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    Cognito Pitman idler arm support

    I was going to when redid my steering. However were enough stories of the kit hitting the frame/draglink/swaybar, that I decided against it. I have the worst luck with those maybe it will/maybe it won't scenarios.
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    Popping Noise Emitting From Front of '04 Tahoe

    Nice avatar!
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Temps cresting 80F routinely here on the Gulf, so it was time for a/c. I think this truck will set a record. This will be the 5th compressor installed. First was replaced under warranty, early 00's. Third was one of those $200 ebay bundles I installed in like 2010. The fourth was the cheapest...
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Did the rear brakes. Centric blanks with fully rebuilt calipers (new phenolic pistons, seals, shields, and sliders). Stoptech SS line. Not super thrilled with how the Dupli-color red came out, but its not too bad. Got something special coming for the front, probably a couple weeks out.
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Mellings HV oil pump & pickup tube ICT Billet block off plate and pickup tube gridle Fel-pro front main/timing plate seal set and oil pan gasket Cloyes LS2 timing chain GODDAMN the harmanic balancer was a *****. Ended up having to rent the Chrysler puller from Autozone to get it off. Used the...
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    MBRP vs Magnaflow cat-back, opinions on either?

    Finally time for an exhaust for my 01 Burb.... I was pretty much set on the Magnaflow #15665 catback kit. Decided to take another look at what's available and saw the MBRP kit. http://mbrpexhauststore.com/s5024409-mbrp-cat-back-single-side-suburban-yukon-xl-00-06-t409-ss/ MBRP offers either a...
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    Escalade roof rack help on installation

    I think there is supposed to be a slight gap there for drainage, yours does look a little excessive. Those bottom end pieces are adjustable, from the bottom. Not sure if that's what you meant you adjusted.
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    Trailer talk: Tires...ST vs LT?

    We go by what the placard calls for, if there is, or if its gone there's a couple Goodyear/other guide books we have. We won't put Passenger tires on Super Duties/HDs, 2500/3500 cargo vans, etc. I really doubt the trailer placard calls for LT's, but anything is possible. I guess in that...
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    Trailer talk: Tires...ST vs LT?

    The difference with ST tires is a thicker bead ring and thicker nylon plies, per avg tire size vs P or LT tires. The main thing ST try to accomplish, is not folding under the rim while turning/maneuvering. ST max load ratings are usually way high per given tire size as well. LT's can work on...
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    --- Photos: SPOTTER'S THREAD (post up all years/models) ---

    Bunch of frames on their way into the Arlington plant.
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    None of the controls work currently. I battled with this a lot. I do feel its a bit chinzy they dont work. But its an 01 so it didnt have any wheel buttons. So I would have to change clock springs, which I believe were orientated differently and redo some stuff. Starting with a 03+ would have...
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    2016 steering wheel, shifter, and ignition key swap into my 01. Thought about doing a how-to, but I felt some of the steps (like dealing with passkey) should only be done if you're brave enough on your own. I ended up buying 2 columns, the wheel, new upper ISS, lower column bushing, and having...
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    Absolute best tie rods? H2 upgrades won't work?

    Thanks for the response. After some exhaustive research, it looks like only brands that make 1500/SUV overkill tie rods are Rare Parts and Kryptonite, so that was a bit lucky. I live on the Gulf, and always at the beach or boat ramp, so the sand and saltwater probably eliminate heim's for me...
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    Absolute best tie rods? H2 upgrades won't work?

    01 Surb 2wd, 3/5 McGaughy's drop kit, Spohn rear links, 22" snowflakes.... I rebuilt the entire front end in March. Everything minus the center link and steering box. Haven't been happy since. I used decent stuff, some pricer MEVOTECH parts from Rockauto, and ac delco tie rods. Replaced pass...
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    15" EradiSpeed1 front brake kit on GMT800?

    I want to get the 15" ES1 kit for my 01 Sub' 2wd. https://baer.com/15-Front-EradiSpeed-One-Rotor-Upgrade-2301049.html The kit is for the 07+ GMT900's, but the kit will work if I upgrade to 07+ calipers/brackets? Just looking to bounce this idea off someone(s) else before continuing. Thanks a...
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