NathanJax's 2007 Yukon Build

NathanJax · Jan 29, 2012

Sup fellas... Some of y'all might remember me from my previous ride on here...

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5284

But over the weekend, I bought a 07 Yukon SLT.

I already debadged, not sure if I want the side moldings off or not. I can't take the front wind vent off right now because it was put on with METAL CLIPS so it's scratched and chipped the paint in 2 places underneath on each far side. Guess I'll be stopping by the paint shop tomorrow to get an estimate.

Already had the chrome handles, chrome side mirrors, chrome tow hooks, and a denali rear bumper. I guess the were added on by the original owner. I'm not sure I like the side mirrors. Not sure if the chrome is just a cover, but I might need the Esky ones.

I already swapped the exterior and interior lights for LEDs and ordered the G5 tails. I will get the Esky appliques and colormatch them, Esky 3rd brake light, Denali roof rack, Some type of chrome upper and lower grill, big stereo, etc. etc...

Just wanted to say hello...

soulsea · Jan 29, 2012

Congrats Nathan ... she's beautiful.

Shame about the hood ... crazy that someone would damage the paint with an accessory intended to protect it.

Can't wait to see the mods evolve. :waytogo:

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ETA: Looks like the previous owner stuck some adhesive chrome trim on the rear bumper too. :think:

OHSIXX · Jan 29, 2012

Looks like you have a fresh canvas for modding

Killer Esky that you had.......

Why did you sell it?

NathanJax · Jan 29, 2012

soulsea said:
Looks like the previous owner stuck some adhesive chrome trim on the rear bumper too.

It looks just like the Denali pad but maybe still looks like the bumper from a Yukon... I was gonna start a different thread about it. Maybe you can tell me.

JZ BLK 06' said:
Killer Esky that you had.......

Why did you sell it?

I get bored with vehicles. I had 4 of them last year. The Esky, a trailblazer, a trailblazer SS, and an STS...

OHSIXX · Jan 29, 2012

I totally understand. BUY-MOD-ENJOY-SELL. Repeat. I'm the same way although I think I'm going to hang onto this one for awhile.....

soulsea · Jan 29, 2012

Mmm, I think if it were the oem pad with the chrome trim it would stick out, as it is too big for the base bumper. So if it doesn't it almost certainly is taped on trim. Pretty easy way to tell if you get up close ... the nali/esky pad and chrome trim are two different parts that attach to each other through clips, chrome strip is just 3Med on.

But if you can't tell at least it was put on straight and proper.

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Btw, did you check if the handles are chrome or just chrome caps?
Previous owner could have been partial to doing stuff everywhere on the cheap.

NathanJax · Jan 29, 2012

soulsea said:
Mmm, I think if it were the oem pad with the chrome trim it would stick out, as it is too big for the base bumper. So if it doesn't it almost certainly is taped on trim. Pretty easy way to tell if you get up close ... the nali/esky pad and chrome trim are two different parts that attach to each other through clips, chrome strip is just 3Med on.

But if you can't tell at least it was put on straight and proper.

[Btw, did you check if the handles are chrome or just chrome caps?
Previous owner could have been partial to doing stuff everywhere on the cheap.

Full chrome handles, not stick on. And the pad sticks out like 3/4 of an inch. It doesn't feel like the pad is on all the way. I'm guessing it's just the denali pad on the yukon bumper. But It doesn't look horrible. Maybe I'll throw some 3m tape underneath and call it a day (for now)

soulsea · Jan 29, 2012

Oh okay ... good news on the handles, and in a strange way, on the bumper pad as well.

That pad and trim are actually quite expensive parts and not the easiest to find on their own ... so they'll be there waiting when you're ready to swap to an esky bumpa!

NathanJax · Jan 29, 2012

soulsea said:
Oh okay ... good news on the handles, and in a strange way, on the bumper pad as well.

That pad and trim are actually quite expensive parts and not the easiest to find on their own ... so they'll be there waiting when you're ready to swap to an esky bumpa!

So now all I would need it the actual denali/esky molded bumper then, correct?

soulsea · Jan 29, 2012

Yup, just the bumper cover and the hitch cover.

The only thing I'm not sure of is if they make the esky/nali bumper cover without reverse sensor holes (looks in the pics like you don't have those). You might have to buy some and stick them in there without wires to plug the gaps. But I'm not sure about this so a little investigating might be in order.

NathanJax · Jan 29, 2012

soulsea said:
Yup, just the bumper cover and the hitch cover.

The only thing I'm not sure of is if they make the esky/nali bumper cover without reverse sensor holes (looks in the pics like you don't have those). You might have to buy some and stick them in there without wires to plug the gaps. But I'm not sure about this so a little investigating might be in order.

Have the backup sensors

soulsea · Jan 29, 2012

Then life just got a lot easier and cheaper. :Handshake:

NathanJax · Jan 29, 2012

soulsea said:
Then life just got a lot easier and cheaper.

Any idea what those 2 pieces I need go for? The bumper and the hitch closeout?

soulsea · Jan 29, 2012

Well, it depends on a few factors ... obviously condition, but since you will most likely have to have it repainted anyway, you could probably get one for $200/$250ish that's got paint scrapes but no damage to clips, tabs, or actual plastic. You can find the hitch covers on CL/ebay between $50-$100 depending on condition, and depending if it's the earlier or later version with the two additional side tabs to attach it better to the bumper.

THE YETI · Jan 29, 2012

Nathan, let me know if u need any parts. I have those appliques in my vendor forum here.

NathanJax · Jan 29, 2012

soulsea said:
Well, it depends on a few factors ... obviously condition, but since you will most likely have to have it repainted anyway, you could probably get one for $200/$250ish that's got paint scrapes but no damage to clips, tabs, or actual plastic. You can find the hitch covers on CL/ebay between $50-$100 depending on condition, and depending if it's the earlier or later version with the two additional side tabs to attach it better to the bumper.

Cool, thanks!

SuperchargedSS said:
Nathan, let me know if u need any parts. I have those appliques in my vendor forum here.

You have a list in PM!

Ryan1126 · Jan 29, 2012

love that color. is it easy to keep clean?

NathanJax · Jan 29, 2012

Ryan1126 said:
love that color. is it easy to keep clean?

Thanks, and so far, yes. But only time will tell... Lol

JochenWoern · Jan 29, 2012

SWEET Ride, ............... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Ryan1126 · Jan 29, 2012

NathanJax said:
Thanks, and so far, yes. But only time will tell... Lol

i ****** up and bought a black tahoe. looks good for about 3 days after i wash it.

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