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

[clandr1]

Gave it a hand wash today, hoping I can dodge the slight chance of rain on Monday. Also, pics of the new weathertech floor mats.

 

[Roilux]

On the 'Hoe-do list' today was THE brake upgrade from 12' to 13' rotors and bigger calipers. It's not THAT upgrade with 4 piston calipers but this one fit the budget nicely. I'm surprised how much lighter the vehicle feels now when coming to a stop.

Calipers came from an '08 Sierra ($40/pr) and cleaned up nicely. New caliper seals, pads and rotors arrived from Amazon. Brake grease and copper washers were the sticker shock items. **cough cough**. Obviously I've not done a brake job in a minute.

For the sharp eyes among us, yes, I cut those zip ties and mounted the ABS sensor line in its proper place.

 

[mountie]

On the 'Hoe-do list' today was THE brake upgrade from 12' to 13' rotors and bigger calipers. It's not THAT upgrade with 4 piston calipers but this one fit the budget nicely. I'm surprised how much lighter the vehicle feels now when coming to a stop.

Calipers came from an '08 Sierra ($40/pr) and cleaned up nicely. New caliper seals, pads and rotors arrived from Amazon. Brake grease and copper washers were the sticker shock items. **cough cough**. Obviously I've not done a brake job in a minute.

For the sharp eyes among us, yes, I cut those zip ties and mounted the ABS sensor line in its proper place.

That was my exact-same comment I said, " My Yukon felt lighter".... When I put the Power Stop set on my fronts, and new pads on the rear.

 

[ScottyBoy]

Fought with the rear hatch handle this weekend. Looks like I'm going to have to replace it. Every so often, it will NOT unlock, and I can't get the hatch to open. The window pop button will not work either. I managed to get the interior panel off to access the laych assembly, and it seems like it has far too much side yo side okay in it, as if it's broken or something. I lubed it with some silicone spray, which marginally helped. At least I can get the hatch to unlock now most of the time. If it doesn't unlock, I can just re-lock a d unlock the locks again a few times and it will unlock. As far as the windows release button, it's got WAY too much slop in the "cam" mechanism or whatever you call it. It is like it slides out of place and then the window button won't work. I'm leaving the interior panel off for now, because at least with it off, I can manipulate the cam mechanism to get it to open.
Has anyone else had similar issues with the rear hatch/rear window unlock assembly?

 

[latvius]

Fought with the rear hatch handle this weekend. Looks like I'm going to have to replace it. Every so often, it will NOT unlock, and I can't get the hatch to open. The window pop button will not work either. I managed to get the interior panel off to access the laych assembly, and it seems like it has far too much side yo side okay in it, as if it's broken or something. I lubed it with some silicone spray, which marginally helped. At least I can get the hatch to unlock now most of the time. If it doesn't unlock, I can just re-lock a d unlock the locks again a few times and it will unlock. As far as the windows release button, it's got WAY too much slop in the "cam" mechanism or whatever you call it. It is like it slides out of place and then the window button won't work. I'm leaving the interior panel off for now, because at least with it off, I can manipulate the cam mechanism to get it to open.
Has anyone else had similar issues with the rear hatch/rear window unlock assembly?

Yup mine just stops working, I have replaced it twice so far in the last 8 years or so.

 

[S33k3r]

The only Dorman product on the beast is a passenger side axillary battery tray. ::

Has it failed yet?

 

[mountie]

Has it failed yet?

Rust is a slow process......

 

[clandr1]

Fought with the rear hatch handle this weekend. Looks like I'm going to have to replace it. Every so often, it will NOT unlock, and I can't get the hatch to open. The window pop button will not work either. I managed to get the interior panel off to access the laych assembly, and it seems like it has far too much side yo side okay in it, as if it's broken or something. I lubed it with some silicone spray, which marginally helped. At least I can get the hatch to unlock now most of the time. If it doesn't unlock, I can just re-lock a d unlock the locks again a few times and it will unlock. As far as the windows release button, it's got WAY too much slop in the "cam" mechanism or whatever you call it. It is like it slides out of place and then the window button won't work. I'm leaving the interior panel off for now, because at least with it off, I can manipulate the cam mechanism to get it to open.
Has anyone else had similar issues with the rear hatch/rear window unlock assembly?

My original rear lock actuator worked for over 16 years before it failed. I replaced with another OEM actuator that failed after about one year. The third unit which is also OEM has been used for about two years now without any issues. I would recommend replacing your lock actuator with a genuine OEM part.

 

[Roilux]

Has it failed yet?

Comedy !!!! *ahem* I do keep an eye on it.

 

[dps01]

THE brake upgrade from 12' to 13' rotors and bigger calipers. It's not THAT upgrade with 4 piston calipers

This is THE one I did as well.
Budget friendly, and fit my OEM 17” wheels.

I would love to upgrade again to the 4 piston caliper, but like the 17” rim setup too much.

 

[mwilson62000]

By far the best mod I have done to this truck!!!

Thanks for the link. @blueinkd Got mine in today!

 

[blueinkd]

Thanks for the link. @blueinkd Got mine in today!View attachment 424618

Dude!! It's changed my life!!! Hahaha!! I swear I hated the morning drives and my coffee cup moving around so I would always have to hold it. I love this thing

 

[Roilux]

This was actually last year. I found these two photos while rounding up images for an aspirator post.

Besides having a hum in front and rear aspirators, there was this intermittent buzz coming from a rear speaker. Upon removing the D panel and peering inside I spied this remnant had been stuffed in from a previous occupant.

 

[S33k3r]

Well, turns out my trucks won't get started until this weekend... So it'll be 10 days to 2 weeks from there. I feel like I'm, totally crazy: I miss my truck.

 

[Keviebear86]

Replaced the inner the rod on the passenger side only for it to snap clean off 3 days later. So it got a tow and warranty replacement part at no charge.

 

[strutaeng]

Replaced the inner the rod on the passenger side only for it to snap clean off 3 days later. So it got a tow and warranty replacement part at no charge.

Wow!

What brand were those? It just snapped unexpectedly?

 

[NoReverseYukon]

Replaced the inner the rod on the passenger side only for it to snap clean off 3 days later. So it got a tow and warranty replacement part at no charge.

Looks like a serious case of pigeon-toe.

 

[tuckerrnr1]

Looks like it has to go pee.

 

[ScottyBoy]

Got some gas and a large drink for my new cup holder!!! Haha!!

Dang, I need one of those for my truck! Maybe I missed it, but did you post a link to where you purchased this from? Or did you 3D print it yourself?

 

[latvius]

Dang, I need one of those for my truck! Maybe I missed it, but did you post a link to where you purchased this from? Or did you 3D print it yourself?

I just did a google search on 2005 yukon cup holder and a couple pop up on etsy. I ordered one myself $20