What did you do to your OBS GMT400 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[dkknaebel]

I jumped in and drove her around after not driving for like 5-6 days. Love her. Nothing I care to worry about right now. Tim drove her and said the suspension/steering is garbage. I do have a stabilizer I bought but have to find time to do it. Thankfully the boat is done. And only 11 weeks left of my Masters program.

 

[Shadowz Edge]

I just received the upper air box housing.

Hoping to get started in on taking the dash out for the fix this weekend. I'm not sure if I should just replace the evaporator while I'm that far into it or not. What's everyone thoughts on that?

 

[dkknaebel]

I just received the upper air box housing.

Hoping to get started in on taking the dash out for the fix this weekend. I'm not sure if I should just replace the evaporator while I'm that far into it or not. What's everyone thoughts on that?

Is your system currently working? If it's not, yes, make sure you evacuate everything and replace that. If the system is working fine, don't touch it. LOL

 

[Shadowz Edge]

Is your system currently working? If it's not, yes, make sure you evacuate everything and replace that. If the system is working fine, don't touch it. LOL

Well...

Part of it is. LOL

The rear AC blows cool air, not cold. And the front just blows warm to hot air so I'm not sure if I have a mixing issue or what on that front.

 

[Koser]

Hello!
In the warm season, there was not enough cooling for the power steering system. After active movement with intense steering, the steering wheel became very tight.
Maybe this was due to the width or size of the wheels.
And maybe the insufficient performance of the elements of the hydraulic booster system
Changed the pump to a model for a diesel base 2500 .....
I bought from America Remanufakturing AC Delco Professional steering gear .... for $ 500. By the way, disgusting quality and assembled from improper components. The shaft with the torsion bar was not from this model of the steering gear.
I am disappointed!
In total, $ 500 for the wind and the steering gear in the form of unnecessary parts and useless scrap.
The old steering gearbox has received full service with a complete repair kit of oil seals, bearings, rings and more ....
And implemented in its rightful place.
By the way, my friend and, in combination, an excellent auto mechanic, said that if the problem persists, he will install a steering rack from Toyota Sequoia in my Suburban.
But, with the capture of Toyota, we decided to wait).
And, here, Mopar is dearer to us in religion)
So...
Captured a radiator from Chrysler (from Grand Cherokee) .....)))
As an additional cooler, he introduced it into the power steering system.
Used Gudear hoses.
General understanding in the photo.
Now everything is fine and the steering wheel is light in all driving modes.
P.S. If the Google translator makes you laugh and mislead, then this is only his fault)))

 

[liquify33]

Well...

Part of it is. LOL

The rear AC blows cool air, not cold. And the front just blows warm to hot air so I'm not sure if I have a mixing issue or what on that front.

Cleaning it while you’re in there will help if it’s dirty. The rear uses a separate evaporator over the Rear passenger wheel. More likely condenser and/or drier if pressure holds. Worth having a shop look at it first if you’re gonna tear the dash out to confirm.

 

[Shadowz Edge]

Cleaning it while you’re in there will help if it’s dirty. The rear uses a separate evaporator over the Rear passenger wheel. More likely condenser and/or drier if pressure holds. Worth having a shop look at it first if you’re gonna tear the dash out to confirm.

I'm already going to be tearing into the dash to replace the upper box prefer anyways since I have broken flaps. As for a shop I wish I could afford that expense of checking out out first.

 

[dkknaebel]

Washed her for the first time in maybe a year??? My boss is retiring tomorrow so we are doing a honk and holler parade. I'm sure they'll put me at the end, most of them have electric cars (lawyers). But she looks great when she is still wet.

I also sold my old dash and bumper yesterday. Got two fenders and a door left so it is definitely looking less like Sanford and Son in my backyard

 

[Shadowz Edge]

Washed her for the first time in maybe a year??? My boss is retiring tomorrow so we are doing a honk and holler parade. I'm sure they'll put me at the end, most of them have electric cars (lawyers). But she looks great when she is still wet.

I also sold my old dash and bumper yesterday. Got two fenders and a door left so it is definitely looking less like Sanford and Son in my backyard

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Very nice looking ride!

When I was looking for my first Tahoe/Yukon I was hopping for a 2dr with the barn doors but they just don't exist in my neck of the woods. Then Panda showed up at my local Walmart parking lot for $600 with known issues from a very honest seller. I picked her up and am slowly making her whole again with upgrades planned sprinkled in here and there as I can afford.

 

[Sam Harris]

Washed her for the first time in maybe a year??? My boss is retiring tomorrow so we are doing a honk and holler parade. I'm sure they'll put me at the end, most of them have electric cars (lawyers). But she looks great when she is still wet.

