Matt's Yukon XL 2500 (Giant Silver Unicorn) Build

[Bart Hinder]

Awesome thread. Just read the whole thing from the beginning. I have a similar story. I was the original owner of an '03 Tahoe that I'd planned to keep forever, but needed more towing capacity. I've been watching for a Yukon XL for a few years now, and finally found one in Colorado last October. Flew to Pueblo, bought the truck, and drove it home to Texas.

 

[Matt_]

So it is a 4x4. I think that's the first time you've mentioned that fact in this thread.

You mean the picture of the front differential in the 4th post wasnt a good enough clue??

 

[Bart Hinder]

You mean the picture of the front differential in the 4th post wasnt a good enough clue??

Duh. In my defense, I've been drinking bourbon.

 

[Matt_]

Duh. In my defense, I've been drinking bourbon.

You can redeem yourself... what type of bourbon??

 

[Bart Hinder]

You can redeem yourself... what type of bourbon??

Bulleit if we're sipping it straight. Otherwise Texas Star from Costco. $14 for 1.75L. I can't tell the difference between it and Wild Turkey (aka Liquid Panty Remover). God bless Archer Daniels Midland.

 

[Matt_]

Bulleit if we're sipping it straight. Otherwise Texas Star from Costco. $14 for 1.75L. I can't tell the difference between it and Wild Turkey (aka Liquid Panty Remover). God bless Archer Daniels Midland.

Nice! Bulleit and Knob Creek are my go-to, Makers Mark being a close 3rd but that usually goes in my manhattans

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Nice! Bulleit and Knob Creek are my go-to, Makers Mark being a close 3rd but that usually goes in my manhattans

X2.

 

[DaRosa218]

Beautiful rig, I have a 2007 Yukon Xl 2500 in silver as well!

 

[Matt_]

Beautiful rig, I have a 2007 Yukon Xl 2500 in silver as well! View attachment 224774

Nice! I may have to take my door moldings off this summer, the tops are getting discolored. Yours gives me some confidence ill like it!

 

[Matt_]

No mods, but fully loaded for our trip to VT!

 

[HiHoeSilver]

No mods, but fully loaded for our trip to VT!

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Needs moar bikes.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Needs moar bikes.

Lol

 

[Matt_]

Needs moar bikes.

Next year we'll probably have 7

 

[Tiki]

I feel like Santa should bring a whipple sc for Christmas this year

 

[Matt_]

I feel like Santa should bring a whipple sc for Christmas this year

I think Santa is looking at complete steering upgrade with new UCAs as well.

Nothing is worn out yet, but approaching 100k and will need new tires in the spring.... seems like a good time to replace/upgrade as PM, then align with new shoes

 

[beeffajitas]

Did you ever get the rear Deaver springs? If so, which part number?

 

[Matt_]

Did you ever get the rear Deaver springs? If so, which part number?

Didnt get the Deavers

The 3"blocks were tall enough. And we ended up buying a home quite a bit over budget which in turn put the travel trailer purchase on hold, so no heavy towing duties yet

 

[duckhunter175]

Thanks for keeping this going! You've pretty much published a 3/4ton bible

 

[beeffajitas]

Didnt get the Deavers

The 3"blocks were tall enough. And we ended up buying a home quite a bit over budget which in turn put the travel trailer purchase on hold, so no heavy towing duties yet

FYI, I have been talking to Deavers and one of their engineers. They do NOT have a 4" lift spring on file. If they ever call me back after the COVID lock down, I'll probably give it a shot. He couldn't guarantee the actual lift.

 

[Matt_]

In need of new tires and an alignment... with ~115k miles, and ~45k of that lifted, figured this would be a good time to update some of my steering parts. Went with Kryptonite tie-rods, pitman arm, idler arm, death grip pivot and support bracket. Replaced the center link with Moog, and a new GM steering stabilizer for good measure.

I knew my day wasn't going to be easy when I couldnt find my low profile pitman arm puller.... but i know tricks! Relief cut....1...

Damn thing wouldn't budge... air chisel, no help...

Reliefe cut 2....

Still NO GO!! SOB...

Break away the section (a few hours in at this point pondering life)...

Damn thing still wouldn't budge!! I begrudgingly took a hammer to it, full well aware of the repercussions (or maybe an excuse to upgrade the steering gear next..)

Then finally wiggled it out

New tires and alignment coming Monday.