What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Tonyrodz]

How does the bumper cover come off? I always thought it was 1 piece including the metal bumper underneath...someone hit the back of my Tahoe the other day and messed up the bumper pretty bad, I'm gonna try and swap it out with the Escalade bumper

Gotta love those hit and run drivers. Hopefully they messed their ride up more then they messed yours up! Scumbags!!

 

[Fosscore]

Got the Denali bumper finished and on. It has a couple imperfections, but for my first real full-on paint attempt, I'm quite pleased with how it came out. Now we see if it holds up...

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Nice work on that bumper. Nobody but you will see any imperfections and the satisfaction doing it yourself is a winner. IMO, paint the spare tire lock door white as well to match the bumper. Sticks out a bit. I did that to mine. @HiHoeSilver

 

[Rocket Man]

Yes higher rpm stall. I bet all the guys at pt.net were pushing for higher. Hah. If the cam guy suggests that then yeah makes sense.

I wouldn't go much higher for a street truck, just the way your going for it with the mods i sort of thought youd go for something gnarly. This is gonna be another big upgrade for you.

They all pretty much agreed 2800 triple disc.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Nice work on that bumper. Nobody but you will see any imperfections and the satisfaction doing it yourself is a winner. IMO, paint the spare tire lock door white as well to match the bumper. Sticks out a bit. I did that to mine. @HiHoeSilver

I had the same thought. It's actually not in there as well as I'd like it to be anyway. I did make a new foam gasket for it, but in reusing the retaining ring for reinstall, it's just not very tight.

 

[Chubbs]

Installed these bad boys. Should be good for a while. 100k mile warranty??

You can see the original NGK didnt have much electrode left after 14 some-odd years



Just goes to show there are plenty people out there who just drive shit until the aftermarket 20" wheels fall off. The previous 1-owner of my Yukon did absolutely ZERO maintenance on this truck. All of the parts & fluids were still the original from assembly. good for the previous owner but sucks pretty bad for me. Was wondering why I couldn't dig up any maintenance records. She had the motor oil changed & that's all!

 

[PG01]

I had the same thought. It's actually not in there as well as I'd like it to be anyway. I did make a new foam gasket for it, but in reusing the retaining ring for reinstall, it's just not very tight.

@HiHoeSilver ....nate, i have an old one that is in perfect working condition just sunfaded (i got a new one for my '01 when i cleaned up rust issues) you can have it for shipping....you can ptm mine so you dont have nothing in there and swap at will.... just a thought.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

@HiHoeSilver ....nate, i have an old one that is in perfect working condition just sunfaded (i got a new one for my '01 when i cleaned up rust issues) you can have it for shipping....you can ptm mine so you dont have nothing in there and swap at will.... just a thought.

Thanks, Pete. I have an extra, but it has a lock in it that I don't have the key for...Mines in good shape, it's just that stupid press ring in the back doesn't want to get tight. I think I'm going to improve upon the design with a lock nut somehow... Not really worried about it being out for a few days, I live in suburban Churchland.

 

[95escahoe]

How does the bumper cover come off? I always thought it was 1 piece including the metal bumper underneath...someone hit the back of my Tahoe the other day and messed up the bumper pretty bad, I'm gonna try and swap it out with the Escalade bumper

It's 3 bolts on either side and idk the tow hitch might bolt into it too there is an unused nut on the bottom on either side

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[Rocket Man]

Thanks, Pete. I have an extra, but it has a lock in it that I don't have the key for...Mines in good shape, it's just that stupid press ring in the back doesn't want to get tight. I think I'm going to improve upon the design with a lock nut somehow... Not really worried about it being out for a few days, I live in suburban Churchland.

The lock rings are one-time use; they need to be replaced once they're pried off.

 

[05Single]

How does the bumper cover come off? I always thought it was 1 piece including the metal bumper underneath...someone hit the back of my Tahoe the other day and messed up the bumper pretty bad, I'm gonna try and swap it out with the Escalade bumper

There's the plastic cover and plastic step pads. All snap into place on a metal bumper. Metal bumper that is underneath is the exact shape as the stock Tahoe chrome bumper with the same exact bumper brackets that bolt onto the frame.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I had the same thought. It's actually not in there as well as I'd like it to be anyway. I did make a new foam gasket for it, but in reusing the retaining ring for reinstall, it's just not very tight.

Same thing happened to mine when I had to swap parts from my chrome bumper to my Denali bumper. I always have to straighten it out, it gets crooked. I think if you put a hose clamp on it from behind, that'll keep it snug.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Thanks . Happy to get some new shoes. But the highlight was putting on the HD grille. That trasformed the look in a big way.

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Did you cut some off the bottom like @Tonyrodz? I'm debating about CMing the strip on my stock one and waiting until I can get a new bumper to mess with the HD grill because I really don't want to cut much off of it.

 

[05Single]

Same thing happened to mine when I had to swap parts from my chrome bumper to my Denali bumper. I always have to straighten it out, it gets crooked. I think if you put a hose clamp on it from behind, that'll keep it snug.

I was wondering about the same thing once I put my Denali bumper on. How am I gonna get that ring back on that I destroyed taking off lol.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Also, the big girl has another friend at the house, my buddy's 89 Sierra I've posted about a couple times.

 

[Rocket Man]

Same thing happened to mine when I had to swap parts from my chrome bumper to my Denali bumper. I always have to straighten it out, it gets crooked. I think if you put a hose clamp on it from behind, that'll keep it snug.

Or buy the new retainer for $12. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spare-Tire-...08-15040331-/222600829104?hash=item33d40b18b0

 

[05Single]

Also, the big girl has another friend at the house, my buddy's 89 Sierra I've posted about a couple times.
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Trade him bumpers lol

 

[HiHoeSilver]

The lock rings are one-time use; they need to be replaced once they're pried off.

Yeah, I know. I'm cheap, and I straightened all the teeth, and I clamped the tube in place, and I went around with a little screwdriver giving each tooth the attention it deserved, and so on. I think plastic tube is as tired as the ring. I already hate things that just push together. I'd rather improve it somehow...

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Or buy the new retainer for $12. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spare-Tire-...08-15040331-/222600829104?hash=item33d40b18b0

What is that piece on the left!? Mine only had the right one. Feel free to send the $12 to my PayPal, and I'll do it.... Lol

 

[05Single]

Did you cut some off the bottom like @Tonyrodz? I'm debating about CMing the strip on my stock one and waiting until I can get a new bumper to mess with the HD grill because I really don't want to cut much off of it.

Yes sir, no way around it :-/
Luckily I have a spare HD grille if I do find a cap.
An inch or more. I cut it even with the lower mounting clips.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

It's 3 bolts on either side and idk the tow hitch might bolt into it too there is an unused nut on the bottom on either side

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@Cattivo

Yes, those 3. Two 18's and a 15. There's a fourth on each side underneath, it's 21. Then two 21's just above the receiver. So 10 total.