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    03 Burb W/Bose, aftermarket Head Unit wiring questions...

    Hoping there is, as you mentioned the ‘00-‘02 are fairly straightforward wiring wise. Between myself, my wife, 2 daughters, and my parents we have five 01’s and an ‘05, now an ‘03 in the family.
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    03 Burb W/Bose, aftermarket Head Unit wiring questions...

    Daughter bought an 03 Burb 1500 4x4 LT W/Bose, RPO codes UC6-(multidisc), UK6-(rear headphones), UQ7-(BOSE), U2K-(Digital Audio). We are installing Kenwood DDX396 with back up cam next week. She does NOT want to retain the chimes, she does not want any of the steering wheel controls, also she...
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    Considering '15+ Burb...

    Short version... Of the 2015-2019ish Burbs, what is your take on reliability, comfort, features, etc of the various models? We will need 4x4, also aware fo the downfalls of DOD and would hopefully find one that had DOD deleted early on its life. Outside of that, please enlighten us as to your...
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    What is this Button? - Solved

    Out side of tracing the wiring, as mentioned, possibly security, view screen access when not parked, or... there is a kit available for BD that allows 2wd Low range for maneuvering trailers without being in 4lo, (select 4lo but it doesn’t allow the front axle to engage and also satisfies the 4wd...
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    Rear seating has poor design for legs

    The Suburban and Yukon XL does remedy that along with rear windows that roll all the way down. Own two ‘01 burbs and a ‘01 Tahoe that is our plan-B back up rig, (our daughter and my father also own ‘01 Tahoe’s). 3rd row in the Tahoe is useless for adults, ok for under 9yrs old. In the. Run...
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    Body flex breaking radiators?

    Update.... Picked up another radiator from the same supplier, this one is also no good. Shop I’m using is a very reputable shop I’ve been using for 20 years for various cooling fittings and AC work on various LSx conversions and race car projects, brand of radiator is “Performance Radiator”...
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    Body flex breaking radiators?

    Is there enough body/chassis flex to tear apart our radiators? 01 Burb 1500 4wd, 3” level/lift, 250,000 mi, sees mild off-road, couple times experienced enough off-camber articulation to lift a tire. Original radiator has been leaking for a little while finally diagnosed it, cracked tank...
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    Any remotes without panic button?

    The sheet metal surround of the battery, it’s solder connections break. Symptoms start as poor button push performance, intermittent button function, button pressure sensitivity as the it moves the internals from pressure and connection remakes. Any how, there are 3 solder points, check them...
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    Any remotes without panic button?

    For both my 01 Burbs and our 01 Hoe, opened up the fobs, little piece of electrical tape, wa-la. 5+ yrs and no more accidental panic hits, and it’s reversible.
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    Why do people convert TO a PPV?

    Dont know about current iterations but PPV vehicles, SUV and pickups, used to be the bare bones stripped down models then the PPV goodies added. Basic no or minimal sound deadening compared to consumer ones rolling off same assembly line, sometimes no carpet, manual windows, though may have come...
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    Decisions, Decisions...

    Are these lead acid or dry cel? If lead acid I recommend selecting the right brand first, “then” choose size within that. Interstate USED to be “the” brand, currently DEKA is. For the most part all the lead acid auto batteries are manufactured at a couple/few facilities in the states, several...
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    My 4L60e to 4L80e Swap Journal:

    Thank you for documenting and sharing. What’s your take on the change in gearing, do you much notice the taller 1st and shorter 4th? I’m planning to upgrade trans in my DD 01 1500 4x4 burb soon, (tow heavy loads on occasion, mild off-road exploring, lots of daily driving 25k-35k miles a year)...
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    03-06 steering wheel on 02 Yukon?!?!?

    Reviving an old one... • Did the splined upper shafts swap allowing the 03-06 steering wheel/hub to fit the 01-02 vehicle? • Any luck with the airbag? (03-06 2500HD single stage version?...)

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