1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

[97YukonNZ]

Looking great Tony!

Hey!
How are ya?
Lol it's a bit of a journey this thing!

This is what my recent dreams have been about doing to her.
I am a long way from this look but am enjoying the changes I can afford to make at the moment.

 

[97YukonNZ]

Hi how are ya's
Took the Beast for a 400 mile run to Murchison and back last weekend to join in an annual farming family day
You can see her hiding in the shade behind our stall.
The Rig handled much better with the 5 inch drop I have recently put her through.

Apart from the steering idler giving up.

Think it has been on the way out for a while. Definitely finished off on this trip!

A replacement should be here on Monday.

I also ordered a Master bushe kit and a bushe tool to do the arms with.

Will do the front sway and put the new link rods in that come with the kit.
When time allows i'll do the body mount replacement soon too.
That may drop the body an inch or 2 onto the frame.

 

[97YukonNZ]

When I purchased the Yuke over 4 years ago the previous owner told me that she could do with new plugs.

Lol 4 years later! Today is the day!

Just gonna jack her up and drain the oil and 1st and let her empty out while I git her done!

 

[97YukonNZ]

Okay
All done.
Nothing like working on a warm engine on a hot day!! No definitely not!!
Here is how the old plugs were looking.
Left bank

Right bank

one came out like this. Didnt drop taking out but may have a year ago when took them out for a look and cleaned

Cant wait to take her for a rip!
Might even be better on gas!

 

[97YukonNZ]

Alright!!!
DHL Comes through again!!!
Super fast shipping and delivery of my latest purchase!

Lol Is Monday afternoon here. Finished work and came home to find packages on the doorstep.

just putting new idler in today.
Greased the knuckle on the arm.
Do these new idlers need grease now or are the pre greased?
Can do once installed if I need to do now.

the old idler is shot!!
Have just had a wheel alignment done a week ago.
This job won't mean needing it checked will it?
Same arm going back in and havent adjusted anything else.
Lol welcome to my monday