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    Is my front strut cartridge bad?

    Roughly 10 months ago, I replaced my front strut cartridges with the OE BWI 19420494, also used new coil spring insulators. I had a reputable shop swap the springs and all has been good. About a month ago I started hearing and feeling a light "thunk" or "bump" in the LF when backing from a...
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    Did Michelin discontinue the Defender LTX in 22"?

    Specifically our 285/45/22? I see the new MS2 variant at $350 each...ouch.
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    Need torque specs for front diff and crossmember

    2012 Yukon XL Denali. Don't want to trust the google web on this. I have a slight clunk a few months after the front diff swap, I think it's the cross member bolts, but want to go over all of them....thanks.
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    Looking for MDI to replace Tech 2 for pass through device.

    I will likely keep the Tech 2, but for reprogramming and flashing modules, need to get with the times. I have no idea where to look, what to get, would like to keep the price under $500 if that's an option. Will be used with a windows laptop on vehicles older than 2016 (for now). All input...
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    Single Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza

    Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza 285/45/22 This was a replacement tire the previous owner installed before I bought it. I removed all of them for a set of Defenders. Has less than 2000 miles. No repairs and it shows between 10- 11/32 to the bottom of the tread, so about 9/32 usable. Would like...
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    Are the valve body seals a culprit with converter failures?

    So I'm still thinking about replacing my converter as preventative maintenance. I spoke with a couple local shops and they mentioned one area of concern are the valve body seals. For those that are in this business, does the converter fail mainly from an inferior clutch or from pressure loss...
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    Occasional light lifter tick starting

    2012 XL Denali, 130K miles. Some history, long-winded but bear with me. Oil pressure sensor and screen was replaced last year due to cluster gauge going wacky. I bought this with about 82K miles, maintenance history was good, dealer oil changes every 5-7K. I changed the oil when I bought it...
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    Any good shops that re-chrome wheels?

    I have a couple extra 22" CK916 wheels I would like to get refinished. Seems there aren't many, if any on the east coast, least I haven't found any. If anyone knows of a reputable shop, please chime in, looking to hopefully find one closer to the eastern half of the nation, mainly for shipping...
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    Cleaning carpet without leaving residual odors

    What have others used to clean the carpets in the GMT 900 without leaving it smelling like a wet dog or carpet cleaner? Mine are tan if that matters, harder to mask any stains when not black carpet. I have an upright carpet cleaner with hand attachments, also a drill brush which works great...
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    Easy mod to stop door lock tabs from rattling

    Not only the occasional rattle, but when you lock/unlock it's not a "slamming" up and down effect. I used some JVCC 1MM thick polyester felt tape. It's a large roll for this task but I have other uses for it. https://a.co/d/68bVBRB I cut 3 pieces, 2 small ones on the sides, towards the rear...
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    Front differential bearing replacement

    2012 Yukon AWD After rebuilding the rear diff, I would now like to address a possible LH output shaft bearing that might be worn. I don't think I will mess with the ring and pinion, this time, but I have noticable up and down movement where the CV shaft enters the case. Does the front diff...
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    8.6" axle ABS tone ring installation

    If you don't have the Kent Moote tool to install the tone ring, what is the trick to not damage the tone ring when installing? Looks like I boogered up two of them and I was being careful. I used a bearing install tool and made sure I hit the outside edge of the cage. I guess I must have missed...
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    Noise in driveline, pinion bearing?

    2012 Yukon XL Denali AWD. I have had this driveline noise for a little while, seems to be slightly more noticeable and I'm not sure what it is, my guess is maybe the pinion bearing. Short history, it has 120K miles, bought it with 90K, all service is documented at dealer. When I bought it, I...
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    Debating replacing torque converter as preventative maintenance

    This is for my 2012 XL Denali, for the sake of discussion, I currently I have no issues with my transmission. Going back....I was aware of the issues with the 6L80E in general before I bought this 2 years ago, so my plan was very likely to replace the converter in whatever I bought. Dealer...
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    Amy decent 2nd row headrest cup holders?

    With a 2nd row bench, I can't use a floor console, so curious if anyone has had good luck with any of the hanging cup holders. If so, what has worked? Thanks.
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    2012 XL Denali AWD steering shake over large bumps.

    This is something I noticed when I bought this used 2 years ago, doesn't happen over light to medium bumps, but at hwy speeds over a good bump, the steering wheel will shake back and forth a couple times then quickly settle. What I have done since purchase is new Defender LTX, new OE front...
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    Rear U joint replacement

    For the rear of a '12 Yukon, are these retained by a clip or are they epoxied? They look to have clips but the front looks to have epoxy. Curious if the rears need to be pressed or will a C-clamp work with a large socket.
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    Need help diagnosing "Service Air Bag"

    2012 XL Denali. This is what comes up on the Tech 2. Hopefully just a sensor up front. The code will not clear also, comes right back.
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    Front Z55 electrical connector removal question

    I've searched for this high and low, but cannot find any info. Safe bet they just pull out, but before I damage anything, how do you remove the front electrical connectors from the top of the front strut cartridge? Not the pigtail, but the whole connector that goes into the top post of the...
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    Pulling rear axle bearings

    '12 XL Denali, I need to replace an axle seal with 120K miles, just a light residue on the backing plate but want to change both sides. My question/concern is, worst case, if the bearings are worn, does that also correlate to a worn axle shaft, especially if the seal is leaking? Can we...
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    Front strut mount, do they incorporate a bearing?

    Front of '12 XL Denali, I wanted to ask this in the shock thread I have, but figure it's more specific if anyone needs to search. Does the OE strut mount incorporate a bearing? If so, with 120K miles, I may just replace them as preventative maintenance. Otherwise, if no bearing is incorporated...
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    '12 Denali AWD RH motor mount replacement

    I have recently replaced the LH side, was tight but the RH looks worse. If anyone can provide some tips and tricks please chime in. Does removing the RH CV shaft gain any usable clearance or working room?
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    What is the hub and bearing of choice?

    2012 XL Denali AWD, 120K, just starting to get the faint grit feeling in the wheel and barely noticeable tire noise like the infamous worn bearing, mud tire sound but again..barely perceivable. Tires are good, Defender LTX, this sounds like a bearing starting to show it's bad face. RA has the...
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    Motion sensor constantly setting off alarm

    2012 XL Denali Unless I turn off the motion sensor when prompted upon shutting engine off, the alarm will go off not too long after I lock it up. The Tech 2 also shows that the alarm is triggered by the "Inclination" , no other triggers. Can this be adjusted or should I just replace the...
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    Headlights flicker after alternator change

    2012 XL Denali, I lost my alternator driving the other day, went home pulled it and replaced it with an Autozone Gold. Now when I'm driving at a steady speed, if I force it down shift and raise the RPM's, I'll get an occasional flicker of the headlights, if I put it in neutral and rev it, the...

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