1997 GMC Yukon Build Thread

[pwtr02ss]

I think the gmc grill will look great. You'll have to paint that bumper though

 

[97YukonNZ]

I think the gmc grill will look great. You'll have to paint that bumper though

Yes will look at that for sure.the chrome bead around the grill inset is in quite good condition and should polish up pretty good.
I'll wait until it is mounted and think about how I might change that then.
Is going to change the front slot. Have a few ideas.
Cheers [emoji106]

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[Tonyrodz]

Yes will look at that for sure.the chrome bead around the grill inset is in quite good condition and should polish up pretty good.
I'll wait until it is mounted and think about how I might change that then.
Is going to change the front slot. Have a few ideas.
Cheers [emoji106]

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Now you can make some money back selling the Tahoe grill.

 

[97YukonNZ]

That's good idea. I haven't paid for the GMC one yet! It just turned up here from the North island. Will track the dude down & find out how much I owe him[emoji849]

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[Fosscore]

Finally going to put my bluetooth head unit in now! Totally sick of trying to message and take pics for photo spotters thread while fone plugged into stereo with 3.5mm jack!! [emoji13]
Freedom!!
@Fosscore will laugh at that after our talk about road surveillance cameras earlier.[emoji1]

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Yessir. ^^

Like the progress and issue solving going on here.

Those wheels will look good too and the new grille.

 

[97YukonNZ]

Yessir. ^^

Like the progress and issue solving going on here.

Those wheels will look good too and the new grille.

Is coming along Mike. As is usual for these Trucks as I am learning from others on here is that it is handy being a problem solver and learning the pitfalls of intended mods.
Is helping me rationalize my decision making and looking to where I can improve characteristics on the vehicle and what wasn't designed to be messed with.
I have a small list of things I am going to do over winter seeing as I have a garage to do some work in.

Jobs line up:
Fix valley leak
Get rear leaves rebuilt/new bushes/shackles
New shock absorbers front/rear
Wheel alignment
Repair paint install GMC grill

Really looking forward to how it will handle after a freshenup!

Thanks guys[emoji870][emoji1]

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[Fosscore]

Is coming along Mike. As is usual for these Trucks as I am learning from others on here is that it is handy being a problem solver and learning the pitfalls of intended mods.
Is helping me rationalize my decision making and looking to where I can improve characteristics on the vehicle and what wasn't designed to be messed with.
I have a small list of things I am going to do over winter seeing as I have a garage to do some work in.

Jobs line up:
Fix valley leak
Get rear leaves rebuilt/new bushes/shackles
New shock absorbers front/rear
Wheel alignment
Repair paint install GMC grill

Really looking forward to how it will handle after a freshenup!

Thanks guys[emoji870][emoji1]

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You already know what it takes and have the skills and insight.

This forum is so great for leaning about particular gens. I’m sure you have but dig thru that OBS thread.

So much good info and still many guys who have or have had that gen.

Those little niggly known issues can be a such a time and knuckle saver as you know.

Looking forward to progress.

Jealous of the ride.

 

[97YukonNZ]

I was having a look last night on Trademe and found some front shocks that will fit the Yukon. I couldn't find anything for the rear so I asked the question and they came back with this.[emoji122]

KYB monotube gas. Do you guys rate these as a good shock?[emoji848]

I reckon a new shock is going to be way better than the 24 year old factory smoosh rods that are currently hanging out underneath [emoji849][emoji1]

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[Tonyrodz]

I was having a look last night on Trademe and found some front shocks that will fit the Yukon. I couldn't find anything for the rear so I asked the question and they came back with this.[emoji122]

KYB monotube gas. Do you guys rate these as a good shock?[emoji848]

I reckon a new shock is going to be way better than the 24 year old factory smoosh rods that are currently hanging out underneath [emoji849][emoji1]

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I've read on here guys seem to like them. I had my excels, which imo are garbage. Is that $180 for 2 or 4 shocks?

 

[97YukonNZ]

I've read on here guys seem to like them. I had my excels, which imo are garbage. Is that $180 for 2 or 4 shocks?

Yeah bilstien would be my ultimate if I could get hooked up with some. Even the good old monroe shocks work hard.
Umm nooo
That would be 180 each Brotha.
Cheap ayyy! [emoji849][emoji33].

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