Kbuskill's 2008 Burb LTZ "MOD" Thread

[kbuskill]

When I got home from the exhaust shop I decided it was time to install the 2nd row center console I picked up at the U-pull it the other day.

I pulled it from a Tahoe and expected it to not line up properly with the Suburban seat bolts. Turns out, I was right.

Had to modify the brackets and the carpeted panels that cover all the under seat stuff pretty extensively, but it turned out well I think.

It will be nice having the extra cup holders for our trip coming up at the end of the year.

 

[Fosscore]

When I got home from the exhaust shop I decided it was time to install the 2nd row center console I picked up at the U-pull it the other day.

I pulled it from a Tahoe and expected it to not line up properly with the Suburban seat bolts. Turns out, I was right.

Had to modify the brackets and the carpeted panels that cover all the under seat stuff pretty extensively, but it turned out well I think.

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It will be nice having the extra cup holders for our trip coming up at the end of the year.

What a cool mod! Looks damn near OEM. Needs subwoofer in the bottom for extra boom for our trip coming up at the end of the year.

 

[Tonyrodz]

What a cool mod! Looks damn near OEM. Needs subwoofer in the bottom for extra boom for our trip coming up at the end of the year.

I thought it was an optional OEM add on. Does look good.

 

[kbuskill]

What a cool mod! Looks damn near OEM. Needs subwoofer in the bottom for extra boom for our trip coming up at the end of the year.

As @Tonyrodz mentioned, this was a factory/dealer option. You can still find them on ebay once in a while for around $500-$600, that is why I was stoked when found this one at the JY so cheap and even the right color.

Here is a link for one that just sold with the GM part number, I think this was is the Ebony color.

Pardon Our Interruption...

2007-2014 SUBURBAN, ESCALADE ESV, YUKON XL REAR CENTER CONSOLE GM 22790668

Also, after looking at these pics and comparing them to mine I can see the difference in the bottom piece and brackets.

One cool thing about these is they have a quick release option. You open the lid, pull the inner bucket and there is a spring loded handle that you pull back and it releases two tabs up front and then you can just slide the console forward to unhook the tab at the rear and the console is out, leaving the brackets and floor piece that kind of acts as a step to the rear seats. As seen in this pic from that listing...

It's funny you mentioned the subwoofer, I actually just pulled out a down firing box from that location to install this console.

I had a 12" Kicker in that box but have never been super happy with the performance. Granted it is better than nothing but not anywhere close to what i am used to having in the past.

I am seriously considering slapping a Bazooka tube in the back as a compromise since my wife doesn't want a huge speaker box taking up grocery space... lol

Do we ever actually grow up? Asking for a friend.

 

[guy from norcal]

Any chance of a sound clip?

 

[kbuskill]

Any chance of a sound clip?

Yeah, I need to record it and add it onto my growing list of different exhaust variations I have on YouTube... lol

Just haven't done it yet. I like doing that so I can go back and listen to them back to back to see what changed.

 

[adventurenali92]

Love the second row console upgrade!! Looks great and the functionality is awesome! I wish they made one for the -800s because I absolutely want a console with extra cupholders sitting there. The cupholders that drop off the back of my front row console are absolutely pathetic and useless. lol. Plus the extra little storage space would be nice too.

 

[kbuskill]

Love the second row console upgrade!! Looks great and the functionality is awesome! I wish they made one for the -800s because I absolutely want a co sole with extra cupholders sitting there. The cupholders that drop off the back of my front row co some are absolutely pathetic and useless. lol. Plus the extra little storage space would be nice too.

I agree, the flip down cup holders on the back of the front console are PERFECT... for dumping drinks in your floorboard.

I would have to imagine that it wouldn't be too terribly hard to make one of these work in a GMT800, the problem is finding one at a decent price, or finding one in general for that matter.

 

[adventurenali92]

I agree, the flip down cup holders on the back of the front console are PERFECT... for dumping drinks in your floorboard.

I would have to imagine that it wouldn't be too terribly hard to make one of these work in a GMT800, the problem is finding one at a decent price, or finding one in general for that matter.

I’ve never seen a -900 SUV in a junkyard with one installed and I’ve only seen one or two on eBay over the years and they go for $$$ on eBay lol.

 

[kbuskill]

I’ve never seen a -900 SUV in a junkyard with one installed and I’ve k Lu seen one or tow on eBay over the years and they go for $$$ on eBay lol.

This is the first one I have ever seen in person and I grabbed it up and for $27 I couldn't complain.

The GMT900s have started showing up a little more frequently in the JY in my area recently.

 

[kbuskill]

Any chance of a sound clip?

Here you go...

I should probably do a better one as my air compressor for my train horns turned on when I remote started the truck. Also this was a cold start but it isn't really cold here in Florida yet so not a good cold start, but at least you get the idea.

I have a video from all the different exhaust iterations my truck has been through on my channel with details in the description as to the exhaust setup for each one.

 

[swathdiver]

One of the features from the 2005-2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 that I wished had been carried over to our GMT900s was the folding 2nd row drink tray. The rear was telescoping and the whole thing flipped down on one side to allow passengers access moving to and from the 3rd row. Also thought they should have used those seats as well with the compartment for the headphones.

 

[kbuskill]

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One of the features from the 2005-2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 that I wished had been carried over to our GMT900s was the folding 2nd row drink tray. The rear was telescoping and the whole thing flipped down on one side to allow passengers access moving to and from the 3rd row. Also thought they should have used those seats as well with the compartment for the headphones.

They really wanted to make sure the passengers were well hydrated... lol

 

[swathdiver]

They really wanted to make sure the passengers were well hydrated... lol

Sixteen if I remember right! LOL

 

[guy from norcal]

Exhaust sounds really good.

 

[kbuskill]

Exhaust sounds really good.

Thanks, I haven't gone back and listened to my other videos back to back yet but I am pretty happy with it.

 

[kbuskill]

Got bored and did a thing...

 

[SpareParts]

Pretty nice. I just saw that for the first time yesterday and was thinking i need to do that.
How do you have them wired?
I'm thinking i would just use regular white led and wire them into the door mirror paddle lights.

 

[Fosscore]

Pretty cool looking and I bet at a fraction of the cost of the Boost Auto new LED doorhandles they just unveiled. The turn signal flash of the handles is a winner! Like looking at my twin, minus some of the cool mods you have with the lighting. Very nice!!

 

[kbuskill]

Pretty nice. I just saw that for the first time yesterday and was thinking i need to do that.
How do you have them wired?
I'm thinking i would just use regular white led and wire them into the door mirror paddle lights.

The rear doors require the most effort because there is no puddle lights or turn signal wiring in the rear doors.

The fronts are pretty easy because you can grab the power for the puddle lights and turn signals, as well as a ground, right at the back of the door switch module.