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  1. 97YukonNZ

    Your Vehicles as they sit now....

    I was saying just that on the way down!! Is a bit high though. Think I would have to build a more stylish box with holders. :D
  2. 97YukonNZ

    Your Vehicles as they sit now....

    Good morning and welcome to the future! It is 0700 Thursday morning. We are locked,loaded and ready to hit the road. Man she is sacked out! Think the load must weigh around 1500lbsHad to load the sub in the front! Fresh beats from the pilots seat!
  3. 97YukonNZ

    Your Vehicles as they sit now....

    Heading south tomorrow. We are going to the Wanaka Show Will be a 200 mile plus trip. Have loaded a fair bit on the roof! Going to load up 720 Salami in the morning. This show is massive! 500 stalls! Will be Epic!!
  4. 97YukonNZ

    What did you do to your OBS GMT400 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I purchased some wee mud flaps and put them on in the weekend. Going to see if they help keeps a bit off the side of herAlso replaced the swaybar bushes and link rods. Someone had replaced the original with the wrong size rods and the sway was not functioning properly!feels much better up front...
  5. 97YukonNZ

    Recent purchase of 2012 Suburban

    Hi and welcome to the forum from New Zealand. Would love to see some pics of your new ride!
  6. 97YukonNZ

    What did you do to your OBS GMT400 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Yes had 2 axle stands left and right under the jack points on the frame. Before I lowered her 5 " recently I could roll over under her with no jack. Could've done the job without a jack!
  7. 97YukonNZ

    What did you do to your OBS GMT400 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Yes I sure did luck out! I watched a removal on YouTube and that backed up what I thought I had to do. And very lucky i had replaced the steering bar a couple of years ago so the arm wasn't seized in there. Learning lots and getting jobs done to make her safe and more fun to drive. Cheers...
  8. 97YukonNZ

    What did you do to your OBS GMT400 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Had her up in the air yesterday. Steering idler had been on the way out for sometime but hadn't worked out where the movement was. wasnt hard to get out and arm was an easy split. Replaced with an AC Delco supreme fro R.A Am impressed with DHL yet again. Got it over here to New Zealand...
  9. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Alright!!! DHL Comes through again!!! Super fast shipping and delivery of my latest purchase! Lol Is Monday afternoon here. Finished work and came home to find packages on the doorstep. just putting new idler in today. Greased the knuckle on the arm. Do these new idlers need grease now or are...
  10. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Okay All done. Nothing like working on a warm engine on a hot day!! :lol2: No definitely not!! Here is how the old plugs were looking. Left bankRight bank one came out like this. Didnt drop taking out but may have a year ago when took them out for a look and cleaned Cant wait to take her for a...
  11. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    When I purchased the Yuke over 4 years ago the previous owner told me that she could do with new plugs. Lol 4 years later! Today is the day! Just gonna jack her up and drain the oil and 1st and let her empty out while I git her done! :p
  12. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Hi how are ya's Took the Beast for a 400 mile run to Murchison and back last weekend to join in an annual farming family day You can see her hiding in the shade behind our stall. The Rig handled much better with the 5 inch drop I have recently put her through. Apart from the steering idler...
  13. 97YukonNZ

    Your Vehicles as they sit now....

    You can just see her hiding in the back of our stall at an A & P Show last weekend. A 400 mile drive there and back.
  14. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Hey! How are ya? Lol it's a bit of a journey this thing!This is what my recent dreams have been about doing to her. I am a long way from this look but am enjoying the changes I can afford to make at the moment. :Big Laugh:
  15. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Hi Sam! Thanks man! Lol it has been a long time thinking about changing the Suspension and things on her. I was going to go for a blackout look with new wheels.Yhis was going to be my wheel choice. $830 each and 2 months by sea to get here from your country. After a lot of thought I realized...
  16. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    And back on the Rig!!
  17. 97YukonNZ

    What did you do to your OBS GMT400 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Hey! Before I owned this Rig a previous owner added some Led lights around it. As a result it has had no reverse lights. I found a strip of lights online and added them.The set has a red strip that I wired into the brake and also indicator.
  18. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    A buddy has had my front air dam for a couple of months since a 4x4 trip that I broke and cracked it.He does a bit of plastic welding and offered to fix it for me. Just finished giving it a sand and threw some paint at it.Is a quick dry paint so will let be for a while and then I'll get it back...
  19. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    And check her out!! Just picked her up from the tyre shop. What a change! Both in look and drive. Is 5"s lower now but kinda looks the same with the lower profile tyre. Loving it!!!
  20. 97YukonNZ

    Your Vehicles as they sit now....

    Just picked her up from the tyre shop! New 265 x 70 x 16. That is another drop of 2" from the 285 x 75 x 16 that I was previously running. Feels way smoother!!! :favorites37:
  21. 97YukonNZ

    --- Photos: SPOTTER'S THREAD (post up all years/models) ---

    Yes I thought you may have with a couple of posts I saw. Luck has a part to play in the housing market between these 2 countries! You'd be happy to be back then. Florida? We are all good! Summer,work is busy and have lots of road trips all over our South island selling our salami at Summer...
  22. 97YukonNZ

    --- Photos: SPOTTER'S THREAD (post up all years/models) ---

    Hi How are ya? :) Saw them here back in the day too. Started listening to inxs around 84-85 with the 1st album The Swing' Loved them!! Yes a pretty easy guy to talk to,humble He had taken the GMC grill off and put the chev on because he loves the Bow Tie Someone had also done the whole...
  23. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Thanks Brotha!!
  24. 97YukonNZ

    For Sale: 1992 GMC Yukon RARE!

    That is very tidy!! Thanks for sharing it
  25. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Here we are. Just pulled her out of the cave. Bit of a rake but okay for now as is empty of petrol and no load in the rear. Keep in mind I am going to refit stock body mounts as currently on 2" lift and am going to drop 2" by changing from 285 x 75 x 16 to 265 x 70 x 16 tyre. After that I will...

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