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    4down Yuk Build (07 Yukon)

    And so that’s where I am today. Starting over with the Yuk 2.0. (For those of you who, through most of this, were screaming “WAKE UP - ITS A RWD” - You are welcome). I can say though.. If I could go back and do it over again. I would ALMOST do it all the same. I’ve learned a lot and have a much...
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    4down Yuk Build (07 Yukon)

    My wife and I found out we were having a kid shortly after this so we took one last camping trip to Big Bend National Park (we took the 4Runner.. I know..) I took a break from messing with the Yuk for about 6 months, until my son was born and then another few months after that. Toward the end...
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    4down Yuk Build (07 Yukon)

    Now the engine is good. Back to fun mods. Well, it would’ve been nice to say that but I had to reel it in because I splurged on roof rack, springs, bags, and then the necessary DOD (of course the MUST have stage 2 cam because I might as well right?) and tune. Budget build. Not a “damn, I need...
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    4down Yuk Build (07 Yukon)

    While I was waiting for those.. I managed to secure a Baseline Overland roof rack (shoutout Peter Clark #2) and some GGLighting GP20 pods as ditch lights. I put the roof rack to use immediately and went on a couple trips. May not have a roof top tent or a bunch gear, but I threw a lot on...
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    4down Yuk Build (07 Yukon)

    Before I could really research and figure out options…. Driving home after an alignment and tire rotation, I felt heavy pulling and rough rolling on the front driver side. Either the cheap ass spacers I had were causing strain on the lug bolts or Firestone didn’t tighten them to spec after...
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    4down Yuk Build (07 Yukon)

    For reference, here is the last good looking picture I have of the Yuk. To properly give an idea of where I am with this, I’ll have to go back to the beginning of the “Yuk” build. Swapped my parents my 13 Corolla and for their 2007 Yukon SLT RWD. They kept it very clean and it had maybe 150k...
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    2014 Denali 2WD to 4x4 Conversion

    You are not wrong. I got lucky and happened to find another 07 Yukon for sale that was 4wd. The motor was completely rebuilt and the interior is in decent shape. So I scooped it and am in the process of moving my goodies over before I offload my Rwd.
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    2014 Denali 2WD to 4x4 Conversion

    Ooof…. Hopefully he’s like me and forgets to come back and update lol. I have come to the conclusion that the only things that make sense in terms of cost effectiveness and time are 1) Tahoverlanding’s SAS that allows for a 2WD to 4WD or 2) to just find a newer late model option (12+) with 4WD.
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    2014 Denali 2WD to 4x4 Conversion

    Nearly 2 years later but… did you end up getting this done? Thinking of doing the same on my 07. Don’t really care about “cost and time” stuff. Getting a newer vehicle that has what I want but also its own set of problems isn’t my number one choice right now.
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    Border Patrol bumper mod

    Just wanted to say I brought the thread back to life for a little while.. And back again in 2025 to do the same. Peter over at BaselineOverland actually makes a skid plate, I've got it on my list for when I finally get back around to the fun mods.
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    Border Patrol bumper mod

    Did you ever find a skid plate / bumper styled like that?
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    Lifter, Cam Swap Help

    Update: got the AFM/DOD delete tune and ALL IS WELL! I got incredibly lucky on this. I appreciate the help y’all. I usually find other threads about my issues. This was my first post here. 5 stars on yelp. Gonna do some more data logging for BlackBear to do an additional fund and then I’ll...
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    Lifter, Cam Swap Help

    I did. They looked the same as when I pulled them. Not great but nothing that indicated they immediately needed to be replaced. I solved the sputtering out issue however I am waiting on the BlackBear tune files to get in to turn off the AFM/DOD in the computer. Currently, these are the codes...
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    Lifter, Cam Swap Help

    Well I can confirm that the timing was off. Got in there, stripped everything out, and inspected it. Only damage was a couple bent push rods, I got very lucky on that. Took my time putting it back together. And went to start it.. First try, it cranked and then died. Second try, ol gal...
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    Lifter, Cam Swap Help

    Based on my research, this cam was as far as I could go without upgrading anything else. Maybe a new oil pump but I wanted to address is after the fact. I inspected everything and cleaned up the push rods before I put them back in there. Nothing looked concerning or over worn. My main issue...
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