2010 Galaxy/Black Escalade Build Thread

[GalaxyBlackEsky]

actually got all the parts for 1000 from my body shop guy.

 

[GalaxyBlackEsky]

Premium bumper being painted today and suxs that I won't be able to put it on until I get back from Vaca.

 

[07Burb]

Brent, I'm assuming you'll just roll without a spare going forward? I've wanted to do this for years but being a vehicle we take on road trips I can't roll without a spare so curious to know what you'll do (if anything)

 

[Goodinblack]

Brent, I'm assuming you'll just roll without a spare going forward? I've wanted to do this for years but being a vehicle we take on road trips I can't roll without a spare so curious to know what you'll do (if anything)

X2 Curious

 

[GalaxyBlackEsky]

Yeah basically. No spare and going to get the OEM tire repair kit that came with the 13 Premiums. We do travel a ton in this car as well. But I thought about it if I ever did get a flat in the front I would then have to switch tires that are on the truck to the front then put the spare on the rear. Just to much hassle. Plus I have AAA.

 

[07Burb]

Yeah, I have AAA too but there are times when you're in a less populated portion of the state where waiting on a tow truck would be a hindrance which is why I ask. Obviously, with your brakes you have to run a "bigger" spare than the normally provided 17 anyway.

 

[GalaxyBlackEsky]

Yeah. So thinking OEM tire repair kit will at least get me to where I need. As I am in the same with going to the Pocono's a lot you travel through less populated areas. I am kinda thinking about taking my spare up there and leaving it. While at home I will at least I always have a spare set of rims around.

 

[07Burb]

Yeah, good thinking. So that spare kit is something you can use on the side of the road? I should do some googling on that. If I could make it work and give the wife "peace of mind" at the same time I'll do it.

 

[GalaxyBlackEsky]

Yeah I know. The spare tire kit has a Jell supstance (like fix a flat) that plugs the hole and has a little compressor to blow the tire back up. I also seen something called I think Slime that does the same but it is not as bad as the jell stuff. That can be cleaned out easier.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Slime is not bad. Green thick liquid. I have a little compressor to air up the tires if something ever happens. Plus a can of fix a flat too. Excited to see the premium bumper on...

 

[GalaxyBlackEsky]

She is a little dirty. But looks damn good. Now I just have to figure out how to get the hitch cover attached.

 

[07Burb]

disappointed not to see spare ratchet strapped to roof

 

[yukondoit]

Damn that looks nice!

 

[osidesurfer365]

Looks so much better IMO with that rear setup

 

[07Burb]

Brent, what size exhaust do you plan to run to the exits in order to keep the spare tire?

 

[GalaxyBlackEsky]

Next is to fab exhaust around tire like Kenny did and then just cut two squares in the support frame behind the hitch cover for the tire hoist.

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Brent, what size exhaust do you plan to run to the exits in order to keep the spare tire?

Not sure yet. I am going to take it to an exhaust shop next week to have them look at it.

 

[07Burb]

I'll be interested to see what you do. Will you be sure to update your thread with what you end up doing?

 

[GalaxyBlackEsky]

Yup. I will more then likely bring pics of kenny's setup to the shop and also exhaust wrap the pipes.

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I just don't see the sense of cutting the exact whole like oem for the tire hoist. I am not insterested in putting in a lock for it. If someone needs a spare tire that much they can have it.

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found out why I can't mount the hitch cover. I am missing two nuts to hold on the hitch. So going to Dealership tomorrow.

 

[NathanJax]

dat sexy ass

 

[Goodinblack]