What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[gooffeyguy]

Pricey, and not many great reviews

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Parts-19260063-Roller-Bushing/dp/B00F66XN8E/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

 

[Doubeleive]

I think I would rather just replace the hinge with oem that lasted 10-15 years already, I know they are $120 or so but probably never have to replace it twice unless you keep the thing forever

 

[mikez71]

Yah I do have a replacement hinge.. still need a spraycan of matching paint and thought I might try a roller first..
But for that price, a hinge is cheaper!

 

[Charlie207]

For this shop.....estimated $2700 labor and I already have about $2000 in parts. There is gonna be more. Tuning and some more small parts. Mebbe some head work.

What TQ are you going with?

 

[Just Fishing]

Took the Tahoe up to my "worthless piece of desert" this weekend to install some new targets.
It looks like there was probably a lightning strike out near the property, and along the unmanaged part of the trail.
I believe a firetruck was sent out there, and two of the big ruts in the trail had been filled with the fine ash/sand that's out there in an attempt to probably get the fire truck across it.
that left a powdery mess that I nearly got stuck in twice, the second time on the way out I knew it was there and did a full send crossing, and still nearly got stuck in it!

The Jeep has its new tires (KO2s) mounted and installed, butter smooth on the freeway.
Still needs gearing before I'm willing to take it up to the property, but I really want it done especially with the new sand trap!


Makes me really want to drop the coin on the Tahoe to get some decent tires on there, maybe I'll try the KO3s...
And the new cats on the Tahoe nearly started a fire in some high grass when I had to stop in to figure out where I stashed the extra T-Posts.

Been thinking about what to do with the new sand trap,
Maybe if I could bring enough water with me, I could bring a few bags of cement and mix it into the fine powder, then dump a bunch of water in there in hopes of filling in the rut and turning the powder into something more solid.

I have a big need to pull a trailer up there soon, I want to start building a little shack soon.
And I can't see getting a shipping container up there unless that trail is solid.

 

[Just Fishing]

Also, I know lots of people like to not touch 4x4 unless they get stuck.
That surprise of a sand trap was a fine example of why I toss it in 4x4 if there is even a chance i might get stuck.
I had it in Auto 4x4 for the first pass, then 4 high on the second pass.
If I had come to a complete stop, I believe if I had come to a complete stop in 2wd I would have been stuck in 4x4 also.


And I keep getting errors when trying to come out of 4x4.
Sometimes it's the shift motor, other times it's the front axle engagement.

I make sure I keep a scan tool in the Tahoe so I can clear the error, otherwise I could end up stuck in 4x4...
Or even worse, not having 4x4 when I need it.

Time for me to start ordering parts and stop putting it off.

 

[Doubeleive]

Took the Tahoe up to my "worthless piece of desert" this weekend to install some new targets.
It looks like there was probably a lightning strike out near the property, and along the unmanaged part of the trail.
I believe a firetruck was sent out there, and two of the big ruts in the trail had been filled with the fine ash/sand that's out there in an attempt to probably get the fire truck across it.
that left a powdery mess that I nearly got stuck in twice, the second time on the way out I knew it was there and did a full send crossing, and still nearly got stuck in it!

The Jeep has its new tires (KO2s) mounted and installed, butter smooth on the freeway.
Still needs gearing before I'm willing to take it up to the property, but I really want it done especially with the new sand trap!


Makes me really want to drop the coin on the Tahoe to get some decent tires on there, maybe I'll try the KO3s...
And the new cats on the Tahoe nearly started a fire in some high grass when I had to stop in to figure out where I stashed the extra T-Posts.

Been thinking about what to do with the new sand trap,
Maybe if I could bring enough water with me, I could bring a few bags of cement and mix it into the fine powder, then dump a bunch of water in there in hopes of filling in the rut and turning the powder into something more solid.

I have a big need to pull a trailer up there soon, I want to start building a little shack soon.
And I can't see getting a shipping container up there unless that trail is solid.

rent a backhoe or tractor for a day and fix it up, that and a few yards of gravel should fix you up

 

[Just Fishing]

rent a backhoe or tractor for a day and fix it up, that and a few yards of gravel should fix you up

then I need to tow it up there or find someone willing to use gps cords for the location.
out in the middle of nowhere is an understatement in this case.

a front end loader/bobcat would be awesome to have for the weekend, I could clear out a bunch of the brush, define the road on my property, and fix the main road.
I believe those alone exceed the tow limit on the Tahoe, then I still need to add a trailer to tow it up there.

 

[Doubeleive]

then I need to tow it up there or find someone willing to use gps cords for the location.
out in the middle of nowhere is an understatement in this case.

a front end loader/bobcat would be awesome to have for the weekend, I could clear out a bunch of the brush, define the road on my property, and fix the main road.
I believe those alone exceed the tow limit on the Tahoe, then I still need to add a trailer to tow it up there.

I think most equipment rentals have the trailer and a tractor, uhaul rents pickups. been a good while since I rented anything but usually it's already trailered and chained up

 

[Grady_Wilson]

then I need to tow it up there or find someone willing to use gps cords for the location.
out in the middle of nowhere is an understatement in this case.

a front end loader/bobcat would be awesome to have for the weekend, I could clear out a bunch of the brush, define the road on my property, and fix the main road.
I believe those alone exceed the tow limit on the Tahoe, then I still need to add a trailer to tow it up there.

