Matt's Yukon XL 2500 (Giant Silver Unicorn) Build

[Matt_]

Check these
https://www.yourcovers.com/

Took a look, not seeing much benefit for the price over something like the G2

https://www.yourcovers.com/diffcover_9369.php

 

[beeffajitas]

I have a Mag-Hytec on my 14FF on my other truck. No complaints at all. In fact, I think the increased capacity helped with the break-in when I did gears in that. The cover never got more than luke warm. The fills and drains are awesome. No more making a huge mess to change fluid.

 

[Matt_]

I ended up going with the G2 over the Mag simply because it uses 14 bolts. Not saying there's an issue at all with Mags use of 12, but when it comes to these vehicles in general there's so much confusion on which axles came with which models (14BSF 9.5, 14BFF 10.5, 14BFF 11.5) I didn't want someone poking their head and only seeing 12 bolts lol.

 

[Matt_]

Did the gear wear pattern inspection, fluid changeout, and put the new cover on. I was a bit hesitant with the G2, but its a really nice cover!

Next up, install helper bags.
Down the road - double cardon front driveshaft, cognito UCA's, steering linkage upgrades

 

[VDV18]

Great looking build

 

[Matt_]

Finally got around to installing my AirLift 1000 bags. Two pictures are at 40 and 20 PSI. I'm keeping it at 20 unloaded, puts the back around 2" higher fully unloaded which is where I want it so I don't have to adjust when I have bikes or gear loaded.

40PSI

20 PSI

 

[swathdiver]

Looks fantastic Matt! Happy Father's Day btw!

 

[Matt_]

Thanks!! It's been a busy Fathers day.... doin what dads do I guess (work on trucks/vans/bikes while the kids eat junk food out of my sight)

Wife came home with this little gem after her morning mtb ride

 

[PG01]

Man that truck looks good. So clean underneath too.. im jelly, sooo jelly...

 

[Matt_]

Been a good week for the GSU. In prep for vacation where I planned on having my bike and a huge cargo box up top, I swapped out the flimsy load bars with Rhino Rack Vortex SX bars. The stock ones would flex so much with my bike alone that the bike racks mounting bolts would hit the roof.

So that just about completes this build. Only other cosmetic/functional mod id like to do is tow mirrors, but I haven't found a set yet that I've thought "those are the ones!".

Other than tow mirrors, she'll get a double cardon front driveshaft before winter (vibrates in auto4x4 with the lift), and then replace all the steering components whenever the first parts start to wear.

She only has 76k on the ticker now so I'm hoping for 2 more years then really beef up the steering and install new upper arms as she nears 100k.

 

[swathdiver]

My buddy's 2500 went 200k before he had to start replacing parts underneath, they're really tough and stout and well engineered.

 

[Matt_]

My buddy's 2500 went 200k before he had to start replacing parts underneath, they're really tough and stout and well engineered.

Yeah the front end is still solid. The bigger tires and really crappy roads on my commute are sure to take their toll though. I'll be happy with anything beyond 100k.

 

[Matt_]

She needs a bath, but took some photos at lunch today to get the hell away from my computer.

 

[00'BlueSteel]

Love your build bud, very clean yet tough looking purpose built vehicle. Wishing I had the $$ to do a new body build like this lol

 

[Matt_]

Love your build bud, very clean yet tough looking purpose built vehicle. Wishing I had the $$ to do a new body build like this lol

Thanks man. To you and everyone else giving support, it means a lot. I've been planning and working towards this build for a long time. With 4 kids and NJ living expenses/taxes every dime put into it has been carefully thought out.... and I've volunteered to work a shit load of overtime over the past few years to make it happen.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Thanks man. To you and everyone else giving support, it means a lot. I've been planning and working towards this build for a long time. With 4 kids and NJ living expenses/taxes every dime put into it has been carefully thought out.... and I've volunteered to work a shit load of overtime over the past few years to make it happen.

I'm sure it's in your thread somewhere, but I can't remember and am lazy at the moment. What you got going on up top?

 

[Matt_]

I'm sure it's in your thread somewhere, but I can't remember and am lazy at the moment. What you got going on up top?

The roof rack? Its RhinoRack Vortex SX load bars and 1up-usa Bike Rack. Also have Thule cargo box but that's on the van right now.

I try to update the first post in this thread with the mod list. I eventually plan on adding links to jump to the install posts as well (been slacking there)

 

[Jibee]

I really like those wheels with the silver. Different but totally works with it. Good job!!

 

[01Konvict]

Such a nice looking HD! I would trim valance, Denali retrofit headlights, silver vinyl grill badge, remove molding and rear badges.

 

[Matt_]

I really like those wheels with the silver. Different but totally works with it. Good job!!

Thanks! Spent many nights researching and was really nervous, but decided to give it a shot and am really happy with how it turned out good.

Such a nice looking HD! I would trim valance, Denali retrofit headlights, silver vinyl grill badge, remove molding and rear badges.

Valence trim is on the task list for a day I'm bored (doesnt happen often with 4 kids, mtb racing, working 2 jobs, and house renovations underway in prep for selling).
Headlights are on the long term plan..... theres a few different directions I've contemplated.

You're such an enabler