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    New guy rant in...3...2...1

    Oh, they changed the grille, the headlights? They changed where the wipers park? These look like superficial changes to the SAME BODY STYLE.
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    New guy rant in...3...2...1

    Oh really? Pics or it didn't happen.
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    Where to keep 35" spare tire?

    There are some crafty but costly rear mount spare tire carriers. Click this link
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    New guy rant in...3...2...1

    It's happening a bit more frequently than every 5-6 years. Maybe that's part of the reason why a GD full size SUV costs as much as a house nowadays.
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    New guy rant in...3...2...1

    A bigger issue than the naming is why GM changes the body style so often. Makes absolutely no sense.
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    Best way to store 3rd row seats in garage?

    Make sure the bag unrolls evenly all the way, and squeeze the tip for maximum protection from the elements.
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    1980 350 sbc block in 99 obs

    This will not be "plug and play", if that's what you're after. The '80 block is missing accommodations for the sensors your truck's computer needs to control the engine. Furthermore, you'd need to run the truck's 2 piece intake and heads to keep the csfi/cpi setup, again, so the computer in...
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    rear end gearing

    It is a good deal of work to swap away from the vortec injection and computer setup. Not cheap either. If you really need a power adder the wynjammer kit is very straightforward.
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    rear end gearing

    Yes, you will benefit from a lower gear ratio, and no, you don't need 35" tires to do it. The taller gear will lighten the load on your engine and drive train and mathematically change the number of times the axles turn in relation to the number of times the drives haft turns. Disregard...
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    Engine swap capability

    Your 96 makes more power than what you posted. Easier swap would be a stroker Vortec engine. More difficult would be a late model gm engine like a 4.8 or 5.3 liter LM or LQ series gen III small block. More difficult yet some sort of diesel swap, in line 4 or 6 or even bigger. Somewhere in...
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    rear end gearing

    Yes, GT4 is 3.73:1. The next lower common ratio is 4.10:1. Not sure why anyone would be concerned about top end in a pickup or SUV. It would be cheaper and easier to find a 4.10 rear and swap it in, instead of regearing yours. The G80 is an automatic locking carrier. Some will call it...
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    rear end gearing

    Glove box door sticker. The code begins with the letter G. It's listed with all the other 3 digit alphanumeric RPO's on the white sticker. Post all the G codes here.
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    Towing with a 6 inch lift and 35 in tires?

    In addition to the above advice, just make sure your load is balanced, and the truck/trailer are properly leveled. You'll be fine.
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    high revving sound?

    Well it could be the electric fans kicking into high speed. Also it could be the powwer steerring pump. Edited so tyf doesn't turn my post into spam.
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    JUST PUT SOME PAINT ON THE WHIP..NOW ITS TIME FOR THE SOUND AND INTERIOR

    Paint looks good. What are your plans for inside?
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    Excessive tread wear on 2015 Yukon. Dealer charging for an alignment?

    I'd imagine that a new rig like this is equipped with 60K mile tires. Based on this assumption, you should be barely 1/3 of the way through the life of the tires. At the most, you could be on the hook for 1/4 to 1/3 of the tire cost, because you've technically depreciated off that much of the...
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    Timing problems.

    Right. On an L31, you don't set the timing, you set the cam retard.
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    Timing problems.

    You really need a scantool like a GM Tech2 to set the base timing in an L31. TEST PROCEDURE The ignition timing cannot be adjusted. The distributor may need adjusting to prevent crossfire. To insure proper alignment of the distributor, perform the following: With the ignition OFF, install...
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    Truck tool kit ideas

    All good suggestions. A code reader or scantool or the torque app deal is also a good idea. Flashlight, some zip ties, some broom wire, also things you'll be glad you had that don't take up much room. Not to mention a first aid kit.
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    LS or 505 Big Block Stroker

    No. And looky here. http://www.vortecpro454.com/#xl_xr_page_engines
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    LS or 505 Big Block Stroker

    With 500+ cid, you don't need a lopey cam to make 500 tq, and don't really have issues with driveability or street manners.
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    LS or 505 Big Block Stroker

    Everything has a gen 3 smallblock swapped into it nowadays. Whoopty doo. Put a big block in it and scare some mf'ers. No naturally aspirated gen 3 engine is going to make 500 plus lb/ft from idle anyways. Anyone chanting reliability must not realize that carburetors and distributors got...
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    1999 Suburban random misfires.... yup I'm going there

    Yup, I suspect valve sealing issues. Maybe not necessarily enough to show up in a typical compression test.
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    What did you do to your OBS GMT400 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Roller rockers, ported heads and intake, headers, full exhaust and some other stuff.
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    Good choice of tires?

    The tires in your original post are all aggressive AT's, like almost a dedicated mud grip. That is the look you said you wanted. I say go with it. Also in that category are a couple of the Cooper Discoverers, the STT I think is one of them. I ran a set of Duratacs, they were great...

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