What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[mattbta]

Link to the new tool?

Was in a bind, so ran to O'reilly and got this one and a four footer: (I didn't use the grabber function, just the magnet) https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/performance-tool-4601/tools---equipment-16488/hand-tools-16814/mirrors-magnets-pick-up-tools-17999/ab8cadd7e1a1/performance-tool-led-retriever/w83196/4614591/2004/chevrolet/tahoe?q=mirrors/magnets/pick-up+tools&pos=7

 

[Fless]

And what in the hell is this bracket on the rear of the DS head? My google-fu isn't getting any hits and I don't remember this from my LS f-body days. There was a bolt in the hole that I took out before I could see it.
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Looks like it's the guard that keeps the fuel rail from breaking on the firewall in case of accident.

 

[915_Tahoe]

Dropped my 15mm socket in the exhaust manifold trying to pull the DS head. Fished it out with a new tool.
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The rear exhaust manifold bolt also snapped..strange being an all Texas car. Does this shot look like #7 was leaking exhaust?
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And what in the hell is this bracket on the rear of the DS head? My google-fu isn't getting any hits and I don't remember this from my LS f-body days. There was a bolt in the hole that I took out before I could see it.
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Can you get a better pic of the part# or casting # on that bracket.

 

[treehan77]

Dropped it off at the body shop for a new bumper, paint new door handles, hatch handle, repaint the Escalade vent caps, and fix the hood and fender

 

[Doubeleive]

Is there a write up on the rewiring? I'm not finding anything using the search.

nothing to rewire really it's just a momentary ground 2-wires 1 wire goes to ground 1 wire goes to the bcm, when the key is on or engine running and the ground is made the bcm switches the transmission to tow mode, when the ground is made again it switches it back to normal, or if the key is switched off it goes back to normal. you just patch the 2 wires to each other.
if you ever get in a pinch and the tow mode button stops working it's always the wire that breaks (due to the shifter moving up/down all the time), you can just find those 2 thin orange wires under the steering column and touch it to ground to get tow mode working

 

[Tonyrodz]

Splice the white wires together--nbs to nnbs wires.

 

[rgosart]

Finished my ceramic coating last night. Maybe tomorrow will be a sunny day and I can get it outside.

 

[Rocket Man]

Finished my ceramic coating last night. Maybe tomorrow will be a sunny day and I can get it outside.

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What product did you use? Looks great.

 

[rgosart]

What product did you use? Looks great.

I used the Avalon King Armor Shield. It goes a lot further than I expected. I did 2 coats on the whole truck and one coat on the wheels. I still have a little bit left.

 

[Rocket Man]

I used the Avalon King Armor Shield. It goes a lot further than I expected. I did 2 coats on the whole truck and one coat on the wheels. I still have a little bit left.

I’ve never heard of that one, where did you hear about it? I used the Chemical Guys Hydro Slick last year. I still have a lot left, just waiting on the weather.

 

[rgosart]

I’ve never heard of that one, where did you hear about it? I used the Chemical Guys Hydro Slick last year. I still have a lot left, just waiting on the weather.

That HydroSlick is more of a ceramic infused wax. What I used is a true ceramic coating which is harder and lasts longer. It comes in a small dropper bottle. They claim it is "semi-permanent" and should last 3-5 years. I'm not a Chemical Guys fan personally.

https://avalonking.com/

I heard about it from someone I work with. He had his Raptor coated and even in the harsh environments that truck sees, it always looks great. He says it makes it very easy to keep the truck clean.

 

[mattbta]

Looks like it's the guard that keeps the fuel rail from breaking on the firewall in case of accident.

You are right...safety for the fuel rail.

Can you get a better pic of the part# or casting # on that bracket.

12578463

 

[Tonyrodz]

Finished my ceramic coating last night. Maybe tomorrow will be a sunny day and I can get it outside.

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Like Butta! Looks great.

 

[JollyRoger01]

I’ve never heard of that one, where did you hear about it? I used the Chemical Guys Hydro Slick last year. I still have a lot left, just waiting on the weather.

How did you like it? I have been using their quick detailer and I really like it so far

 

[Rocket Man]

How did you like it? I have been using their quick detailer and I really like it so far

It’s good, lasted for the season last year.

 

[915_Tahoe]

You are right...safety for the fuel rail.



12578463

GM#12578463 STOP, F/INJN FUEL RAIL

 

[Keviebear86]

Finished my ceramic coating last night. Maybe tomorrow will be a sunny day and I can get it outside.

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I love that gray. After I had the paint corrected on my truck and it sealed it made a drastic change in the look of it! And seeing yours with silver wheels really makes me want to get rid of the black wheels I have now.

 

[Rocket Man]

Wait, the nnbs fits?

So does the 2015....even nicer imo.

 

[Rocket Man]

Sorry Sam seen this late, but it's like a 10 min swap. I'll get you some more pics if ya need them.

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Great, now I want one since I saw yours. I found one local for $125 in an05 Tahoe. I’m thinking about buying it and then selling mine. Hmmm. That does look cleaner imo.

 

[915_Tahoe]

Did the amp bypass, built the harness and connected it. work great and sounds a whole lot better.