Recent content by Lord Helmet

About a year ago, I installed a PCM 91oct tune and had them disable the fan clutch CEL. Following that install, my buddy replaced my bad OEM fan clutch with a non-electronic fan clutch. Since then, I have noticed that on most mornings when I leave for work, the fan roars until I get up to...

So I have learned that using the Alpine's internal crossover for the HPF is actually destroying the sound quality. By turning it off and allowing the speakers to utilize the original HU frequencies, the sound is far cleaner and also has more definition. Major improvement. Another improvement...

LOL, fixed it. I should clarify that this Alpine deck has a full range of pre-amp outputs, not just for subs. There is a separate set of pre-outs that incorporate a built in x-over for the sub itself.

Hi, All. A few months ago I had a high-end Alpine head unit installed (Alpine INE-W927HD) in place of my factory deck and it sounds terrible. I even had a small sub installed at the same time. The factory system sounded light years better to say the least. This was confirmed because I had a...

Yesterday I had a chance to reinstall the factory coil springs which was a pretty painless job. If you have the right tools, you don't even need to open the hood to do this; an 18mm Gearwrench (which I had) fits perfectly inside the opening between the fender well and the top of the shock...

Mine were going bad with I bought the truck. It's an 05 97x and it had 138k on it when I bought it. My buddy's brother (ASE tech) who replaced them for me said that they were dry rotting to hell.

You may be right. And with that, I might just look for some more performance oriented struts, possibly the bilsteins and make my own "quick-strut" from my factory coils. I went the quick strut route to save me some time but in the end, I cannot recommend doing it that way. Also, the strut...

No problem. The quick strut part number I used is Monroe 181341 for reference. I should note that the front end does feel like it's tight again but it doesn't handle as well as it did before. It from a precision feeling to a floaty feeling if that makes any sense. Feels like a Cadillac which...

I just completed a major overhaul of the front suspension on my Saab 97x.. I replaced the following parts: Upper ball joints Lower ball joints Upper control arms with new bushings Lower control arms with new bushings Wheel bearing hub assemblies Quick struts (coils and struts pre-assembled)...

Aggghh! I have no idea how I missed that! Now lets see if they will deliver one to me. :undecided:

Yep, looks like it. This is driving me crazy. I can only hope the Rainier can save the day.

Thanks, Blckshdw. It looks like the door handles are the same. The trailblazer dash is definitely different. I wonder if the Rainier and Envoy are different. Especially the Rainier, I think it may have similar dash shape to that of the 97x. If anyone has a photos of either that would help...

Hi, all! I have a couple of trim pieces missing from the interior of my 97x and I need to see if they are the same in other 360's. If anyone could please post a photo the rear pass door panel as well as the pass side dash end, I would greatly appreciate it. I am missing a trim piece at the end...

I can offer nothing to this thread since I have the same problem as of a week ago. Subscribed....

Thanks for this! How concerned do I need to be about the tire width on the stock wheels? They are 18" so it should be harder to find tires I would imagine. With respect to the strut spacers, do I need (or want) inside our outside the coil? Like I said, I'm not going to be doing any real...