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    Suggestions for quiet aggressive looking tread tires

    Nitto Nomads. I put them on my Explorer Express van because it's AWD and takes me places to fly fish where a high top conversion was never meant to go. They work great in sand, light mud and snow and are really pretty quiet. The Nitto Terra Grapplers were also pretty nice and more aggressive...
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    What brand name oil

    I've used Mobil1 in all my vehicles since it first came out and never had a problem. Switched to Royal Purple last change, didn't see any difference so going back to M1 this time. Honestly I think if you change your oil regularly and the truck isn't doing severe duty type work any good quality...
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    Opinions on the previous generation of tahoes or Yukons?

    Had a 2003 that was beautiful but a lemon. Brakes didn't work. It was actually dangerous. Was able to replace it with an 04 at no cost to me. It never gave me any trouble. Loved the body and was very comfortable. I presently own a 1997 2 door. Much different truck. Rides like a truck. The brakes...
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    Wiper Recommendations?

    Bosch makes a good one.
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    Bridgestone tires. good or bad? My experience.

    I have had Nitto Grapplers on a 2004 Tahoe and loved them. I put them on my 2010 Explorer Express van after a bad experience with wear from a set of Yokohamas and loved them. I now have a set of Nitto Nomads on the van and love them. Obviously, I like Nitto tires. The Grapplers have a pretty...
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    LED tail lights with resistor, CC inop

    Had the same problem with my 2003 Tahoe. It's the aftermarket lights. The LEDs do not have enough, for lack of a better term, resistance in the bulb themselves. So, the car senses that you have the brakes on. Hence no CC. You can buy an online resistor for the wiring and it solves the problem...
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    Can I just swap stock bulbs for LED?

    Yes as far as know they are a straight up replacement. I have them in my Explorer Express, but I'm swaping them out for HIDs. I've used both and the HIDs are way better though more complicated to install. Prices now a days is not that much different. HIDs used to be expensive, but they come way...
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    Upgrading Headlights and Fog/Running Lights

    Having used both LED and HID's I can tell you the HIDs are way better. I'm 72 and have been installing them in my vehicles since the early 2000's (Sierra, Tahoe, 4Runner, Express). They were expensive back then, but they've come down in price. I just bought a set of high and lows for my 2010...
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    98 Yukon 4x4 squeaky on cold start

    Sounds remotely like a water pump bearing my be going
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    Anyone replaced their unused spare tire due to age?

    Yes. At 50K I bought 5 new tires for my Express AWD van. The spare was original so it was 13 years old (I'm retired and don't drive much). The other tires had 35K on them. They still had decent tread, but one was having issues holding air and they were all again 11 years old. I think tires can...
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    New member 2003 Tahoe

    I thought my 2010 Express AWD Explorer with 52K was impressive. A 2003 with 55k. If that's legit that a hell of a deal. Welcome to the forum.
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    Battery drain on a 99 Tahoe

    You said you're using a battery tender. Know this sounds weird, but it's happened to me twice. I had a battery tender on my 97 Tahoe and the battery went totally dead. Bought a new battery. Put the tender on my 2010 Express. It killed it in 2 days. I was able to recharge it with a different...
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    Possibly future 2003 Tahoe owner... not sure yet

    I owned a 2003. Beautiful vehicle, but was a nightmare. The main isue was the brakes. They would just go to the floor at random times and you'd have to pump fast to keep from having an accident. A lot of NHTSA complaints on the issue. Chevy refused to fix it. But they did sell me a new 2004 for...
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    Dead in the water

    Thanks
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    Dead in the water

    As soon as it warms up again I'm going to be doing some investigating. My project for today is replacing a rear speed sensor in the warmth of my garage.
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    Dead in the water

    Thanks to everybody for you help. Looks like I'm going to checking the condition of my cable ends.
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    Dead in the water

    Thanks hadn't thought of that. I may need a new positive connector.
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    Dead in the water

    That was kind of next step. I'm hoping ground since that would be the easiest to deal with. Thanks.
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    Dead in the water

    We have a goodly number of tree rats around here that chew up everything they can get their little teeth on. I'll check that? Thanks.
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    Dead in the water

    I own a 1997, 5.7, 4x4, automatic, 2DR Tahoe that I bought about 7 years ago. It's mostly just a retirement project though I do drive it around town and in the winter time. I've put way more into it than I'd ever get back if sold, but that was never the point. I always wanted one and I have had...
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    Power Stop Rotors any good ?

    Yes. I put them and some new pads on my 1997 2 door and they've been solid
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    What's Everyone's Favorite Tire Choice for their Tahoe?

    Nitto Terra Grapplers and NTG 2's. I've had both of them on two different vehicles and loved them. Great off road, in snow and rain and not loud on the highway. I've got 40K on my Express Van's NTG2 and they still have a lot of tread left. The original NTG were great on my 2004 Z71.
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    Tried to replace steering shaft bearing '97 Tahoe...wtf is this?

    That's the steering wheel sensor. I replaced mine on my 97 to tighten up the steering response. It worked wonders.
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    GMT900, Anyone overlanding/offroading these?

    Had a 2004 Z71 back a few years ago. Totally stock except for 20' Nitto Terra Grapplers. Did light off Roaring on the Mason Tract in Northern Micigan and NFS in TN and NC also chasing trout. Had no problems. It me got in and got me out, wet, dry or white. And was comfy on the highway during the...
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    HELP!! Which wheels look better??

    I like the first ones the best. But I wouldn't go that large. Maybe 20's max. But ultimately it's what you like the best.

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