New Owner - '06 Yukon Denali

[BsYukon]

Hey all,

I've been reading through the forums for some time... I actually own an older '99 Yukon also which I'm going to sell (I think

Anyway - just wanted to say hello. I found an '06 Denali, blue/green w/ the GMC 20s. I LOVE it! 100k miles - but who cares!? If something breaks I'll fix it.

With that said I do have a few questions... bare with me - I'm no expert. I learn as I go.

• I def want to take the 20s off during winter - they are in perfect shape and want to keep them that way. As far as winter wheels... does it matter if I go with a 17" wheel setup - or is better to stick w/ 20" since that's what's on there. Didn't know if switching back and forth with sizes would cause more wear and tear for any reason??

•*If anyone has any suggestions for winter wheel setups please let me know. Right now I have no idea. I have a set of 20s from the '99 - they're chrome, but look like shit. I was thinking about blasting them and putting some of that plasti dip on them?

• I know how forums work - but haven't had much luck searching. If anyone has any iPod hookup how-tos that would be awesome! I know it's pretty simple - but it's always good to follow something. If nothing else, I'd really like a radio removal guide of some sort. Also looking for the latest and greatest iPod hookup options (cheaper the better).

I think that's about it for now. I've attached a pic of the new ride below!

 

[kses123]

Looks great! I love the wheels and the slight drop it has from the factory. I want that on mine!

No, it does not matter if you go with a 17" wheel set up. It won't cause any more wear and tear. Swapping them out in the winter will probably keep the OEM 20's looking better in the long run. Since you have some extra 20's, just use those. That way you don't have to go buy more wheels. Get some good winter tires for them and you should be good to go.

There are many different ipod inputs that you can get. I am sure someone will chime in on that. Removing the radio is a piece of cake. You just pop the bezel off around the radio. Make sure steering wheel is all the way down. Also, put the gear selector in 1st. Careful when pulling it out because the hazard switch can scrape that extra-delicate soft touch grey paint off.


Dash:

 

[felixgun]

Welcome bud. The vehicle itself, the unique color, and rare rims looks GREAT!

1) The rim size honestly does not matter for your winter wheels setup and won't cause any issues. A lot of people go with smaller 17-18" wheels for winter to get more sidewall on the tire.

2)If you experience a lot of snow during the winter, I would try to find a factory rim used on CL or something wrapped in some Blizzak DM-V1 tires which are the best winter tires you can get.

3) I'd go with an aftermarket double din pioneer screen. You can get them for a few hundred bucks online and many of them have ipod options when you purchase the additional ipod cable. I had one in my 08 Tahoe and it worked great.

GL with the vehicle and enjoy that 6.0L!!

 

[soulsea]

Those CK805s are so perty I'd never take them off.

 

[BsYukon]

Looks great! I love the wheels and the slight drop it has from the factory. I want that on mine!

No, it does not matter if you go with a 17" wheel set up. It won't cause any more wear and tear. Swapping them out in the winter will probably keep the OEM 20's looking better in the long run. Since you have some extra 20's, just use those. That way you don't have to go buy more wheels. Get some good winter tires for them and you should be good to go.

There are many different ipod inputs that you can get. I am sure someone will chime in on that. Removing the radio is a piece of cake. You just pop the bezel off around the radio. Make sure steering wheel is all the way down. Also, put the gear selector in 1st. Careful when pulling it out because the hazard switch can scrape that extra-delicate soft touch grey paint off.


Dash:

Awesome! Thanks for the quick reply. Maybe I'll look into what I can do about the 20s from my '99 looking so bad. The previous owner didn't take care of them - so they're peeling like crazy. I hate to throw rims that look so bad on the new ride - even if it is winter.

I figured the dash was a piece of cake. Thanks for the diagram! That will help. I'm thinking I might just go with a DD that has built in Bluetooth and Aux. I don't see why I'd spend upwards of $200 for the Aux only. One question I do have for those that have installed DDs - do you lose any of the rear entertainment features? I saw that asked in another thread but it wasn't answered. I want to keep everything as is, other than adding Bluetooth and Aux.

Thanks again!

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Welcome bud. The vehicle itself, the unique color, and rare rims looks GREAT!

