Matt's Yukon XL 2500 (Giant Silver Unicorn) Build

[Rocket Man]

In need of new tires and an alignment... with ~115k miles, and ~45k of that lifted, figured this would be a good time to update some of my steering parts. Went with Kryptonite tie-rods, pitman arm, idler arm, death grip pivot and support bracket. Replaced the center link with Moog, and a new GM steering stabilizer for good measure.

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I knew my day wasn't going to be easy when I couldnt find my low profile pitman arm puller.... but i know tricks! Relief cut....1...

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Damn thing wouldn't budge... air chisel, no help...

Reliefe cut 2....

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Still NO GO!! SOB...

Break away the section (a few hours in at this point pondering life)...

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Damn thing still wouldn't budge!! I begrudgingly took a hammer to it, full well aware of the repercussions (or maybe an excuse to upgrade the steering gear next..)

Then finally wiggled it out

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New tires and alignment coming Monday.

I thought you we’re gonna be buying a redhead box for a minute there.

 

[Matt_]

I thought you we’re gonna be buying a redhead box for a minute there.

Still might... post install test drive was good, but not happy with how much persuasion it took to get that SOB off!

 

[Rocket Man]

Still might... post install test drive was good, but not happy with how much persuasion it took to get that SOB off!

I mean, it’s almost a shame to bolt that Kryptonite stuff up to a stock box! You have my permission to go ahead and spend more money.

 

[Matt_]

I mean, it’s almost a shame to bolt that Kryptonite stuff up to a stock box! You have my permission to go ahead and spend more money.

LOL thats true! I'm hoping to get another year out of the control arms....will probably upgrade it when its time for that bill. Steering and tires are hard enough on the wallet at once (hell its more than most spend on a cheap lift )

 

[Rocket Man]

LOL thats true! I'm hoping to get another year out of the control arms....will probably upgrade it when its time for that bill. Steering and tires are hard enough on the wallet at once (hell its more than most spend on a cheap lift )

True, true.

 

[Matt_]

Well so far so good, steering is still nice and tight so hopefully it'll hang on until control arm upgrade time.

Haven't had a chance to get out for any good pics but going by forum rules snapped a few. The AT3 XLTs are really nice. I can actually hear my exhaust while cruising again

 

[Rocket Man]

Well so far so good, steering is still nice and tight so hopefully it'll hang on until control arm upgrade time.

Haven't had a chance to get out for any good pics but going by forum rules snapped a few. The AT3 XLTs are really nice. I can actually hear my exhaust while cruising again

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Nice.