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

[iamdub]

I can always change my mind.. lol. For now, I’ve already purchased the new keys to level it without cranking the torsion bars too much, Z71 Springs, and about to pull the trigger on the Bilstein 5100’s. Have these 2015 Yukon wheels I wanna put on, so I can do the NNBS brake upgrade, but still need to acquire the rotors, calipers, Goodrich 5-pc stainless lines kit, and pads.. do I need the hub-to-caliper brackets as well..?

If all goes well I plan to wrap the wheels with some decent 285/70 18’s (33”)

If you're not going up more than about 1.5", you don't need keys. Cranking the bolts will do the same exact thing. For the brakes, yes, you will need the abutment brackets.

 

[Rocket Man]

I can always change my mind.. lol. For now, I’ve already purchased the new keys to level it without cranking the torsion bars too much, Z71 Springs, and about to pull the trigger on the Bilstein 5100’s. Have these 2015 Yukon wheels I wanna put on, so I can do the NNBS brake upgrade, but still need to acquire the rotors, calipers, Goodrich 5-pc stainless lines kit, and pads.. do I need the hub-to-caliper brackets as well..?

If all goes well I plan to wrap the wheels with some decent 285/70 18’s (33”)

Depends on if the calipers you bought came with brackets. Some do, some don’t. The old ones won’t work.

 

[Sam Harris]

If you're not going up more than about 1.5", you don't need keys. Cranking the bolts will do the same exact thing. For the brakes, yes, you will need the abutment brackets.

Cool, thanks [emoji106]

 

[Sam Harris]

Depends on if the calipers you bought came with brackets. Some do, some don’t. The old ones won’t work.

Thank you. [emoji106]

 

[Sam Harris]

Anyone have a part number handy for those brackets?

 

[Sam Harris]

Wrapped up the usb connection from the HU today, and changed my adapter from a single USB+ aux port, to a dual usb. One just for charging and the other to connect to the HU. Now I see how awesome CarPlay is going to be! It was pretty sweet before, but damn I’m really impressed now! Kinda wish I would’ve sprung the extra $$ for wireless CarPlay, but this is still pretty sweet.. And I think my $300 receiver would have been closer to $600

 

[Tonyrodz]

Wrapped up the usb connection from the HU today, and changed my adapter from a single USB+ aux port, to a dual usb. One just for charging and the other to connect to the HU. Now I see how awesome CarPlay is going to be! It was pretty sweet before, but damn I’m really impressed now! Kinda wish I would’ve sprung the extra $$ for wireless CarPlay, but this is still pretty sweet.. And I think my $300 receiver would have been closer to $600

Nice. Wish I had that.

 

[Sam Harris]

Nice. Wish I had that.

I really wasn’t planning to upgrade the HU, but a lot of my decision came down to the major desire for a backup camera, and some kind of connectivity with my phone. Really glad I did it! Still need to buy an amp for the secondary rear sub, and get that in. I think I’ll be good after that. Not trying to blow any more of my hearing.. Did plenty of that with the subs / system in my civic back in the day. Now I’m looking at saving up 5k for hearing aids. Lol.

 

[wjburken]

Wrapped up the usb connection from the HU today, and changed my adapter from a single USB+ aux port, to a dual usb. One just for charging and the other to connect to the HU. Now I see how awesome CarPlay is going to be! It was pretty sweet before, but damn I’m really impressed now! Kinda wish I would’ve sprung the extra $$ for wireless CarPlay, but this is still pretty sweet.. And I think my $300 receiver would have been closer to $600

Impressive. Looks like a very clean install. Hate it when folks don’t take care of the little things like zip ties and heat shrink.

 

[Sam Harris]

Impressive. Looks like a very clean install. Hate it when folks don’t take care of the little things like zip ties and heat shrink.

Thanks! I try to do it right! Had to stretch out the heat shrink tubing to fit over the USB’s. The biggest ones I have weren’t quite there.. made em work though. I even added a rubber o-ring for the plastic nut, since it worked loose the last time. We’ll see if that holds up. If not, time for the Loctite stick n seal..!

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Impressive. Looks like a very clean install. Hate it when folks don’t take care of the little things like zip ties and heat shrink.

Agreed. Looks great, Sam.

 

[Sam Harris]

Agreed. Looks great, Sam.

Thank you!

 

[Fless]

I can always change my mind.. lol. For now, I’ve already purchased the new keys to level it without cranking the torsion bars too much, Z71 Springs, and about to pull the trigger on the Bilstein 5100’s.

So @Sam Harris are you running Premium Smooth Ride and Nivomat rear shocks now?

 

[Sam Harris]

So @Sam Harris are you running Premium Smooth Ride and Nivomat rear shocks now?

Yessir. (ZW7) I heard the factory springs are a little weaker, due to the Nivomat shocks, so figured I’d upgrade. I wasn’t really looking for any additional height in the rear, but I’m good with an extra inch or so with the Z71 springs.

 

[Fless]

Yes, you'll need the firmer Z71 springs if you remove the Nivomats.

About the NNBS brake upgrade, there's a pretty good thread on the conversion somewhere here. Besides the caliper brackets, it looks like you'll need different caliper slide pins. I would like to do the upgrade on mine but haven't been serious about looking for parts at UPull. I'd probably look for the brackets, and maybe some calipers for cores, there.

 

[Sam Harris]

Yes, you'll need the firmer Z71 springs if you remove the Nivomats.

About the NNBS brake upgrade, there's a pretty good thread on the conversion somewhere here. Besides the caliper brackets, it looks like you'll need different caliper slide pins. I would like to do the upgrade on mine but haven't been serious about looking for parts at UPull. I'd probably look for the brackets, and maybe some calipers for cores, there.

Yes, I think I have the parts list down, now that I know i need those brackets as well. I figured the new / reman calipers will come with the correct slide pins..? Either way, I’m not jumping on that one just yet. Need to wear out the current tires anyway! [emoji106][emoji16]

 

[Rocket Man]

Yes, you'll need the firmer Z71 springs if you remove the Nivomats.

About the NNBS brake upgrade, there's a pretty good thread on the conversion somewhere here. Besides the caliper brackets, it looks like you'll need different caliper slide pins. I would like to do the upgrade on mine but haven't been serious about looking for parts at UPull. I'd probably look for the brackets, and maybe some calipers for cores, there.

There’s quite a few of us who sent their NBS cores back without a problem. I don’t think the people receiving them know the difference. I bought loaded ACDelco reman calipers on Amazon and they came with brackets, pads, pins etc.

 

[Sam Harris]

There’s quite a few of us who sent their NBS cores back without a problem. I don’t think the people receiving them know the difference. I bought loaded ACDelco reman calipers on Amazon and they came with brackets, pads, pins etc.

Nice. I was looking at those. Good to know they come with the brackets! [emoji16][emoji106]

 

[01subCT]

I can always change my mind.. lol. For now, I’ve already purchased the new keys to level it without cranking the torsion bars too much, Z71 Springs, and about to pull the trigger on the Bilstein 5100’s. Have these 2015 Yukon wheels I wanna put on, so I can do the NNBS brake upgrade, but still need to acquire the rotors, calipers, Goodrich 5-pc stainless lines kit, and pads.. do I need the hub-to-caliper brackets as well..?

If all goes well I plan to wrap the wheels with some decent 285/70 18’s (33”)

I got the brackets when I did mine .I think you will need them for rotors size difference or they mite rub

 

[yargnits]

Washed it. Detailed it. Rain x’d the windows. Got flipped the bird by an impatient car wash patron. Lol.

Good looking truck. Sadly mine is showing its age.