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

[Electrickian]

Painted the grill emblem white and then cut off the bow tie from an extra Tahoe door emblem I had. Fits perfect. I vote yes. What do you think? I may end up painting the bow tie black since the grill is getting painted white. Not sure yet

 

[clandr1]

This year I’m celebrating 20 years of ownership. I bought it 1/31/2006. I’m doing an aesthetic refresh of the truck.

Week before last, I dropped it off at a paintless dent repair shop and they did a great job.

Yesterday I picked it up from a local paint and body shop where I had the hood repainted. It looks amazing!

Today I installed new OEM rear appliqués to replace the faded and worn originals. I also installed new front and rear Dorman wiper arms to replace the originals.

In 60-90 days once the hood paint is fully cured, the final step will be having a detail shop remove the side trim moldings, polish the truck, and ceramic coat everything except the hood which will get PPF applied.

 

[nick0789]

5 years after installing poly body mount bushings (https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/body-mount-bushings.129520/ ) I finally got tired of the super rough ride and body noise (popping, etc). Bought a set of S&B body mounts and installed them this afternoon.

Call it a placebo effect but the tahoe rides significantly smoother and quieter now, with less road feel.

To answer “is it worth the $750?” … I say yes.

 

[LsHart]

This year I’m celebrating 20 years of ownership. I bought it 1/31/2006. I’m doing an aesthetic refresh of the truck.

Week before last, I dropped it off at a paintless dent repair shop and they did a great job.

Yesterday I picked it up from a local paint and body shop where I had the hood repainted. It looks amazing!

Today I installed new OEM rear appliqués to replace the faded and worn originals. I also installed new front and rear Dorman wiper arms to replaced the originals.

In 60-90 days once the hood paint is fully cured, the final step will be having a detail shop remove the side trim moldings, polish the truck, and ceramic coat everything except the hood which will get PPF applied.

Whats that color? Looks midnight blue

 

[LsHart]

Whats that color? Looks midnight blue

Or black.lol

 

[Electrickian]

This year I’m celebrating 20 years of ownership. I bought it 1/31/2006. I’m doing an aesthetic refresh of the truck.

Week before last, I dropped it off at a paintless dent repair shop and they did a great job.

Yesterday I picked it up from a local paint and body shop where I had the hood repainted. It looks amazing!

Today I installed new OEM rear appliqués to replace the faded and worn originals. I also installed new front and rear Dorman wiper arms to replaced the originals.

In 60-90 days once the hood paint is fully cured, the final step will be having a detail shop remove the side trim moldings, polish the truck, and ceramic coat everything except the hood which will get PPF applied.

Nice! I love doing stuff like that and having it feel like brand new again. And sounds like you're going all out on that thing. Keep us posted with pics

 

[Electrickian]

A bit more finish sanding and will be ready for paint this weekend. Still not sure if I should paint the bow tie black or keep it white

 

[mattbta]

5 years after installing poly body mount bushings (https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/body-mount-bushings.129520/ ) I finally got tired of the super rough ride and body noise (popping, etc). Bought a set of S&B body mounts and installed them this afternoon.

Call it a placebo effect but the tahoe rides significantly smoother and quieter now, with less road feel.

To answer “is it worth the $750?” … I say yes.

While not as drastic as body mounts, I ran a poly trans mount for about the same time. Went back to a new OEM and the whole experience felt better, smoother, and quieter as you observed.

 

[Electrickian]

Got the grill done. Now time for the bumper. I swear it almost feels like a whole new Tahoe now. Oh wait, it is lol

 

[Fless]

Not a big fan of color match on the whole frontend, but it's looking okay.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Could use an HD hood.

 

[mountie]

Could use an HD hood.

Yea, I agree… A good time to shop for an HD hood.

 

[Aquamania001]

Put in a new alternator. And a new belt to go with it.

 

[Electrickian]

Could use an HD hood.

Absolutely could! It's in my playbook, but it'll have to wait. Unless you know somebody willing to give one away. They could even have my hood if they want it lol

 

[Electrickian]

Not a big fan of color match on the whole frontend, but it's looking okay.

Por Que? Man, I fell in love with the paint matched front ends ever since I saw my first GMT800 Z71 on the road. I was like "one day..."

 

[Fless]

Por Que? Man, I fell in love with the paint matched front ends ever since I saw my first GMT800 Z71 on the road. I was like "one day..."

LOL the first time I saw one I said "Nicht so gut!" To each his own.

 

[Electrickian]

Nein, es ist sehr gut! But ya, to each their own. We all have our favorite flavors. Live and let live

 

[ncalvo]

making my truck shiny for the gm tailgate tour one panel at a time because last time i rushed it all in one day

GM Tailgate Tour | A road trip for GM trucks

gmtailgatetour.com

 

[6speedblazer]

Installed a truetrac in my escalade. This job turned into a bit of a headache for various reasons, but i was able to get it resolved.

I have built probably a 1000 diffs over the years and NEVER had this happen. I was able to get it out super easy, but it still is a kick in the nuts. I was doing my final torque pass and on the last bolt i was thinking, man this bolt feels weird, then snap.

come to find out it looks like my torque wrench went bad and i was significantly over torquing the bolts.

Got new bolts and got that part resolved. I was able to get my backlash to .0045" and tossed it all back together before running out of daylight. Still need to toss the brakes on and button up the cover. But the hard part is done at this point.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Installed a truetrac in my escalade. This job turned into a bit of a headache for various reasons, but i was able to get it resolved. View attachment 479755View attachment 479756
I have built probably a 1000 diffs over the years and NEVER had this happen. I was able to get it out super easy, but it still is a kick in the nuts. I was doing my final torque pass and on the last bolt i was thinking, man this bolt feels weird, then snap.

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come to find out it looks like my torque wrench went bad and i was significantly over torquing the bolts.

Got new bolts and got that part resolved. I was able to get my backlash to .0045" and tossed it all back together before running out of daylight. Still need to toss the brakes on and button up the cover. But the hard part is done at this point.

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I love that box.