What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?
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maybe they added a lens, I have had mine for a few years now, when i ordered mine they were a new-ish product from them, then I saw they added a option for a amber ghost ring or something, haven't looked in a while.
All of the SS3s and SS5s have an amber backlight now (which is amber whether you have an amber or clear lens). I haven't connected this circuit (dunno if I will).
that's nice they have different lens, I didn't know that. I also did these years ago.
but I like having both. low helps a ton in normal driving and being down low they don't blind people and put out nice light, where the head lights have to be angled down to avoid blinding people. high they throw well down the road. I'm a bit of a headlight nerd and like opening hosing and retro fitting. so I didn't look much into them back then. these are impressively bright thou.
I have little over a $1k in projectors in my C6 housing, 4 bi led, 2 dedicated spot projectors for high and while with all 6 projectors on high vs only 4 total here, that car does have a more output but it needs it for fast mountain night runs, the yukon is not bad at all and never goes fast enough to over drive it's lights. I'm happy with it as it is. I don't think I'd change it up at this point. I wish I'd have got some video of testing these out on a small m12 battery. they put better better light than I expected.
I definitely agree thou, anything you can do to cast light out the sides down low is a worth while mod. back in the sport bike days we always talking about adding some side lights to the forks aimed outward. never did it but looks like they have much better mounts these days. probably would do it if I still rode enough.
but I like having both. low helps a ton in normal driving and being down low they don't blind people and put out nice light, where the head lights have to be angled down to avoid blinding people. high they throw well down the road. I'm a bit of a headlight nerd and like opening hosing and retro fitting. so I didn't look much into them back then. these are impressively bright thou.
I have little over a $1k in projectors in my C6 housing, 4 bi led, 2 dedicated spot projectors for high and while with all 6 projectors on high vs only 4 total here, that car does have a more output but it needs it for fast mountain night runs, the yukon is not bad at all and never goes fast enough to over drive it's lights. I'm happy with it as it is. I don't think I'd change it up at this point. I wish I'd have got some video of testing these out on a small m12 battery. they put better better light than I expected.
I definitely agree thou, anything you can do to cast light out the sides down low is a worth while mod. back in the sport bike days we always talking about adding some side lights to the forks aimed outward. never did it but looks like they have much better mounts these days. probably would do it if I still rode enough.
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learned something new, I was not aware the blower motors are the same design as the gmt800's figured they were different and the gmt900's may come with a bosch (oem) p/n:52408152 instead of the HS or KS brand
which looks like a slightly better motor/fan, better self-cooling, fan scoop is slightly different and the bosch weighs 6oz more. I assume they changed manufactures to pinch pennys in typical gm fashion.
which looks like a slightly better motor/fan, better self-cooling, fan scoop is slightly different and the bosch weighs 6oz more. I assume they changed manufactures to pinch pennys in typical gm fashion.
While putting gas yesterday, I noticed the air compressor was coming on every few minutes.
It would run for a about 15 seconds then shut off.
I guess it is time to order some new rear shocks.
Rock Auto seems to have the best price on OEM shocks so I guess I will get to spending some money.
It would run for a about 15 seconds then shut off.
I guess it is time to order some new rear shocks.
Rock Auto seems to have the best price on OEM shocks so I guess I will get to spending some money.
I finalized the wiring arrangement and switch installation for my driving light installation I posted about a couple of days ago and wrote it up here.
It is in the high 40's today so I finally got around to starting on replacing my leaky valve cover gaskets.
Did the passenger side today, the one with more crap in the way.
Ran out of time to tackle the driver's side.
It's a pain not having all of my tools up here. I could have used some deep sockets and stuff that would have made it go much quicker.
Will do that tomorrow if it isn't windy.
Did the passenger side today, the one with more crap in the way.
Ran out of time to tackle the driver's side.
It's a pain not having all of my tools up here. I could have used some deep sockets and stuff that would have made it go much quicker.
Will do that tomorrow if it isn't windy.
Knocked out the driver side valve cover gasket earlier.
Wind picked up as I was finishing up so I didn't get to do an oil change.
Gaskets on both sides were hard as a rock and very brittle.
Came off in pieces while the hold down bolt grommets were also very brittle.
