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qukon 95

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I'm going to start what i need to do on my yukon: 1) replace barn doors hinge
pins(already got the new) pins 2) replace the rusted rear door jams 3)replace tint on pass & driver windows 4)replace all lower control arm bushings 5) repair

holes or replace leaks in the exhaust system. 6)get the broken bolts out on
both sides on the exhaust manifolds.7) i think AC compressor housing is leaking
8)still have the shemey feels like the rear end .9) paint the brake booster.
 

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1. Install new radiator
2. Install new starter
3. Replace squeaky U joints
4. Replace cracked windshield
5. Replace pass side mirror
6. Replace rusted out exhaust with cat back
7. Fix security lock in steering wheel
8. Fix rear seat cable so they can go down
9. Replace dented front bumper.
10. Fix 4wd ( shoulda done this ages ago)

I need to free up a weekend and get some of this done:/, sucks not having a garage.
 
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plan on finding new front tan leather seats. gonna replace the O2s and probably the etc. recharge the ac and do the brakes on the front probably about it
 

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96 4dr Tahoe
rocker panels
repair quarter panels
Paint
3" lift kit
D to D rear axle replace
convert to 4 wheel disc
Cat back 3" exhaust
ABS brake module
4 O2 sensors
Moon visor paint and install
fix noisey moaning steering column

This should keep me busy this summer
 

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Well lets see replacement of front and rear bumpers $2400, finish wheel change over $280, winch and equipment $1600, compressed air supply system $400, 4 in lift maybe up to $2000, tires $960, entire exterior paint job upwards near $3000, used Whipple supercharger system $1500. driver seat replacement or repair $100, replace cushioning and recover both front seat $1000. purchase efilive and tune vehicle $900, ac inverter equipment $500, expand dc power system $$650, exterior lighting upgrades about $1500, regearing 4wd and tru-trac $1200, repair the 4wd might be $160 or as much as $700 for a remanned unit, rear leaf packs $500, Mobile computer platform mounting, $250, expansion of gauges in the cab $600. about all i can think of now. I have parts in hand to do the hydroboost conversion and a complet energy suspension bushing kit. and some sensors as well. Oh and synthetics fluids for the drivetrain and dexcool coolant. damn i have a lot to do.
 

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Gotta find my sas parts. Dana 44 should run me $200 when they get one in odd that a e350 rear end would run 400ish but I can get a donor truck. Gotta get the actuator for the blend door it thumps and is annoying, gotta do my headers, would like to redo the Berliner so it dkesnt look rolled on..
 

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-replace my front end steering linkage components , tie rods, pitman arm,idler arm and more

-change fuel filter i could never get off last summer because the one side the nut won't budge at all

- i need 4 new tires

- fix some rust on the wheel well arches

- change the rear end differential fluid

- need all new steel brake lines mine are rusted to hell right under the brake booster. Since I'll have the lines off I'm going to replace all the brake hoses too and the rear wheel cylinders.
 

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You didn't say if this is a want or need topic so I'll list my wants as my needs right now aren't anyting more then some tires ... Drop 2 more inches all around, stuff 305/50/20s under the rear, remove the 4door gas tank, pull spare assembly, mount 2door gas tank, roll pan in back, reinforce frame, rear sway bar, larger front sway bar, custom long arm/chevy truck arm kit, c notched frame, weld rear tubes to center, turbo'd LS, hydroboost brakes, no ABS, C5 Z06 Vette front and rear calipers, custom hubs up front, 2 piece rotors all around, shave all door handles except drivers door, smaller mirrors, sharpie paint job ... I'm sure I missed a thing or two.
 
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:hail:Well sunlit you have the most costly things to do so far on this thread .
Retorq i guess from my list it would be a need to do list.
 

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Well i might decide to change the drive-train to a ht383e with the charger still and a 4l80e plus the accompanying tcase one day but still not sure on that.
 

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This is a helpful thread for me. I've never listed all the thigs that I need to on my Yukon. It's fun and depressing at the same time

99 Yukon SLT, 4dr, 4x4 project list
Replace windshield - Done
Replace pitman arm - Done
Replace damaged instrument cluster bezel - Done
Replace directional arm and cruise control switch - Done
Replace Transfer Case - Done
Replace fuel pump/filter/sending unit module - Done
Replace worn front-end parts - Done
Resolve misfire on cylinders - Done
Replace shocks - Done
Align front - Done

Resolve excessive play in steering.
Resolve drivers door lock actuation issue
Replace driver door outside handle
Replace weatherstrip at lift gate glass
Replace headlights
Replace marker and directional front lights
Replace tail lights
Replace driver-side mirror
Replace various dash and heater control bulbs
Reconnect rear-door and cargo area stereo speakers
Replace carpet panels on driver and passenger doors
Deep-clean or replace carpet throughout
 