I also sold my old dash and bumper yesterday. Got two fenders and a door left so it is definitely looking less like Sanford and Son in my backyard

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Looking good!

 

[dkknaebel]

Very nice looking ride!

When I was looking for my first Tahoe/Yukon I was hopping for a 2dr with the barn doors but they just don't exist in my neck of the woods. Then Panda showed up at my local Walmart parking lot for $600 with known issues from a very honest seller. I picked her up and am slowly making her whole again with upgrades planned sprinkled in here and there as I can afford.

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If you ever do find a 2 door Hoe with barn doors, avoid the 95 at all costs. There are so many gremlins with it, especially being a change year. But I like your ride, great pick-up at $600. I spent WAY too much on mine and have since spent even more, but I think once she's got her body and paintwork done, I'll be happier.

 

[dkknaebel]

Looking good!

Thanks Sam. The right lighting and a fresh layer of water make the FrankenBetty look good. LOL

 

[jakcol997]

Got a new radio installed today! Now my entire sound system is Sony, and let me tell you, by god is it amazing! In NO way is it a neighborhood thumper with subs and everything, but upgrading the factory speakers. And a new head unit work wonders for me! It’s a Sony XAV-AX1000 with Apple CarPlay! (That was the seller for me) it’s amazing, and super duper easy to install! And didn’t break the bank! About $350 for everything! (Minus the roof speakers-debating on doing them or not...)

 

[dkknaebel]

Got a new radio installed today! Now my entire sound system is Sony, and let me tell you, by god is it amazing! In NO way is it a neighborhood thumper with subs and everything, but upgrading the factory speakers. And a new head unit work wonders for me! It’s a Sony XAV-AX1000 with Apple CarPlay! (That was the seller for me) it’s amazing, and super duper easy to install! And didn’t break the bank! About $350 for everything! (Minus the roof speakers-debating on doing them or not...)

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Check out @Squirrelsmith build thread for roof speakers that he adapted.

 

[Sam Harris]

Got a new radio installed today! Now my entire sound system is Sony, and let me tell you, by god is it amazing! In NO way is it a neighborhood thumper with subs and everything, but upgrading the factory speakers. And a new head unit work wonders for me! It’s a Sony XAV-AX1000 with Apple CarPlay! (That was the seller for me) it’s amazing, and super duper easy to install! And didn’t break the bank! About $350 for everything! (Minus the roof speakers-debating on doing them or not...)

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CarPlay is awesome.. [emoji106]

 

[liquify33]

Got a new radio installed today! Now my entire sound system is Sony, and let me tell you, by god is it amazing! In NO way is it a neighborhood thumper with subs and everything, but upgrading the factory speakers. And a new head unit work wonders for me! It’s a Sony XAV-AX1000 with Apple CarPlay! (That was the seller for me) it’s amazing, and super duper easy to install! And didn’t break the bank! About $350 for everything! (Minus the roof speakers-debating on doing them or not...)

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I pulled my blown out roof speakers, planned on upgrading to 6x9’s (haven’t gotten a round tuit)) and you can’t tell they’re gone

 

[liquify33]

Took the old girl out on a nice long drive from Houston to west Texas. She did great, no issues yet.

 

[Sherrod18jr]

Is there Anyone in the South Jersey area who can or know anyone who can install my 3in body lift? Need done soon! Plz help

 

[Shadowz Edge]

Did some digging under the dash to find the mixing actuator so I can remove it and put it on cooling instead of heat ...

Found it was already removed and was hiding under the passenger seat.

So I moved the flap to the cool side and found some nice little holes in the air box

So now I get to try and locate a new air box and just get all new components and preinstall them.

But I was able to get the systen cooling better by adding some refrigerant but only the rear benefited... So either my Evaporator or Accumulator up front on the other side of the firewall or both have bought the farm.

It will be nice to ever get past the finding previous stuff broken stage but that may not be until next Decade

 

[east302]

Did some digging under the dash to find the mixing actuator so I can remove it and put it on cooling instead of heat ...

Found it was already removed and was hiding under the passenger seat.

So I moved the flap to the cool side and found some nice little holes in the air box

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So now I get to try and locate a new air box and just get all new components and preinstall them.

But I was able to get the systen cooling better by adding some refrigerant but only the rear benefited... So either my Evaporator or Accumulator up front on the other side of the firewall or both have bought the farm.

It will be nice to ever get past the finding previous stuff broken stage but that may not be until next Decade

Here’s a link to a GM parts catalog where you can get the part numbers. Looks like you might need it. Not sure what the previous owner did to that thing!


https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/epc/chevrolet/