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    Power Running Boards Install

    I wanted to put the OEM Power Running Boards on my Suburban. I found a 4 year old YouTube video where a guy installed them on his Tahoe. I prefer the OEM look over the plain flat board that AMP offers. I picked these boards off a 2008 LTZ for a great price.
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    Aftermarket Headlight Assembly U[grade

    I’m trying to decide between these two housings the clear or the dark. Which one look’s better?
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    07 Suburban Missing Key Features on DIC

    My LT is missing some key features on the DIC. I don't have the trip meter, but not the fuel range, Avg Economy, Fuel Used, Speedometer, Trip Timer, Trans Temp, Instant Econ V8. I am missing all of these features. Can I add them by getting the DIC controls from a higher trim model?
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    Heater Hose Replacment

    I noticed coolant dripping on my AC compressor. The heater hose is very complex with a plastic t connector that developed a stress crack. I initially thought I had a bad thermostat . This is 19 year old plastic and it was really hard to see. One side goes to the firewall to the heater core, one...
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    Engine Build

    I’m planning on rebuilding another 5.3 to have ready for when the time comes to swap. My 07 has the LY5 cast iron block. Im going to start with a short block and work on building the bottom end first. Are 5.3’s from the 2000-2006 similar? I’m looking at a short block from an 05 for $100.
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    Replaced Thermostat

    So my 2007 suburban was running hot for a few days. I noticed that the temperature was not steady at the 210 mark, but at the 235 mark. The notch to the right of the 210 mark. So I went and bought myself a new thermostat, and replaced the thermostat. The old thermostat has that little nipple...
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    Aftermarket Amp Installation

    I am getting ready to start my amp installation, and I am looking for some ideas and inspiration for install locations. I have the bench 2ns row, and the under seat location looks tight. I have an Infinity 5-channel amp 5350a. I want to hide it.Behind the panel by the jack looks really tight...
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    DL3 Mirror Repair Tutorial

    the best thing about owning an older vehicle is the ability to to tinker, and knowing there is an abundance of spare parts. I completed my power folding mirror upgrade in a previously thread. I now have two sets of DL3 mirrors, both of which the motor was fried. I decided to replace the motors...
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    DL3 Mirror Install

    So, I think I read somewhere that to make the DL3 mirrors work you’ll also have to have the window switch and the passenger side window switch as well. I already had a window switch that has the power folding mirror function on it, I recently picked up a set of DL3 mirrors from an Avalanche...
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    Infotainment Upgrade on my Burb

    Over the weekend I upgraded the audio to an Android style radio. I wanted something that looked factory. I've been using a Carpuride Apple CarPlay system that was FM transmitted or Aux. It sounded great. I wanted something a bit more permanent. I went from this. To this.... I picked this one...
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    Door Lock Rod placement

    I was replacing a broken handle on the drivers side rear door. Everything came out easy enough. I didn't pay attention to how far up the rod was. Now I can't seem to figure out the sweet spot. When I think I have it, then the door handle just pulls out without pulling up the rod. Am I missing...
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    Power seat Upgrade

    So in my 2007 Suburban has power seats a manual recline. The gears are stripped Nd it doesn’t move forward or backwards. I picked up a power seat from a 2012 Suburban. This one 8 way power with heated seats. Is there a way to adapt this seat? I don’t really care for the heated seats. I would...
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    Retractable Cargo Cover

    I am looking for some images for anyone who has a cover in there Tahoe or Suburban or Yukon. I was able to find one, but I am at a loss as to how it connects at the back. The cover is smaller at the end, and doesn’t spand the length of the rear. I am hoping to see if anyone has any photos of it...
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    Rear Defrost Adhesive

    I haven’t had much luck with the over the counter rear window defrost adhesive kit. I need some alternatives to get this to stick. Any ideas? Here
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    Adjustable Foot Pedals

    On my 07 Burb, the adjustable foot pedals move for about two seconds and stop. Before I start throwing parts at it, is there anything I should be looking at? Or is this a remove and replace part?
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    A Few Upgrades

    I decided to take on a few upgrades on my Suburban and wanted to share what I’m doing. I was going to do a full respray on the vehicle but prices were just too high for my budget. So I started tackling the delaminating clear coat panel by panel. I’ve already done the hood and front bumper, and...
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    Wheel Up Grade on my Suburban

    I am going to upgrade the wheels and tires on my 07 Suburban from. From the stock 17’s to the 20’s. I started thinking about the factory 22’s, that came on the Escalades, but my friends says the the 22 have a bad ride quality. I have a 16 Sierra with stock 20’s, and I love the ride of that...
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    Power Lock Issues

    On my 07 Burb LT, The power door locks dont always unlock. When I use the key fob, the drivers door always unlock, and after two presses all the doors unlock except for the drivers rear door. 95% of the time it doesn't. I would then have to manually unlock it. There are random times that it will...
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    Amazon Aftermarket Side Mirrors

    This questions is for those who have the power heated mirrors that are sold on Amazon. My Suburban has bot left and right. They are working as they should. These have puddle lights and I'd like to get them to work. My LT never came with puddle lights. How could I get them to work?
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    Dash Replaced

    Just as I’m sure everyone experienced, the dash in my Suburban was so far gone, there were craters everywhere. The cover was so brittle that pieces just cracked off at random. The first order of business replace dash cover. At first I was looking at the Dashskin, but I later realized that wasn’t...
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    New 07 Burb Member Houston

    Hello Everyone. My name is Greg and I just acquired my son’s 07 Suburban. A little history on this vehicle. I helped him purchase this back in 2013 when he was fresh with two little ones, and my wife and I felt he needed a safe family hauler. My son is in the Navy and this Suburban has seen many...

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