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  1. MrMonte

    Wife surprised me with some swaybars for Christmas

    Got the pleasure of putting the Hellwig swaybars to work today on some curvy hilly backroads. Those swaybars do not disappoint. I've read so many great comments about the Hellwigs & now I understand.
  2. MrMonte

    Wife surprised me with some swaybars for Christmas

    MrsMonte has been away this last week helping our very pregnant daughter & son-in-law unpack into their new house. She's flying home tomorrow so I did a full paint correction & ceramic coating on her 2014 SS Sedan that we bought new & have put almost 130K miles on but still runs/drives like new.
  3. MrMonte

    Wife surprised me with some swaybars for Christmas

    The BellTech spindle 2" front & spring 3" rear drop kit + the Hellwig swaybars are in. Had to wait a few days to get the alignment done so I did a 10hr paint correction with 2 coats of CQUARTZ UK 3.0 ceramic coating which needs to cure for a couple of days before getting wet. The handling has...
  4. MrMonte

    What Years Had Lifter Issues?

    Buying a used vehicle with AFM either get a low mileage one or one with good oil change records. I turned off my AFM on my 2018 Yukon Denali so V8 all the time and still avg over 20mpg. If you can try for a 2018+
  5. MrMonte

    Wife surprised me with some swaybars for Christmas

    I knew since the day I met my wife she was & still is a keeper. I wasn't looking for a long term relationship at the time but I knew she was the one. Been married over 35 years. The 1st auto related purchase she surprised me with was a performance rectangular port intake for a 454 Chevy...
  6. MrMonte

    Ceramic coat questions

    I ceramic coated my 2018 Yukon the other day using CQuartz UK 3.0 which has high ratings with independent testing. A large but still small bottle allowed me to get 2 coats on. The paint prep/correction is where the cost is. I did a wash, claybar then washed with a striper soap before doing...
  7. MrMonte

    2016 Tahoe 2/3 drop stiff rear ride

    Friday turned into repairing a busted water pipe at my house but I did get some good drive time in with the Hellwig rear swaybar & what an improvement. Yesterday I did install the Hellwig front swaybar & BellTech 2" drop spindle. Waiting on a frontend alignment so haven't driven it yet...
  8. MrMonte

    Applied CQUARTZ UK 3.0 Ceramic Coating on my Yukon

    With 75K miles on the OD thought I'd start the new year out with a shiney ride. I washed, claybared, washed again with a striper soap to remove any waxes or sealants then did a full paint correction with Maguires Fine Cut before applying 2 coats of CQUARTZ UK 3.0 ceramic coating. This was my...
  9. MrMonte

    2016 Tahoe 2/3 drop stiff rear ride

    I ended up installing the Belltech 3" rear drop & Hellwig rear swaybar. Pretty straight forward install, no cutting or drilling required. End links supplied with kit are adjustable and fit without any issues. Took it for a test drive and even at low speeds I can feel a big difference...
  10. MrMonte

    2016 Tahoe 2/3 drop stiff rear ride

    I'm installing the Belltech spindles with a 2/3 drop + Hellwig swaybars Friday on my 2018 Yukon Denali. I read swaybar positioning can be an issue. Have any pics you can post?
  11. MrMonte

    Wife surprised me with some swaybars for Christmas

    Wife surprised me with some Hellwig swaybars for Christmas. These are some beefy swaybars. I bought my 2018 Yukon Denali Ultimate 6 months ago & have put 16K miles on it already. It's a great ride but the handling thru the curvy backroads could use some help. I told her someday I would like...
  12. MrMonte

    List you rides from over the years, Got pic's ?

    Back in the 70s I got to drive my friend's 70 Nova powered by a DZ302 with the factory cross ram dual 4bl, M22 & 4.88 gears. Boy could that motor hit those high notes. I'm currently building a resto-mod 1973 split nose Camaro with a LS3 + 6 speed manual combo.
  13. MrMonte

    NNBS Suburban 2500 - Seems WAY overpriced

    Look at the engine hours. Likely has 3-4x normal.
  14. MrMonte

    (PROJECT) Yukon GT

    Yes on stock front springs. I did this same kit on my 2008 Avalanche & it had a great ride and handles so much better.
  15. MrMonte

    (PROJECT) Yukon GT

    I'm kinda building my own Yukon GT. Today I ordered a Bell Tech 2" front drop spindles & rear 3,4" drop kit for my 2018 Yukon Denali. The Hellwig swap bars are on my list but likely a next year project. Will do the 16" brake upgrade when my factory brakes wear down but still look too good at...
  16. MrMonte

    (PROJECT) Yukon GT

    Need to add some Hellwig swaybars to your list. The retractable running boards were on my must have list when I bought my 2018. Looking forward to seeing some 1/4 mile times. My son has a 2015 6 speed Yukon Denali & mine is a 2018 10 speed. We are going to take them to the track soon...
  17. MrMonte

    2015 Denali vs 2016 Tahoe

    Used 2018 GMC Yukon Denali w/ Denali Ultimate $37,497
  18. MrMonte

    2015 Denali vs 2016 Tahoe

    The key to AFM survival is 5K miles or less oil changes. I bought my 2018 Yukon Denali Ultimate used with 50K miles for $50K on a 1 owner 4 months ago.
  19. MrMonte

    2015 Denali vs 2016 Tahoe

    Prices are dropping, if you can wait get a 2018 - 2020 Denali. I have a 2018 (6.2L/10 speed) & my son has a 2015 (6.2L/6 speed). Last week we both our Denali's on a 400 mile road trip & both loaded about the same. I got 26mpg, he got 19.5mpg & we both have our AFM turned off. My lifetime...
  20. MrMonte

    I guess 18.4 mpg is to be expected?

    I got back from a 400 mile road trip yesterday in my 2018 Yukon Denali and averaged 25.9mpg. I turned off AFM about 3,000 miles ago and my lifetime average is 20.7 mpg with 67,000. My 2007 Escalade would get 22-23mpg on the hwy.
  21. MrMonte

    Debaged my Denali

    I debaged my Denali today. I already removed the Yukon off the back earlier. I prefer the cleaner look.
  22. MrMonte

    Short Lived...... trade in over MSRP

    Sold my 2021 Colorado ZR2 after 1 year/16K miles for what I paid new. Was a great truck for what is was.
  23. MrMonte

    Rise of the Turd-burban

    Stock is a mix. I went with full Katzkin Leather.
  24. MrMonte

    Lower Control Arm Q

    My Son-in-law has the Kryptonite everything on his 2011 & loves them
  25. MrMonte

    Rise of the Turd-burban

    I was in the market last year for a 2500 Suburban and all by me were well over $10,000 & then they looked pretty ragged inside & out. I found a 2000 Suburban 2500 for $6,500 with a pair of alum heads added to the deal. Previous owner had $7,000 worth of receipts less than 2 years old. It...

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