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  1. Woodblocker55

    Pinging at launch [emoji848]

    I will try mid grade fuel see what happens ..I will get set up for logging also . I bought cellphone just for logging off the obd-link plus . Thanks for the input will get back to ya . Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
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    Pinging at launch [emoji848]

    Does it need a tank of premium higher octane ethanol gas. Or premium without ethanol ? Any pointers ? It really hits the RPMs hard at launch with 4:10s. Made some 2019 navigators get depressed at the stop lights one Volvo guy look at me like what hells going on. [emoji106] Just burned guy at...
  3. Woodblocker55

    Steel rim bead seat

    After having G80 4x4 I don't know why all 4x4 don't have it . It goes throw alot crap . [emoji106] Really tears up the mud . Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
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    Steel rim bead seat

    I think these thin tires will work great in The snow and ice . [emoji106] Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
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    Steel rim bead seat

    They sealed good we'll see if any leaking in near future I have 40psi in now 235 85 16 it's still pretty harsh ride empty ..could I go down to 35psi ? 10 ply it corners and rides way nicer on tar roads . Steers way easyer. Then the 265 70 17s it kinda gives it the look of cross between GMC...
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    Steel rim bead seat

    Putting them 10 ply tires on the rim is something else there super tight going on I got bunch chips and scratch's to deal with . Ya commercial 10 ply tires are pretty much a perfect rims enemy. That bead barely goes on . There super stiff tire . You couldn't have enough soap lube on...
  7. Woodblocker55

    Removing Bose (it sucks) eventually

    Yes you know I have a 2002 Cadillac DeVille with a base stereo not Bose it has 8 speaker system sub in middle of back deck center one in front to . And it makes the 2006 Yukon XL SLT Bose 6 CD changer. Sound pretty Lame I was disappointed. But It might be alot to do with smaller space ...
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    Removing Bose (it sucks) eventually

    It's like no mids and no thump in the Bose .. there always issues with small speakers . I'm going try adding real sub and bigger speakers and see what happens . [emoji15][emoji849] Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
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    Are there different rear diff or transmission gear ratios with different model years?

    I have a 5.3 L 4:10 it's a stop light launcher . You need to becareful with G80 posi . The rear will brake loose pretty easy ya both wheels and slide to the side at launch . And yes rigs with 4:10 seem to last longer this reason I think it 200 rpm more keep the bands tight in tranny that's my...
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    Clear coating green horn !!

    If you see a great deal on tires check date code there probably a year old . They had that tire for $99 because it's coming up on year old . Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
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    Clear coating green horn !!

    Here's a example 0319 that's 3 month of 2019 Some manufacturers first 2 digits as weeks then year. It's in a oval on most newer tires. Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
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    Clear coating green horn !!

    Found puchase photo . Before restore and after. Same rim . It's amazing the crap a cellphone collects.[emoji15][emoji849] Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
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    Clear coating green horn !!

    Look at date code it's shocking I got 2 tires look new but date code says 2005.. If your going stress a tire towing and hauling there's only about 10 year window but no cracks otherwise your going deal with a blowout .. Its just reality .. [emoji849][emoji15] Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
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    Clear coating green horn !!

    Just wait till I get these off and strip and make that aluminum look like chrome . I'm pretty close to Jersey rim on steel rims . That was a bigger project then I wanted it to be . Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
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    Clear coating green horn !!

    Na take tire off might need to be cut off if your real lucky go buy 4 gallons of vinegar and cut 55 gallon barrel in half put enough water in to cover rim leave it in for week wire brush . Pull out soak in baking soda . Paint asap .. Rim be just like new just bit lighter.... It's a salt belt...
  16. Woodblocker55

    Steel rim bead seat

    Anyone know the max PSI of these rims can handle let me know . One place says 100 psi other said 80 psi and I can't find it on rim .. might be rusted where numbers are and I never know . Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
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    Steel rim bead seat

    It's 16 inch spare I'm putting 10 ply winter tires on . Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
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    Steel rim bead seat

    I just clear coated my steel rims . Clear coat some pretty tuff stuff ( sanded it alot ) . I was thinking on putting extra coat on the inside lip of rim right where the tire bead seals on . To stop rust from gathering there . Has anyone tried this ? After sanding clear coat it made me think it...
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    Clear coating green horn !!

    Done last coat of carnuba wax . 4 done .. only this spare left . [emoji106][emoji41] Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
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    Clear coating green horn !!

    Well there is 2 good coats of sandable primer filler . Both coats wet sanded ..first and second coat. It's amazing if you want to build up so you can get to mirror finish you need to do alot of wet sanding with 2000 grit I say I will need to sand 1/2 off the second coat of clear to get there ...
  21. Woodblocker55

    2002 Escalade engine knock/tap?

    I will put money on exhaust leak I'm not giving up . lol I know it's a freak ya out sell the truck noise .. I did notice guy I bought my Yukon from had it warm before I showed up ya 2 times . I was like look at exhaust and 2 exhaust bolt heads were gone . Mines at 15 miles all ticken and...
  22. Woodblocker55

    2002 Escalade engine knock/tap?

    Get the exhaust manifold fixed. It's cracked or bolts are missing it's not lifters I have the clone of your sound . Yes after warms up it's quiet you will hear it both sides louder on one side bolt heads will be missing or try wiggling the bolts you might end up with it in your hand I tell them...
  23. Woodblocker55

    Clear coating green horn !!

    Nailed it .. need couple more passes of wet sanding for perfect . Im not saying time I spent . But I did learn better quality paint is first thing I will do different . Rust-Oleum there is good and bad cans old and alot of mystery . I had one good can of black gloss those 2 rims look perfect...
  24. Woodblocker55

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

    Im getting last coat clear coat on rims . Tires are going on maybe end this week or the next ..how much tire pressure gave you a good ride when not towing or empty ? I know towing It needs like 60 psi + but did you go with 35 psi on your 10 plus ? Sent from my LGL84VL using Tapatalk
  25. Woodblocker55

    Power steering bleeding

    I ordered the cap and I will retry as you said also I called the pump reman company he said only way most guys get air out is hooking vac pump to power steering pump But he did say lines can suck air but not leak any fluid also witch is issue your having . I'm going to put old style hose clamps...

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