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Heres my comprehensive to-do's and completed to-do's on my 00 Z71

Crystal clear light set- done
Upgrade to NBS style wheels and 285 tires- done
Rust repairs and chassis under coating- half done (body is rust free, just need to tackle chassis)
Replace front and rear bumpers- done
HID/LED lighting- done
Alignment- done
Transmission service- done
Differential service- done
Transfer case service- done
A/C system service- done
Heating system (would never blow hot.. stuck thermostat.)- done
Esky console/cluster- done
Repair drivers seat- done
Fuel filter- done
PCV valve- done
Tune up (plugs, cap, rotor, coil, belt, tensioner, temp sensor)- not done
Replace/rebuild rear end with a LSD unit- not done
Fix wiper nozzles (because they fell underneath the cowl)- done
Front end (tie rods, ball joints, idler arm etc.)- not done.
Install OEM Z71 brush guard and find OEM Z71 tail light covers- not done
Repaint OEM Z71 running boards- not done
Replace CV axles- done
Replace leaking pinion seal- done
Replace tail light circuit board- not done
Replace interior hood latch release- not done (have OEM replacement.. just lazy)
Replace gas cap (?) P0420- not done
Replace Y pipe/cats (P0430/P0440) and fix hellacious exhaust leak- not done
Install some Rush turbo mufflers i got for free- not done
 

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Heres mine:

1998 2dr z71 (need I say more :p)

Install 6" RCX
Paint interior
New Rims 17" and tires
Brake mod
CAI
SAS
New Grill
Build Font and Rear bumpers
Rock Rails
New Carpet with sound deading
Catskin seats
that's off the top of my head but I know I am forgetting the little parts I have in my shop. I need summer to get here asap
 
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Gotta find my sas parts. Dana 44 should run me $200 when they get one in odd that a e350 rear end would run 400ish but I can get a donor truck. Gotta get the actuator for the blend door it thumps and is annoying, gotta do my headers, would like to redo the Berliner so it dkesnt look rolled on..

There is a 99 E350 rear D60 ff at Harrys U pull it near me. The rear would be about 75 bucks plus core

Thats how it should look when done

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Here's my list for my 99 4dr Tahoe 4WD off the top of my head and in no particular order


Big 3 Upgrade (have parts)
Weather stripping on back doors
Weather stripping on Front Passenger door
Weather stripping on tail gate (have parts)
Finish steering (already replaced gear box & pitman arm have all parts from tie rod end to tierod end just need to install)
Install steering damper (have parts)
Upgrade Sway bars
Upgrade shocks
Intake manifold gaskets
Modified throttle body
Upgrade to newer style injection spider
Valve cover gaskets
Replace Distributor
Tint Front windows
Repair drivers seat
Refoam and redo leather on front seats
Finish refurbing and moding Denali console and install it
Replace carpet
Replace sun visors
Install amp for Bose sub-woofer in Denali console
Upgrade rear 4x10s to 6x9s
Replace grille
Stock or stock looking fender flares
LED Light bar (still figuring out size and placement)
Install trailer plug
Black Bear Tune
 

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Big 3 Upgrade
replace windshield as it's cracked in 4 different areas
Weather stripping all around
fix gremlins that have the interior lights coming on with each "unlock button" i hit...
replace front hood/windshield leaking piece of black plastic
repaint hood as all clear coat is off..
Finish steering (doing control arm stuff now) Lord please curse the engineer that thought rivets were a good idea on ball joints...
shocks
rear shackle flip (just finished)
new CV driveshaft
NP241 slip-yoke eliminator
Intake manifold gaskets
head gaskets
6.0 LQ9 swap (built somewhat)
Tint Front windows to match rear
repair rear window washer fluid pump mechanism
Refoam and redo leather on all seats
custom sub in console (jl3w6, currently behind tire)
new starter
Replace carpet
new NV4500 lower dust shield/cover
Paint all interior tan (get rid of gray)
Replace front dash pieces that are cracked
Upgrade rear 4x10s to 6x9s
wiring for front speakers to rear amp
custom steel bumpers front and back
repair dysfunctional rear tailgate latches
Rear glass pistons - replace to keep glass from knocking me out cold when it falls every day
new head unit with bluetooth capability
Replace grille with chrome non "sport" version
new headlights/turn signals
Remove "sport" fender flares
LED Light bar
front hitch
rear hitch
wiring for above mentioned hitches
wiring for 12000 warn winch
repaint peeling clear coat
wiring for backup lights
wiring for backup light relay
Black Bear Tune on LQ9
new headers for LQ9
Full true dual exhaust Flowmaster series 70 muffs

that about does it...should keep me busy till I'm 40...
 

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