Duramax Brake Upgrade Powerstop Z36, and Powerstop Giveaway!

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Giveaway rules: comment below with a question. Any topic - projects, shop, welding, venison recipes, anything! I'll pick my favorite two, and those winners will get a package in the mail from me with a Powerstop hat and some shop stickers.
Initially, I thought I needed another truck like I need a hole in my head. Turns out, this one is darned useful. Today, we're going to take a look at this new-to-me 2003 LB7 Duramax, pop on some Z36 hotness from Powerstop Brakes, and I've even got a little giveaway toward the end.
Wait, there's a 6.5 with as much torque as this Duramax?
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00:00 Just another white TX truck
00:16 Hey Y'all
02:34 Powerstop Z36 Truck and Tow Brake Upgrade for 2003 Chevy Duramax
06:37 One more, one more
07:47 Darned good piece of gear!
09:12 Powerstop giveaway! Rules are easy
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David & Tom (my dad)
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@JRUTHLESS_GARAGE_AND_CUSTOM Жыл бұрын

thats a good truck. I had an 2001 the best upgrade I did was a set a H2s and 33s. put that engine at 2000rpm at 75mph, got great mpg . on 1 trip from St.Paul to Chicago got 25.4 mpg. only mods were a pretty boost valve and 4in exhaust.

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

What is it about LB7s and their great fuel economy? Your build scope seems in line with my plan.

@JRUTHLESS_GARAGE_AND_CUSTOM Жыл бұрын

@@WillometMotorFab I wish I knew, I think the 33s where the key. before that when I had the stock 245/75r16 I was getting 16-18 maybe 19.5 if I was nice to it. the taller tire made it soo much nicer on road trips and gave it alot more grip. that trans had an unused 6th gear. duramaxturner has a kit/valve body to utilize it. my truck came from a medium duty truck shop that did Allisons. it may have already been up graded.

@juanarocho2810 Жыл бұрын

I’m a fan of your suburban looks so good. Is made just for adventure. In the future I want to build something similar in a newer body.

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

The truck is mostly an adventure vehicle now. It does a bit of road and street driving, but that job has generally shifted to the LB7.

@independentcontractor1633 Жыл бұрын

Are you moving to the new shop Dave? The "Cats Eye" Duramax is my nest purchace. I am also working on a 04 Yukon XL to transport me to mototrsport events (going 80's Rallye Car style on a Yukon.) Should be fun. What did I miss? Where did the Jeep come from? Looking at Powerstop for the Yukon project!

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

The Shop and The OP are two separate spaces for work. Most of the work is done at the shop, but the OP is where everything lives and the odd job will get done there, too. That Jeep is Kris’ new to him jeepster. It’s a neat truck.

@codyjennings3728 Жыл бұрын

First of all, I can't get enough of the suburban! Such an awesome project. I have an '89 V1500 suburban of my own and would love to turn it into more of an off-road adventure rig like yours. So I'm gonna start small with my first part question. What are the headlights you use on your suburban?

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re digging the suburban. It’s my favorite of the fleet. Check my Amazon store for the osram 4x6 lights. They’re a great value and nearly plug and play.

@codyjennings3728 Жыл бұрын

@@WillometMotorFab Will do! Thanks

@wheelinchronicles Жыл бұрын

Bonus questions. When do we get to see butts only bread being sold? & when will the next sandlot you’re narrating come out?

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

Well, the prototype got eaten, so I don’t know what we’ll reference for production.

@icdproductions Жыл бұрын

What would you consider your best purchase when it comes to metalworking tools?

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

Tough one. The English wheel technically wasn’t a purchase, but it was darned handy. Nothing really gets done without the welder, but the fixture table was really transformative to my ability to setup and hold stuff in place. Then, there’s the air compressor, which runs a bunch of tools, including the bender.

@kyleworkman8483 Жыл бұрын

As an Aggie '97 from East Texas, one with a 1991 V2500 Burb...I am thoroughly enjoying your channel! We just got back from an overland trip (RimRocker and several high passes in central Colorado) where I learned I need some brakes for my truck. I cannot locate them on Powerstop's website...what kit did you use for your burb? I don't have a Dana 60, rather the corporate front. I plan on reaching out to them tomorrow, but I just thought I would ask. Again, I enjoy the channel! Thank you!

