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

[strutaeng]

I was prompted to update my windshield wiper arms after a few recent posts. A few years ago I picked up a couple that I got off a Upull Suburban, 2001 I think it was. [ @Sam Harris remember that trip? ] They've been sitting in the garage and I forget about them until it's time to clear snow off the windshield, then it's too late to make it happen, so the recent reminders were good. The problem with the OE ones for my year is that, when cleaning or washing the windshield, I can't pull them up from the windshield more than 4 or 5 inches, and they won't "rest" in any position off the windshield.

I sanded and painted them earlier this week and installed them yesterday. Here's the difference between the older style and the new (2004 GM OE new on top; note the large hump that stops the arm from being able to get far above the windshield. I'm not sure why GM thought this would be a good design change). I can't tell if the hump is solid and could be ground down, or if that would leave a hole. Other than that hump, there's no difference between the two years. Both arms had two squirters on the DS and only one on the passenger side.

Now I'll be able to pull the wiper arms up off the windshield and they'll stay. A small win, but a very functional win.
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Cool. I was used to folding the wiper arms on my 99 Silverado when washing it to brush the windshield. When I bought my 06 Suburban the first time I tried doing the same, I almost broken the arms off. I couldn't figure out why they would go to that design.

I think do the same and find some earlier arms and retrofit them in. Mine need to be painted anyways.

 

[bgiff]

Two uber cheap upgrades from junkyard on my 2001 sub:

1. I installed 2nd batery tray from a duramax equipped truck and another starting/backup battery-bolt on easy peasy.

2. I snagged two factory roof rack crossbars and added them to my rack for additional support.

 

[TEXCHEVY]

Today new radiator

 

[Steamrash]

First very long drive since I bought her after upgrading exterior lighting.

I know it may not be the look everyone loves, but i absolutely love this Tahoe. She looks damn good for having nearly 250K! View attachment 430657

Looks great! Do you have night pics, or* other pics as to how just the LED strip lights look?

 

[dps01]

Cleaned the filth / bugs / road grime off the 03 Z71… enlisted my 13 YO daughter to help …
Get better mileage when they are clean, right?

 

[mattbta]

Filled with corn and made an early run to the transfer station (municipal dump) to dispose of purge items. Still have some more to take down from the attic but decent progress.

 

[TheEnder53]

Looks great! Do you have night pics, or* other pics as to how just the LED strip lights look?

I can take some tonight, no issues! Thank you!

 

[TheEnder53]

Also, got HP Tuners today. Bought 2 credits and firmed up the shifts and upped the shift points so i don’t have the early 2-3 shift at wide open throttle anymore.

Drives even better, didn’t know that was possible. Then gave her a nice wash. Need to start thinking about repairing the paint soon.

 

[Bocephous]

I replaced the radiator yesterday. It wasn't leaking but with 242,000 miles it was preventative maintenance. I've got to get some Dex cool today and fill it back up and burp it. First time I've done something like this but youtube is a good resource. You can tell me how to do something but actually seeing it done is better. No pic of that but I did take a pic of the heater t's and they must have been replaced fairly recently. The white one still looks white.

 

[S33k3r]

This past Saturday/Sunday I bought a set of 275/65R20 Michelin Defenders with about 50-60% tread left. I picked up these wheels (used) on Sunday:
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Monday I had the tires mounted to the rims and the whole lot balanced, and Tuesday I delivered them to the gentleman modifying my 2500HD.

I'm still looking for center caps for the above, for less than $50 each!!! No luck so far. I'm also looking at clones, but even they are still $50 each. And I need one, 2 would be better, and a full set would be preferred. I only got three caps with the rims, one of which does not have a center section, and none of which did I get the bolts to hold them in.

I also asked him to look at the horrible job that had been on my daughter's Sierra; the passenger side door just does not fit the cab correctly. We've had it back to the body shop three times. So now I need to find a shop to actually do it right.

I found these toward the first of June. Had a sample shipped to my builder, and they fit!!!

Moto Metal Wheels MO479L214GBO MO 497L214 Gloss Black Center Cap

 

[S33k3r]

Cleaned the filth / bugs / road grime off the 03 Z71… enlisted my 13 YO daughter to help …
View attachment 431828 Get better mileage when they are clean, right?

Definitely more smiles per gallon!

 

[clandr1]

On 7/5 I took my truck in for an alignment. This past weekend I noticed it was still pulling to the right, so I made an appointment to take it back today. After an hour, they said the pitman arm, idler arm, and tie rods (inner and outer) all needed to be replaced to the tune of $1,400 for parts and labor.

I pulled up my maintenance spreadsheet and showed them the tie rods and idler arm had approx 50k miles on them and they shouldn't be bad, but the pitman arm is 10 years old with 125k miles on it. After some back and forth (they were nice about it) we landed on them replacing the pitman arm for $430 out the door, and tonight I replaced the outer tie rod ends which took me about 45 minutes. They will complete the pitman arm replacement and alignment tomorrow.

I remember what a pain in the butt that pitman arm was 10 years ago and will gladly pay someone ~$400 to deal with it.

 

[TheEnder53]

I can take some tonight, no issues! Thank you!

Not quite sure how to have just the DRLS on at night. But this gives sort of a thought as to how bright they are.

 

[Fless]

Not quite sure how to have just the DRLS on at night. But this gives sort of a thought as to how bright they are.

Shine a flashlight on the sensor on top of the dash so it thinks it's daytime.

 

[ScottyBoy]

I replaced the radiator yesterday. It wasn't leaking but with 242,000 miles it was preventative maintenance. I've got to get some Dex cool today and fill it back up and burp it. First time I've done something like this but youtube is a good resource. You can tell me how to do something but actually seeing it done is better. No pic of that but I did take a pic of the heater t's and they must have been replaced fairly recently. The white one still looks white.
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Just because the white T fitting still looks white doesn't tell you anything. I replaced mine in 2017 and it's still white. The old one was really brown colored, but it was the original one from 2001. And I know it was the original one, because I bought my truck in early 2006 with only 52k miles on it. I SERIOUSLY doubt it was replaced in the first 50k miles. I did replace it with a Dorman T fitting and not a Genuine GM (AC Delco) fitting, so I'm not sure if that is part of the reason it has not discolored and started turning brown like the OEM T fitting was.

 

[ScottyBoy]

Not quite sure how to have just the DRLS on at night. But this gives sort of a thought as to how bright they are.

Just wire them up to a switch if you want JUST the DRL's on. If you just want to temporarily turn them on just to see how they look, you can pull the DRL relay, and put in a jumper wire from terminal 30 to terminal 87 in order to force them on.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Got the truck back to daily duties last month. Still a few gremlins but that’s to be expected after an engine swap, right? Also finally found a bracket for the 07-13 jump seat so it isn’t just flopping around between my captain’s chairs

 

[Bocephous]

Got the truck back to daily duties last month. Still a few gremlins but that’s to be expected after an engine swap, right? Also finally found a bracket for the 07-13 jump seat so it isn’t just flopping around between my captain’s chairsView attachment 432686

That is a good looking truck.

 

[asand]

Felt like the front end was falling out of my '04 Yukon for the last year. Replaced wore our Ranchos with Bilstein 5100s. Also added a quart of MMO to the oil a few weeks ago. Lifter tick is is gone now after listening to it for the 5 years I've owned it.

 

[S33k3r]

Are you guys using the Bilstein 5100s because the Tahoes/Yukons/Escalades are heavier than the Sierras/Silveradoes? Because Bilstein 4100s are used on some of the trucks? I'm using 5100s on my 2500HD at my builder's advice.