Just dead head that sucker up there.
Shouldn't take longer than a full day to get you up there.

 

[Doubeleive]

when we had our property up in Oregon we just rented a D9 and went to town with that bad boy, not literally lol but there isn't much that you can't do with one.

 

[justchecking]

Realized this weekend on the hunting trip that I traded in the 2011 with the new (replacement) 4 year warranty platinum diehard in it instead of the old one. DOUBLE DOH!!

 

[gooffeyguy]

Took the Tahoe up to my "worthless piece of desert" this weekend to install some new targets.
It looks like there was probably a lightning strike out near the property, and along the unmanaged part of the trail.
I believe a firetruck was sent out there, and two of the big ruts in the trail had been filled with the fine ash/sand that's out there in an attempt to probably get the fire truck across it.
that left a powdery mess that I nearly got stuck in twice, the second time on the way out I knew it was there and did a full send crossing, and still nearly got stuck in it!

The Jeep has its new tires (KO2s) mounted and installed, butter smooth on the freeway.
Still needs gearing before I'm willing to take it up to the property, but I really want it done especially with the new sand trap!


Makes me really want to drop the coin on the Tahoe to get some decent tires on there, maybe I'll try the KO3s...
And the new cats on the Tahoe nearly started a fire in some high grass when I had to stop in to figure out where I stashed the extra T-Posts.

Been thinking about what to do with the new sand trap,
Maybe if I could bring enough water with me, I could bring a few bags of cement and mix it into the fine powder, then dump a bunch of water in there in hopes of filling in the rut and turning the powder into something more solid.

I have a big need to pull a trailer up there soon, I want to start building a little shack soon.
And I can't see getting a shipping container up there unless that trail is solid.

Find a cheap, older camping trailer to leave up there for something to stay in instead of building a shack.

My neighbor has ~20 some acres about 2hrs southwest from here near St. James, MO and he keeps a small camper there. It's like one of these

 

[blondie70]

What TQ are you going with?

Hi Charlie
The Torque Converter I'm using is VEGE BU60FHD.......A VEGE remanufactured torque converter....$323. Got it from Summit. I can tell you it is a heavy sucker, as I had to carry it aways.....Got this one as it is recommended on the Forum in quite a few places....Good Luck

 

[Charlie207]

Hi Charlie
The Torque Converter I'm using is VEGE BU60FHD.......A VEGE remanufactured torque converter....$323. Got it from Summit. I can tell you it is a heavy sucker, as I had to carry it aways.....Got this one as it is recommended on the Forum in quite a few places....Good Luck

That's what I installed recently. I'm happy with it.

 

[Just Fishing]

Find a cheap, older camping trailer to leave up there for something to stay in instead of building a shack.

My neighbor has ~20 some acres about 2hrs southwest from here near St. James, MO and he keeps a small camper there. It's like one of these

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Been looking at something like that.
I would really like a working bathroom for the wife, but then it's one more thing to take care of.
Now I need to be able to cross a new sand trap with it in tow, so another extra thing.

Figuring I can always tow it up there with the Tahoe, leave it pre Sandtrap, and then make the long drive back to trade it for the Jeep.

 

[Just Fishing]

Realized this weekend on the hunting trip that I traded in the 2011 with the new (replacement) 4 year warranty platinum diehard in it instead of the old one. DOUBLE DOH!!

That sort of stuff usually hits me in the middle of the night while I'm trying to sleep.

 

[bobsburban]

Sold it - the 1500, that is. Now have money to finish the work on the 2500 ahead of the plan. Fender flares will allegedly be here tomorrow - hopefully those keep a little bit of fender rust at bay. Drive train fluids, new tow mirrors (the ones on it only fold the wrong way - what's with that?), driver door inside panel where some fat ass broke the door handle by pushing him/her/itself up into the driver's seat, new brakes - calipers, rotors, lines, pads - and five new tires. After that, we'll see about stuff like more lights, a better roof rack, etc.

 

[mikez71]

driver door inside panel where some fat ass broke the door handle by pushing him/her/itself up into the driver's seat

You should have heard me YELL at my friend NOT to hold onto the door handle when getting in the passenger side!
He's a little clumsy and no lightweight. Was probably thinking, "WTF is the handle for?"
I sounded like a spaz, but I explained why and my passenger handle is still intact so..

One of my many gripes, no driver side A-pillar grab handle.. Other option is to wear out the steering column.
I'm tired of stepping up without pulling or holding onto something. Obviously, GM doesn't care about us.

In the end, I'll save my floppy door handle from pulling apart, and steering column from wearing out, but blow out my knees instead.

 

[Grady_Wilson]

I routinely step onto the running board while entering the cabin of my Yukon.
Makes getting in much easier.
When I went through heavy equipment training school, they drilled it into our heads to never grab the steering wheel and to use all handles and steps available when entering the cab.
It has stuck with me more than 3 decades later.