1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

[97YukonNZ]

Good stuff both Tony’s!!

Nice find on the equipment and not too bad on shipping either.

Will be nice once installed.

Thanks Mike
Very happy to be finding some guys with what I'm after for the truck.

Not so daunting when you start finding businesses who bring parts in!

Just going to go down and align the bumper lights. Truck is getting valley gasket done tomorrow and hopefully they have time to do the w.o.f as well.[emoji106]

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[97YukonNZ]

Okay so the Yukon now has new valley gasket. Noticed on the way home tho,no temp gauge.
Found the cause,temp sensor wire has been pinched up in the rocker cover as it was reattached [emoji849] will see if I can get that out & repair it without starting an oil leak from the rocker cover.
Also notice throttle body accelerator cable mount not secured properly. 2 jobs to do.

Am happy otherwise. It was the 1st time he had done one with this injection set up and took him over 8hrs,only charged me 4.5 hrs and dropped $50 off so I can forgive 1 or 2 things. [emoji106]

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[97YukonNZ]

Alrighty!! Solved the couple of issues with the great work the mechanic did. [emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]
Ended up being about 6 things I had to change or connect. Got a bit grumpy and broke the purge line into 3 trying to get it back under the aircon housing as it was put back as an afterthought during reassembly. Brittle this old stuff ay!
Gauges working again. Lol petrol one is working and yes I need gas! [emoji6]

While I was in the mood I thought I'd do a feel good job and install the 2" lowering shackles. Easiest job I've done yet!!

Will go for a drive and see how it settles.
Think it is just about bang on level! [emoji2937][emoji41]

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[Tonyrodz]

Alrighty!! Solved the couple of issues with the great work the mechanic did. [emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]
Ended up being about 6 things I had to change or connect. Got a bit grumpy and broke the purge line into 3 trying to get it back under the aircon housing as it was put back as an afterthought during reassembly. Brittle this old stuff ay!
Gauges working again. Lol petrol one is working and yes I need gas! [emoji6]

While I was in the mood I thought I'd do a feel good job and install the 2" lowering shackles. Easiest job I've done yet!!

Will go for a drive and see how it settles.
Think it is just about bang on level! [emoji2937][emoji41]

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What's up with your brakes? The light is on.

 

[97YukonNZ]

What's up with your brakes? The light is on.

Yeah the whole lot lights up when it is in park with the park brake on goes out when you release the brake Tony [emoji6].
Not on while driving[emoji111][emoji106][emoji106]

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[97YukonNZ]

Hahahaha [emoji28][emoji23][emoji1787]

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[Tonyrodz]

Yeah the whole lot lights up when it is in park with the park brake on goes out when you release the brake Tony [emoji6].
Not on while driving[emoji111][emoji106][emoji106]

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Just checking

 

[97YukonNZ]

Hey I might get someone to help me take the 2" body lift out!! Am liking how it feels and have yet to do new shocks & get the springs reset but man that would sack it out nicely.
Might have to drop to a 60 profile tire tho [emoji848][emoji847].


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[97YukonNZ]

Hey
For some reason my tapatalk app or administration shut me out and I've had to unistall/install the app and now it is much different to negotiate so I'm learning this setup.
Glad I didn't lose any content! Phew

Anyways I'm Back!!!

Went to see the wife's cousin who works for Bellamy & East spring makers yesterday.
Roger took a look at my springs and reckons they're in good condition.
Happy about that.
I was going to get him to reset them but He told me to wait until I have my new shocks in,drive it for a wee while and if I find any wallowing he can place a new piece of steel in the bottom of the leaf that will firm it up.(noninvasive)
*** good to get his input. Save some $$$ and time pulling it down

 

[Tonyrodz]

Tapa talk is no longer supported here.
Sounds like good news about the springs.

 

[97YukonNZ]

Tapa talk is no longer supported here.
Sounds like good news about the springs.

Oh! I didnt know that..Has that just happened Tony? Tapatalk is how I was able to get meet you all!
Pretty frustrating day yesterday, all my content is there but deleted and I can get on kinda but different formatting. What are you using or are joined too on your phone?
Top of my screen is saying
tahoeyukonforum.com

Anyway Yeah happy with talk about springs! I want my new bushes pressed in as the original ones are perishing and I question their ability to support the rest of the Suspension laterally. Patiently waiting for new shocks
See how they change and support the ride. cheers man

 

[Tonyrodz]

Oh! I didnt know that..Has that just happened Tony? Tapatalk is how I was able to get meet you all!
Pretty frustrating day yesterday, all my content is there but deleted and I can get on kinda but different formatting. What are you using or are joined too on your phone?
Top of my screen is saying
tahoeyukonforum.com

Anyway Yeah happy with talk about springs! I want my new bushes pressed in as the original ones are perishing and I question their ability to support the rest of the Suspension laterally. Patiently waiting for new shocks
See how they change and support the ride. cheers man

I've never used tapa talk, I'm strictly on my phone. This new format threw me for a loop, but I'm trying to get used to it.

 

[97YukonNZ]

I've never used tapa talk, I'm strictly on my phone. This new format threw me for a loop, but I'm trying to get used to it.

Okay so we're all on the same deal then. I dont have a laptop either. Phone does everything

 

[Tonyrodz]

Okay so we're all on the same deal then. I dont have a laptop either. Phone does everything

Same. I don't know if that's good or bad lol!

 

[97YukonNZ]

Hey I've just found a pic of a 97 2door grill from earlier this year.
This is kinda what mine will look. Mine will have chrome surround inset and gloss black around the red GMC. Matte black inset/gloss black outer.

 

[Fosscore]

Hey I've just found a pic of a 97 2door grill from earlier this year.
This is kinda what mine will look. Mine will have chrome surround inset and gloss black around the red GMC. Matte black inset/gloss black outer.

Should look good.

Reminds of my brother’s red 1995 2 door Yukon 4x4.

 

[97YukonNZ]

Should look good.

Reminds of my brother’s red 1995 2 door Yukon 4x4.

Yes,they'll be starting to go back up on price too wont they? Real tidy ones be getting hard to find

 

[97YukonNZ]

Hi
So bit of an update.
The boss had a couple of free wheel alignment vouchers he needed to use up so we took his van and the Yukon down and got a Free alignment.
This is how it came back. They had to measure the beast up to make sure it would fit on operating table! Then had to adjust all of the parameters. As you can see alignment was way out. Camber still is. Apparently I need some eccentric bolts to adjust the camber correctly. I had wound it down 1" so maybe that could have made all the difference.
Anyway is a huge improvement from me replacing a steering tie rod and just eye ******* it until now.
New shocks are in the country since the 14th but stuck in customs so hopefully I get them soon.
Cant wait!!!
The old ones are like rubber bands

 

[97YukonNZ]

Alright here we go. New springs arrived from Summit Racing. Took 12 days from the states to New Zealand. Pretty good. Lol then 14 days in customs
Not so good. Any way they are going in now!!
Shouldn't take long. Have just noticed tho,I have to disconnect one side of the swaybar to get the bolt out on drivers rear. Hold that thought! May not take long hahahaha

 

[97YukonNZ]

Rears done! Onto the fronts now. This is the old shit that was in the back

just made myself a nice bourbon n coke while I do the fronts.

Mmmm Woodford Reserve