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    08 Yukon Projector Retrofit Issue

    I never pulled the trigger and was thinking about doing so recently.... i think i'll second guess doing so for another 2 years now
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    DFW Newb-- 2011 Yukon XL 2500

    Looks great! My STT Pro served me quite well. I just replaced mine with the AT3 XLT since we've been doing more highway than back roads for our biking adventures.
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    Which rooftop cargo carrier?

    I know the cargo carrier is a bit OBE due to lead times, but I have the largest Thule makes (Motion XT XXL) and use the Rhino Rack Vortex SX load bars. It's been a great setup for weekend bike racing and family vacations. A bit pricey up front but install is quick and easy, it sits lower on the...
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    2008 Yukon XL 2500 questions

    The 2008 will have the 6 speed 6L90E trans. You also get the 10.5" full floating 14 bolt rear axle with a GMT900 2500 (this was only available with the 8.1L for GMT800). If you don't buy it can you post the listing? Asking for a friend....
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    Matt's Yukon XL 2500 (Giant Silver Unicorn) Build

    Well so far so good, steering is still nice and tight so hopefully it'll hang on until control arm upgrade time. Haven't had a chance to get out for any good pics but going by forum rules snapped a few. The AT3 XLTs are really nice. I can actually hear my exhaust while cruising again
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    Tire pressure for bigger wheels

    Yes, and that's accomplished by matching the load capacity of the stock tires which take all that into account. If the tires aren't stock or you don't want to convert it, go by GAWR.
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    Matt's Yukon XL 2500 (Giant Silver Unicorn) Build

    LOL thats true! I'm hoping to get another year out of the control arms....will probably upgrade it when its time for that bill. Steering and tires are hard enough on the wallet at once (hell its more than most spend on a cheap lift )
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    Matt's Yukon XL 2500 (Giant Silver Unicorn) Build

    Still might... post install test drive was good, but not happy with how much persuasion it took to get that SOB off!
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    Matt's Yukon XL 2500 (Giant Silver Unicorn) Build

    In need of new tires and an alignment... with ~115k miles, and ~45k of that lifted, figured this would be a good time to update some of my steering parts. Went with Kryptonite tie-rods, pitman arm, idler arm, death grip pivot and support bracket. Replaced the center link with Moog, and a new GM...
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    Tire pressure for bigger wheels

    Thats the same process i've used for going from P to LT. I dont know why more shops don't train their techs to use the load vs inflation tables... its really not that hard. You have about the same sidewall height and an inch more tread width to start, so ~20 psi should still be good for the...
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    Somebody really needs to buy this 2500 Burb

    Also 10.5" full floating 14bolt axle. If its rust free, thats a solid deal with 150k miles... barely broken in! Id consider it but getting a pickup next year (keeping my yukon xl of course)
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    Tire pressure for bigger wheels

    It's a pre-set. Going from a P-metric to an LT tire usually only requires a slight increase in tire pressure and is normally a non-issue. No reason someone should run 60+ PSI in an LT tire on a vehicle designed around 35 PSI in a P rated tire. It's actually the other direction where most run...
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    Tire pressure for bigger wheels

    I always go by the TRA load vs inflation tables. Can use the GAWR or the stock size/pressure to convert to required pressure for different sizes. An LT285/60/20 at 41 PSI has a minimum load rating of 2,220 lb, which would allow for 4,440 lb on each axle.
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    Pictures of 3 Yukon’s...Vote For Your Favorite!

    Well that was an easy choice for me

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