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

Howdy! I used late style dodge calipers on my front 60 and a late style 14 bolt for the rear. Lots of adaptation to get really large brakes. 👍

@AdventureK5 Жыл бұрын

What’s your favorite coffee? We know your favorite beer…I’m a foodie so I like to try different brands.

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

We have a local roaster - Oak Cliff Coffee - and they are our daily cup. A good whole bean, freshly roasted and ground, and made in a French press is my go to. No cafe; no trabajo! On the road, an unsweetened cold brew is ideal. Starbucks, black rifle, whatever; just as long as it’s not sweet and loaded with cream. Give me black.

@millsmify Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great channel. Your work inspires me to continue moving forward with my own projects. My question is about welding... How do you decide when to Mig and when to Tig? Do you have hard and fast rules that help you decide? Thanks again for all your content... Keep it up!

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re here man. Sometimes material determines the choice for you - TIG for aluminum - and other times it’s preference. I like the control of TIG, and it’s my default. MIG is my go to when speed matters, the material is a bit dirty, or I can’t fit my l hands in to TIG.

@jnkellogg737 Жыл бұрын

What injector pump did you install on the 5.6L. I have the 6.2l in my 84 Suburban and after watching you motor swap to the 6.5, I’m thinking of doing it as well but I don’t want the computer

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

I’ll dig up the part number, but it’s in the description of the second 6.5 video.

@mr_farmer_johnson Жыл бұрын

So.....when is the SAS? 😂 Clean rig

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

Triggered! My wife specifically said this thing rides too nicely to futz with. El prohibido!

@mr_farmer_johnson Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 so…… next years series build? Lol jk jk

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

@@mr_farmer_johnson oh yeah, there's plenty to do under the hood 👍👍

@JosephMarzo Жыл бұрын

Since I already asked you about the powerstop brakes, I'd like to know when the charger will become the top project.

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

Hey, bud. The direct answer is this - I'm not working on anything else until the Charger (mostly) rolls.

@JosephMarzo Жыл бұрын

@@WillometMotorFab EXCITING!

@thecat6062 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps an aftermarket exhaust brake would make a nice upgrade?

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking about it for sure. The LML’s exhaust brake is so nice!

@scotthendrix4484 Жыл бұрын

Question about my 1975 short bed chevy the length of shocks are measured how for best travel and the best shock set up for this

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

The basic method is to measure from the shock axle mount to the frame mount at ride height. That should be the length of the shock at mid-travel, so with half the chrome shaft showing. For example, a 14" travel shock would have 7" of shock shaft showing at ride height in this instance. Call Offroad Design with those measurements, and they'll get you settled into a shock.

@cameronhayes53 10 ай бұрын

Good stuff and thanks for sharing. I just put the Z36 Power Stop brakes on my 2005 Tahoe Z71. Just curious, why didn't you use the Power Stop calipers? I installed the full kit and love the red calipers. Thx.

@WillometMotorFab 10 ай бұрын

Just didn’t have time. They’re sitting on the shelf, and I’ll pop them on next time along with some braided lines.

@cameronhayes53 10 ай бұрын

I gotcha. I didn't put on those red braided lines :( kinda wishing I had so maybe that will be next. @@WillometMotorFab

@farmer-jon Жыл бұрын

I have two questions. The first, do you think the wrecked/decommissioned 03’ rig would be a good platform to modernize a 59’ GMC to make it more civilized? Thinking of making a classic but useable farm truck that can still do the long runs towing hay/equipment but is more interesting and has more character (a ways down the road of course). Second question, because I can’t help myself. I saw a Land Rover peeking into the corner of the frame……..is there a story or potentially future news?

@toyodajunkie Жыл бұрын

I saw that Land Rover and was wondering the same thing. My question was gonna be about it but looks like I’ll be asking something else.

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

I think a cab-swapped Apache Duramax would be an awesome project! Love that idea. And on that rover, that was Kris’ truck, but he sold it to our shop neighbor. I’m sure it’ll hang around, and be in background along the way.

@wheelinchronicles Жыл бұрын

I’m going to be ditching the RTT with my new 2500 rocklander Burb thing build. (Lots of reasons). But, what made you choose the tent you’ve got?

@WillometMotorFab Жыл бұрын

Good one. I personally like a ground tent, and just wanted a ton of room but with easy setup. I picked this so I can camp with my wife and our dogs and be very comfortable.