Some were still flexible but most fell apart during removal.
Really glad I finally had the chance to take care of them.
Wind picked up as I was finishing up so I didn't get to do an oil change.
Gaskets on both sides were hard as a rock and very brittle.
Came off in pieces while the hold down bolt grommets were also very brittle.
Some were still flexible but most fell apart during removal.
Really glad I finally had the chance to take care of them.
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That was my first upgrade was new valve covers, then I caught the bug and started modding out everything!! Glad u realized what a pain the GM grommets are!
discovered something new to me, I had never noticed that there is what appears to be a combination gravity/air activation switch on the inside edge of the rear hatch door.
I was first looking at it because a small 1" section looked different then further inspection I thought perhaps at first it was part of the rear wiper washer sprayer (not sure why first thing that came to mind) but on both sides it runs about 30" or so and looks just like a trim panel/weather seal, curiosity got to me and revealed that when the hatch is partially lowered even just a little bit and the hose is pressed on it activates the hatch lock, hmmm. I guess that is how it detects that the hatch is in closed/open position?? my best guess anyway
I was first looking at it because a small 1" section looked different then further inspection I thought perhaps at first it was part of the rear wiper washer sprayer (not sure why first thing that came to mind) but on both sides it runs about 30" or so and looks just like a trim panel/weather seal, curiosity got to me and revealed that when the hatch is partially lowered even just a little bit and the hose is pressed on it activates the hatch lock, hmmm. I guess that is how it detects that the hatch is in closed/open position?? my best guess anyway
That’s weird. At first I looked at the bottom edge and didn’t see it until I looked at your pictures again and see it’s on the side at the bottom. It does indeed lock but it seems to lock all the doors if I do it twice.
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wifes suburban has it, both of ours have the powered liftgate/hatch, I assume it it for the powered hatch's then. Just surprised I never noticed it before because I clean all the cracks and crevices a few times a year, guess I just never paid that much attention to it.
You’re too fast Wes. I immediately edited my post, must have been as you were quoting me! Read it again.
I kind of found out it activates the lock by accident as I was holding the hatch down a bit and pressing on it and heard the lock cycle. weird it's never come up as a thing before that I have seen. with the hatch all the way up it doesn't do anything so I assume some type of gravity switch is involved as well or the lift motor has some kind of sensor.
anyway learned something new....
I doubt anybody but you figured out it does that. It’s a special combination that has to happen in order for a person to do it on purpose. I guess you’re a special kind of person! well, we all knew that…
i'm special all-right...... part idiot is more like it, not sure how I even manage to make it month to month. Feb is short so i'm scrambling to make shit work.....I doubt anybody but you figured out it does that. It’s a special combination that has to happen in order for a person to do it on purpose. I guess you’re a special kind of person! well, we all knew that…
I'm also slightly certain i tried to stick a fork in a socket as a child to see what would happen
it's pretty WELL documented that I took everything apart to see how it worked
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Damn Tahoe I bought needs so much work. I knew it did when I bought it but it was a great price. Trying to chase a few rattles. The front end links were one, fixed that pretty cheap. Then the back has a rattle, thought it was the muffler hitting the rear end links and the rubber isolator at the back was gone and letting it make contact so today I replaced that. What a bear it was getting the old one off and the new one on, even with lubrication. Went for a test drive….still there. I knew the rear shocks were shot, the bladders are long gone. The compressor still runs on startup and then throws a code. But I didn’t think they were as shot as I see on closer inspection. So bad that when I get on the bumper and jump up and down the driver side one….rattles. I ordered the Arnott AS-2715’s from Rock Auto. Best price I could find, $287 delivered. I have the remanufactured ones on my 02 but I bought those when they were Bilstein’s that they reman’d but nowadays they’re OE that they rebuild and besides that, they’re waaaaay more expensive than the new Arnott made ones. I’m not breaking the bank on this truck so these will have to do. I still need to do a lot. I also ordered all the stuff to swap my brand new Pioneer in it from my 02 ( I broke the drivetrain in it right after replacing the stereo) until I get it back on the road. I miss my wireless CarPlay even though I have a 3 month trial of Sirius XM with the factory unit which is nice.
