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  1. Chubbs

    AWD VS 4WD

    I wasnt about to go into specifics. i was just providing an overview that doesn't require an ASE cert. or background in building comp rock crawlers to translate. this is a guy talking about 'what's better for my needs, 4WD or AWD, and why?' Type deal. He just needs a real-world comparison that...
  2. Chubbs

    AWD VS 4WD

    I have both types of 4WD and personally, I like the AWD for daily driving in various conditions, since I'm in the city now & PT/select 4WD isn't very useful to me. AWD you get varied output from all 4 tires as-required, all the time and no stopping/shifting is required. The ABS aids in...
  3. Chubbs

    2004 Yukon 2wd - shock replacement questions

    https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/KYBKG54327?searchCategory=7.10&searchIndex=App I might try these z71 shocks on my 4x4. I was wanting to ditch the extension brackets for a longer shock but I don't go off-road enough to need worry about that. Helping you with dif options
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    2004 Yukon 2wd - shock replacement questions

    how much do you want to spend? Order online or off the shelf @ big box store on the corner? Keep in mind that the rear Nivomat shocks are exclusive to the stock zW7 springs. Unless you replace the rear springs, you must buy an OEM replacement shock that performs the same way; I'm looking @...
  5. Chubbs

    Biggest lift without altering suspension geometry?

    http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/the-deed-is-done-took-out-autoride-2-lift-bilstein-5100s-and-z71-coils.69900/ this thread is very thorough with requirements for exactly what you are trying to do.
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    How bad is this oil leak?

    I hate to say it but that leak will definitely cause a drop in the overall oil level. I've seen plenty of leaks that weren't even bad enough to hit the ground and required the addition of couple+ ounces bi-weekly. The oil leaks even more as you are driving the vehicle, it is @ operating temp...
  7. Chubbs

    What type of oil for 03 Tahoe?

    FYI it is "1 dexos" That big swoosh just makes the trademark insignia look like a '2' There is a 2dexos but that is a formulation for Diesel engines http://www.centerforqa.com/dexos-brands/ A guy on Craigslist sold me an unopened case of AC Delco 5w30 1dexos full syn for $30 No idea what the...
  8. Chubbs

    2000 Yukon Maintenance Question

    Haha! If people would just spend the money on a 40k mile flush and then do a regular, old drain&fill with filter replacement every 50k afterward, the trans will last the life of the vehicle, especially if the cooler is upgraded and you don't drive the truck like a formula-1. Any actions...
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    2000 Yukon Maintenance Question

    Transmission 'service' is definitely a scheduled maintenance item. A lot of people choose to forego as to spend that money on something else. I have purchased several trucks over the past few years that are of the 2003-2006 range MYs with +\- 100k miles and im not comfortable driving the vehicle...
  10. Chubbs

    New Tahoe Owner

    when picking up a used vehicle, especially 15-yrs old or whatever, always a good idea to change all of the fluids out. FT/RR diffs, Tcase, new Filter a Dexron6-synthetic for the trans, 5w30 dexos synthetic motor oil, coolant, flush the brakes & power steering, lube all of the chassis grease...
  11. Chubbs

    Popping from front end

    Calm your tits. If I knew what was wrong with your truck I would be the first person to tell you all of the possible sources. Problem is, I have a "pop" noise too that I cannot locate, hard as I try. If you have ever attempted a search on this then you know what I'm talking about. Very rarely is...
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    Popping from front end

    Don't sound so optimistic, that 18-1/2 mpg goes to ZERO when it's on 3 wheels as it goes from a pop-pop-pop to a "BAMM!" :banghead:
  13. Chubbs

    Imput on 1st time level attempt

    You really got her up there. The clearance looks sweet. Sucka's gonna be tite on sum rims and aggressive tread. 175/185s on 20s is the way to go on your setup. I have really come to like the look of the naked bull bar on the NBS yukon. Just please don't put any lights on it. Looks perfect from...
  14. Chubbs

    Still harsh after Bilstein 5100s

    Does your truck have rpo code ZW7? The self leveling shocks on the back? You can't replace those with regular shocks, as the spring design can not support the weight. I know you are more specifically addressing the front end, just wanted to put it out there. If you adjusted your new shocks out...
  15. Chubbs

    Lifting a '17 Denali

    http://bds-suspension.com/blog/?p=12731 https://www.customwheeloffset.com/wheel-offset-gallery/173880/wheel-offset-2017-gmc-sierra-1500-slightly-aggressive-suspension-lift-6 http://www.roughcountry.com/gmc-leveling-lift-kit-1314c.html
  16. Chubbs

    Lifter ticking.

    It's like your Dexron transmission fluid. When the '02-'03 were rolling out the factory bay doors, Dex3 had been around for a while, wasn't all that great & chemists were forever engineering an upgrade to it. Dex4 was a failure but with technological breakthroughs Dex6 was finally created &...
  17. Chubbs

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

    Ya. MY2003+ requires mod. Most manufacturers list a cabin filter part# for '03 and every year after but retailers don't actually stock them. I had to buy the 2002 part#
  18. Chubbs

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

    Have you guys put the filters in then? The truck that I just bought had all kinds of $hit coming through the HVAC; I had to use a paint brush to knock all of the dirt & crud gathering on the outlet vents and it smelled like straight dirt when I turned the AC on so I had to do something. There...
  19. Chubbs

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

    Right on. See that was my concern, also, altering those stock steering & axle geometrics. Then, I saw where the jounce bump stops are supposed to be in contact with lower CA so that's when I began finagling the adj bolts. See I just wanted to fit the tires that I had & improve the look, not...
  20. Chubbs

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

    I completed the cabin filter mod today! Time wisely spent retrofitting a set of those filters to the HVAC; my AC doesn't smell like a hay barn anymore!! I haven't come across any threads on it here so either you all did this already or this generation of owners is unaware of it. Hella benefits...
  21. Chubbs

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

    You might need a set of shock extender brackets. Is that the factory shocks in front, there? That is quite a bit of lift you got there. I put in some lift keys that completely leveled my truck out and I still have the bump stops touching the CA. I don't know how as they were up about 1-inch...
  22. Chubbs

    Time for a new look!!!

    BTW, I have 20s with 265/75 and they fit well with the keys & shock extenders up front. That's all I've done so far. the truck looks 10x better with the front end lifted up only 2". I ordered the parts on eBay for $50 and installed it in front of my apartment building in 2 hours 1 Sat morning...
  23. Chubbs

    Brake Pad Thread & Discussion

    Hey thanks for taking the time to share. I replaced the front parts already. I posted on that in the "what did you do to your truck today" I was getting the pulsation when braking hard, like you would have with warped rotors. I bought a set of front rotors for $35/ea and about the same for the...
  24. Chubbs

    To do or not to do?

    I recently started get a "CLUNK" what feels like the front. Its pretty serious going over humps where the suspension can drop out or really get a cycle in. I checked the front end over several times and what I found is the bushings that secure the torsion bar crossmember to the main chasis are...
  25. Chubbs

    Time for a new look!!!

    So long as you do all of the replacements yourself, 90% of the money will be in tires/wheels/mount/balance/alignment. But I think you are correct: a 3" key in front torqued up about halfway and the Bilstein 5100 shock stroked up for 2.5 of lift and you will be content as the halfshafts/steering...

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