Introduction & Current 05 Yukon XL Project

[WA7S0N]

So I had some free time today and I finally got the DVD player, backup cam, and usb port installed.

This is stock:
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Here's the SiriusXM tuner. I just used the factory antenna instead of the one that came in the kit.

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Here's the backup cam:

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Here's the finished product. I'm really happy with how the USB port turned out. It's off center because when I was drilling it, the plastic tabs on the inside were causing the drill bit to jump back and forth. It works fine for me though lol.

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[WA7S0N]

Well, I finally got the old autoride shocks and springs off and replaced them with Monroe Reflex Monotube shocks and Moog springs and insulators. Man, the ride quality is unreal now. So smooth it's crazy, and now I don't feel every imperfection in the pavement.

The service ride control message came on and I cleared it by unplugging the negative battery cable, removing the RTD fuse, letting the vehicle sit for 10 minutes, and plugging the negative battery cable back up. I had no negative side effects from this RTD fuse removal as others have stated on other threads. All good.

I also replaced the stock (very old) acdelco plugs and wires with MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor wires and NGK Laser Iridium Plugs. I went from an average of 17mpg highway to just under 20mpg highway (2 hour trip), with a much smoother idle and power delivery throughout the entire RPM range. My tune is stock, and the only aftermarket add-ons are the CAI and Flowmaster exhaust.

Blown Autoride shocks:
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New rear shocks and springs:
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New front shocks:
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New highway average MPG:
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Also, I have an appointment to get those BFG KO2's and wheels mounted on Thursday. I'll be posting pictures shortly thereafter.

 

[WA7S0N]

After what seemed like an eternity of waiting, I've finally got the wheels and tires on. I'm very happy with the look. Also, I'm debating on spacers... but idk.

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[Fosscore]

Looking great!!

 

[WA7S0N]

Looking great!!

Thanks man!

 

[Countryboy07]

After what seemed like an eternity of waiting, I've finally got the wheels and tires on. I'm very happy with the look. Also, I'm debating on spacers... but idk.

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Looks great!!! I'd go with 1.5" or 1.75" spacers. Here's mine with 1.5"

 

[WA7S0N]

Looks great!!! I'd go with 1.5" or 1.75" spacers. Here's mine with 1.5"

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Looks good man! I'll probably go that route. I had some 2inch spacers in my cart on Amazon lol. Right now I need to track down the source of my vibration. I've got terrible vibration around 70mph+. My wheels and tires were balanced 3 times, speed and load balanced... So it's not them. I've got a brand new suspension. I know I have a bad idler arm, but I couldn't imagine it would cause it to shake this much... I was also told something as small as the rotor retaining clips could cause it.

I had the vibration before, it just wasn't as bad. But I'm sure going up in size on my wheels and tires only made the issue worse.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Where's the vibration coming from? How's the driveshaft?

 

[WA7S0N]

Where's the vibration coming from? How's the driveshaft?

It's kinda hard to pinpoint. It kinda shakes all over. Shakes the seats and the steering column. I know I have a bad idler arm. I noticed that when I put the new suspension on. I haven't checked my u-joints yet either.

And I guess the driveshaft is fine idk. It's only around 73mph to 78mph. 80+ it smooths back out.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Nice build man! Subbed!