New to me 08 Denali

[swathdiver]

Hello all, just picked up this 08 yukon denali for $6500. Has 222k, mostly highway miles. Excellent carfax service history and trans was replaced at 150k.

Plans Right Away:

• Replace all 4 tires - has a sidewall cut in one.
• Replace front struts and sway bar Bushings - original units, rides like crap
• Replace radiator and water pump - original as well, want to do before it leaks

Future Plans:

• MBRP catback exhaust
• Airaid MIT intake
• New headunit

Welcome Dustin, that's a nice looking ride. Interior looks really clean too. If you plan on doing your own work on it, get a Tech-2 or equivalent. What color is that?

 

[Doubeleive]

Not trying to derail this thread but I do have a picture of the one where the upper mount came apart.

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Weird doesn't look the arnott's I have,I wonder if that was a old design or some other brand or possibly even the wrong model used.

 

[91RS]

Is this failure common?

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I certainly hope not. Only one I’ve seen like that. Usually it’s just the airbags wadded up or not attached.

 

[91RS]

Weird doesn't look the arnott's I have,I wonder if that was a old design or some other brand or possibly even the wrong model used.

It looked like the AS-2700.

 

[Doubeleive]

It looked like the AS-2700.

ya mine are the 2708's which are a remaned oem plug-n-play, there actually cheaper than the 2700's that come with the resistors

 

[wjburken]

ya mine are the 2708's which are a remaned oem plug-n-play, there actually cheaper than the 2700's that come with the resistors

That’s what I’ve always used as well.

 

[camarolvr11]

Welcome Dustin, that's a nice looking ride. Interior looks really clean too. If you plan on doing your own work on it, get a Tech-2 or equivalent. What color is that?

I thought about getting a tech2, do most people just buy used ones on ebay?

And I'm not sure the official color name but its like a blueish gray, but more towards the blue side.

 

[Doubeleive]

I thought about getting a tech2, do most people just buy used ones on ebay?

And I'm not sure the official color name but its like a blueish gray, but more towards the blue side.

if you can find a used one on ebay for less than $300 it might be worth a shot a new clone on ebay or china car diags run about $300
def worth the investment it will pay for it's self over time, a trip to the dealer for a scan is basically a $100 dollar bill so each time you do it yourself that's a 100 back in your pocket.
plus the tech2 will generally tell you right off the bat what the problem is, the off the shelf scanners will not do that they may give you the code but not the ability to troubleshoot and narrow it down to a specific problem. With the tech2 you can test all the modules for functionality just like the dealer and you can re-program modules or replacements yourself with a computer and a flat fee of $40 for 2 years subscription (the sub is only required if you need to program a module) it's not required for any other reason.

 

[camarolvr11]

if you can find a used one on ebay for less than $300 it might be worth a shot a new clone on ebay or china car diags run about $300
def worth the investment it will pay for it's self over time, a trip to the dealer for a scan is basically a $100 dollar bill so each time you do it yourself that's a 100 back in your pocket.
plus the tech2 will generally tell you right off the bat what the problem is, the off the shelf scanners will not do that they may give you the code but not the ability to troubleshoot and narrow it down to a specific problem. With the tech2 you can test all the modules for functionality just like the dealer and you can re-program modules or replacements yourself with a computer and a flat fee of $40 for 2 years subscription (the sub is only required if you need to program a module) it's not required for any other reason.

How do you find the clones? Do you just search for tech 2?

 

[Doubeleive]

How do you find the clones? Do you just search for tech 2?

Yes, they won't say it is a clone but considering a REAL tech2 cost like 3k when you see them for $300 it's a given that it's a clone

 

[Doubeleive]

looks like the best option right now is probably china car diags $220+68 shipping, not much on ebay right now there are some shipping from hong kong for $320 or so
china car diags has been around for a while some members have purchased from them before including myself shipping has been fairly quick about a week and half from china, hopefully nothing is being delayed right now because of the dam covid
this is a complete kit, if you want the fancy storage case it is the next option for like $50 more, memory card is included with the kit for $220
http://www.chinacardiags.com/wholes...el-suzuki-isuzu-holden-with-full-package.html

 

[avalonandl]

Arnotts are considered OEM quality... i put in one of their compressor pumps.

 

[Luie]

Looks great, very clean.

 

[camarolvr11]

Yes, they won't say it is a clone but considering a REAL tech2 cost like 3k when you see them for $300 it's a given that it's a clone

Haha yeah, I saw them on there. Can these also get the real updates from GM?

 

[Doubeleive]

Haha yeah, I saw them on there. Can these also get the real updates from GM?

they will work and program modules from the ac delco tds website yes, the firmware used on the tech2's is current and hasn't been updated in years so no worries there.

 

[swathdiver]

Arnotts are considered OEM quality... i put in one of their compressor pumps.

I drove by Arnott's yesterday, didn't realize that they were here in Florida.

 

[Scott Barrett]

+1 on the ditch autoride. I purchased the Dorman conversion for my 07 and it rides like new.

 

[raidernationmike]

How’s your dash look? I have a ‘09 and almost same... complete Tran rebuild, Arnotts, 175k and only been lubricated w Mobil1. installed the K&N smog legal intake. Looking to sell soon.


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[camarolvr11]

The dash does have a few cracks in it, but doesn't really bother me honestly.

Once I have the funds will definitely get one of those Tech2 clones you guys listed. Appreciate the info

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[petethepug]

Thanks for the link, just got one.

looks like the best option right now is probably china car diags $220+68 shipping, not much on ebay right now there are some shipping from hong kong for $320 or so
china car diags has been around for a while some members have purchased from them before including myself shipping has been fairly quick about a week and half from china, hopefully nothing is being delayed right now because of the dam covid
this is a complete kit, if you want the fancy storage case it is the next option for like $50 more, memory card is included with the kit for $220
http://www.chinacardiags.com/wholes...el-suzuki-isuzu-holden-with-full-package.html

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