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

[89Suburban]

The sway bar bushing bolts have a reduced head, and I had to hammer a 3/8ths on to it after it stripped out to get the old bushings off. All of the parts stores and ace had bolts that were the same thread but a way bigger head. These Moog sway bar bushings have a different style bracket, so I probably could have used the other ones.

I had to cut out the upper control arm bolts. Because they were seized big time. I could only get one of them pounded out, and it was after a lot of pounding, then waiting until the next day to pound some more.

@89Suburban @Alex_M I have been through so many blades. The wife's brother brought me these "torch" blades and I don't know if they cut any better than the cheap ones I had. The bolt cuts fine, but on the one side there isn't really a gap and I have to cut through the bushing. This last one is giving me a hard time still. I used the grinder to get one, but I really don't wanna hit my brake line. I bought whole control arms because I figured it would be easier than pressing out/in ball joints...

What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

As others have said, the PS one just sees compression (even in reverse!). Reverse is different. While the motor is torquing the same way, the driveshaft is torquing the other direction. I'm confident only because.. I recently saw a video of motor mount testing, in both forward and reverse. :p...

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[blueinkd]

Did anyone save the energy suspension bushing set that had been posted to replace the sorry units in the kyb steering stabilizer??

 

[Walchit]

Got it cut about halfway and put the breaker bar on it and twisted it off. @89 suburban, I read some of that other thread, and it didn't matter what speed I set the saw to, it ate up the blade without cutting very far. Ive been cutting a couple inches off of these blades to get to fresh teeth. Gotta go hunt down another set of the cam/bolt thingies, and get another can of pb blaster. Hopefully I can get it done today, there are more storms coming

 

[Walchit]

Idk if I did this beating on it, or if it was already like this. Smh, hopefully it doesn't mess with my alignment

 

[Rocket Man]

Did anyone save the energy suspension bushing set that had been posted to replace the sorry units in the kyb steering stabilizer??

Energy Suspension- 9.8126R 3/8" SHOCK TOWER W/SM NIPPLE​

 

[Alex_M]

Believe that would be the Boulder Ranger District of the USFS. Might give them a call to report:

Boulder Ranger District
2140 Yarmouth Avenue
Boulder, CO 80301
303-541-2500

Wonderful, thanks. I'll give them a buzz.

@Alex_M Dont forget to take a trip on OH MY GOD highway. Its beautiful.

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Than I would also suggest taking Highway 40, where it intersects with I-70 at Empire, and take Highway 40 to Winter Park.. Another beautiful road, and drive!

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If you were healthy enough to meet up, I would let you borrow the keys to my cabin.. But..

Super kind to even have the thought, thanks!

We ended up staying in the National Park last night, down in the basin seen in this picture. Their campground was nice. We were up just before sunrise and were able to go about 1/4 mile from our camp site to watch and listen to a ton of elk crossing. Some were within about 50 feet, we got to see a couple bucks clash antlers about 75 feet off.

I tell you what, you definitely can feel the difference in power in the truck at 9000ft vs 1500ft at home. Feel the difference in the lungs too.

The sway bar bushing bolts have a reduced head, and I had to hammer a 3/8ths on to it after it stripped out to get the old bushings off. All of the parts stores and ace had bolts that were the same thread but a way bigger head. These Moog sway bar bushings have a different style bracket, so I probably could have used the other ones.

I had to cut out the upper control arm bolts. Because they were seized big time. I could only get one of them pounded out, and it was after a lot of pounding, then waiting until the next day to pound some more.

@89Suburban @Alex_M I have been through so many blades. The wife's brother brought me these "torch" blades and I don't know if they cut any better than the cheap ones I had. The bolt cuts fine, but on the one side there isn't really a gap and I have to cut through the bushing. This last one is giving me a hard time still. I used the grinder to get one, but I really don't wanna hit my brake line. I bought whole control arms because I figured it would be easier than pressing out/in ball joints...

