I made the same conclusion with my 2002 Tahoe. Installed a deflector, loved the look, but removed it for the same reason less than a year later.
What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?
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So, while driving home today from the local hardware store I noticed a high frequency vibe in my steering wheel when turning the wheel either left or right. Suspect a power steering pump going bad. Went on Rock Auto and could not find a name brand pump that I would feel comfortable with installing if my pump needs to be replaced. Believe it or not the original factory pump lasted 300K miles.
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SAME. I installed a bug shield for what they are actually intended for, "to reduce bug guts everywhere". Every time I went for a long drive at night, my truck would be COVERED in bugs. I thought it would actually help, but it really didn't do much. It kept them off the hood and reduced the amount on the windshield, but the grill, headlights, turn signals and bumper were still getting COVERED in bugs after a long night time drive. Plus I suspected that the new turbulence noise at highway speeds was because of the bug shield as that's about when it started. After I removed it, the wind noise went away. Bottom line; bug shields are useless unless you actually LIKE the way they look, or like wind noise at highways speeds, because other than looks they serve no purpose.
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I'm still on my original pwr steering pump also. Unless it was replaced under warranty before I bought the truck, then it's original. I did replace the fluid many years ago, so that may or may not add to the longevity of the pump life. I've heard of some people adding an inline filter on the steering pump lines. Not sure if that actually serves any real purpose, but I do think replacing the fluid does help. It's been about a decade now since I replaced my pwr steering fluid, I imagine it's time to do it again. Lol
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Tonyrodz
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What stall you going for?
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Btw--
I was talking to the neighbor when I spotted a stain under my left rear tire.
She never ceases to let me down. Looks to be coming from the brake line where the line is flared going into the threaded end. When the rear was installed the mechanic used copper line--the good stuff--so it isn't a rusty line. Just as I was getting ready to bleed the brakes--finally. Guess I'll look at it tomorrow. This is BULL$HIT.
I was talking to the neighbor when I spotted a stain under my left rear tire.
She never ceases to let me down. Looks to be coming from the brake line where the line is flared going into the threaded end. When the rear was installed the mechanic used copper line--the good stuff--so it isn't a rusty line. Just as I was getting ready to bleed the brakes--finally. Guess I'll look at it tomorrow. This is BULL$HIT.
What heads did you use?
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Just buying a factory replacement ACD torque converter. Turns out there is a 4L65E in my tahoe. Plan is to have it rebuild end of year. The cam I got from BTR does not need a higher stall from the factory spec.
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Factory 706 heads that were on the stock LM7 engine.
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Tonyrodz
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Fixed perfectly.
My closest station is 90 miles away. Heck, Shreveport may be about the same distance! I’m not really willing to drive that far, just to find out it’s not actually available. I think I’ll buy some Ignite Orange…
Seems to me, if I’m understanding where the leak is coming from- that the line wasn’t flared properly.
Tonyrodz
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I'd tend to believe that Sam, but of course he won't admit that. I'm curious what he's going to say about it--even more curious what he'll charge me.
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Copper lines for brake system? Whoa! Homemade single flare? Whoa! Yall asking for collision.
01 Hoe. Went from a Tahoe to a Rawhoe
Standard issue add ons
K&N cold air
Pace setter headers with Flow Master exhaust Delta series ****. Kept single pipe side exit.
NGK wires and Iridium plugs
Injectors.
Got cam, lifters etc. Just haven't done it yet because this is my daily driver. Lots of room for plumbing for a turbo I have but might go supercharger.
Tuned for 94 octane, shift points change speed gov removed.
4L80E transmisson with Eaton locker in the rear.
20" Boss rims wrapped with 275/65 General Grabbers
Push bar off a 2016 Dodge Ram (I had to get creative to make it fit)
Verticle grill with LED light assemblies
Train horn cuz well, train horn lol.
And cop lights because im an idiot.
Standard issue add ons
K&N cold air
Pace setter headers with Flow Master exhaust Delta series ****. Kept single pipe side exit.
NGK wires and Iridium plugs
Injectors.
Got cam, lifters etc. Just haven't done it yet because this is my daily driver. Lots of room for plumbing for a turbo I have but might go supercharger.
Tuned for 94 octane, shift points change speed gov removed.
4L80E transmisson with Eaton locker in the rear.
20" Boss rims wrapped with 275/65 General Grabbers
Push bar off a 2016 Dodge Ram (I had to get creative to make it fit)
Verticle grill with LED light assemblies
Train horn cuz well, train horn lol.
And cop lights because im an idiot.
Tonyrodz
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Not copper lines. I just couldn't think of the proper name.
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