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    Swapping transmissions....what else should I do when I pull the trans?

    My 4L60e has been slipping and needs to be swapped. Obviously I need to pull the drive shafts, remove the transfer case, remove cats... So in addition to swapping the trans, I am looking at doing the following 1. Change U-Joints 2. Install Pump Rub kit and new fluid in NP246 3. New Transmission...
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    Paint / body issues any ideas to improve it without an entire repaint...

    I have a 2005 Suburban LT 4x4 finished in Bermuda blue metallic. It has some damaged clear, large stone chips.... I'm looking for suggestions on repairing the spots so 1. They don't get worse 2. They don't look worse 3. And from 20ft they look better. Any suggestions or ideas?
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    Removing Body from Frame Checklist

    I'm long term planning on removing the body from the fame to allow me to fully clean and paint the frame, replace brake lines...possibly to and engine swap and replace the transmission. I know a lot of that could be done without pulling the body from frame...but want to clean, treat and paint...
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    4L60E from to 2009 4x4 in 2005 LT 4x4 Suburban with 4L60E

    Would an '09 transmission drop right into an '05? Any issues?
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    Whine at 70mph....

    2 days ago, I noticed a loud whine while under load at 70mph @2200rpm. If I let off the gas, it quiets down. I may have also had a slip in my transmission... Very minor. It sounds like it is coming from the front... But that is just a guess (last week I had a dragging caliper, that we thought...
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    2005 Suburban with Y91, looking for switched power in Center console

    I'm mounting the controls for my plow in the cup holder and need a ignition switched source... I know I can find on in several spots... but does anyone know if there is one in the harness of the center console. Couldn't find the wiring diagram for this connector...I think it is C370
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    Rocker replacement

    I'm looking at replacing my rockers (which are rusty). I want to run the process by all of you and ask the best practices. I purchased full length slip on rockers. I plan to cut the old rockers off under the plastic trim and drill out the spot welds on the bottom. I'm going to clean up all...
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    Trakmotive 8033xtt extended travel CVs

    Anybody use the trakmotive extended travel CVs axles for our gmt800s... I'm probably right at the edge of needing extended travel,.but need one replaced, so thought I would see if anyone has used them.
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    Quarter Panel rust

    Like just about everyone in the northern half of the continent... I have some rust on my rear quarter (a hole in the drivers and heavy surface on the passenger). When stick my finger in the hole... I can feel a lot of crude and dirt. How does it get in there... and how does one get it out? On...
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    Torsion bar weight rating upgrade

    Hi All, I have been here for a while, on my second 2005 Suburban...caught up all the maintenance and repairs on the first one and now digging in to my 2nd. The first one was a white LS and I came across a Bermuda Blue Metallic (which is by far my favourite colour) LT in slightly better shape...
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    2005 Suburban 5.3 T missing P0300 after changing plugs and wires

    I have an '05 Suburban with 5.3 T engine. It has 165k miles. In working to a baseline of maintenance, I put in new plugs (ngk platinum...same as were in it) and acdelco wires. Since making that change, I'm getting P0300... With misses in 2 and 7....the ration is about 1:10 on 2 vs 7... Where...
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    AC Trouble Shooting, 2005 Suburban LT

    I have a new to me 2005 Suburban LT 4x4 with Auto HVAC and rear air The AC is blowing hot air. 1. Fuses and relay are all good and tested. 2. AC clutch isn't working. 3. I jumped the low pressure switch to see if the clutch engaged, it did not. 4. I put a set of gauges on the system...pressure...
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    Rear coil spring mounts...

    My '05 Suburban has a terrible lean in the rear. It has some new rear suspension (springs,shocks,and sway bar links)...it is super snowy here, So i have I investigated further, but I'm thinking it might be the top coil spring mount.....does anyone have any experience with this or other ideas? I...
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    Cluster Overlay Image...

    My Wife got Cricut Maker for Christmas....for those not familiar, it allows for print and cutting on vinyl adhesive (among other things). If got me thinking I could make a very custom overlay for the instrument cluster including all cutouts, labels, etc...... Is there any chance anyone has...
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    Vxdiag nano / tech 2 programming for cluster.

    I purchased a used 2005 Suburban...which I Iove....however it had a replacement cluster installed. I believe this cluster was from a different year or different model....so it has a service brake booster message. Would either of these tools allow me to update the cluster programming to fix...
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    Is there a best harness to add aftermarket radio to Bose non-Luxe system?

    HI All, New around here, with a new to me Suburban (I hope that isn't too bad a word :) ) I need bluetooth...and if any of my family members decides to drive it, a back up camera might be prudent. I have a Bose non-Lux setup, steering wheel controls (see RPOs below) Is there a harness that...

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