wd???

Also, I measured the ID of the bearing and it was just over 1.5 in.

wreedLBZ, I just replaced my carrier bearing on my 06 CCLB LBZ. Here's the GM p/n from the dealership: 88934865

I can confirm the c/b is a Spicer unit and there was a number stamped on it but I didn't write it down. Be careful using the above part number as they need your VIN to get the right c/b. Unknown if all 06's used the same c/b. Mine's a 4x4 and yours looks like 2wd???

Also, I measured the ID of the bearing and it was just over 1.5 in.


How much was the piece? Was it hard to change?

I bought it from my local dealer for $170 but if I were smarter I would have gotten the p/n from them and then ordered it from GM parts direct for $93 :duh:.

It was really easy to change because I just took my driveline to someone and had the ujoints replaced, shaft balanced, and carrier replaced (took the GM part to him to avoid delays with him getting the part). Yes, it was pricey (170 gm part and 211 for shaft work) but now my d/s is balanced, new joints and new carrier. Knowing it's done right and being able to track when parts are replaced is worth the extra I may have spent in replacing something that may not have needed it (ujoints). Much smoother driving now, although I still have a slight vibration at 1900rpm/20mph.

Will be done on Friday.

It's Friday..... Pics????

Give me 10 minutes. Ive been too busy driving it!

Pics from a Blackberry, better ones tomorrow. I am going to post pics of the suspension underneath, Copter, Nick, Everyone I want you to look it completely over and tell me everything is OK.

http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/dmaxlift1.jpg
http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/dmaxlift2.jpg

Oh and by the way this thing rides like a damn Cadillac now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks good. Lets see those front angles.

I dont have front angles I am a 2wd LOL LOL LOL!!!!!!! Ill post pics of the front suspension tomorrow.

LOL then I guess you're good huh?

truck looks great

Looks good!!!

More pics. Guys look over the install and make sure it looks OK

http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0202.jpg
http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0203.jpg
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http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0205.jpg
http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0206.jpg
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http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0208.jpg
http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0209.jpg
http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0210.jpg
http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0211.jpg

Where are the spacers for the rear bump stops? My kit came with them...
OH, and they forgot to install your front differential and axle halves!!!!! :D

Other than that, it looks awesome!

Looks great, everything looks fine. How high do you have the lift set?

More pics. Guys look over the install and make sure it looks OK http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0210.jpg



Everything looks good but make sure both ends of the HD Tie Rods are greased. In this photo, your rubber looks a little soft.......):h

Looks great, everything looks fine. How high do you have the lift set?

Dont know honestly. I told them to set at 5.5. How can I tell.

Everything looks good but make sure both ends of the HD Tie Rods are greased. In this photo, your rubber looks a little soft.......):h


I am gonna give each zerk a shot of Amsoil grease tomorrow. I think that boot is squeezed like that because the wheels were really turned. That boot looks like it can hold ALOT of grease! Does it need more than one pump?

Oh ya', mine took several pumps.

I am gonna give each zerk a shot of Amsoil grease tomorrow. I think that boot is squeezed like that because the wheels were really turned. That boot looks like it can hold ALOT of grease! Does it need more than one pump?

ya, Definitley. Its not just cause it's turned, just fill it and you will see the boot get bigger, feel it as you fill it, you want the boot full, but not to much.

Where are the spacers for the rear bump stops? My kit came with them...
OH, and they forgot to install your front differential and axle halves!!!!! :D

Other than that, it looks awesome!


What is this spacer for rear bump stops you are speaking of?

What is this spacer for rear bump stops you are speaking of?

Its just a spacer to move the bumpstop down closer to the leaf springs like it would be on a stock truck. I didn't bother putting mine on.

Looks sharp man!:cool:

Its just a spacer to move the bumpstop down closer to the leaf springs like it would be on a stock truck. I didn't bother putting mine on.


Ill put this on my list to talk to Nick about when I call him.

I also think I was sent the wrong size ubotls, should I have WAY more thread sticking out of mine?

Also here are the alignment specs.http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/aligspecs.jpg

Over all it looks great !!!


Here are a couple things others have said already but i will also comment...

http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0205.jpg

The rear bump stops drop brackets where not installed but like said not life or death.


http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0206.jpg


Not sure what UCA bump rubber stop they used but that is not the one's that come in the kit. That is a taller style and the Cognito bu,p stop is a thinner pancake looking rubber. The ride would be better with the right drop rubber stop because this is limiting the down travel. I can send you the right ones if they mis-placed them.


http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0210.jpg

I would also say to check how full of grease the tie rods are because they take alot. Looks alittle low and should be nice and ballooned on the boot to show it's full.

http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0211.jpg


I would take it right back....they forgot to install the front diff :eek:.




























I know....it's 2wd and it doesn't have a diff......:lol:

And they forgot to put in the dual shocks! :D

http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0208.jpg

And they forgot to put in the dual shocks! :D

http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/img_0208.jpg


Dual shocks are next couple paychecks MUAHAHAH!!! Love this thing already!!

Did my alignment specs looks OK? The steering wheel is a little crooked to the left but its drives straight as a arrow when you let off so Im not complaining.

Also here are the alignment specs.http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/2500lift/aligspecs.jpg

Dual shocks are next couple paychecks MUAHAHAH!!! Love this thing already!!

Did my alignment specs looks OK? The steering wheel is a little crooked to the left but its drives straight as a arrow when you let off so Im not complaining.


This truck doesn't pull? It says it has no cross caster, I am not 100% on top of my alignment as of whet your numbers would do but I have always found that it needs to have about .8 lower on the driver side caster split. If it feel good to you then I would run it and just watch the tires. About the steering wheel being off I would have them make it straight. Did they or do they do a 10-day re-torq or check up? Most of the time shops do this to keep warr. with there work. If you don't come back for it then they can say they will not cover the issue's because you never gave them the chance. This would be something you would want to bring up if they have a re-torq plan or call them.

This truck doesn't pull? It says it has no cross caster, I am not 100% on top of my alignment as of whet your numbers would do but I have always found that it needs to have about .8 lower on the driver side caster split. If it feel good to you then I would run it and just watch the tires. About the steering wheel being off I would have them make it straight. Did they or do they do a 10-day re-torq or check up? Most of the time shops do this to keep warr. with there work. If you don't come back for it then they can say they will not cover the issue's because you never gave them the chance. This would be something you would want to bring up if they have a re-torq plan or call them.


Yes I noticed today the truck pulls to the right when the steering wheel straightens out after you let off wheel. What number EXACTLY are you talking about so I can point it out. Caster on left wheel, correct?

They do have 10 day retorque, I will tell them about this and they are going to shim the carrier as it growls at highway speeds!


What is involved in making the steering wheel straight? Another alignment?

Left and right it says "Castor" and the middle section that says "Cross Caster" this tells you the difference between left and right. Should be lower on the drivers side. They will have to put it bake on the mach. to do this.

Looks good wreed. I wanna do mine soooooo bad I can taste it!!!!!!!