Search results

  1. BigDogYJ

    2003 z71 tahoe

    @ncalvo Nice build! I noticed you installed the s&b silicone body mounts. How do you like them? Stiffer than OEM rubber or about the same? I tried polyurethane mounts years ago and they were terrible. Felt every imperfection in the road practically rattled the truck apart. Ripped them out 3...
  2. BigDogYJ

    New noise. Please help.

    @OP ‘just to clarify and be sure your on the same page… ‘it sounds like you changed the idler (next to the alternator) on the primary serpentine belt (crank pulley, water pump, alternator, power steering, etc). there is also a tensioner for that belt usually opposite of the alternator (near...
  3. BigDogYJ

    Reliability

    Yeah mileage really has nothing to do with reliability on a road trip. If you have maintained it according to the owners manual and take care of issues when they arise instead of pushing things off till it becomes a more serious problem you’ll more than likely be fine. Ive mentioned in another...
  4. BigDogYJ

    Should I take a 3000 miles road trip w/ 144k miles

    We just did a 5500 mile cross country trip in ours with 190k on motor, 370k on the rest of the rig. I would not hesitate to do it again and again. I do all maintenance/ repairs so i know my rig in and out and trust it more than i would any other car, especially a rental. It’s really whatever...
  5. BigDogYJ

    2000-2006 exterior LED bulbs

    I’ve been through this a time or two on these gmt800 trucks. Drl can be switched without issues as has been stated. Turn signals will hyperflash when the resistance gets too low by swapping out incandescent for led. You can resolve this by replacing the stock flasher relay for one designed for...
  6. BigDogYJ

    04 Yukon

    Windshield washer line for the rear window?
  7. BigDogYJ

    Which one of you did it?

    That’s one way to save on labor.
  8. BigDogYJ

    SOLVED: Loose steering wheel play -- is this normal?? (see video)

    Actually the lower shaft did resolve a rotational clunk feel (not to be confused with the intermediate shaft clunk - usually noticed over bumpy/rough roads), but this lower shaft unfortunately did NOT resolve my sloppy steering. I ended up replacing the Steering gear box and pump with PSC...
  9. BigDogYJ

    2003 yukon denali electrical woes - sporadic unlock via fob not working, heated seats question

    any updates here? I have an 04 Yukon with same behavior. I put a new bottom element in the driver seat but no difference. I haven't tried to unplug the back element to isolate it. But passenger seat seems to be functional. Just curious if unplugging the element made a difference for you...
  10. BigDogYJ

    Towing 10k with 2500 Suburban

    Yeah the suburban 2500 came with the same combination. Really comes down to how many seatbelts you need. Both great platforms.
  11. BigDogYJ

    GMC Yukon XL 2500 pricing?

    They are pricing it due to 3/4, 4x4 and 8.1 which is pretty rare. Then the 30k miles they are using as an ax use for charging $15k over what it probably should be priced at (IF it was maintained properly!). At that point miles is good for judging wear and tear on interior and such, should have...
  12. BigDogYJ

    2011 yukon xl denali

    Tech 2 is the dealer tool. Lots of China knockoffs. Just do the research to find a good reseller. Otherwise you might have good luck with a Bluetooth reader like BlueDriver. It’s about $100 on Amazon. And while you don’t get full diagnostics you can read codes from different modules in...
  13. BigDogYJ

    2011 yukon xl denali

    Not sure how the ride control system works on the 2011 but if there’s a fault code it might not let it operate. Might have to clear the fault code in the ride control module. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  14. BigDogYJ

    Update 5/2/21 - Bounce and Porpoising - Especially Towing

    I’ve got an 04 2500 XL that I tow different trailers pretty regularly 1500-7500#. The heaviest was my car/equipment trailer with an 07 2500HD crew cab pickup. Probably weighed near 10k as my trailer unloaded is 2500lb. No porpoising effect that I recall. It can bounce at times in rough...
  15. BigDogYJ

    I had no idea

    I’ve got an 04 Yukon with this same setup. It uses a Borg Warner BW4482 transfer case. It’s a full time transfer case with a low range and utilizes a planetary gear set. Unfortunately ours is making some howling noise so it will need some work eventually. But it’s been doing this for ~20k miles...
  16. BigDogYJ

    SOLVED: Loose steering wheel play -- is this normal?? (see video)

    It WAS an 8.1. It's got an LBZ Duramax/Allison in it now. Hence the body lift to clear the intercooler. Good point on the torque specs. Steering, brakes and suspension are important things to adhere to torque specs for.
  17. BigDogYJ

    SOLVED: Loose steering wheel play -- is this normal?? (see video)

    Thanks for this info. I’ve been trying to track down a similar issue after placing the intermediate shaft, column bearing, steering box, idler, pitman and tie rod ends I still had this slop. I’ll try the lower shaft as well. During my research I came across another part number for this lower...
  18. BigDogYJ

    Excessive Vehicle Loading

    It’s likely sensing tongue weight on the rear suspension. Keep in mind that “tow ratings” are just a marketing number. You should have a yellow sticker in the driver door jam that gives a specific cargo carrying capacity that your vehicle (with its options) can legally carry. From that number...
  19. BigDogYJ

    Didn't expect a wheel to do that.

    Wow. Yeah I haven’t seen that in an OEM wheel. If seen after markets crack quite often but never a true oem. I wonder if that wheel was an aftermarket remake. I believe it should say on the back side where it was made. GM used to have all wheels made in US or Canada. Not sure about newer...
  20. BigDogYJ

    Winch Mount help

    It’s not the same as the 1500. But it is very similar to the early (2000-2002) 2500 Sierra. I was looking into this a while back and there’s not much info. There used to be a winch mount that fit behind the stock bumper but it was hard to track down. I think warn made it but it was only...
  21. BigDogYJ

    2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500

    Nice rig! I love ours and don’t see us looking to replace it until I’m forced with no other option. This truck replaced my dually and I haven’t looked back. The gmt800/900 k2500 burb/xl is one of the most solid platforms around. Hope you enjoy it! As for your tire question: Anything...
  22. BigDogYJ

    Suburban 2500 search is frustrating

    these are a little far from you but clean California rigs. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/san-jose-2001-suburban-2500-lt-4wd/7163699421.html https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/san-francisco-2001-chevrolet-suburban/7170880760.html...
  23. BigDogYJ

    Suburban 2500 search is frustrating

    I looked for nearly 2 years before I found mine out in Colorado but it lived in the southwest for most of its life. No rust had 187k with the 8.1 but the gal had it serviced at the dealer every 6 months like clockwork. I paid $8600 if I remember correctly. They do come around but there’s a...
  24. BigDogYJ

    Electric Fans Vs Clutch Fans

    I’d be checking for air as mentioned before. But might check water pump as well. I’ve had a brand new water pump that when it got warm, it the plastic impeller would soften and start slipping on the metal shaft and of course the engine would overheat unless you were moving at 50+ Mph. Sent...
  25. BigDogYJ

    What is this Sensor

    that looked like it was the rear sensor. I'd check the front of the rig to see if the front one is still there.

Forum statistics

Threads
129,220
Posts
1,812,327
Members
92,321
Latest member
rick3645

Latest posts

Top