My “new” 05 - updates, upgrades and service plans

[Tonyrodz]

-Tony...What lowering springs did you use. I used the Moog Z71 springs on my Denali when I removed the air ride in the back and now it sits too high in the back, but at least 2 to 3 inches more than the stock rake.

Those Moog Z71 springs are much stiffer, so it makes sense that the rear would be higher. I bought this complete kit--https://www.crownsuspension.com/lowering/3/4-lowering-kit-4-coils-2-3-torsion-keys-with-shock-extenders/
I'm sitting around 33 1/4, or there abouts.
With 17's
With 22's

 

[Got Tahoe]

Great to see you guys taking care of your older Tahoe's. I am either to old to get under mine or maybe just lazy.
I had 2 05's, Sold one last year 85K miles sold it for $8,500 to a friend. Still have my Blue 05 with 39,000 miles. I keep wanting to by a new Tahoe to move up on this 05.
But still works for me.
My big mistake was selling my 99 tahoe to a buddy $4 K had 92 K miles. I tried to buy it back but he gave it to his dad in another state.

I did have my tire shop replace one of my TPMS valve stems. Still have a problem with it.

 

[Maximus05Escalade]

Mine is Flex Fuel so if your isn't, the evap system may be somewhat different. Here's a pic of mine, looking from the rear with the fuel tank removed. Vent valve is in the red circle.

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Yours is probably the newer, round one with the external filter:

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Looks to be mounted right beside canister. If so it's a pretty sure bet Mountie's is the same. Mine is on my 05 Escalade. Getting ready to replace canister and clear lines today. both valves are fairly new, but I found charcoal inside of my purge valve, slow fill started a couple weeks ago along with our dear, dear friend P0455. Interesting fact of compromising canister by over filling fuel tank because I'm terrible for having to squeeze in every drop I can so ty for throwing that info out there and ty Jesus for leading me to read this particular post.

 

[Maximus05Escalade]

Great to see you guys taking care of your older Tahoe's. I am either to old to get under mine or maybe just lazy.
I had 2 05's, Sold one last year 85K miles sold it for $8,500 to a friend. Still have my Blue 05 with 39,000 miles. I keep wanting to by a new Tahoe to move up on this 05.
But still works for me.
My big mistake was selling my 99 tahoe to a buddy $4 K had 92 K miles. I tried to buy it back but he gave it to his dad in another state.

I did have my tire shop replace one of my TPMS valve stems. Still have a problem with it.

Let me know if you decide to sell Ole Blue. At 39k it's probably pretty wore out you should probably go ahead and sell. LMBO

 

[mountie]

I spent good money replacing all the fuel vent system..... But I have the feeling they failed to blow out the lines...... My gas pump gun sometimes stops..... But not all the time..
( I guess the station pump pressure may be the reason?? )

 

[OR VietVet]

When I did mine, I did the ENTIRE system, including the lines. All spankin' new.

 

[treehan77]

You added a hitch it don’t forget there probably isn’t a trans cooler since it didn’t have a hitch, so if you’re going to much towing, you will want to add that too. I also bought one BECAUSE it didn’t have a hitch (and therefore never towed anything!), but the ***** is only used for cooler attachment or very light towing.