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

[JollyRoger01]

Pretty sure the Z71 is about an inch taller. I imagine there’s a “standard” as well but don’t know. I decided I like the functionality of the Nivomats so probably going to stick with those, and do the 5100’s up front.

I used the MOOG Z71 springs and 5100s on my 01 and they lifted it about an inch after settling. I’m looking for more performance/stability than comfort. If I’m not mistaken there were 3 different spring rates available.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I guess I just need to go ahead and lower it then. Thank you for the offer.

You could go 4600s.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I remember putting kybs with my Nivomats. Made the ride scary AF at highway speeds.

 

[Rocket Man]

Just curious Mark--but could you have just replaced that broken tube with a jy tube?

I am thinking I’ll fix this and keep it as a spare. I can order a new tube for $70 and the bearings and seals are about $125 for both sides. But I wanted a rebuilt diff so that’s what I went with and if I manage to break it I’ll have something to swap in. I have been thinking I need a spare front and rear diff and transfer case, because supercharger. They all have 170k on them. The trans should be good now, fingers crossed.

 

[eohat]

I used the MOOG Z71 springs and 5100s on my 01 and they lifted it about an inch after settling. I’m looking for more performance/stability than comfort. If I’m not mistaken there were 3 different spring rates available.

I did the conversion on my ’01 with ZW7/G65. The spring on the left is the Moog Z71 spring #81069. The spring in the center is the standard Moog spring #81071. The spring on the right is the factory ZW7/G65 spring. I ended up going with the standard spring on my leveled ’01.

 

[Sam Harris]

I did the conversion on my ’01 with ZW7/G65. The spring on the left is the Moog Z71 spring #81069. The spring in the center is the standard Moog spring #81071. The spring on the right is the factory ZW7/G65 spring. I ended up going with the standard spring on my leveled ’01.

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Perfect! Thanks @eohat!

 

[yukonfan]

Well not yesterday but last week i did the denali front swap on my 04 yukon. I polished the headlights, today im installing new led bulbs in the fog lights,

 

[Tonyrodz]

Well not yesterday but last week i did the denali front swap on my 04 yukon. I polished the headlights, today im installing new led bulbs in the fog lights,


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Passenger sags a little lower then the driver side. Is that easily adjustable?

 

[yukonfan]

Passenger sags a little lower then the driver side. Is that easily adjustable?

im sure it is, im waiting for some of the plastic push pins to come in today and ill adjust it more

 

[Tonyrodz]

im sure it is, im waiting for some of the plastic push pins to come in today and ill adjust it more

Cool. Believe me, I wasn't criticizing. I was just wondering if the crashbar behind the front fascia was damaged. Did you also do the side lower mouldings? Have a side view?

 

[iamdub]

What about that ugly aluminum alt/ power steering pump bracket. Or the water pump itself. Or the... never mind.

Or the front cover, the rocker covers... I really wanted to paint all of that when I had the engine out. But, when that project got drug out, I just wanted it back together. It's all easy enough to disassemble and paint should I ever be so inclined. Much bigger priorities at the moment...

I'm gonna use some #0000 steel wool or 2000 grit sandpaper on that pulley to dull it down to blend in with the others.

 

[yukonfan]

Cool. Beloeve me, I wasn't criticizing. I was just wondering if the crashbar behind the front fascia was damaged. Did you also do the side lower mouldings? Have a side view?

no thanks for mentioning it i actually didn't even notice until you said something although i would have caught it at some point lol, im not doing the moldings just the front bumper, grille, lights. I'm actually taking the stock yukon mouldings off, going to de badge the whole thing,got some body work to do, slam it, and do a full vinyl wrap. I told myself I didn't want a project but then one thing led to another and here we are lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

no thanks for mentioning it i actually didn't even notice until you said something although i would have caught it at some point lol, im not doing the moldings just the front bumper, grille, lights. I'm actually taking the stock yukon mouldings off, going to de badge the whole thing,got some body work to do, slam it, and do a full vinyl wrap. I told myself I didn't want a project but then one thing led to another and here we are lol

Lol, that's how it always happens. Def keep is updated with pics.

 

[Scottydoggs]

finally got a bracket made up for my cheap ass universal catch can someone poste dup here a while back. just need to get some black paint and put it back on there.

coped this known to work name brand bracket. cost me 10 bucks in steel and 45 minutes of my life. next up is the bracket for the tahoe. as i got a 2 cans, one for each car/truck.

 

[NoReverseYukon]

Found a new leather steering wheel at the junkyard to replace mine which has some scuffs and gouges in it. Of course the junkyard wheel popped right off with the puller but mine just stripped the threads. Took my frustration out by persuading it loose with a rubber mallet. Also replaced the multi-function switch and put my old instrument cluster back in - @ 55 on the new one I am actually doing 64. Luckily only got a warning.

 

[Doubeleive]

I’m pricing shocks for my ride and the Bilstein 5100 note says except ZW7 RPO code. Well I just so happen to have the comfort plus ZW7. Will they still work or is there something that different about it?

your best option is to just replace the nivomat with a new or used one those are hard or impossible to match or beat, if you choose something else don't throw the good one out because you might quickly change your mind and want the nivomat's back

 

[Fless]

.... if you choose something else don't throw the good one out because you might quickly change your mind and want the nivomat's back

Or you might find someone who needs one good one!

 

[Rocket Man]

Found a new leather steering wheel at the junkyard to replace mine which has some scuffs and gouges in it. Of course the junkyard wheel popped right off with the puller but mine just stripped the threads. Took my frustration out by persuading it loose with a rubber mallet. Also replaced the multi-function switch and put my old instrument cluster back in - @ 55 on the new one I am actually doing 64. Luckily only got a warning.

I have never used a puller, just grab the steering wheel and rock it back and forth while pulling up. Works every time.

 

[Sam Harris]

Found a new leather steering wheel at the junkyard to replace mine which has some scuffs and gouges in it. Of course the junkyard wheel popped right off with the puller but mine just stripped the threads. Took my frustration out by persuading it loose with a rubber mallet. Also replaced the multi-function switch and put my old instrument cluster back in - @ 55 on the new one I am actually doing 64. Luckily only got a warning.

Need to recalibrate that with a Tech 2. Assuming different tire size..? Or is the cluster horked..?

 

[NoReverseYukon]

I have never used a puller, just grab the steering wheel and rock it back and forth while pulling up. Works every time.

Believe me, I tried at both the junkyard and on mine. I read that same tip - grab at 3 & 9 and rock back and forth. And I did eat my Wheaties both mornings.