Upgrade Ideas for 2007 Escalade

[mattluttrell]

I decided to keep my old 150,000 mile Escalade than buy the new model. I'll wait until I can get the new body Escalade for $23,000.

For this I was able to order new tires, 2018 Denali wheels, new brakes, etc.

I'll run this thing up another 50,000+ miles.

Any suggestions for things I can do to spruce up the old truck other than the 2018 wheels?

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[mattluttrell]

I just ordered the NAVIKS kit so we can listen to music videos while driving. Also LEDs for driving lights.

Not sure if I should use an old wheel for spare tire or sell the set of 4.

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[Tonyrodz]

I just ordered the NAVIKS kit so we can listen to music videos while driving. Also LEDs for driving lights.

Not sure if I should use an old wheel for spare tire or sell the set of 4.

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I'd sell the set of 4.

 

[BourbonNcigars]

Go Jeep style and mount a big 'ol full size spare on the lift gate.

 

[93blkongreenpro]

Level the rear and full 3rd led brake mod.

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[mattluttrell]

Level the rear and full 3rd led brake mod.

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What do you mean by leveling the rear? I did new shocks and compressor. I don't even run rear seats and keep it light back there.

 

[93blkongreenpro]

What do you mean by leveling the rear? I did new shocks and compressor. I don't even run rear seats and keep it light back there.

Bring the rear down level so it matches the front. No rake.

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[gooffeyguy]

Bring the rear down level so it matches the front. No rake.

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Can't you just use different length rods on the auto-leveling sensors in the rear to do this?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[93blkongreenpro]

Can't you just use different length rods on the auto-leveling sensors in the rear to do this?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

Yep. Easy on the air suspension. Tony Norcall SS sells the rods that are adjustable

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[Derick]

I'd get a pro shop to do a full paint correction and ceramic coating.

 

[mattluttrell]

I'd get a pro shop to do a full paint correction and ceramic coating.

Have you good luck with those? One went well on a BMW. It did nothing on a Porsche.

I do think I'll clay bar and use that fancy new Mequires. I have a nice variable speed polisher and it was painted 4 years ago.

Headlights aren't even foggy yet. Kind of crazy for a 153,000 mile truck?

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[Derick]

I've never done it. I don't think you're supposed to see much. It's supposed to be like paint armor as I understand.

Your profile doesn't say where you're at.... I'd also go the extra step to get it rust proofed as well. Or diy with fluid film.

 

[BAWLin in WI]

I've never done it. I don't think you're supposed to see much. It's supposed to be like paint armor as I understand.

Your profile doesn't say where you're at.... I'd also go the extra step to get it rust proofed as well. Or diy with fluid film.

What rust-proofing procedures do you recommend? I just bought a 09 with no rust in Wisconsin climate and I'm really **** about not letting it get rust. My past few vehicles have been leases so I have not had to worry about it until now.

 

[Derick]

What rust-proofing procedures do you recommend? I just bought a 09 with no rust in Wisconsin climate and I'm really **** about not letting it get rust. My past few vehicles have been leases so I have not had to worry about it until now.

Do a youtube search for fluid film undercoating. It's a first time for me, but its a lanolin based lubricant and penetrant that has some gripping capacity. Seems like annual applications are suggested, and have proven to be successful. Others use motor oil, others use bar and chain oil, mustie1 on youtube uses a combo of old bar and chain oil mixed with gear oil....seems good too if you're ok with reapplying. The fluid film kit on ebay is about 90 bucks and would likely cover 2-3 trucks. I have the kit sitting in my garage, I need to get it applied but truck is at the mechanic atm.

Outside of DIY, I take my regular daily driver honda to a place called Rust Check. They use a synthetic oil based coating. Same ideas apply.

 

[BAWLin in WI]

Do a youtube search for fluid film undercoating. It's a first time for me, but its a lanolin based lubricant and penetrant that has some gripping capacity. Seems like annual applications are suggested, and have proven to be successful. Others use motor oil, others use bar and chain oil, mustie1 on youtube uses a combo of old bar and chain oil mixed with gear oil....seems good too if you're ok with reapplying. The fluid film kit on ebay is about 90 bucks and would likely cover 2-3 trucks. I have the kit sitting in my garage, I need to get it applied but truck is at the mechanic atm.

Outside of DIY, I take my regular daily driver honda to a place called Rust Check. They use a synthetic oil based coating. Same ideas apply.

I know a guy that does this as a side job. Sounds very similar. Annual coating recommended, he sprays some kind of oil/chemical all over entire vehicle and inside and out of anything he can reach or get at. I was wondering if it actually worked. I had heard that it was also supposed to stop any rust that is there from spreading and getting worse.

I also came across some gizmo somewhere that was like an electronic emitter that was supposed to emit a frequency that wouldn't allow rust to form or something like that and had been thinking how could that work/be successful. Seemed kinda scam-ish but I am totally unfamiliar with that as well.