Just Getting Started need Help

buck51 · Feb 4, 2012

Hey guys, my mom handed me down her 2000 yukon xl because she's buying a new Escalade. Im stuck between what i should do to it. Either putting a lift on it with some rugged tires and try to black it out or keeping it the same height and blacking it out. She already has 22 inch chrome rims on it. I need suggestions on what i should do to it. Please comment back it be very helpful.

chauncey0337 · Feb 4, 2012

Welcome Matt! Some pics might give us a better idea on how to point you in the right direction.

ATL · Feb 4, 2012

this is a question only you can answer, what are you wanting from the truck? fit a specific size tire? take it hunting? just make it look good?

WiCK3D_SiX · Feb 4, 2012

Black it out, only the OBS looks good lifted IMO. Bag it or drop it.

buck51 · Feb 4, 2012

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/3f/e/AAAAC4ikvcEAAAAAAD_r8A.jpg?v=1238689480000[/IMG]

thats the back end

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yeah I'm torn apart between what i should do. I don't think that this car would really fit the lifted look to well
I definitely want to get it blacked out but i can't find black bumpers and black side trim

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im not a fan of the front end of it at all

ATL · Feb 4, 2012

get a set of 26s and leave it alone

buck51 · Feb 4, 2012

Will that affect my turning radius? it has 22's right now and rubs while making sharp turns.
Do any of you know of websites for bumpers that are black?

MrBalll · Feb 4, 2012

chauncey0337 said:
Welcome Matt!

I see what you did there.

buck51 said:
Will that affect my turning radius? it has 22's right now and rubs while making sharp turns.
Do any of you know of websites for bumpers that are black?

Yes, it will, unless you do some trimming and modding.
For the bumper you can check eBay, StylinTrucks, and I believe SummitRacing has a black powder coated bumper.

You may just be better off having your current bumper painted or powder coated. That's what I did with mine.

chauncey0337 · Feb 4, 2012

I would get them powder coated or look for some Z71 or denali bumpers at a salvage yard.

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MrBalll said:
I see what you did there

Did what? lol

buck51 · Feb 4, 2012

alright thanks guys. Ill def post some pics of the actually truck tomorrow it was to dark out when i posted this but i will keep you posted on how its coming or what my ideas are. Ill most definitely be back for help

elcapitanmas · Feb 5, 2012

chrome molding off the sides, led tail lights is a good start

Big Lew · Feb 6, 2012

Yeah, you can peel those side panels off, that's what I'm doing. And 24's will fit in there nicely, but you will have the rubbing issue as well unless you do some adjusting. I've got an 01 Yukon and I just bought 24's this past week. It looks like a wagon now, so it needs to be dropped a bit. I'm getting the DJM drop kit and doing the free travel mod to make the ride smoother. But for starters, I'd take teh panels off and look around your local salvage yards for some Denali front and rear ends.

buck51 · Feb 9, 2012

HOw can you peel of the panels? on my car theres a wide black strip of molding and then a chrome strip that goes on top of that? its only peeling off and then there will be no holes?

01HDtahoeNJN · Feb 9, 2012

It's all adhesive no holes most use blow driers but if you know someone with a heat gun that'll work well to as well as the temp is adjustable then you heat it and pry it off with a higher lbs test fishing string !!!

To answer the op id do a 2/3 drop lifting only looks good with obs and nnbs models !!! Good luck!!

Big Lew · Feb 10, 2012

Right! LIke 01tahoenjn said, a heat gun would be best, but a hair dryer and a bit of elbow grease will work. Also, it might be smart to do it during the summer months (if you can stand to wait). That way the heat from the sun will help melt the adhesive as well. Take the fishing string and drag it behind the black molding, along the metal doors. It will cut right through the adhesive and help you pull it off. Then a bit of Goo Gone to clean it up when the molding is off.
Make sure to take some before and after pics!!! GL!

mharders · Feb 10, 2012

Should look into 3m eraser wheel. Makes the job a lot easier!

01HDtahoeNJN · Feb 10, 2012

Like big lew said try to wait till spring summer I was battling it out last week debadging my rear with the hottest blow drier I have and 40lb test line and although I got it off since its under 45* the blow drier can't properly heat the adhesive!!! 3m wheel is a must IMO may hands hurt for days since I didn't have it

buck51 · Feb 10, 2012

thanks so much guys pics will be up today of the truck beforehand. but sorry too be a newbie but wat is IMO and also 3m wheels?

buck51 · Feb 10, 2012

This is what I am starting with want a black out.. Shes already sitting on 22's

New front end set up is a must

bumper and tail light changes

mharders · Feb 10, 2012

3m wheel is basically a eraser that attaches to the end of a drill and removes the left over residue/adhesive after removing your trim. IMO = in my opinion

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