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    Losing coolant

    Thanks @mattbta ... that's exactly what I did using a similar auto parts chain here in Canada. Slapped it on to the reservoir, pumped to 10 psi, and the leak clearly revealed itself. Turns out it was one of the metal rear heater lines that was rubbing against a wire loom and developed a...
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    Losing coolant

    Did a bit more research and it appears as though that rubber "L" shaped tube is the evaporator drain tube ... guess that doesn't explain where my coolant is going. #stumped
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    Losing coolant

    My '06 Escalade is losing coolant and I'm not 100% sure where it's going. Noticed the coolant reservoir was almost empty, then noticed a pool of liquid on the garage floor that felt slippery to the touch ... definitely coolant. Didn't initially pay any attention to the wetness on the floor...
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    Deleting Z55 - 2006 Escalade

    These are the parts I ordered from Rock Auto Rear .. Front .. Hope that helps.
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    Deleting Z55 - 2006 Escalade

    Going well ... no issues with the installed parts. 4600's might be a bit soft, but vehicle is used as a passenger truck with no towing (currently), so it works for me.
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    Wheel spacers ... what's the minimum number of turns on the lugs?

    After some additional research, the GM wheel studs have a M14 x 1.5 mm pitch to them, which means each "turn" would travel 1.5mm. The studs are 12mm in diameter (0.5"), so the minimum number of turns to be NHRA/IHRA legal would be 8 (8 * 1.5 = 12). As stated in my OP, with the spacers...
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    Wheel spacers ... what's the minimum number of turns on the lugs?

    Thanks @gooffeyguy ... this is definitely useful information. I'll slap the spacers on and measure them out with the wheel installed. Thanks!
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    Wheel spacers ... what's the minimum number of turns on the lugs?

    No, I didn't need to since it wasn't the bump that was rubbing on the wheel. It was the bottom of the caliper edge, not the raised bump, that was causing the interference.
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    Wheel spacers ... what's the minimum number of turns on the lugs?

    I have an 06 Escalade AWD and I'm running a set of 2018 Escalade OEM 22's (285/45R22) ... I've also upgraded the front brakes to the 2020 Silverado calipers. My challenge is that the front calipers rub the newer gen wheels, so I ordered some 12mm spacers to fix the rub. The fronts work great...
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    Deleting Z55 - 2006 Escalade

    Not sure it's mandatory, but the factory springs are apparently too soft with the replacement shocks, so the Bilstein kit I bought includes rear springs. With the new shocks/springs, the front/rear static ride height is pretty even ... maybe a touch higher in the rear, but not sure if that will...
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    Deleting Z55 - 2006 Escalade

    Hey @outoforder ... I didn't look at other options besides the Bilsteins. I've installed them now, both fronts and rears (with rear springs) ... haven't put a lot of miles on them yet, but so far, they feel good. The stock air suspension was totally blown. I think I've solved the "Service...
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    Deleting Z55 - 2006 Escalade

    Recently picked up an '06 Escalade and the suspension is shot ... dash warning message (service ride control) and verified on the scanner. So I'm going to replace all 4 corners with Bilstein 4600's and new Bilstein springs for the rear. Has anyone successfully DIY'd an electronic bypass? I've...
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    Problem with rear heat

    Forgot to mention ... I can manually move the hot/cold blend door tab and it does alter the air coming out of the vents, so the actual blend door is intact.
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    Problem with rear heat

    I've searched and read through the various posts here and I still can't get my rear heat working 100% Situation I have is that I can't change from cold to hot ... it's always cold. I can change the fan speed (ceiling left hand knob) and I can change the blend direction from floor to ceiling...
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    Need 02-06 Escalade Vent Caps

    I have a set available: https://comoxvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/courtenay-cadillac-escalade-rear-window/7570449716.html I'm in Canada though ... willing to ship if you cover the cost. Make me an offer.
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    Door compatibility

    That's perfect .... thanks for the help
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    Door compatibility

    Thanks for the tip ... I tried and it seems to offer interchange choices limited to each brand ... like only other Cadillac options ... if I enter the Escalade EXT, it shows options for an ESV. I'll keep searching though
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    Door compatibility

    Hoping someone can help answer the following query regarding door compatibility across GM brands. I have an '06 Suburban that has a dent in one of the rear doors. I want to replace it with a used door from another GMT-800 vehicle ... there appear to be many more Cadillacs than Suburbans being...
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    Another front brake upgrade thread (w PNs)

    I tried a quick test but I don't think the results were accurate ... will have to try again in the spring when the conditions are right. It deep feel a lot stronger though.
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    Another front brake upgrade thread (w PNs)

    I just completed the usual front brake upgrade on my GMT800 Suburban ... here's how it went. Caveat ... this is a new-to-me 2006 Suburban LTZ with 75,000 KMs ... everything was basically stock when I bought it. My truck has the brake booster system and the rear 13" rotors with 2 piston...
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    Z71 roof rack on a GMC yukon xl lights ...

    I actually have an 06 Suburban ... pretty sure it has the same rack at the Z71 ... chrome roof rack rails. I also have the chrome tube steps, but they're peeling and I want to get them stripped and refinished black. That's proving to be a task, finding somewhere that can do it.
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    Z71 roof rack on a GMC yukon xl lights ...

    Thanks for the writeup gmcyukon03 ... very helpful. :D
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    Z71 roof rack on a GMC yukon xl lights ...

    Sorry if this is a stupid question, but where/how did you run the wires through the metal roof? I took the rear caps off my rack and there doesn't appear to be an entry point into the vehicle other than the rack attachment bolts. Am I missing something? Or does it require drilling a hole in...
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    I'm new here ... 06 Suburban LTZ

    That's correct mikeyss
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    Rear Park Assist .... '06 Suburban LTZ

    Update: Definitely not stock .. took a closer look at the rear of the bumper sensors and they look to be epoxied/siliconed in there. Thanks for all your guidance / insight everyone ... much appreciated. Now to try and figure out what the control module is and who makes it and if it's still...

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