just bought an 2011 yukon xl, i have some service records via carfax but none has much about the replacement of parts. it has 130k miles on it and i am curious what I should be replacing such as bushings, I want to give it the best ride i can and having good working parts is a good start.
Just bought new to me yukon xl, what suspension parts should i replace?
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first thing to do is get a flashlight and get under the truck and see what it looks like at 130k it's likely some of it has been replaced already if it has been maintained. besides suspension your going to want to do all the fluids unless you have a record of them being done.
does it have air ride or regular suspension?
if you post a photo of the rpo list in the glove box that would be helpful to get you more information
does it have air ride or regular suspension?
if you post a photo of the rpo list in the glove box that would be helpful to get you more information
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In addition to what Wes suggested, might get a new set of plugs and wires as well. They recommend new plugs at 100K so there is a chance you still have the originals depending on how well it was maintained.
On a 9 yr old vehicle, you are probably at the end of life on the batteries in your TPMS sensors so might start planning on replacing them.
When doing fluids, do all fluids: oil, transmission (including filter), front differential, transfer case, rear differential, coolant and brake.
In addition to what Wes suggested, might get a new set of plugs and wires as well. They recommend new plugs at 100K so there is a chance you still have the originals depending on how well it was maintained.
On a 9 yr old vehicle, you are probably at the end of life on the batteries in your TPMS sensors so might start planning on replacing them.
When doing fluids, do all fluids: oil, transmission (including filter), front differential, transfer case, rear differential, coolant and brake.
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unless the oem bushing and stuff are shot leave them be. so as mentioned 2 posts ago get under there and look for cracked and ripped bushings. the better bushings and such are more for handling than ride quality. they are a stiffer grade bushing so if you do replace any just replace them with good brand oem bushings. also all tires are not made the same. so one tire with the same load rating as another tire could still feel stiffer to you. as an example falkens tend to run stiffer than most running the same spec tire.
after looking at the RPO codes it does have air ride, its not leaking, but its easy to see that they are no where near new, also it has brand new Michelin's on 17s right now which i doubt are the original. which plugs & wires are best to use in the truck
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Yeah, you are probably on the 3rd set of tires if you are at 130K and the tires are brand new.
As for plugs and wires, I have had good luck with AC Delco Platinum or Iridium.
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