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

[iamdub]

Well Tom, we know your Denali can tow 7800 or 7900 pounds maximum according to the manuals for your year. This might have been during the time the Japanese auto makers were publishing outlandish capacities for their vehicles.

I'm now curious as to why the 2009 and 2010 Yukon XL Denalis with AWD can pull 100 pounds more? And now see that the 2007 Yukon XL Denali AWD was rated for 7700 pounds.

Maybe they were using different u-joints?

It's not always about the weight that it can tow due to power, gearing, etc. It's also what it can control. That extra 100 pounds is probably because it's AWD. 4WDs usually have a slightly less towing capacity because the extra weight of the 4WD components absorbs some of the vehicle's total capacity. I'm sure the figure they arrived at for the AWD is the result of subtracting the capacity of the 4WD from the 2WD due to the weight difference but then adding the capacity that the AWD is capable of, which ends up at only 100 pounds over the 2WD's capacity.

 

[iamdub]

You have a built in extractor for the trans service. It's the cooler line and the trans pump! I didn't spill a drop.

Word. Best home flush available!

 

[Rocket Man]

Denali rackView attachment 211829

Ummm that's an Escalade rack isn't it?

 

[93blkongreenpro]

Ummm that's an Escalade rack isn't it?

They are one in the same. NNBS Denali rack = NBS/NNBS 01-14 Esky rack.

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[Rocket Man]

They are one in the same. NNBS Denali rack = NBS/NNBS 01-14 Esky rack.

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Aha. I was thinking NBS. They look the same.

 

[swathdiver]

It's not always about the weight that it can tow due to power, gearing, etc. It's also what it can control. That extra 100 pounds is probably because it's AWD. 4WDs usually have a slightly less towing capacity because the extra weight of the 4WD components absorbs some of the vehicle's total capacity. I'm sure the figure they arrived at for the AWD is the result of subtracting the capacity of the 4WD from the 2WD due to the weight difference but then adding the capacity that the AWD is capable of, which ends up at only 100 pounds over the 2WD's capacity.

Yeah, I forgot to account for the L92s 380 horsepower rating compared with the L9H and L94 at 403 horses.

Some of those AWD Denalis though have the same rating as my 4x4. When you compare them to the Chevrolet offerings, they are 100 pounds more!

 

[Mrhug3]

New shoes. Black Rhino Timbavati 24", Yokohama Parada Spec x 295/35/24.

 

[Hi-psi]

You have a built in extractor for the trans service. It's the cooler line and the trans pump! I didn't spill a drop.

Word. Best home flush available!

Aware of that approach, however my Yukon isn't my only vehicle, so something to be considered any time I buy a tool is the ability to use it on other vehicles, friend's, etc.

 

[the_tool_man]

Denali rackView attachment 211829

Nice color match. I like the de-chromed look. Thinking about it for my Denali. The trim would be easy. But the door handles would have to be switched out, which looks like a pain to do.

 

[Regency]

Nice color match. I like the de-chromed look. Thinking about it for my Denali. The trim would be easy. But the door handles would have to be switched out, which looks like a pain to do.

Door handles are a pain but worth it.

 

[the_tool_man]

I just checked part prices. Smooth black handles (intended to be painted to match) are $20 MORE than chrome ones. Didn't see that coming.

 

[swathdiver]

Yeah, I forgot to account for the L92s 380 horsepower rating compared with the L9H and L94 at 403 horses.

Some of those AWD Denalis though have the same rating as my 4x4. When you compare them to the Chevrolet offerings, they are 100 pounds more!

Well that doesn't make sense either since mine only makes 310 horsepower! Who knows?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Well that doesn't make sense either since mine only makes 310 horsepower! Who knows?

Not enough red parts?

 

[Hi-psi]

I just checked part prices. Smooth black handles (intended to be painted to match) are $20 MORE than chrome ones. Didn't see that coming.

I've occasionally considered blacking out my Denali and found the black handle prices to be excessively high (in my opinion) as well.

My latest idea for if/when I decide to, is just to remove my existing chrome handles and wrap them in gloss black vinyl. Don't see why that wouldn't work and be a lot cheaper. Could even wrap them in something different like carbon fiber if I wanted.

 

[the_tool_man]

I've occasionally considered blacking out my Denali and found the black handle prices to be excessively high (in my opinion) as well.

My latest idea for if/when I decide to, is just to remove my existing chrome handles and wrap them in gloss black vinyl. Don't see why that wouldn't work and be a lot cheaper. Could even wrap them in something different like carbon fiber if I wanted.

That is exactly what I was thinking for the chrome trim on my truck. That way it's reversable if I change my mind or sell. But I wouldn't expect vinyl to be durable enough to hold up to use on a door handle; at least not when compared to automotive paint or chrome.

 

[Doubeleive]

Trying to blow subwoofers

 

[swathdiver]

Not enough red parts?

Huh?

 

[09 L9H]

Also threw on some Esky tails:

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A few days late on this, but wow that looks great. I'm normally against aftermarket housings, but this looks OEM.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Also threw on some Esky tails:

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I love the look of those taillights, all the way up!! I wonder if they make them to fit a Denali?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon XL Denali
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

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[Doubeleive]

they fit all 07-14 tahoe suburban yukon yukon xl denali escalade, there is a couple different brands and sometimes fitment & quality issue's I just returned some because one side didn't work and there was a good 1/2" gap between the housing and frame which I could have worked with but one was bad so I just returned them and will try a different set, I have had some vland on mine for a year and they fit and work fine but not so bright during the day so going to try the other ones out there.

I love the look of those taillights, all the way up!! I wonder if they make them to fit a Denali?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon XL Denali
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

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