2009 Suburban Build Thread (SOLD)

[Delta_Chevy]

Re: GoodInBlack's 2009 Suburban Build.

Those are going to look great!! Something to consider on mine!!

 

[yates ™]

Like that red stitching, I am trying to get some Katzkins with red stitching

 

[Regency]

Leather still has to "settle" some.

The third row 50/50 split seat.

Brian at Absolut said these are the hardest.....

Here my stupid a** starts with these the first........ lol

The seat is not grey, just looks it due to the direct flash, angle, etc......

You can see the red stitching.

Thank you Good Sir.

That looks INCREDIBLE I love that combo you have going on there.
Seriously, nice job. Major props to you for doing that by yourself. Again looks AMAZING!

 

[Jmat]

Those look awesome Lee. Truck's gonna smell purdy good with all that leather!

 

[Goodinblack]

Re: GoodInBlack's 2009 Suburban Build.

Thank you for all the kind words friends.

I am a big believer in doing things yourself......Just something about it.......

The interior is all black....everywhere.......dash, carpet, and seats .... with the lovely fake wood trim......

I actually swapped out the silver radio trim in the Yukon XL into the Suburban ......since the Suburban has a light titanium interior ....it looks way better in it.

Also believe it or not the wood surround looks far better in the Yukon with the all black interior.

 

[felixgun]

GoodInBlack's 2009 Suburban Build.

The leather looks awesome lee. Can't wait to see it all done.

 

[Goodinblack]

Re: GoodInBlack's 2009 Suburban Build.

Thank you Felix.

We take so many things for granted..... like leather in a GMT900..... LOL.

Doing a install in one sure makes you appreciate more for sure.

 

[MACHO]

GoodInBlack's 2009 Suburban Build.

Lee, there is some scary stuff going in under that cloth there.

The leather Looks great man! This will be something you enjoy for a longtime!

 

[Goodinblack]

Re: GoodInBlack's 2009 Suburban Build.

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[Goodinblack]

Some more pictures......

I did the 2 50/50 split 3rd row removed from the truck.

The 60/40 2nd Row Bench I did INSIDE the truck, as I never removed the seats.

So far I have the 2nd and 3rd row complete.

All that remain are the 2 front Buckets.

The leather for headrests are a REAL PAIN to get on.

If anyone else does this....... you NEED a T55 Torx bit to remove the belt anchor.

This little bit was left out from Absolut's pictures.

I had to run to AutoZone to get the T55.

The intelligent man at the store did not know what Torx bit was, I even spelled it for him.

 

[NathanJax]

man that looks good!

 

[Goodinblack]

Thank you Nathan.

Some notes for anyone wanting to do this.........

There is a bit of stuff to take apart....... don't chicken out in the middle.

Get the T55 before you start........ lol

The Headrest foam pieces are a BEAR to get into the new leather headrests.

The Snap together pieces are a pain too. Be firm but gentle when pulling them apart. Only advice I can give.

There is cutting of the new leather involved.........

The cup holder / arm rest in the 60/40.
The Holes at the top of the seats where the belt comes out of the seat.
The Metal Loop anchors need a slit in the cloth to allow them to come through.
The Holes for the Headrest at the top of the seats.....6 in my truck.

 

[Absolut Motorcars]

Looks great!!! little harder to do with 2nd row is the car also, but turned out great!

 

[Goodinblack]

Re: GoodInBlack's 2009 Suburban Build.

Thanks for the pointers today Jeremy. :thumbup:

 

[07Burb]

Nice man!!! I like that!


...and @ at the dude at AZ not knowing. I've had that experience too with some very common questions of availability of common parts lol

 

[Goodinblack]

Re: GoodInBlack's 2009 Suburban Build.

Lol. I was kind of annoyed for having to run out and get one stupid Torx bit......when everything was apart out in my driveway.
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so when he said he did not know what I was talking about ....... I said something like..... you REALLY do not know....come on?????. It was rude. I regret it actually.

 

[07Burb]

Lol....well he needs to learn what his company is trying to sell a little better I suppose lol

 

[YuCanada]

GoodInBlack's 2009 Suburban Build.

Lee the seats look unreal. Do you have a before picture? What's your take on 1-10 difficulty? If mine didn't come with it, this would definitely be my inspiration to do it!

 

[MACHO]

GoodInBlack's 2009 Suburban Build.

Looks effin Lee!!

 

[Goodinblack]

Re: GoodInBlack's 2009 Suburban Build.

Thank you David and Jarin.

I would say a 4.5 or so.

Everyone does have different skill levels though........ so it is subjective.

Installing the leather really is not hard...... just "work".

I will post more pictures up tomorrow. I still have the fronts to do. Should be done tomorrow...... God willing.