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

[Rocket Man]

Pretty confident this is the one I have. Unfortunately, I’m not the one who replaced it, my mechanic did. He didn’t seem to have any trouble with it, and
My steering is tight AF now. [emoji16][emoji106][emoji631][emoji631]

Well hopefully somebody will install one themselves so we have first-hand experience and maybe put that rumor to rest. Or find out they indeed are tight af. I nominate @blueinkd !

 

[treehan77]

I did mine and went AC delco cause I didn’t want to test that rumor

 

[clandr1]

So i saw this also! What gives with that!?! Anyone else with input and experience on the moog pitman??

I had the same experience. The MOOG was undersized. I had to use an AC Delco replacement.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Not sure if it makes a difference, was just curious. After random REP issue with my Tahoe for 2 years while driving, I happened to pinpoint the issue to the 16pin connector on the Tac module. Replaced that connector and issue went away for 2 years. Then all the sudden started getting REP on startup like you are about twice a week sometimes more when it was hot outside. Never again got it while driving. Chased the issue for about 2 years cleaning grounds, adding grounds, etc. Never fixed it. Was the main reason I sold it so cheap, because couldn’t in my right mind pawn that off on someone. Fortunately new owner just wanted a truck to play around with and said he was ok with trying to figure it out.

Do they sell that connector? If so, do you have a link?

 

[ivin74]

Thanks to @Sam Harris i got a PN for a possible fit of a new style shark fin to replace the old style on my 02. It fits , just doesn’t plug in ( don’t care since OnStar doesn’t work and I did have to remove a piece of plastic on the new mount part so it would fit in the hole but it looks great and sealed up good. PTM and installed today. PN is 25775201.

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My next mod

 

[mwilson62000]

Do they sell that connector? If so, do you have a link?

Here is the link- https://www.eficonnection.com/home/category/harnesses-and-connectors/automotive-connectors/connector-pigtails?Engine+Type=&Wire+Count=16&Connector+Color=&Application=ACCELERATOR+PEDAL&action_ProductFilterForm=Filter

Just noticed it says Sold Out.

Again, this seemed to fix my issue when it happened while driving. The truck was idling in the driveway and I wiggled that connection and it went into REP. I cleared the code and restarted and made it do it again. I knew it had to be the connector or the TAC module. Cheaper to replace the connector.

 

[Teamiez]

I’ve heard the Moog pitman arm is a PIA, too tight. I went with ACDelco for that, Moog Problem Solver idler and bracket and other parts.

my whole front end is moog with no issues, went with the HD pitman arm & idler arm as well. Only issue with my front end is a little play in the steering gear and unfortunately all remans suck.

 

[Rocket Man]

my whole front end is moog with no issues, went with the HD pitman arm & idler arm as well. Only issue with my front end is a little play in the steering gear and unfortunately all remans suck.

Moog HD pitman arm or ACDelco?

 

[blueinkd]

Dang I already have the Delco pitman in my rockauto cart:/. PROBABLY order tonight

 

[Keviebear86]

Did some maintenance on the Tahoe. Rear end and transfer case services. Also picked up an S10 for a daily. 2.2 5 speed Xtreme, it has the bodykit removed from the truck. Been lowered and is pretty decent overall.

The Tahoe is waiting on a new rough country bull bar and to install the 2 light bars. Yes, I'm that guy. No I do not have shame in it.

Also, I'm doing some minor "comfort" upgrades, putting in a USB/HDMI socket for my Stinger Heigh10 so I don't have cables laying all around the console all the time when not in use.

 

[Teamiez]

Moog HD pitman arm or ACDelco?

moog. Been on and off 4 steering boxes already and still preforms new.

 

[Sam Harris]

Added some energy suspension bumpstops to take up some room between the jounce stops and the control arm. I have very little room between them, but ended up going with too short a bumpstop. These are the shortest ones they sell. Ordered some 1” for next round. At least the holes are there now.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Added some energy suspension bumpstops to take up some room between the jounce stops and the control arm. I have very little room between them, but ended up going with too short a bumpstop. These are the shortest ones they sell. Ordered some 1” for next round. At least the holes are there now.

Have you noticed any improvement with them?

 

[Fless]

Added some energy suspension bumpstops to take up some room between the jounce stops and the control arm. I have very little room between them, but ended up going with too short a bumpstop. These are the shortest ones they sell. Ordered some 1” for next round. At least the holes are there now.

Had no idea those were even available.

 

[Rocket Man]

Added some energy suspension bumpstops to take up some room between the jounce stops and the control arm. I have very little room between them, but ended up going with too short a bumpstop. These are the shortest ones they sell. Ordered some 1” for next round. At least the holes are there now.

How much are you lifted Sam?

 

[blueinkd]

moog. Been on and off 4 steering boxes already and still preforms new.

Dang. See I don't want to see this cause now I want to order the Moog HD pitman!! I also added upper control arms and lower ball joints. Heck I might as well

 

[Rocket Man]

I replaced the Autoride air lines as preventative maintenance today. The old ones were going on 20 years old but still looked good. Not too hard a job.

 

[blueinkd]

Man I need to look at my lower control arms. I don't think I even have those pieces on mine, the cone bump stop or that nice fancy red one. What's the purpose of these items? Excuse the ignorance, new to this platform.

 

[Rocket Man]

Man I need to look at my lower control arms. I don't think I even have those pieces on mine, the cone bump stop or that nice fancy red one. What's the purpose of these items? Excuse the ignorance, new to this platform.

If you’re stock height or lowered, you only need the cone shaped ones known as “jounce stops”- they act as fulcrums for the torsion bars . Without them the ride suffers and it can even cause steering issues. With those installed, your control arms should either rest slightly on them without too much squishing or be close to touching, within 1/4” or so, at stock height or lowered. If you’re lifted you need to add something to the control arm side so you can achieve the same results like @Sam Harris is doing.

 

[Sam Harris]

Have you noticed an improvements with them?

I’d say there’s a slight improvement. I haven’t really had much problem since cranking the t-bars about 6, shit... probably almost a year ago now. It is a bit floaty, so I figured making the contact here would likely help. But I bought these probably 6 months ago, around the same time I put new jounce stops in. I think they’ve mashed some since then, because now I need slightly larger ones to make up the gap. These are only 3/8”. I just ordered a couple larger sizes today, since these are really too short.

How much are you lifted Sam?

Just about 2” with cranking the keys.

If you’re stock height or lowered, you only need the cone shaped ones known as “jounce stops”- they act as fulcrums for the torsion bars . Without them the ride suffers and it can even cause steering issues. With those installed, your control arms should either rest slightly on them without too much squishing or be close to touching, within 1/4” or so, at stock height or lowered. If you’re lifted you need to add something to the control arm side so you can achieve the same results like @Sam Harris is doing.

This. [emoji16][emoji106][emoji631]

What I really need to do, is order those badass Hellwig front and rear sway bars! [emoji16] oh man.. after the report from @PNW VietVet, I moved them up the list a lot..!