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  1. Costal_Cat

    New shocks

    It can be confusing. So much like @adventurenali92 I wanted the passive vs electronic shock but wanted to still use the auto leveling. Given that Arnott's has a passive shock with the airbags so you basically get the best of both worlds. The system consists of two components or sub systems...
  2. Costal_Cat

    How to release spare tire from hoist cable?

    On my 2012 it works like this, I had a 2001 and it was similar... at the top of the post, you will see, above the T that the rim rest on, a part that you can press in from the side this allows you to rotate the T up and to the side so that it lays flat and can pass it through the center of the...
  3. Costal_Cat

    Wheel/Tire Suggestion Please

  4. Costal_Cat

    New shocks

    I got the passive Arnott's via Rock Auto for $125 each on a sale in Nov. Added a Dorman Compressor and did it in my driveway in about 45 mins. They also came with a resistor so the dashboard light did not kick on. 2 Shocks = $250 before rebates 1 Compressor = $160 Only pain in the rear is...
  5. Costal_Cat

    Air Compressor Self Test Question

    Ok update here on the Self Check It is working on startup now. What did I do... Not much the truck has been working fine I have been doing a lot of towing over the last couple of months and the leveling system continues to work as it should since changing out the shocks and compressor. Today I...
  6. Costal_Cat

    So I fortunately/unfortunately did a thing

    But it is nice hitting a button and have those third-row seats fold down and disappear!
  7. Costal_Cat

    Air Compressor Self Test Question

    Thanks for the offer... I'm going to keep playing with it and I may just end up getting one myself after the holiday.. a couple of other items on the list first ... Yeah went to school at UNCW moved up here to Emerald Isle for a little more peace and quiet... Wilmington was great though .....
  8. Costal_Cat

    Air Compressor Self Test Question

    Seem that is like this with my buddies 14 as well, @97audia4. He was wondering wtf I was talking about. He stated his only did this when his boat was on the truck or he had a load in. I just don't get because otherwise, it does just like it should with adding air and releasing air. Maybe I am...
  9. Costal_Cat

    Air Compressor Self Test Question

    Hi, @swathdiver I live in NC on the coast outside of Morehead City. I am perplexed at this point. What you and @Doubeleive state is what was happening until after I went for the first ride with the new shocks. I filled up with Gas and then it stopped doing the check. That is why I did the...
  10. Costal_Cat

    Air Compressor Self Test Question

    Yep, we read from the same page that is exactly why I was think that as well.... I wish I had access to a tech 2 scanner so I could dig deeper.... I do have a buddy with a 2014 Denali I'm going to call and ask him to check. He has under 50k on it so presuming he has not encountered any issues...
  11. Costal_Cat

    Air Compressor Self Test Question

    Yep, we read from the same page that is exactly why I was think that as well.... I wish I had access to a tech 2 scanner so I could dig deeper.... I do have a buddy with a 2014 Denali I'm going to call and ask him to check. He has under 50k on it so presuming he has not encountered any issues...
  12. Costal_Cat

    Air Compressor Self Test Question

    This is what I thought as well @Doubeleive but it seems to contradict the TSBS link above. Given all my testing I can't figure out what I'm missing or why it doesn't power up at startup except to think that what the bulletin states is the correct sequence. If what you and I think is correct...
  13. Costal_Cat

    Air Compressor Self Test Question

    Well, I think I answered my question. Per this notice https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/SB-10052488-6277.pdf CONDITION #4: Some customers may comment that the automatic level control compressor is no longer performing a self-test (compressor activating for a few seconds) at startup...
  14. Costal_Cat

    Replacing Shocks today and need advice

    I had them off and used my portable compressor to fill them and then plugged the air hole to keep them inflated. I noticed that there were some bubbles in places so I am guessing it is a matter of time be fore they went .... But your note on the compressor self-test is where I have in issue...
  15. Costal_Cat

    Air Compressor Self Test Question

    Hi all, 2012 Denali XL 128,000 miles Purchased at around 88,000 I had a short post this weekend about replacing my air shocks on my 2012 Denali XL. I replaced the Air Compressor in July, and this was the next step. When I changed the compressor, I noticed that when I turned the truck on...
  16. Costal_Cat

    Replacing Shocks today and need advice

    I went ahead and replaced them as it is a pretty easy job. I would say that it seems to be tighter in the rear now on a quick drive but the test will be this week as I have a couple of long drives. I went with passive replacement vs the electronics so it will be a good comparison. Saw a sale on...
  17. Costal_Cat

    Replacing Shocks today and need advice

    2012 Denali XL 128,000 miles Purchased at around 88,000 Replaced the air compressor a few months back works fine does its pre-test I have felt that the shocks need replacement as the rear seems a little softer then it had ordered Arnott replacements I have the shock off right now but it...
  18. Costal_Cat

    installing brake controller - 2012 tahoe

    No. Yeah a little more complex but pretty easy. Unlike say a Toyota there is no under the dash connector in place. There is brake controller power wire by the fuse box in the engine compartment usually tucked up against the driver side fender. The trailer video is pretty good if you plan to do...
  19. Costal_Cat

    Cracked Dash DIY Repair

    Yeah, starting condition is key. If I had gotten to it earlier the airbag one would look better.. But if I can get another year out of it before a new replacement I will be a happy guy, I know I have shocks to think about in the next year...
  20. Costal_Cat

    Cracked Dash DIY Repair

    Thought I would roll out an update. Probably have 5,000 miles plus on the repair. The cracks have not increased and the repair is holding up fine. I helped a friend who was just barely starting to show and it came out a lot better then mine so the key is getting to it early but even if it is bad...
  21. Costal_Cat

    2007 Yukon XL Denali suspension

    Just noticed this is in the 2015+ section. Might get more traction in the 2007 - 2014 section but I have no idea how to move it...
  22. Costal_Cat

    2007 Yukon XL Denali suspension

    I have a 2012 Denali and have been towing a 29ft Travel Trailer and had the same issue that you are having. I first looked at the airbags in the springs as I had them on my 03' Cruiser. I was also told that these would interfere with the air suspension with the Denali. I'm not sure why, but with...
  23. Costal_Cat

    Cracked Dash DIY Repair

    If you look at the original video in my post you will see that he used the metal strips from old windshield wipers. I will say that so far I have put around 5,000 miles on the truck and it is holding fine. I'm going to go until fall and see how it is and then I may put a new dash in with some...
  24. Costal_Cat

    Cracked Dash DIY Repair

    I thought the same thing but I was also thinking I don't want to do this and just have it crack again. So I figured that I would try this and then if it held I could always do it again. Just as an FYI I have put a ton of road time on the truck and so far so good. One thing that I went back and...
  25. Costal_Cat

    Cracked Dash DIY Repair

    You know that would not be a bad idea really. There is so much empty space in there. I added some foam and such that only helps so much...

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