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  1. 97YukonNZ

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

    Saw this tidy 84 Suburban Had a chat to the owner pictured. Nice guy. Purchased it in the U.S and drove a few states Loved it so much it came home with him.
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    You know,I had the very same thought in mind! It will get used again when I rebush the front end. Cant believe how easy it was to change those keys out! Lol 1st check and I had it wound down 4"s!! 2 on the key and 2 on adjustment. She was rubbing in the front badly! Pretty happy at the moment...
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Now we are talking!!Yeah bio!! Excited! Will level up the front and measure the drop. I have another 1" of rear drop I can grab out of the shackles so after a wee trot around the block I might just grab that!! Wheel alignment on Wednesday with luck to set the camber back up. :favorites37:
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Yep!! The right tools for sure!Omg!! So easy Pretty happy right now fellas! :happy107:
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Hey!!! Okay so the key unloader has arrived 15 days earlier than expected! Woohoo! Stoked I did the rear drop on the weekend!just going to jack her up and get this job going :boxing:
  6. 97YukonNZ

    "New" truck- What to do first?

    Welcome to the Forum from New Zealand Let's see a couple of pic's of the new Rig!
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    So I'm not going to lie and say' Gee that was easy!! :D That was a Bee Arch!!!!! Lying there trying to hold a spanner in place between the frame and tank with a torch in my mouth while ratcheting the nut in place. My respect and pity to any other dummies brave enough to want a lower ride...
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Bolts in. A brake line rolls past a bolt(bottom right). Was a mission to get the washer at the end of the bolt so to allow it past the line. Would hate to have crushed that!!will slip the nuts on and pull them through properly before I add washers and loctite.
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    I have left the wheels on to see if I could pull it off without removing them and supported the diff with another couple of stands.
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Here I am with what I thought I should do. I have dropped the straps completely and supported the tank.Managed to move and angle the tank to allow me to thread the bolts through and I will loctite the nuts to them. Lol I drove it to almost empty. The tank strap bolts slackened off easy. Feeling...
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Just looking at the New McGaughy's hangers. Man they are a lot stronger than the stock hangers!! Guess that is because of the inversion of placement creating more stress!
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Cleaned upAnd painted! Have used a kill rust satin enamel. And of course while enjoying Guy time working on the rig I am also helping the wife with some artwork she wants to finish and attach to the front of the house. ;)
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Okay so I've decided while I'm waiting on the unloading tool for the keys I would start the install on the hangers So far so good! Have chopped both old hangers off. Going to buzz the surface rust off and paint the area affected. While the paint dries I'm going to loosen the petrol tank straps...
  14. 97YukonNZ

    Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

    So is it an easy change out? I mean just swap the wheel out and the electricals. Or is it a complete column change out? Would be good to have the mpg's in reach
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    I am just having a look at these leaf spring hangers that I purchased along with the keys.And while I was lying under here yesterday I was contemplating the change out of them.On the drivers side here I am thinking I need to run her low on gas and undo the tank straps while supporting the weight...
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Yes I would have thought I could at least rent 1 here. I think if I had booked it in somewhere to get them fitted they would have the tools. Thanks for your thoughts on the bushes. I will take that knowledge on board and use when I do the replacement.
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    Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

    What does it feature? Volume controls and cruise control? I recon there is probably nothing wrong with the current wheel in the Hoe. Have you worn out the old 1 hanging on too hard since you got her tuned?? Hahahaha L.m.f.a.o :driver:
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Have bitten a bullet and splashed out for the cheapest option I could find.Found this on Ubuy for $171.00 n.z and that included the shipping cost of $76.00 It is getting expensive owning a foriegn car!! Haha :burnout: I cant just go down the road and pickup so new bits. And lol talking...
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Yep tried that! Called about 5 places I knew of and a couple of those guys put me onto other mechanics. Still no luck!!
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Thanks Tony I had a look online and compared the clamps. It is a Specialized tool that takes all of that key torsion torque. No other way apart from the right way. $370 shipped from Rock auto $170 shipped on Ubuy $400 shipped on Summit Sheesh ayyy!
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Okay so that was short lived . Is all back together. I thought I had a G clamp that I could modify and use to wind the key up and release the adjustment plate. Seems I lent it out and was never returned. Do I need a proper clamp? Can I use builders or woodworking clamp and knock the flat...
  22. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Hey Hope you're all well! Here we go on a mod. Am going to put a pair of 2" drop keys in. Lol wish me luck!! Got her in the air. Just gave the torsion bars a lube to help them out so I can drop the old keys.Bought this kit from Switch Suspension in Arizona. Big shout out to Vance with thanks...
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    New Member New Ride!

    Tidy looking Rig! Welcome from New Zealand
  24. 97YukonNZ

    YITAMOTOR’s LED Headlights with Brighter Lighting

    I have a kit coming from Switch Suspension in Arizona. Good bunch there. My Thanks to for my latest purchase coming via FedEx! And also Summit Racing! Global Delivery Network got the gear here asap with great tracking. Shout out to Vance @ Switch Suspension :favorites37: Might be good for you...
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    YITAMOTOR’s LED Headlights with Brighter Lighting

    I'm very interested. Will you Free shipping to me in New Zealand please? Will give you guys a Pump during installation on my build thread! Cheers :dogpile:

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