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

[01HDtahoeNJN]

C ccheckkk it outtttt

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27595

 

[Rivieraracing]

Thanks man! Wow thats expensive for all those parts. Maybe i will just get rid of the air ride? Never seen it work that well on my truck anyway and i have the airlift 1000 bags. Hmmmm....... Maybe bilstein non-air ride rear shocks with coils from NorcalSS's 2/3 drop kit? What do i do with my compressor and air ride sensors? I think i read somewhere that i need to cap my sensors?

Yeah, not cheap but if you like how your ride feels with the OEM stuff, then this is a cheaper alternative to the dealership!! Not sure what needs to be done if you don't go with OEM fit shocks, sorry I can't help you with that!

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I replaced it all...front, rear ,compressor and dryer rebuild At same time h

Reman or new rear shocks? Whatcha think about the whole setup, especially the fronts?

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That is a tall order to fullfill........did you have a good time getting out the old compressor?

The compressor is a good time for all, as you very well know!! lol

 

[electro]

thanks. i agree.. looks much cleaner.. though the back looks kinda funny with nothing on it

How did you de mould?

Heat gun?

I'm considering do this and was going to use a heat gun and some fishing line. (maybe some spider wire or super pro )

Is that a good idea?




Today I greased my ball joints and my tie rods and forgot about some steering linkages. Forget which ones. Intermediate shaft and idler arm? Anyone know what i missed?

Going to go back under next weekend.

I'm also trying to fit some 315/70/17s on my '02 suburban. So while the front end was up I put one on for fun. Of course suspension was unloaded but it turned! so that was a plus.

I also dumped another can of rust check on the truck.

 

[M Hankel]

I took the roof rack off earlier last week and then spent this afternoon debadging and removing the factory side moulding.

This is how the Tahoe looked on Friday.

And this is how she looks now. Got the windows tinted yesterday, plus all the activities from today. Currently trying to pick out some 22's and have decided on a 3/5 drop which will be happening within the next month if all goes well.

 

[electro]

That looks sweet now.

Good pictures, back to back same lighting, nice.

 

[Garmoe]

How did you de mould?

Heat gun?

I'm considering do this and was going to use a heat gun and some fishing line. (maybe some spider wire or super pro )

Is that a good idea?

i just used some fishing line to get it started then just pulled it off. then just used my fingers to get the adhesive off and goo gone to fully remove it. I found it easier to remove the majority of the adhesive before using goo gone.

I took the roof rack off earlier last week and then spent this afternoon debadging and removing the factory side moulding.

This is how the Tahoe looked on Friday.

And this is how she looks now. Got the windows tinted yesterday, plus all the activities from today. Currently trying to pick out some 22's and have decided on a 3/5 drop which will be happening within the next month if all goes well.

what did you use to fill the hole from the roof rack? I also want to take mine off but dont the holes up there making noise as i drive or to leak. and it looks good

 

[M Hankel]

How did you de mould?

Heat gun?

I'm considering do this and was going to use a heat gun and some fishing line. (maybe some spider wire or super pro )

Is that a good idea?

Just did this today. Yeah, I used 40# fishing line and a heat gun. The last couple of body side mouldings, I just got the edge started with the fishing line, then pulled it by hand while heating slowly with the heat gun. Worked great. Also invested in that 3M Stripe Remover wheel that attaches to a drill. That thing saves a bunch of time and cursing lol.... By the time I took some Mcguires paint cleaner, then waxed everything afterward I had about 3.5 hours into it.

Mike

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what did you use to fill the hole from the roof rack? I also want to take mine off but dont the holes up there making noise as i drive or to leak. and it looks good

Thanks, I like yours too. Turned out great.

For the holes up top, I got some M6x20 set screws from the hardware store and dabbed a bit of silicone sealer on them before screwing them in. I also got some cheap automotive moulding and then installed it on the outside edges of the little nubs left. Can't even see them anymore, well unless you're driving a semi truck looking down on it lol.... Originally I wanted to find some 3/4" or 1" wide moulding and counter sink the underside so it would lay flat over the top of the nubs, but I coudn't find any moulding thicker than 5/8". If I find some wider stuff I still might do my original plan.

Mike

 

[Ben]

Gave her a good washin

 

[Rivieraracing]

Towed the boat to the river again today, and then sprayed up the door hinges with some good oil!! No mo squeeky!

 

[Garmoe]

Thanks, I like yours too. Turned out great.

For the holes up top, I got some M6x20 set screws from the hardware store and dabbed a bit of silicone sealer on them before screwing them in. I also got some cheap automotive moulding and then installed it on the outside edges of the little nubs left. Can't even see them anymore, well unless you're driving a semi truck looking down on it lol.... Originally I wanted to find some 3/4" or 1" wide moulding and counter sink the underside so it would lay flat over the top of the nubs, but I coudn't find any moulding thicker than 5/8". If I find some wider stuff I still might do my original plan.

Mike

thanks.. once i get it buffed it will look better since you can see where the molding was.. and thanks for the info on filling the holes up. looks like i got a project for next weekend/week sometime.

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

That is a tall order to fullfill........did you have a good time getting out the old compressor?

My mechanic did it all....not too bad from what he Said...

And I went with all new bilsteins.....why u might ask? That's what the guy at arnott said when I called for advice. He said handling, ride and overall feel was better. Yup he was right lol

And my mechanic originally called me and said ( before putting them in) " what are these bootleg shocks?". I lol'd and said " just install them"

Now he recommends them to all escalade customers

 

[abright52]

So, is my wife's 50/35 okay?

I'm already not liking the idea of going to Illinois. I conceal carry. They have no reciprocity and won't let anybody carry concealed with a permit or openly.

50% front and 35% rear will be legal, since the 50% is lighter than the 35% maximum.

The only word of warning is that the City of Chicago still has an ordinance that doesn't allow for tinted windows on the front, despite it being legal in the rest of the state. $250 ticket.

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/04/04/court-battle-brews-over-tinted-car-window-laws/

 

[domin8]

50% front and 35% rear will be legal, since the 50% is lighter than the 35% maximum.

The only word of warning is that the City of Chicago still has an ordinance that doesn't allow for tinted windows on the front, despite it being legal in the rest of the state. $250 ticket.

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/04/04/court-battle-brews-over-tinted-car-window-laws/

Thanks for the info. I think we'll be okay since the military housing is in Highlands Park and she'll be working in Waukegan at Naval Station Great Lakes. We usually don't venture out of our immediate area unless we do it as a family. In those situations we take the Tahoe. No aftermarket tint on that thing.

But, just in case, is Chicago's law only applicable to vehicles registered in Chicago, or all vehicles driven on Chicago roadways?

 

[jdpber]

i ordered her some new parts... Headlights, bulbs, driving/signal lights, fog lights, and a new grill.. and a ton of bulbs...

 

[My01yuk]

Cleaned and re-oiled my K&N filter, poured a can of seafoam in the tank, cleaned the MAF and TB. She needs a bath now.

 

[Big Buttons]

Ordered my tune from Black Bear. Cant wait to get it in. Went with the autocal.

 

[05Yukon23]

Kept hearing clunks and squeaks so I got under there and greased it up! I hit 10 spots. Are there more than that?

 

[Dahoe]

A small photoshoot of her this morning sorry for the small pic im a newbie and well yall know

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

A small photoshoot of her this morning sorry for the small pic im a newbie and well yall know

whats up with all the rice on the front lip? you trying to be MaD jDm TyTe yO?

 

[surferrepoman]

I just got my Sonar LED tail lights today, can't wait to put them in, once this rain stops!