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  1. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Hey there fellas. Hope your Summer is been going Great! The trip up to Blenhiem was a success! Truck went sweet! Did a bit over 1/2 tank of gas fully loaded 312km. So just under 200 miles. Had no issues. Sold all 430 salami by 2.00 pm Sunday and all 50 packs of dog treats! People up there...
  2. 97YukonNZ

    A/C Issue/OBS experts help needed

    Yup!!!Glad i will Never have to do that again! Original springs still look tidy for 26 years old! But have no guts!! They made that a Bucket List Job!!!:rolleyes:
  3. 97YukonNZ

    A/C Issue/OBS experts help needed

    Im thinking that is much better than what I was think'n of doing! Will prob have to import some U Bolts from Rock Auto. Not sure if they are a common size here. Have it all loose now so will jaxk Her up! Thanks again.
  4. 97YukonNZ

    A/C Issue/OBS experts help needed

    ahh Really? They are in good condition. Okay. So loosen it all off and get a cut wheel up the inside and cut the bolt closest to the head and it should drop down the gap between housing and frame? Thanks @OR VietVet Appreciate your help.
  5. 97YukonNZ

    A/C Issue/OBS experts help needed

    The U Bolts look in good condition so I am just giving them a wire brush and soaking them for a minute before un torking everything before I jack her up.
  6. 97YukonNZ

    A/C Issue/OBS experts help needed

    Hi there guys I am in the process of taking the reaer leaf springs out. Am going to get them re tempered and a leaf added to beef up load stability as I carry a bit of weight time to time. My question is and i probably know the answer. Do I need to drop the tank to move this bolt back to get...
  7. 97YukonNZ

    Exhaust Headers?

    I think these would be a Yeah Boi!! Change in performance for your rig!!
  8. 97YukonNZ

    Exhaust Headers?

    Hi I'm late to the game. As usual. Ha I have the same setup in my 97 Yukon. Shorties are pretty much your go to. Tuned length performance wont fit unless you drop your front driveshaft. Lcm truck do Hedman Headers. These are shorties with 3" coĺlectors that have a 3" performance tube or...
  9. 97YukonNZ

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

  10. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Thanks man. 4 hour trip felt like an hour. Very happy with her performance.
  11. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

  12. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    This was us at o6.30 this morning. Locked n loaded with 430 salami.Think i can fit a max of 700 on board but I'll need to beef the springs up before attempting hundreds of miles !
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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

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    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

  15. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Hi Yes I thought it was bad until Ron quoted prices where he is. It stacks up pretty good in comparison.
  16. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

  17. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Yes sure Ron Our dollar is worth around 0.59 to the American $1 at the moment. So 85 litres is about 22 gallons give or take. 3.785 litres = 1 gallon U.S So that would be about $109 U.S Yikes so that is around $4 a gallon U.S here.
  18. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    And She is Legal again!New ball joint and a pass on the warrant of fitness yesterday I know a wheel alignment Guru so i went and saw him after work today and he chucked her up on the hoist. Camber was perfect and toe out only slightly so am in Love with Her again and looking forward to getn out...
  19. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Just filled Her up. 2nd time I've filled completely since buying Her! Petrol is going up 26 cents a liter in the next 24 hours and I'm doing a 400 + mile round trip at the end of next week so am taking a bit of ache away from the wallet.
  20. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Lol ;) None of it is cheap for me here. Is comforting to know I can count on being let down with my choices of Delco stuff as well! Hahahaha Shitttt!!!!
  21. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Hey Tony! You know,I was thinking about that yesterday. I want to see how long the Moog lasts. AcDelco next time I reckon! The left has stood up since I've owned it but i dont know what make it is. We'll just have to wait n see Brotha.
  22. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Hey How R Ya :D Picked up the rig from the mechanic yesterday and it turns out that they did get it right! Very shocked that she blew a ball joint in about 5000-7000 miles!Here is the cuprit. The boys reckon the replacement Moog ball joint looked a better quality unit than this 1 they pulled...
  23. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    Haha yes! The ride isnt over yet! She is going in tomorrow to get the ball joint replaced Again Lol. Have found another guy that specializes in the big American Rigs so I'll be talking to him soon. :D
  24. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    On another note; We here in New Zealand have to have our cars tested for road worthiness on a regular basis to be legally allowed to use them on our roads. Cars after 2000 are checked annually The beast being pre 2000 gets checked 6 monthly. If you are caught driving without a w.o.f you may...
  25. 97YukonNZ

    1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

    I will get a picture up soon of it. Just need to give her a wee clean 1st. Ya know. Pride of the ride n stuff! Winter here now so she is A Dirty Girl!:signs8:

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