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How Many Avalanche 2500 are here Now, Today?

MS03 2500 said:
It was a lot younger when I did that, after I had it for a year I was tired of trying to keep them shiney. I consider it a work horse not a show queen LOL
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Oh yea don’t worry I sell at the flea market and I load this broad down with stuff I always convert the cab when I go I had a 92 suburban before this and I will never switch back I love the avalanche
 
Well there are a few creature comforts things on it but nothing that effects the ability to tow or haul.
 
PORTHURON2500 said:
I'm here please add me to your list! I have had my '04' 2500 since new. She's a garage queen with only 9,200 miles ! Love taking her on a few trips each year!
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Oh my goodness its just a baby!! Please let me know if you or anyone else decides to sell one! I've been looking for one to no avail....
 
Durwin said:
I decided to go with the Moog control arms. I bought the upper ones from Rock Auto. Next are the lowers.
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Did you go with stock or an upgraded version?

Looks like moog has a problem solver upgraded version, ck.

Is that what you used?

Boots on mine are bad.

Suggestions on other steering components, I only have 67k on mine (orig owner).

I do have the conitgo Cognito Idler and Pitman Arm Kit, bump stops (for 300lb renuel bumper).


Thanks
 
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I had gone to the Chevrolet dealer in Folsom because they had quoted me a good price, about $750 for replacing both upper and lower control arms and a front end alignment. I got there last Friday morning and check in. It turns out the price they wanted for the work doubled. Oh well.

I have an appointment scheduled at another Chevrolet dealer next Saturday. They say it's about to take about 6 hours......

Let's see. That seems a little long.
 
I just bought a Hellwig front sway bar for the Avalanche. According to the photo, it's gray. I'm going to paint it black to match the other suspension parts.

Lots of new parts, now just to put them on.
 
Before I bought my 02 1500 I passed up on buying a 03 2500. I'm still kicking myself for not buying it. They are rare and I do love the bigger motor and trans.
 
I had the Hellwig sway bar put on a few months ago. The truck handles much better now. The kit included poly sway bar bushings. I would have done it myself except that bar must weigh 40 lbs.
 
Use a floor jack, because they are solid steel and as you found out quite heavy. Did you get both front and back. ???
 
I've noticed that the databases on automotive websites are now listing only the 1500. When that happens, I look up the Suburban 2500.
 
Nice looking Av Kitrod.

Durwin said:
I've noticed that the databases on automotive websites are now listing only the 1500. When that happens, I look up the Suburban 2500.
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Just remember 2500 burbs came in 2 models most have a 6.0l motor and some have the 8.1.

Most of the 6.0 suspension and drivetrain parts do not fit the 2500 AVs.
 
Yeah that right! I had completely forgotten the 6.0! Thanks for that info. I do always make sure that the pull down menu says 8.1L though.
 
Still here at 167k and the last oil sample I sent it showed all good.
Just getting started down the path of modernization and custom parts. Wish Raylar stuff would go on sale from time to time.
 
Just got my 2002 Avalanche 2500. It has Lots of miles (217,000). But it’s in great shape for the age and miles. Last owner had it from 130,000 until now. Had service history for last 10 yrs. I’m the 3rd owner.
Picture is in my avatar. Not sure how to post a picture in the thread. Keeps wanting me to put in a web address when I click what looks like the photo icon.
 
Fl-Avalanche2500 said:
... Not sure how to post a picture in the thread. Keeps wanting me to put in a web address when I click what looks like the photo icon.
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Need more posts and become a FULL MEMBER.
OR upload to your media album and then insert to threads.
These uploads will have to be approved first until you are a Full member.

All for the sake of SPAM protection.
 
new here, joining with an 02 2500 8.1L (196,000KM) that needs some work after sitting for a year.
Project8.1L starting soon :)
I have already ordered new headlights, a magnaflow 12649 + black tip, and some newer 8 bolt GM 20's to go on it.
Still searching for a good tire/level size (Was hoping 275/60/20 on a 2" level kit but I am unsure)...

https://flic.kr/p/2oF5u7a
 
dwswanger said:
:B: Well lets see how many Avalanche 2500 are still Here now? 04/16/2015 :help: With pic's of there trucks. Who is gone and who is still left? How about some pic's of Avalanche 2500 work or play, or camping to date? Or just any up dates? (y)



:welcome: :B: Avalanche 2500 (y) = :woohoo: :welcome:

1. dwswanger 17. Dix2500 32. Colebustinmasonacs
2. Randy 18. AV111 33. goddahvit
3. MS03 2500 19. Durwin 34. CJ3/4tonavalanche
4. AV 2500 20. wuan2000 35. jmwsmith
5. dman 21. mattjames07 36. mzeglevski
6. ckeene 22. DGM2500 37. joea
7. ronthehandymanga 23. Nebula
8. Ybre 24. Earlybronco
9. 2002blackedout2500 25. 022500black
10. JeepinDad 26. 25hundred
11. bowtiesno1 27. Ironrose123
12. Alaska_ AV. 28. Jim370
13. Chaos67731 29. flbjr2036
14. got change July 04 2015 !!!
15. X_Indian 30. cadboy1
16. Joeairforce 31. HostileJava
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Still here. Currently restoring her.
 
115K miles on this one i picked up in July of 2020. Its a 2003 fully optioned. I'm second owner. Interior is mint except typical seat tear on side.

Krytponite level kit with Bilsteins, all new front suspension (except pitman arm and idler), New wheels/ tires just installed, and Blackbear tuning in process.

Next is cosmetics. Taking off all the cladding and hitting it with raptor liner as it looks like crap!

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Oh and if anyone is wondering how I colored the raised letters on the cladding just hit up A1 decals on the web. I ordered the 18" and special requested the matching 2500 font. They fit perfectly!
 
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