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  1. BeenChevy

    Mini Norcal mod for Yukon Denali XL

    Finally got around to taking care of wheel rub on the Yukon. This made for zero rub with 295/60/20 Atturo X/T which are 34.2" diameter. Section width is 11.5" Suspension Maxx lift 2.75" front 3.5" rear First video using the gopro but basic technique once you have the wheel off and carpet...
  2. BeenChevy

    POWERSTOP Z36 Truck and Tow Performance Kit

    Anyone run the stainless steel shim PowerStop Z36 Truck and Tow Performance pads? Wondering if there's any noise or heat difference between kits. Been running the Z23 dual rubberized pads+rotors+calipers on the older tahoe and yukon. Is that the only difference between Z36(Towing) and...
  3. BeenChevy

    RC upper control arm bushings not pressed in all the way (by design)

    Rough Country control arms delivered today and discovered something odd... The passenger side arms upper bushings do not appear to be pressed in all the way compared with the drivers side: Thinking this was a mistake and that I should attempt pressing them in all the way I gave them a call...
  4. BeenChevy

    Front and rear sway bar end links

    Anyone find a good fit for front and rear end links after 1.5-2.5" level? In that past I used jeep end-links but came across these on ebay (for the low) and figured I'd try em out: Curious what others are finding out there as i'm striking out on much else. For the front, I've used 3500...
  5. BeenChevy

    EMP protection devices

    Hey guys, Building out a few fuel injected bug-out vehicles I have parked on my properties. Was able to find high quality EMP shield devices but they're EXPENSIVE. Figured I'd check with you pros for anyone with knowledge on how to wire up something less expensive that'll work. Any genius'...
  6. BeenChevy

    Dash camera - best routing for power in yukon

    Anyone figure out a good routing path for aftermarket dash cams, radar detectors, or other USB powered devices on the yukon denali? Going from the rear-view mirror and around the windshield down to wherever I can plug in without leaving any wires exposed. Looks like either into the center...
  7. BeenChevy

    Any Spark Plug Experts out there?

    To the experts in here knowledgeable on spark plugs. Pulled these out of my 2015 Yukon Denali XL with the 6.2liter at 120K. I know spark plugs tell a story to a trained eye and I think these plugs look pretty decent given the amount of mileage. There's obvious chipping to the insulator on #7...
  8. BeenChevy

    Adding a solar panel trickle charger

    Picked up a solar panel trickle charger to keep my battery fresh when the truck sits for extended days below zero. Any advice on a convenient constant 12 in cab?
  9. BeenChevy

    Vinyl wrapping the chrome window trim

    Anyone try the pre-cut vinyl wrap for the chrome window trim? Never vinyl wrapped anything before but thinking it seems pretty basic/easy. Any pro tips on doing this? Thanks
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  10. BeenChevy

    Aeroskin bug deflector? Anyone have one of these installed?

    Just picked up an AVS aeroskin bug deflector/hood protector. Didn't download the instructions ahead of purchase and after unboxing see that it adheres directly to the painted side of the hood... Wondering if anyone else has one of these installed and whether things get trapped underneath like...
  11. BeenChevy

    6 lug to 8 lug on Denali 6.2 4WD

    Anyone know what's involved converting from 6 to 8 lug hubs, front and rear? Looking to put together a list of parts from my boys with knowledge on the topic.
  12. BeenChevy

    Wheel alignment; speed shimmy; after new tires mounted

    Hey guys/gals, When you had your alignments with 1.75" - 2.50" did they pop out the OEM retainers for camber and caster? I went with suspensionmaxx 1.75" and figured they this would have changed the camber and caster if the strut is pushing the lower control arm down further, no? Attached is...
  13. BeenChevy

    GPS gone. Compass gone. XM radio gone. How to diagnose?

    Hey all. Has anyone had trouble with GPS, Compass, and XM radio all going out around the same time? Read a few posts online that the antenna could be leaking but am not sure how a leak to the antenna is going to cause all 3 to go out.... is there a GPS unit behind the radio or something that I...
  14. BeenChevy

    Alignment specs ; camber & camber

    Had an alignment just before Halloween and after some hours behind the wheel I've noticed a straight line tracking, cornering and wandering to the right at times issue. Dug out the alignment sheet and noticed the font left caster is .9* front left camber is .1*. Shouldn't these two be tighter...
  15. BeenChevy

    Alignment specs ; camber & camber

    Had an alignment just before Halloween and after some hours behind the wheel I've noticed a straight line tracking, cornering and wandering to the right at times issue. Dug out the alignment sheet and noticed the font left caster is .9* front left camber is .1*. Shouldn't these two be tighter...
  16. BeenChevy

    Tahoe Duraflex ZL1 hood

    The Bermuda blue is due for paint touch up and dent repair and now i'm thinking of swapping the hood all together. Anyone in here have experience with Duraflex hoods? I see there are likely defects and flaws with them. I want a better understanding of what i'm up against or if these are just...
  17. BeenChevy

    Atturo Trailblade M/T's

    Anyone here running Atturo Trailblade M/T's on their rig? Guess i've running sets of these at the wrong PSI.. Anyone else comment on what they're running them at? Of course the door jam reads 30psi F & R however I thought 35psi chalked well on the blacktop. Atturo webpage claims Front: 42 &...
  18. BeenChevy

    Looking for gloss black SS 20" rims

    Or another attractive gloss black rim.
  19. BeenChevy

    Front shock bushing help ?? AC Delco, Energy Suspension, WTF

    Hey all, Anyone replace the lower front shock bushings before? I can't seem to find a specified poly that will fit. The guy at autozone claims they don't make them and that I only need 1 lower shock bushing for each side - is that true? Looks like mine has two bushings pressed into each side...
  20. BeenChevy

    Oct 2018 BEST 9005/6 projector LED bulbs

    Hey y'all, Those using Depo and other Projector housings - who has experience running LED in them? Looking to ditch HID's in low-beam and give them a try. Researched and found a few that of the latest and best reviewed that I could find. Lend me wisdom of what you know works or doesn't work...
  21. BeenChevy

    Cognito Steering Support Kit

    Has anyone tried the Congnito Steering Support kit? I'd like to know how well this works and if it's worth the $200+ There only seems to be about $20 worth of parts ??
  22. BeenChevy

    Todays BEST brake pads for Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade

    Doing a lot of brake work lately swapping calipers, backing plates, shoes, rotors - mainly due to heat, salt corrosion and a piss-poor mechanic I once used. Anyone have pads they swear by? Rear dual piston calipers to slow 13" cross-drilled rotors.
  23. BeenChevy

    Aftermarket and stock housings for sale

    $100 obo (nearly new) $60 obo (Angel eye housings) $80 obo - Glass 2005 Z71 headlights and signals
  24. BeenChevy

    Yukon SLT grill, headlights, parking lights on Tahoe Z71

    Has anyone test fit a Yukon (non-denali) grill onto their Tahoe? I can't find any conversion pics online, however I'd have to imagine, other than the headlights and MAYBE the bracket's it should be a straight swap yes?
  25. BeenChevy

    Switches, Relays, Wiring

    Re-doing some wiring between the battery and interior switches for aux lights. Here's a question about relays that will hopefully save some copper: Instead of making 3 separate fused runs of wire from each relay to 12v(+) and the additional 3 runs of wire to a ground point - can a guy safely...

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