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  1. swathdiver

    Bigger brakes for GMT900 short of a C6 conversion kit?

    Yes! The rear matching kit for anyone interested is SDCPR106TK. Here's something they found while during disassembly; And they said a lifted truck didn't need new control arms to maintain angles! LOL
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    Probably need new O2 sensors?

    Check the wiring, then follow the troubleshooting guide. If the wires are good, it's either the sensor or ECM. Do the simple and less expensive checks first. Use only GM OE sensors, even Denso branded sensors are calculated differently then the Denso sensors in the ACDelco wrapper. The tips...
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    This is now available at a local station

    Don't think it's all that anymore. Our cars are designed to run on it. Congress passed laws removing the old knock retardant and replaced it with Ethanol. I monitor the ethanol content in our vehicles. Quite often, fuel advertised at E10 has no ethanol in it according to my fresh oxygen...
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    Bigger brakes for GMT900 short of a C6 conversion kit?

    I bought that set for the front and rear of my lifted pickup a while back. The youngsters finally parked the truck and tore it down the other day so no first impressions yet. They are advertised for towing. Oh, my kit from RA came with two sets of rear calipers. Upon closer inspection, it...
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    Cooling fans coming on max after cold engine start, stays on till engine shutdown

    You are probably low on refrigerant. My two cents is not to throw parts at it as such can open other cans of worms. Put a manifold on the high and low side of your AC system and compare the pressure with the outside temp to see if she's or low or not. If so, my advise it to empty the...
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    New Akebono pads squealing

    No, this is why I stick with GM OE, even OE suppliers like Wagner and Akebono can make things a little different on their own line of parts.
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    Useless Information

    Towards the end of April my helper and I did some more work on the Saginaw 14-bolt 9.5" axle. We put the ring gear on the carrier, installed new wheel bearings and VSES tone rings, new races, etc. Of course we cleaned the inside too. A few days later we went to install the pinion with the...
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    Reuse injectors without changing o-rings?

    It's good practice to replace them but I don't think your truck is old enough yet to where they would be degraded. If you smell gas or your mileage goes down, pop the hood.
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Hill Start Assist was introduced in 2012. These vehicles also received Trailer Sway Control too. The EBCM holds the brakes long enough for you to move your foot from the brake to the gas pedal.
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    Recommendations

    If memory serves, the FAST LSX intake with the longest runners and largest throttle body gave a 5.3 about 10 RWHP. That's a lot of money to spend for 10 horses. There's a semi-active member on here running around with that intake on a 5.3, ask him.
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    Best Dash mat?

    https://www.ebay.com/str/rzscustomcovers?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211 Sorry, I misspoke, meant to write RZs Custom Covers!
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    There are two different pad sets, one without Active Brake Control, JL4, and one for use with JL4. In 2008 a 2nd design of each type came out with pad spreading finders on the clips. So for 2008, you'll often see all 4 types. For 2009 and later, you might find another set listed for JL4...
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    Best Dash mat?

    My kids have the Covercraft Carhartts and mine is an RZ Customs in the style of the traditional Dash Mats. I used the Dash Mats since the 1980s but they had a long lead time when I was looking for one for the truck so I bought the RZ Customs. The first three photos are of the RZ in my...
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    2017 Escalade/Denali L86 "requires" 93 octane - your experience?

    The engine will run cooler, smoother and won't knock and destroy itself. It'll get better gas mileage too. As previously stated, the first Denalis were rated for 380 horses on regular fuel and the first Escalades were rated for 403 horsepower on premium fuel. The bone stock 6.2 in my 2013...
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    Can’t find this trim piece anywhere

    Plug your VIN in over at GMPartsGiant and have a look. Maybe try GMPartsDirect as well, they have diagrams.
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    2017 Escalade/Denali L86 "requires" 93 octane - your experience?

    I don't think those old computers had the ability to do that. We've only recently seen Toyota and Ram if memory serves do that with some of their vehicles. I'm aware of the tables, sort of, I thought there was one for gas and one for E85 on the 900s. To my way of thinking, there would have to...
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    A/C leak fixed system will not accept charge.

    No oil necessary in your case. Take off the jumper run the AC at its coldest temperature setting and highest fan setting and then add the refrigerant. Your Tahoe's R134A capacity is 2.5 pounds. 3 Pounds is the capacity of the Suburbans. Use the charts that came with your manifold to make...
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    Cold Air Intake for the most power??

    22844822 A stock Gen III (5.3 or 6.0) or Gen IV (5.3) LS doesn't see any real gains from an aftermarket intake system. 6.2s do benefit from one. The Volant or Corsa system was tested by BlackBear among others and came out on top. Volant used to offer a scoop for theirs for the SUVs but now...
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    2017 Escalade/Denali L86 "requires" 93 octane - your experience?

    What was wrong with a Caddy Cavalier? Love my 6.2s, they put a smile on my face every time we get behind the wheel!
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    2017 Escalade/Denali L86 "requires" 93 octane - your experience?

    The trucks do not calculate the grade of fuel and run an appropriate table. The computer advances the timing until it detects knock or pre-ignition and then it pulls timing. Rinse and repeat accelerating from every traffic light, on-ramp and passing a car on the highway, etc.. Our trucks are...
  21. swathdiver

    Can you off road in a Yukon SLE without 4WD??

    When we go off-road, we like to see how far we can go sometimes before having to engage the front axle. They are pretty capable on good dirt and even better with AT tires. Have seen the 4x4 Tahoe/Yukons/Avalanches go everywhere the Wranglers have gone.
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    2008 GMC Yukon Denali - Stay away?

    Remember that your Tahoe has some creature comforts and tech that the older trucks in this generation don't. Then again, the 2012-2014 are the ultimate in tech with cruise control and towing improvements. Not a big deal to most of us but just making you aware. The earlier ones also have...
  23. swathdiver

    Towing

    There is still too much weight behind the trailer's axles compared with up front, even with the WDH. It can only cover up for so much. Take the rig to your local CAT scale and weigh the trailer on two scales and then hooked up as if on a trip. Download the CAT Scale APP, so you don't have...
  24. swathdiver

    Axle ratio to tire size input needed

    Ok, so you have regular ACDelco shocks out back unless someone installed Nivomats. 2007 was the last year that ZW7 was paired with G65 which was the Nivomats back then. When such trucks were new, there was a noticeable rake to them as they were designed to run comfortably with a load on and...
  25. swathdiver

    This truck is incredible

    Glad you're ok, now go out and get another! This is why I drive these things.

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