What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Derick]

I got new tires recently and I acknowledged that the spare is likely old and cracked. So I took it to the tire shop and they couldn't get the hoist to lower. Did some research, and the safety latch wouldnt release. So I went medieval on its ass today. New hoist gets here tomorrow from Amazon and I'll drop the tire in the am for new rubber. She didn't come quietly, but she eventually came.

 

[Rocket Man]

I got new tires recently and I acknowledged that the spare is likely old and cracked. So I took it to the tire shop and they couldn't get the hoist to lower. Did some research, and the safety latch wouldnt release. So I went medieval on its ass today. New hoist gets here tomorrow from Amazon and I'll drop the tire in the am for new rubber. She didn't come quietly, but she eventually came.
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All too common of a problem. Glad you got it down.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I got new tires recently and I acknowledged that the spare is likely old and cracked. So I took it to the tire shop and they couldn't get the hoist to lower. Did some research, and the safety latch wouldnt release. So I went medieval on its ass today. New hoist gets here tomorrow from Amazon and I'll drop the tire in the am for new rubber. She didn't come quietly, but she eventually came.
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If the safety latch doesn't release there is a procedure outlined in the owners manual that uses the jack to release it.



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

 

[Tonyrodz]

I got new tires recently and I acknowledged that the spare is likely old and cracked. So I took it to the tire shop and they couldn't get the hoist to lower. Did some research, and the safety latch wouldnt release. So I went medieval on its ass today. New hoist gets here tomorrow from Amazon and I'll drop the tire in the am for new rubber. She didn't come quietly, but she eventually came.
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I had the same problem. I slipped a long extension with a 13 mm socket, through the rim of the spare into the single bolt that holds the entire hoist to the underbody of the truck. I just unbolted the whole assembly, with tire. Careful your arm doesn't get caught between the rim and the ground. Once it was all down I just jammed a screwdriver in the safety latch and pried it open. Beats cutting the cable. Then just lube the hell out of everything.

If the safety latch doesn't release there is a procedure outlined in the owners manual that uses the jack to release it.



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

I tried that--didn't work.

 

[Derick]

If the safety latch doesn't release there is a procedure outlined in the owners manual that uses the jack to release it.



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

But then I wouldnt have gotten the opportunity to get out the air chisel and grinder and go primal on it.. What fun is that?!

 

[PG01]

Amazes me that, with the same design for decades and after all these years with the failure rate of these things, that some shmuck at GM didnt come up with a kevlar/nylon/abs latching system.....shit, a kevlar vest can stop a bullet ...

 

[Doubeleive]

Amazes me that, with the same design for decades and after all these years with the failure rate of these things, that some shmuck at GM didnt come up with a kevlar/nylon/abs latching system.....shit, a kevlar vest can stop a bullet ...

I was thinking the same thing they could have used graphite or aluminum or anything that doesn't rust or even just coated it in plastic or something

 

[PG01]

I was thinking the same thing they could have used graphite or aluminum or anything that doesn't rust or even just coated it in plastic or something

Right? But i guess someone needs money from the parts dept .... shit @915_Tahoe needs a paycheck

 

[Tonyrodz]

Amazes me that, with the same design for decades and after all these years with the failure rate of these things, that some shmuck at GM didnt come up with a kevlar/nylon/abs latching system.....shit, a kevlar vest can stop a bullet ...

That would be too easy. That was actually my 2nd hoist. My gf got a flat--without me of course--and someone was helping her, couldn't get it down, so they had to cut it. Wasn't cutting this one!

 

[Kee Fuller]

Couple new goodies came in this week. Eibach sway bar coming in next week. Coils and rear springs coming in soon hopefully next week as well.

 

[Rocket Man]

Couple new goodies came in this week. Eibach sway bar coming in next week. Coils and rear springs coming in soon hopefully next week as well.

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Hell yeah

 

[Sam Harris]

She didn't come quietly, but she eventually came.
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I mean.. isn’t that part of the fun..? Who wants her to be quiet?

 

[gooffeyguy]

I lower mine once a year and lube it up/spray it down

 

[Rocket Man]

Derick said: ↑
She didn't come quietly, but she eventually came.

I mean.. isn’t that part of the fun..? Who wants her to be quiet?

I lower mine once a year and lube it up/spray it down

whoa whoa whoa...this thread just took a turn!

 

[George B]

Pulled the boat around with it. Tows it really well. Didn’t even feel it back there!

Did find out my parking brake doesn’t hold at all. Hopefully it is just out of adjustment. Lots of slack in the cables.

 

[915_Tahoe]

Right? But i guess someone needs money from the parts dept .... shit @915_Tahoe needs a paycheck

No I'm good, I just got my covid19 check today. We had shut down from April 15-19 do to an employee had cought the virus.

 

[Geoffsfas10]

I lower mine once a year and lube it up/spray it down

Thats actually a really good idea. I had to drop mine on my sierra because the rear brake line exploded...which was fun. And it was stuck on my first attempt. Glad i ended up doing it because a few weeks later I picked up a 1/2"x6" bolt in a tire and needed that spare. and it was 2* outside on January 3rd. That was a fun tire change. ( was better thanks to the good Samaritan who had a floor jack and stands in his car and felt bad because he knew how much it sucked to change )

 

[PPV12HOE]

Detailed the Hoe... so fresh and clean....

 

[M123]

Degreased and pressure washed the engine bay nice enough to eat off of again

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Looks super!
A nice engine bay can just by the look rise the hole condition about the car more then double. Likewise the other way around, no cutting corner are the melody for the eyes.

 

[Geoffsfas10]

Super random question....

Anyone know what size the bolt stud is on the underhood fuse box for power? I want to add some power off that stud for the fogs + highs mod and my truck doesnt have a nut on that bolt.