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

[strutaeng]

I removed and wet sanded the rear taillights from my 99 Silverado. Pretty easy removal and a lot of yellowish residue came out on the sanding slurry.

I didn't use the rubbing compound that came with my 3M kit because I'll clearcoat them over the weekend when I paint the roof of my 04 project Suburban. I'm sure I'll have a few ounces left over of clear.

It's one of those little projects that literally don't take any money, except for elbow grease.

 

[viven44]

Any good recommendations for seat covers to protect seat from daily use wear ?

 

[viven44]

Pedal isn't rock hard. I replaced the mc 2 years ago this month. Pedal slowly went to the floor at a red light, and never really recovered after that. I just ordered another mc. Another AC Delco.View attachment 442210

Yes this is classic MC failure if bleeding doesn’t recover the pedal or unable to even bleed… you might want to buy Autozone part with lifetime warranty so you get a free one every time this happens
Edit: never-mind autozone only offers limited warranty (90 days?) on that MC

 

[project_x]

I replaced mine with the older ones and it's so great to be able to pull them up and keep them off the windshield while I'm washing it. Or scraping frost and snow...

Is there a part number for the new "old" ones?

 

[Fless]

Is there a part number for the new "old" ones?

If you look up the arms for a 2000-2002 Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban they should be the right ones. Rock Auto shows only the right (passenger) one with a GM # 15761496.

The driver's side has two integrated washer squirters and the passenger side has only one. They may state "without splines" and that's normal as the splines are cut the first time you install them.

GMPartsdirect.com shows for a 2002 GMT800:

 

[treehan77]

Welp figured the chlorine stain painting went so well might as well do the whole thing. Might to lend it a little better lol. I’ve steamed this before and it still looked like crap

 

[Tonyrodz]

Welp figured the chlorine stain painting went so well might as well do the whole thing. Might to lend it a little better lol. I’ve steamed this before and it still looked like crap

Aftermarket steering wheel?

 

[Aquamania001]

Had the heater assembly lines replaced. Went from the water pump to the heater core. Noticed a slow leak from watching my expansion tank. No water in the oil and no oil in the water. Did a deeper dive to try to find the leak and all the coolant was leaking on top of the skid plate! Nothing on the ground. Got her back yesterday and doing great.

 

[NoReverseYukon]

Passenger wheel bearing assembly decided to go bad. That top bolt just won't cooperate. Decapitation time.

 

[MassHoe04]

Hi people!!!
Been some time since last post here!

Had to replace broken parking brake cable that snapped while testing just before I was going for MA state RMV annual inspection...
Not that interesting of a pic, so I'll skip the photo of new cable.

Good news... 20 years and over 222,000 miles and I got the old reliable to pass another state safety inspection!!!

I'll be posting soon on the odometer thread of how many miles when I hit 222,222. Should be this week.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Hi people!!!
Been some time since last post here!

Had to replace broken parking brake cable that snapped while testing just before I was going for MA state RMV annual inspection...
Not that interesting of a pic, so I'll skip the photo of new cable.

Good news... 20 years and over 222,000 miles and I got the old reliable to pass another state safety inspection!!!

I'll be posting soon on the odometer thread of how many miles when I hit 222,222. Should be this week.

New forum, who dis?

 

[Bocephous]

Changed the engine oil and filter. A/C Delco PF46E (I think) and 6 quarts of Castrol GTX 5W-30 high mileage. I noted the oil change in the manual and see I only drove it 1000 miles since it's last annual oil change.

 

[ScottyBoy]

Just started noticing an issue with my HVAC. It's not fully changing positions or settings. When I switch it from defrost back to dash vents, its still partially blowing some air out of the defroster vents. Or if I had it blowing out the floor vents, it will not fully switch over to the dash vents, it will partially blow some air out the floor vents. I replaced the mode actuator about 2 or 3 years ago, wondering if its failing again. Or.....I'm wondering if there's a slight chance that my dash controller may finally be failing. I guess I will have to just dig into it. Arrrrgh!

 

[NoReverseYukon]

Getting that ball joint out of the lower control arm was quite the ordeal.

 

[clandr1]

Getting that ball joint out of the lower control arm was quite the ordeal.

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Was this your first time? If so, did you grind down the retaining tabs before you started whacking the BJ?
Also, as my dad always says, "never use force, just get a bigger hammer".

 

[NoReverseYukon]

Was this your first time? If so, did you grind down the retaining tabs before you started whacking the BJ?
Also, as my dad always says, "never use force, just get a bigger hammer".

I was just trying to remove the knuckle, so all this BS was to get the tapered shaft of said ball joint out of the LCA. And even though this is the original from 2001, there is no slop and it is still tough to move so it is staying put for now. And I did see that tab so I know what I have in store. Same BS on my old Dakota.

 

[strutaeng]

Getting that ball joint out of the lower control arm was quite the ordeal.

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Have you tried gently lifting the BJ stud (thread the nut so you don't mess up the threads) with a jack? You are essentially using the weight of the vehicle as an aid to break the tapered fit. Some tapping with a 5 lb engineer's hammer has broken it loose for me. But I've had the big 'old 15 lb sledge hammer "just in case."

 

[NoReverseYukon]

Have you tried gently lifting the BJ stud (thread the nut so you don't mess up the threads) with a jack? You are essentially using the weight of the vehicle as an aid to break the tapered fit. Some tapping with a 5 lb engineer's hammer has broken it loose for me. But I've had the big 'old 15 lb sledge hammer "just in case."

I even tried this un-gently. No-go. She was a stubborn cuss. I got all the parts inside now warming up before putting it all back together - don't want to freeze my fingers.

 

[dps01]

Ordered Christmas present for the 2003 Z71 Tahoe (she deserves it)….

Coil-over kit from Atomic Fabrication and matching rear shocks…. been on the “wish list” for a long time.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Ordered Christmas present for the 2003 Z71 Tahoe (she deserves it)….

Coil-over kit from Atomic Fabrication and matching rear shocks…. been on the “wish list” for a long time.

Should do a build thread when installing.