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  1. MichaelSE

    Installing brake flasher module

    I was riding with a friend yesterday and we got rear-ended by a distracted (texting) driver. Fortunately everyone is okay, and there is only minor damage to his truck, but it made me want to finally pull the trigger on a mod I've been considering for awhile - a brake flasher module in the 3rd...
  2. MichaelSE

    Tow mirror trouble

    Hi all, I just got some Amazon OE-style tow mirrors and installed them last night. Driving around today, I realized there was something wrong with the driver's side mirror - even with the glass adjusted all the way outward, all I could see was the side of the truck. It was pretty much unusable...
  3. MichaelSE

    WTB: NNBS Chevrolet OE Liftgate Emblem

    I had no idea that new ones were so much - I'm seeing $60-65 on eBay and Amazon. If anyone is debadging their NNBS Tahoe/Suburban and has a good condition liftgate emblem to get rid of, I'd be glad to buy it from you. Thanks! Even a link to a better deal on an OE emblem would be a huge help.
  4. MichaelSE

    Clicking noise from rear wheel (see video)

    Hi all, recently my truck has started making a strange clicking sound. It seems to be just coming from the drivers side rear wheel. I took a similar video from the passenger side but could barely hear the clicking - it is much more pronounced in the video below, which is the drivers side rear...
  5. MichaelSE

    Black exterior with light/dark cashmere interior

    Does anyone here have this combo? How do you like it? Those in the desert, does it get hot inside? My Suburban has a light/dark cashmere interior, but it's white diamond, which makes it bearable during the summer. I'm considering a Suburban with this color combo, and I'm not sure what I think...
  6. MichaelSE

    Whining alternator driving me crazy, tried everything

    My alternator whines like hell. I have been dealing with this for months, and I'm sick of throwing time and money at it, hopefully one of you can point me in the right direction. The whine goes away when the battery charging cable is disconnected from the alternator. It's a whine from the...
  7. MichaelSE

    AFM Question (Promise it's not one of the usual questions)

    I am considering trading in my Suburban - don't worry, not leaving the community! I am going to trade for a lower mile Suburban. I did a BB tune 21k miles/9 months ago, so my AFM has been disabled for as long. So there are no questions during a dealer test drive ("hey, why doesn't it go into V4...
  8. MichaelSE

    Alternator whine on nearly new alternator (not speaker whine) - any ideas?

    I recently replaced my alternator with a new one to fix the flickering lights issue. This one fixed the problem, charges the battery just fine, but has developed an extremely annoying high pitched whine that follows rpm. It's not coming through the speakers, it's coming from the alternator...
  9. MichaelSE

    GM CK916 22" Wheels w/ tires, TPMS, center caps

    With the way I drive and the places I drive, unfortunately I don't foresee putting these back on. I'll miss them, they turned a lot of heads and got a lot of thumbs up when they were on the truck. There is some curb rash, the worst of which is pictured. Some very minor defects on the chrome...
  10. MichaelSE

    Questions to owners of 07-13 Suburban/Yukon XL 2500s

    I have been kicking around the idea of trading my LTZ for a more basic, lower mile 2500. - How is the ride with the torsion bar front and leaf spring rear? - How is the 6.0 LY6 on power, does it ever leave you wanting more? I love the 6.0 in my 1500, but it's an L76, slightly up on hp and down...
  11. MichaelSE

    Oil pan gasket on a 4x4

    Has anyone ever done this job? I suspect my gasket is leaking; every oil change both the rear of the pan and the front axle, right below the front of the pan, are wet with oil. I figure for the $30 for the gasket and (hopefully) just a few hours of my time it's worth the try. I know I'll have...
  12. MichaelSE

    Bose Premium - possible to replace stock sub, keep all else the same?

    I'd like a little bit more bass with my stock Bose Premium system but would prefer to keep everything as simple and stock as possible because I'm kind of dumb when it comes to electrics and wiring. I'm wondering if it's possible to simply remove the wires from the stock sub and run them to a 8"...
  13. MichaelSE

    00-14 1" Billet rear coil spring spacers

    Selling 1" Summit Racing billet aluminum rear spacers/leveling kit. They were only on for a few thousand miles. I decided to replace with 2" to get some rake back. Normal wear and tear from being under the springs. $15 shipped.
  14. MichaelSE

    What fluids are you running?

