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  1. petethepug

    Looking to buy 2013 Pickup. Need help with RPO codes

    He nailed it. Great info on great trucks. I’m coming up on 200k on our 09 Esky XL. It gets new cats soon as I plumb wore them out
  2. petethepug

    How reliable are the 2011 Yukon Denalis?

    The tune GM put in the NNBS Escalade in UAE / Dubai is 420hp 460tq. Better fuel & no emissions means something.
  3. petethepug

    Anyone ever change out their steering rack bushings?

    BTW, what year and model truck do you have? I’ve found that by the time the rack bushings start to go, the rack itself should be replaced. I was planning on going all in with a GM rebuild rack but all the ones I found were questionable for the price and seller history. I rolled the dice on a...
  4. petethepug

    2012 Yukon XL 2500 Crank / No start No codes.

    Nice write up on the Yukon BigBoy. Ever run it on e85?
  5. petethepug

    Looking to buy 2013 Pickup. Need help with RPO codes

    “Note: For the 07.5-2013 model year, the Max Trailering Package was typically available on 1500 Extended and Crew Cab models, but not on the Denali trim, which generally came standard with the 6.2L engine and a 3.42 rear axle.“ 2007.5–2013 GMT900 Sierra Denali didn’t get the NHT tow pack...
  6. petethepug

    How reliable are the 2011 Yukon Denalis?

    * 07-09 Denali No AFM * 09-14 Denali has rare 2WD option * All Denali have 6SP & 6.2L. * All 07-14 Denali have autoride (hydraulic - NOT Magnetic) active suspension w/ rear intigrated bags for auto leveling. * All Autoride & Magneride (09-14 Esky & 09-13 hybrid Denali) OEM replacements struts...
  7. petethepug

    I need your opinion. GMT800 vs GMT900. Which to buy?

    06 Denali since the next gen isn’t a Denali. That coming from a previous 06 YXL Denali owner currently in an 09 Esky XL. Both are good choices but both are 4SP trans. Orig owner hands down. The ride on the Denali w/ OEM 17’s and beefy tires is the best I’ve ever owned. There’s just no 06...
  8. petethepug

    End of the road for the ol girl??

    They don’t make the vehicle you want to buy anymore. Do the 10L80 swap to increase driving comfort and mileage, but decrease cabin noise and engine wear. www.powertrainswapsolutions.com When the motor goes it’s a straight swap for another L92 6.2L. Adding a set of cams will get you 450 boring...
  9. petethepug

    Help - Swapping out head unit. Plays for 30 seconds then shuts off.

    Pioneer or Kenwood?
  10. petethepug

    Failed strut?

    Just replace the OEM Magneride strut from r/a, it’s not necessary to replace the spring. The sleeve cover looks ok. Always replace suspension parts in pairs. Alignment issues can be worn upper, lower or strut top bushings. Check them all when apart. It’s AWD, adding one new tire to 3 used...
  11. petethepug

    Trying to decide the next step...

    Here’s an interesting point of failure for front hubs … https://www.facebook.com/reel/1798839830799867/?referral_source=external_deeplink&mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
  12. petethepug

    Onstar whole system delete?

    All the Gen III / NNBS 07-14 Full size SUV were equipped with 2G only. Since 2G is abandoned by all carriers, all 2G OnStar vehicles have OnStar removed as the red light in the rear view mirror shows. There are 3 or 4 of us here in the States running 3G OnStar modules pulled from totalled Gen...
  13. petethepug

    [SOLVED] 2012 Yukon Denali, between 10 to 15 mph the front end sways

    The tires on my these trucks can take a hard hit square in the kisser. I had an OEM 22” slip / tear its internal steel belts. It immediately put the tire in bounce house mode and took out the already tired mag strut. Hit no bumps, no loss of pressure, just a manufacturing flaw on a tire with...
  14. petethepug

    Brembo or PPV Brakes on 21 Tahoe.

    Google best sums it up … “GM PPV (Police Pursuit Vehicle) front calipers are actually Brembo 6-piston fixed calipers paired with large 16-inch rotors, making them a popular, cost-effective big brake upgrade for other GM trucks/SUVs, offering superior stopping power and heat dissipation compared...
  15. petethepug

    2007 yukon xl denali noob- help needed.

    Welcome from SoCal. Lucky pick. 6.2L, AWD, tough leather, autoride suspension and no AFM. It’s a 3-400k mile truck.
  16. petethepug

    Choosing pre-electronics year to buy

    Buy or find your Non AFM 07-14 6.0 or 07-09 6.2L non AFM motor 1st. Then get the cleanest 09-14 Tahoe, Burb or Yukon because they have 6L80. The 07-14 Denali & Escalade also have the 6L80 plus 6.2L. Some 6.2L after 09 are 2WD. If you build it off those years you’ll have ditched the AFM, have a...
  17. petethepug

    MagnaRide Z95 fixed 2011 Escalade - gratitude thx

    Glad you worked through it. Save your receipt from R/A, those OEM struts are guaranteed for life. If the 22’s start leaking, it’s the chrome peeling off the inside of the OEM rims. They can have the crud cleaned off the inside and Amazon has a rubber bead sealant that you can have the tire...
  18. petethepug

    [SOLVED] Service Suspension after Rear Shock change

    What brand aftermarket shocks did ya get?
  19. petethepug

    2011 Denali front diff mount issue - SOLVED

    Replaced both those dog bone mounts with the MOOG brand @ 180k when trans was being replaced on our 09 Esky. The truck had the thunk after letting off the gas and making its first corner every day. The really strange thing the Indi found was one of the bolts had lost half its diameter rubbing...
  20. petethepug

    Looking at buying a '22 - '24 Yukon Denali or Escalade L87 6.2

    ‘21+ will have the new independent rear suspension. That’s allows GM to match what gives Ford more room in 2nd & 3rd rows. ‘21 is also when Esky got super cruise. I’d school up on the warranty advantages of a ‘21 Esky with a motor that’s been replaced. Glad to hear everyone is ok. Remember...
  21. petethepug

    '07 Yukon XL Denali Heated Seat Button

    The ps is discontinued so the ds is too. They’re like hen’s teeth on the internet. Best to search at the truck wrecking yards via a phone call. The 2500 & 3500 trucks use the same part and more likely to have one. The ps part # is 25818781. Couldn’t find the ds #. Worst case scenario buy a ps...
  22. petethepug

    Rear-middle headrest options?

    You’re correct, no option for 07-14 3rd row center head rest. Good for you protecting his neck and being aware. The only other version of 3rd row seat GM made was on early trucks that was a limo style seat.
  23. petethepug

    Upgrading to Premium Factory GPS Nav Radio

    The 12-14 HDD / hard drive disc units show up on eBay regularly from a few hundred to over a grand. Installation in an 09 is straightforward if you have the Bose (center) speaker in the dash. When you’re not looking to buy one, that’s when they show up. The (07-11) DVD based and 12-14 (HDD)...
  24. petethepug

    Upgrading to Premium Factory GPS Nav Radio

    https://www.customcalibrationengineering.com/products/nav-radio-uys If you do go with 12-14 OEM the software has been broken and you can have a blast. I added an A2DP BT device on our 12-14 SuperNav in our 09 Esky. It allows Google or Waze to run simultaneously with the existing Navi audio or...
  25. petethepug

    [SOLVED] 2012 Yukon Denali, between 10 to 15 mph the front end sways

    2nd on taking it in to a good shop or dealer for a no cost “safety inspection”. Let them know you’re not willing to spend more than $2400 if they find anything. :) Take the inspection info and run!

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