The Miluakee Torch blades are ok, but don't hold a candle to the Diablo Carbide blades. Lennox also makes a carbide blade, but not quite as good as the Diablo ones in my experience. I only had to cut the two bolts on one side of the truck, but I did em both with one of the Diablo Carbide blades. Still had a bit of life left in it, too.

 

[blueinkd]

Energy Suspension- 9.8126R 3/8" SHOCK TOWER W/SM NIPPLE​

Not all heros were capes. Looks like you wearing a rocket pack on ya back!! Haha!! Thanks

 

[corvette744]

Did anyone save the energy suspension bushing set that had been posted to replace the sorry units in the kyb steering stabilizer??

He is correct i assume yours are toast just like mine were in only 2 months or sooner.

 

[Rocket Man]

He is correct i assume yours are toast just like mine were in only 2 months or sooner.

Mine were actually only slightly worn after 2 years but I like the Energy Suspension ones. Maybe you tightened yours too much?

 

[mwilson62000]

Passed 150k.

 

[Rocket Man]

Passed 150k.
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Just broke in.

 

[Sam Harris]

I’m getting ready to do my Efan conversion next week. I have the OEM harness, but I’m trying to find the correct pigtail, to make this as factree as possible.. anyone have a clue what I can search for, to match the other end of this here connector..? (This is the harness-side of the 2 ECM leads)

 

[Rocket Man]

View attachment 352574I’m getting ready to do my Efan conversion next week. I have the OEM harness, but I’m trying to find the correct pigtail, to make this as factree as possible.. anyone have a clue what I can search for, to match the other end of this here connector..? (This is the harness-side of the 2 ECM leads)

Do you have the factory relay/ fuse box add-on that mounts to the side of the under hood fuse box? That might be where that connects? Here’s mine. Can you take a pic of that from the side?

 

[Dantheman1540]

Mine were actually only slightly worn after 2 years but I like the Energy Suspension ones. Maybe you tightened yours too much?

I did exactly that to a set of rubber end link bushings a few years ago. I thought “why they die so fast?” Then noticed the torque spec was just past finger tight lol. There’s a reason they usually come with lock nuts.

 

[Rocket Man]

I did exactly that to a set of rubber end link bushings a few years ago. I thought “why they die so fast?” Then noticed the torque spec was just past finger tight lol. There’s a reason they usually come with lock nuts.

Yup. The nuts are barely cinched down, just so there’s a slight bulge. Same on the end links.

 

[Sam Harris]

Do you have the factory relay/ fuse box add-on that mounts to the side of the under hood fuse box? That might be where that connects? Here’s mine. Can you take a pic of that from the side?

I do have the correct box to accommodate the fan wiring harness.. here’s a side pic:

I think it’s a PT2623… now I have to figure out the female end for that part…

 

[Rocket Man]

I do have the correct box to accommodate the fan wiring harness.. here’s a side pic:View attachment 352583I think it’s a PT2623… now I have to figure out the female end for that part…

Doesn’t that plug into the fuse box add-on? IIRC there’s just 2 single wires with pins on the ends that come from that fuse box that go to the ECM. Here’s a link to the one Scotty Boy did.

 

[Fless]

I do have the correct box to accommodate the fan wiring harness.. here’s a side pic:View attachment 352583I think it’s a PT2623… now I have to figure out the female end for that part…

Maybe this from a 2006? #2649?

 

[Walchit]

This rain really juked me. I think all I have left to do is grease everything, and tighten the top shock bolt. Then try to get my alignment close enough to drive to the alignment shop. My marks didn't fair well with all of the beating and cutting.

 

[Rocket Man]

This rain really juked me. I think all I have left to do is grease everything, and tighten the top shock bolt. Then try to get my alignment close enough to drive to the alignment shop. My marks didn't fair well with all of the beating and cutting.

Nice job. Perseverance at its best.