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

[ks03]

Won't work in my situation. I just put everything together and said fu*& it!

Lol. Beatings are always an option ….its whether or not it fixes anything

 

[Tonyrodz]

Lol. Beatings are always an option ….its whether or not it fixes anything

Lol, very true. Beating it is what messed it up in the 1st place. I'm hoping it'll be ok.
Check out the differences in the design of the lower shafts.
Old shaft is splined. I separated into 2 pieces.

 

[Wx4caster]

Finished covering front seats with new leather and new driver's cushions - recent paint correction with ceramic:

 

[blueinkd]

Thanks Tony. My gearbox is a reman unit. What helped me the most was new idler,pitman, idler bracket and gear box. I did all this at the same time and really improved my steering

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Dropped new Delco Rad in this morning. Looks like truck was running on OEM radiator as well and it failed at lower driver side corner. PLease make sure you have a decent pair of hose clamp pliers or 2 or 3!!! They are a pain in the rear. i spent more time jacking with the hose clamps than pulling out the rad and fan assembly.

Hmm I should probably replace mine soon as I am still on the original one with 200k+

 

[Tonyrodz]

Thanks Tony. My gearbox is a reman unit. What helped me the most was new idler,pitman, idler bracket and gear box. I did all this at the same time and really improved my steering

Which gearbox did you go with? OEM? Who rebuilt it? I hear used/rebuilt is a gamble.

 

[ivin74]

Which gearbox did you go with? OEM? Who rebuilt it? I hear used/rebuilt is a gamble.

The best gear boxes are the redhead or blue top, the autopart store gearboxes are a hit and miss. They only replace the seals and they almost never replace the worn out wears.

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[Scottydoggs]

came home from work, windows down i keep hearing this squeal sound, happens when i hit the brakes and after i let off for a bit. seems like a hung up caliper. ive not done jack to this truck other then oil changes in 3 years. so now work must happen. it was a good run i must say tho. tires need to be rotated, so alls not lost i suppose lol

and i just bought a battery powered impact gun and a new 3 ton floor jack, time to put that stuff to the test.

 

[Tonyrodz]

came home from work, windows down i keep hearing this squeal sound, happens when i hit the brakes and after i let off for a bit. seems like a hung up caliper. ive not done jack to this truck other then oil changes in 3 years. so now work must happen. it was a good run i must say tho. tires need to be rotated, so alls not lost i suppose lol

and i just bought a battery powered impact gun and a new 3 ton floor jack, time to put that stuff to the test.

Which impact did you get? I have air, and it's a pita to hook everything up.

 

[Scottydoggs]

Which impact did you get? I have air, and it's a pita to hook everything up.

i picked this one up. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08516T3NB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 also got a air gun, but changing tires at the track by hand has gotten very old. charged it up and it ripped a couple lug lug nuts off the work trailer pretty good.

 

[Scottydoggs]

just checked my invoice and i paid more for it when i bought it. just a month or so ago. 79.00 for the gun, came to 95 with tax and shipping.

 

[Teamiez]

Which gearbox did you go with? OEM? Who rebuilt it? I hear used/rebuilt is a gamble.

Amen to that, been there done that and it kicked my ass, I so so regretted sending my original to core heaven

 

[Teamiez]

The best gear boxes are the redhead or blue top, the autopart store gearboxes are a hit and miss. They only replace the seals and they almost never replace the worn out wears.

28704BCVH (3 Turns): 2000-2007 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet or GMC Pickup Trucks, Avalanche's, Suburban's, Tahoe's or Yukon's Steering Gear

Part Number: 28704BCVH (3 Turns). Part Number Fits: 2000-2007 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet or GMC Pickup Trucks, Avalanches, Suburbans, Tahoes or Yukons Steering Gear. Please Note: This steering gear has 4 bolts that hold the housing together, please see second photo to your left, if you have 3...

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2870BC 99-07 Chevrolet 1500, 01-06 Suburban, 02-06 Escalade

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I tried the redheads, they were way to tight which I never thought could be possible but the ride was dangerously squirrelly, and had no return to center. Warrantied the box and the next one was damn near the same. Tried 2 gm oem reman’s and both had excessive play in 4,000 miles give or take. Ended up with a used oem from LKQ for $80 shipped with 91,000 on it and was the most tolerable

video of my steering box play with the gm reman...replaced by a Chevy dealer so I would be able to warranty them as much as possible knowing how they sucked and didn’t wanna do the labor a bunch of times

 

[Tonyrodz]

i picked this one up. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08516T3NB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 also got a air gun, but changing tires at the track by hand has gotten very old. charged it up and it ripped a couple lug lug nuts off the work trailer pretty good.

Do you think it could do all 4 tires on 1 charge? Sux they only give you 1 battery.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I tried the redheads, they were way to tight which I never thought could be possible but the ride was dangerously squirrelly, and had no return to center. Warrantied the box and the next one was damn near the same. Tried 2 gm oem reman’s and both had excessive play in 4,000 miles give or take. Ended up with a used oem from LKQ for $80 shipped with 91,000 on it and was the most tolerable

video of my steering box play with the gm reman...replaced by a Chevy dealer so I would be able to warranty them as much as possible knowing how they sucked and didn’t wanna do the labor a bunch of times

These are the exact complaints I've heard about aftermarket and remanufactured boxes.

 

[Scottydoggs]

Do you think it could do all 4 tires on 1 charge? Sux they only give you 1 battery.

we gonna find out tomorrow. plan to rotate the tires and take a look at my brakes. the better, aka more expensive brands seem to last a long ass time, so lets hope this one has the same longevity.

 

[Teamiez]

These are the exact complaints I've heard about aftermarket and remanufactured boxes.

Yep they are not a myth, rock auto currently has a few listed under new which I have been wanting to try but this damn hoe has sucked enough money out of me already n tired of beating a dead horse lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

this damn hoe has sucked enough money out of me already n tired of beating a dead horse lol

I'm getting to this point with both of my vehicles!!

 

[blueinkd]

Which gearbox did you go with? OEM? Who rebuilt it? I hear used/rebuilt is a gamble.

I went with a Reman unit from AZ... The supplier is BBB industries and they arent in the business of supplying junk to all the parts houses. Everyone touting those redhead steering gears and the blue tops, but I found as much negative reviews on their products. My unit been on since Early this year and I havent had a single issue, leak, noise or squeal. That mofo was heavy as heck installing it with one hand while hand starting the bolts with the other.

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[Fless]

Need to do oil changes this fall in the Hoe and the Fusion, but I'm not seeing Shell Rotella Gas Truck oil anywhere in local stores. Last time I got it at WalMart but I'm not finding it there, not even an empty bin. Anyone seeing it locally? I'll probably have to order it online.