1) The rim size honestly does not matter for your winter wheels setup and won't cause any issues. A lot of people go with smaller 17-18" wheels for winter to get more sidewall on the tire.

2)If you experience a lot of snow during the winter, I would try to find a factory rim used on CL or something wrapped in some Blizzak DM-V1 tires which are the best winter tires you can get.

3) I'd go with an aftermarket double din pioneer screen. You can get them for a few hundred bucks online and many of them have ipod options when you purchase the additional ipod cable. I had one in my 08 Tahoe and it worked great.

GL with the vehicle and enjoy that 6.0L!!

I live in OH - we get a decent amount of snow - but with the AWD I'm not worried. I guess I'll look at what I can find for the extra 20s I have.

After looking into it a bit more - I'll prob go the DD route. Looks much better and more functional.

Thanks!

 

[kses123]

Yes, you do lose the rear entertainment features. DVD player will still work, you just won't be able to hear through all of the speakers unless you splice the audio output wires into your new headunit. I think you can buy modules to make the steering wheel controls, onstar and vehicle chimes working though.

 

[OHSIXX]

Those CK805s are so perty I'd never take them off.

X 2.

During the winter months I usually just grab a bucket of warm water and rinse off the rims to keep the salt away

 

[LuSe4]

Nice Denali!
And the best color, too!

 

[Jonah52]

Nice Denali!
And the best color, too!

thats #3! no theyre becoming more popular lol

 

[LuSe4]

thats #3! no theyre becoming more popular lol

It is OK, they don't make NBS's anymore!

 

[BsYukon]

Throw out any suggestions you may have in general also... trying to dig for info. Also curious about reasonably priced performance mods - and of course gas saving tips I read something about the Blackbear Tune - thoughts? If there's something in particular that I should look into, or consider first? Please share... just learning as much as I can right now.

Another BIG thanks!!

 

[Jonah52]

It is OK, they don't make NBS's anymore!

is yours the only tahoe on here? we a need a 214M group! lol

 

[alelex]

Welcome!

 

[BsYukon]

Back - and need some help!

NEED SOME HELP HERE! Figured I'd try replying instead of starting a new thread...

Held off replacing the head unit to have MP3/Phone options until, well today. I bought the following from Crutchfield and had a local shop do the install.

JVC Double Din:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KWR900B/JVC-KW-R900BT.html?tp=5684

Metra VT-GMOS-04 Factory Integration Adapter: (to keep chimes and OnStar):

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120GMOS04/Metra-VT-GMOS-04-Factory-Integration-Adapter.html?tp=3486

Axxess ASWC-1 (to keep steering wheel controls):

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120ASWC1/Axxess-ASWC-1.html?tp=3405

I was going to install it myself, but after reading the instructions with the steering wheel controls I decided to have the shop do it. It only took them an hour - would of taken me way longer, so well worth it (I thought).

My problem is - IT SOUNDS WORSE! All speakers are distorting when I turn it up past halfway or so. I NEVER had distortion with the factory head unit. I simply wanted the same quality sound (hoping for a little better actually w/ aftermarket receiver) and Phone/MP3 capabilities. I'm also not sure that the center console sub is working - sounds like all of the bass is coming from the Bose door speakers. I also tried toggling the sub on/off within the receiver menu - there was no difference.

The easy response would be to go back to the shop and have them fix it. To be honest - I'd rather go somewhere else, or figure it out myself. Right now I can't turn the stereo up loud enough to hear with the windows down without the annoying distortion!

Can anyone help??? Anyone have similar experience or problems?

Thanks!!

 

[MrJuanderful]

You need an amp.Most receivers only put out a few watts,barely enough to power the mids and upper range,forget a sub or any bass,that is where you use power.All aftermarket receivers of any quality are meant to be paired with an amplifier(s).The shop should have told you this of course.Not sure what a Denali/Yukon/Tahoe do for factory amp...I am in the market to buy one as I speak(tick- tock!)

 

[BsYukon]

Fixed!!

I did some more digging - found another post about the GMOS-04. There's actually a volume adjustment on the GMOS itself. They didn't adjust this when installed - so my guess is the radio was having to push too many watts, causing the speakers to distort. I turned up the volume on the GMOS - made a HUGE difference. Now it sounds great!!!

^ Denali does have a factory amp and sub - which the GMOS-04 supports.