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

[Scottydoggs]

i see a booster behind the master. hydro booster is a metal block, you dont see the big round black booster with a vac line/hose to it with hydro boost. you also have p/s lines running to the hydro boost.

 

[Massfloefi]

Installed Eibach sway bars today. Just a few shots for comparison.





Stock rear sway bar slightly taller.



Thickness comparison. Only slightly larger and weight seemed the same.



Front sway bar.



Height comparison to stock.



Thickness comparison. This was noticeably bigger and heavier.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Installed Eibach sway bars today. Just a few shots for comparison.



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Stock rear sway bar slightly taller.

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Thickness comparison. Only slightly larger and weight seemed the same.

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Front sway bar.

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Height comparison to stock.

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Thickness comparison. This was noticeably bigger and heavier.

Gotta give us an update on the differences in handling.

 

[Massfloefi]

So what do I think of them? If you're a spirited driver I think these are a must have. The truck goes were I point it, finally. Changing lanes with the stock sway bars at high and even low speeds felt boaty and unsure. At high speed cutting in and out of traffic would feel down right dangerous sometimes. Another noticeable benefit is at slow speeds when going around a corner. The truck doesn't lean nearly as much and I don't have to crawl anymore.

Now do I think they are worth $500 as an upgrade? NOPE, but I think they were worth it at the $300 I paid. I would be curious to know how much better the solid Hellwigs sway bars are. Honestly can they be worth double what I paid?

I personally think If your gonna spend between $470-$600 on a suspension upgrade your better off spending a little more on a coil over conversion. The handling from what I hear is better and so is the comfort. Plus your dumping a 40lbs sway bar setup.

Just my opinion.

@HiHoeSilver @M3kanic

 

[Massfloefi]

Gotta give us an update on the differences in handling.

Just did

 

[Tonyrodz]

So what do I think of them? If you're a spirited driver I think these are a must have. The truck goes were I point it, finally. Changing lanes with the stock sway bars at high and even low speeds felt boaty and unsure. At high speed cutting in and out of traffic would feel down right dangerous sometimes. Another noticeable benefit is at slow speeds when going around a corner. The truck doesn't lean nearly as much and I don't have to crawl anymore.

Now do I think they are worth $500 as an upgrade. NOPE, but I think they were worth it at the $300 I paid. I would be curious to know how much better the solid Hellwigs sway bars are. Honestly can they be worth double what I paid?

I personally think If your gonna spend between $470-$600 on a suspension upgrade your better off spending a little more on a coil over conversion. The handling from what I hear is better and so is the comfort. Plus your dumping a 40lbs sway bar setup.

Just my opinion.

@HiHoeSilver @M3kanic

Just curious--did you use poly replacement bushings? I'm guessing you probably did

 

[Massfloefi]

Just curious--did you use poly replacement bushings? I'm guessing you probably did

Yes I did as they were supplied with them and the front sway bar came with new links. I believe those are poly as well.

 

[14rcsbOH]

Watched it sit and get rained on.....

 

[drowssap]

Installed Eibach sway bars today. Just a few shots for comparison.

I have the Belltechs front and rear to install on my Yukon....I think I read they were the equivalents to the Eibachs. Could be wrong! Do you happen to know if there is a difference other than color?

 

[Massfloefi]

I have the Belltechs front and rear to install on my Yukon....I think I read they were the equivalents to the Eibachs. Could be wrong! Do you happen to know if there is a difference other than color?

This is what I found. If summits sizes are correct. Not sure about weights.

Eibach
Front 35mm
Rear 32mm

Belltech
Front 36mm
Rear 30mm

 

[bottomline2000]

So what do I think of them? If you're a spirited driver I think these are a must have. The truck goes were I point it, finally. Changing lanes with the stock sway bars at high and even low speeds felt boaty and unsure. At high speed cutting in and out of traffic would feel down right dangerous sometimes. Another noticeable benefit is at slow speeds when going around a corner. The truck doesn't lean nearly as much and I don't have to crawl anymore.

Now do I think they are worth $500 as an upgrade? NOPE, but I think they were worth it at the $300 I paid. I would be curious to know how much better the solid Hellwigs sway bars are. Honestly can they be worth double what I paid?

I personally think If your gonna spend between $470-$600 on a suspension upgrade your better off spending a little more on a coil over conversion. The handling from what I hear is better and so is the comfort. Plus your dumping a 40lbs sway bar setup.

Just my opinion.

@HiHoeSilver @M3kanic

You keep the sway bars with the coilover conversion. You do lose the torsion bars so still a weight savings. Is your truck lowered?

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[bottomline2000]

I was looking under the hood today, mapping out location for my catch can on order. Was planning to attach the bracket to the master cylinder, but was pleasantly surprised to find this. I believe this means I have factory hydroboost?

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That's not a hydroboost system. It's a vacuum assist pump.. https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/93768-whats-that-thing-bolted-to-the-brake-booster/

Hydroboost basically does the same thing all the time. It runs off your power steering pump. I just learned I can lock up my 24s with a panic stop yesterday so it works. Almost had a new Escalade as a hood ornament ol..

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[Massfloefi]

You keep the sway bars with the coilover conversion. You do lose the torsion bars so still a weight savings. Is your truck lowered?

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What I meant was instead of upgrading your existing bars I would spend the money on the coil over conversion. It’s just a extra benefit now if I do the conversion.

I am not lowered.

 

[Bombsquad85]

Has anyone upgraded their steering wheel controls LEDs? If so do you have photos of your circuit boards for reference?

 

[14rcsbOH]

Has anyone upgraded their steering wheel controls LEDs? If so do you have photos of your circuit boards for reference?

@Fosscore has, you can buy new controls with LEDs in them.

 

[Bombsquad85]

@Fosscore has, you can buy new controls with LEDs in them.

Link?

 

[14rcsbOH]

Link?

Ebay

 

[TheAutumnWind]

*Well shit. Not a fan of the bypass. Temps are higher even with ambients in the 65* range it just takes much longer to get it up to temp. * My trans cooler is much bigger and thicker than stock too...

I know the pt.net guys run big stalls with a trukool 40k so i figured id be ok. Damnit. Ill have to undelete the rad soon.

Edit: might be ok actually. Turned out it was leaking once it got up to temp bc i had a clamp that was not tight enough.

 

[eohat]

Finished up today replacing the intake/valley gaskets on my ‘01 Tahoe. While I was in there I replaced the knock sensors, oil pressure sensor, cam position sensor and PCV valve. Also replaced the O-rings on the injectors and fuel rails.

 

[inmypassatlife]

Going to check these guys out tomorrow, I can see their shop from my office, but I never go because I know they will lighten my wallet. lol

https://www.hoseandtube.com/