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Looks awesome!
Matt's Yukon XL 2500 (Giant Silver Unicorn) Build
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Thanks guys!
Here's an update to the trimming.
Pro Comp Brackets 90-3575 and 90-3576 had to be modified to eliminate rubbing. Not a big deal, I just cut off all excess material and mounted with one upper & one lower bolt. Then some trimming and heating/forming of the liner.... not too bad. These brackets were definitely a life saver!!
Really.... for taking 1.5" off the bumper I think it came out pretty damn good. Only ones that'll notice are other GM owners who have been through our hell of trying to fit bigger tires lol
Here's an update to the trimming.
Pro Comp Brackets 90-3575 and 90-3576 had to be modified to eliminate rubbing. Not a big deal, I just cut off all excess material and mounted with one upper & one lower bolt. Then some trimming and heating/forming of the liner.... not too bad. These brackets were definitely a life saver!!
Really.... for taking 1.5" off the bumper I think it came out pretty damn good. Only ones that'll notice are other GM owners who have been through our hell of trying to fit bigger tires lol
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Here are the in-process pictures from installing blocks, shocks, and 2" steel wheel spacers on the rear to finish the job earlier today.
I still need to do something with the brake line brackets, or put limiting straps on... or both.
Also don't have the final lift numbers yet, but I'm worried it might be perfectly level with the 3" block. Not sure I want to lower the front anymore since I really have nothing else to trim. If i need to bring the rear up another inch I'll be looking into Deaver spring packs since I don't want to run a taller block.
I still need to do something with the brake line brackets, or put limiting straps on... or both.
Also don't have the final lift numbers yet, but I'm worried it might be perfectly level with the 3" block. Not sure I want to lower the front anymore since I really have nothing else to trim. If i need to bring the rear up another inch I'll be looking into Deaver spring packs since I don't want to run a taller block.
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looking good! really like the stance of it
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Looking great.
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Cleaned her up for a quick pic before heading to the alignment shop. Really happy (relieved) with how it came out 
Bombsquad85
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Never knew that truck had leaf springs looks awesome
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It's a 2500, completely different and far more durable than the 1500s.
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In general I haven't been much of a fan of removing the door molding from the GMT900 trucks because the body lacks transition curves like the GMT800, so removing them made them look like billboards (IMO) with huge open space that would draw the eye....
......but, now that the truck is lifed, that 'huge space' isn't so huge compared to the overall area anymore. I'm thinking they're coming off during the next sunny day....
Please don't make fun of my Microsoft Paint [lack of] skills
......but, now that the truck is lifed, that 'huge space' isn't so huge compared to the overall area anymore. I'm thinking they're coming off during the next sunny day....
Please don't make fun of my Microsoft Paint [lack of] skills
niely
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How do you like the AMP Research boards? I've been looking at those for a while. Looks fairly easy to install. Like you said, more moving parts etc is my only concern. I also have 4 kids! We are a rare breed
