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Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE
I've been following your build and the quality of your work is amazing. You have my vote for project of the year.
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That's quite a compliment considering all the amazing work we see on this forum!
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Originally Posted by gringoloco
Man, this looks flippin' badass. My next project will be a Tahoe. Oh, and I'll be stealing ALL of your ideas...  |
No stealing required. Everything you see here is free for the taking
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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc
Wow, that looks fantastic! How much do you think that whole assembly weighs?
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I have yet to put it on a scale, but I can tell you this; it weighs less than a 03 Tahoe/Yukon hatch. I know this because #1 I borrowed the struts from an 03 Yukon when I was first mocking it up and that 03 door without assistance is f'n heavy! and #2 with the gas-strut/hinge geometry set to match the 03 set-up the struts were slightly too strong i.e. lighter hatch.
So this time around I'll put the upper ball studs a little higher to reduce mechanical advantage of the struts and allow for a little more travel.