What did you do to your 2015-2020 K2XX Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Walkerfever]

We are replacing a section of fence in our back yard, and Home Depot had a pretty good deal ($1.48 each vs $2.18 each, then another $50 off if I spent $300). They fit...however next time I'm leaving my daughter at home so I have the entire back of the Yukon...

 

[Loki223]

New passenger side CV axle went on this weekend. Nice easy 15 minute job, didn't even take the wheel off. Old one had torn boots, otherwise fine. Buddy of mine helped and i donated the old CV axle to him to rebuild and resell for his time since it sounds like he already has a buyer lined up for it.

Also confirmed, there is a leak in the freon system. Filled it up last year and it worked through whenever i filled it up through the end of usage of AC. Finally warm enough that the AC had wanted to pop on, and no AC. so that's fun. So i'll be investigating the AC system next before i buy new rubber to go with the rims i have sitting in the garage

 

[Carfan]

Hit the curb with my 2018 Escalade luxury.


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I hate that. I've had to stop letting anyone else drive my vehicles (especially the Suburban) because I'm the one that has to track down the place that repairs curb rash.

 

[jared999]

Picked up a 2020 Tahoe a few months back. Just swapped out the cloth seats for lux leather a couple days ago. Now I have to figure out how to wire it and get power to the center console (It's a PPV). The seats have the modules for heat and cooled seats (or ventilated) and the console has the switches. I'll do some searches and hopefully someone else has already figured this out.

 

[midlifecrisis]

New tires, 275/70r18 Nitto Terra Grappler G3s. Haven't done any lifting, etc. - seems like these 33.2" tires are the max without more mods and without rubbing, in case anyone's wondering.

 

[Carfan]

Is she cleaning up nicely?

 

[gtrslngrchris]

Drove it through a short monsoon to go work on the street car. Time for the Corvette to actually make more power than my Denali

 

[Congtoid]

Swapped the water pump and belt tensioner last night, but ran into an issue.

Snapped 2 bolts on the pump, anybody have any recommendations on to how to remove them?

It's a 10mm bolt from the water pump pulley, I'd say about 1/2 inch in width?

 

[gtrslngrchris]

Swapped the water pump and belt tensioner last night, but ran into an issue.

Snapped 2 bolts on the pump, anybody have any recommendations on to how to remove them?

It's a 10mm bolt from the water pump pulley, I'd say about 1/2 inch in width?

Man, that sucks. If it makes you feel better I overtorqued the first of my intake manifold bolts and ended up with this Monday night.

Was able to sit a nut right above it and weld the two together but I'm not sure how much that helps you. Lucky for me the threads were clean and I just didn't pay attention to the torque wrench setting on hour 9 of the day working on my car. If the threads had been bad and were the reason it snapped then I likely would have had a much worse time.

 

[NYBRD]

1st wash since b4 new york winters

 

[CMoore711]

Drove it through a short monsoon to go work on the street car. Time for the Corvette to actually make more power than my Denali

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The TSP Brawler Heads! I've actually been eyeing those myself; They look so nice brand new and clean!

What year and model Corvette you working on?

 

[gtrslngrchris]

The TSP Brawler Heads! I've actually been eyeing those myself; They look so nice brand new and clean!

What year and model Corvette you working on?

I've had this 98 C5 for over 10 years and it's just over 79k miles now. I moved on to many other cars and projects because I was never sure how to build it without ruining it but I figured it out now. It's going to stay a street car but be capable of drifting as a backup/every-once-in-a-while car which conveniently leaves it with a fully adjustable suspension perfect for any other type of racing as well.

So far even with an extremely conservative version of my previous tune it is VERY healthy. I finished putting it "together" (I have a extension socket sealing a couple of holes and my driver side coil packs are zip tied to the valve cover, etc) and then let it idle and cycle the fans a few times and then raced across town with it to get it to the body shop a day late and just in time so I haven't had a chance to actually tune it. I can say the heads were very nice and inspecting their work on the springs and valve everything looked consistent and exactly what I would want to see.

I was at my friends' shop who developed the 10 speed swap with PSS and while I was there I was helping with the 8 speed C6 he just put together and then this absolute slag of a C5 6mt vert he got for $3500. The TBSS in the background is also a 10 speed swap and I think he wants to sell it for space. The GMT800 janky truck in the background is also a 10 speed swap and feels incredible. It's a very busy and random place to be but never dull.

Oh and to be relevant to the thread I totally WILL use the Denali to go pick up my old 241 perimeter bolt worthless heads at his shop later today when I am less lazy.

 

[CMoore711]

That’s awesome @gtrslngrchris; The C5 platform is very capable and the aftermarket support is unlimited.

I had an ‘06 TBSS FBO, built trans, put 197K miles on that rig. When it needed a 3rd trans rebuild I moved on.

I’ve been trading emails with PSS on a 10 speed swap in my GMT900 Escalade. Knowledgable folks over there.

Thanks for sharing your feedback on those brawler heads. They seem like a good bang for the buck.

 

[the 18th letter]

I’ve put about 800 miles on my BB tune mostly highway miles cruising from 72-79 mph depending on traffic. Saw my best mileage since EHA (@Marky Dissod ) last 100 miles were running about 75 mph for most of it.

 

[Marky Dissod]

I’ve put about 800 miles on my BB tune mostly highway miles cruising from 72-79MpH depending on traffic.
Saw my best mileage since EHA (@Marky Dissod ) last 100 miles were running about 75MpH for most of it.

Appreciate being mentioned - thanks - but what's 'EHA'? That went clear over my head.

 

[the 18th letter]

Appreciate being mentioned - thanks - but what's 'EHA'? That went clear over my head.

Engine half ass as you would say.

 

[BigPac]

Installed this tranny valve , ran at 55-60 pulling a trailer on the hwy , usually runs at 72 normal driving

 

[BigPac]

Installed this tranny valve , ran at 55-60 pulling a trailer on the hwy , usually runs at 72 normal driving

Same at the $$ PPE one but only cost $72 cdn

 

[justchecking]

Dropped the Suburban off for oil change and tire rotation (at 47K miles). Told them I was going to walk down the street and eat breakfast then come back and pick it up. They called me and told me that I had a rear axle leak and oil cooler leak and if I could leave it there a few hours they would call the extended warranty company (I bought it through them) they would get it approved and repaired. Heck yes!

 

[CMoore711]

I’ve put about 800 miles on my BB tune mostly highway miles cruising from 72-79 mph depending on traffic. Saw my best mileage since EHA (@Marky Dissod ) last 100 miles were running about 75 mph for most of it.
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So that’s your average MPG with engine half ass disabled? Nice…