    I'm about to swap out all my drivetrain fluids and want to know what others have had success with. Here's what I'm thinking: Front diff: Lucas 80W-90 Rear diff: Lucas 75W-90 T-case: ACDelco Dex VI ATF: ACDelco Dex VI Look good? Not looking forward to that ATF swap because of that exhaust. What...
  15. MichaelSE

    Opinions: 3.73 or 4.10 gears?

    Unfortunately my LTZ has the uncommon-for-LTZ 3.42 gears. I want better acceleration. It will be a while before I'm able to upgrade gears (need to save money first), but I'm looking for opinions on which way I should go - 3.73 or 4.10? Right now I can turn 1500rpm cruising at 65mph (on...
  16. MichaelSE

    Where do these rims come from?

    I was looking around on Craigslist when I found this Suburban with some interesting 18" OEM chrome rims. After much googling I found out the model number, ALY5415, but I have honestly never seen these on another vehicle, in real life or on the internet. Anyone know what vehicle they were...
  17. MichaelSE

    Lightly smoked tail lights?

    I saw a white diamond Tahoe on the highway the other day with very lightly smoked OEM tails, and honestly it looked great. I'm considering doing the same to my Suburban (also WDT). Thing is, most of the smoked tails I find are either non-OEM style or are way, way too dark. I like my OEM tails...
  18. MichaelSE

    P/S pump pulley - is this normal? Video inside

    I am currently trying to track the source of an embarrassing belt squeak/squeal at 800+ rpm. I've already replaced the idler and tensioner pulleys, and the belt itself is next. If I spray water on the belt, anywhere on the belt, the squeak will stop for a few moments. Anyway, I've done some...
  19. MichaelSE

    A few questions from a soon-to-be AutoCAL owner

    2009 Suburban LTZ 1500, 4x4, 6.0 L76, 6 speed, 3.42 gears. Hello Black Bear/Black Bear users, In the near future I'm planning to buy an AutoCAL and take advantage of the tune that comes with it. I just wanted to clarify a few things before taking the plunge that I couldn't find on Black Bear's...
  20. MichaelSE

    How to tell if rims are OEM or replicas?

    At some point in my Suburban's lifetime, the PO exchanged the stock 20s for 22" CK916s. Or maybe it was ordered like that - I really don't know. I got it from a dealership and have no way of contacting the last owner. Anyway, I want to switch to new-style LTZ 20s because I prefer more sidewall...
  21. MichaelSE

    Best way to wake up my 6.0?

    Hi all, just picked up a 2009 Suburban 1500 with the 6.0/6 speed combo, well cared for and completely stock, and honestly it feels like a dog. Feels like there's more power there that's being suppressed. It has the 3.42 gears so I'm sure that contributes to it. But what are some things I can do...
  22. MichaelSE

    6.0 4 speed vs 6.0 6 speed?

    I've been looking for used Suburban 1500 LTZs with the 6.0L, and have noticed that 07-08 6.0s with the 4 speed are often several thousand cheaper than 09 6.0s with the 6 speed (both having the same miles). Is the 6 speed that much better that it;s worth the extra expense? Also, in my price...
  23. MichaelSE

    What are the LTZ only features?

    Hi all, I recently found a 2008 Suburban LT for sale that seems to have all the options of the LTZ package - 6.0, nav, leather, sunroof, power seats, Bose sound, backup sensors, backup cam. Are there any options/standard features on the LTZ that simply are not available on the LT? Is air ride...
  24. MichaelSE

    School me on the OEM audio options

    Hi all, I'm looking to purchase a used 07-09 Burban in the near future, but all the audio options and packages available are somewhat confusing to me. What I've read is that 07+ Tahoes and Suburbans had 3 audio options: base non-Bose, Bose non-deluxe, and Bose deluxe. Soooo.. Apologies in...
  25. MichaelSE

    Future Suburban Owner in New Mexico

    Hi all, Servicemember here from southeastern New Mexico. I currently drive a 05 Nissan Armada 4x4 (pic attached!) that I'm planning to sell and pick up an 07+ 4x4 Suburban. This seems like a great community and I'm happy to be here. As you can tell by my join date, I've been lurking around a...

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