What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

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YukonXL04

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My shocks were worn out and new nivomat shocks are $$$. Plus I wanted a little bit firmer ride and the ability to try different shocks now that the zw7 springs are swapped out. I’m going to tow with mine as well. Air bags and a wireless controller are next.

Yea I don't want to mess with air bags and all that... what mileage did yours wear out at? I have 11k on mine and they are still good.

stiffer suspension is possible while maintaining the load levelling ability. You can just swap in new springs. If you want to maintain non z71 height you can put in standard (moog 81071) non z71 springs, or if higher ride height and even stiffer than that is the goal then the moog 81069 (z71) springs would work.

MOOG Part # 81071 Constant Rate Spring
Bar Size (In): 0.640 Inch
Free Height (In): 16.042 Inch
Install Height (In): 5.266 Inch

MOOG Part # 81069 Constant Rate Spring
Bar Size (In): 0.640 Inch
Free Height (In): 17.177 Inch
Install Height (In): 5.266 Inch


I swapped from my worn airride equipped springs (which are softer than 81071 from what I understand) to some z71 springs that I trimmed a coil off of and some bilstein shocks (I deleted my non functional airride as well, simply due to cost to replace). They are definitely stiffer. Not uncomfortable though.

MUCH better in my case than what was in there before.

I was thinking about that as well. Z71 springs and shock spacers for a little extra height and still keep load leveling.
 

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Damn Tony,
That's a little strand of bad luck your having...
Hope the GF gets better quickly.
The Trans temprature gauge is plug and play as you probably know. I sent my cluster out to have it refurbished, new lights, stepper motors, etc. Had the trans gauge added for $80. I'll bet you can swap that gauge into your original panel.
Who did you use to get everything done?

I see you already posted. I didn't go to the last page.
 

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Yea I don't want to mess with air bags and all that... what mileage did yours wear out at? I have 11k on mine and they are still good.



I was thinking about that as well. Z71 springs and shock spacers for a little extra height and still keep load leveling.

You'll want a piece of all thread cut to length for the ride height sensors. Super simple mod to keep the airride/load levelling functioning properly in that case.
 

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Yea I would like a stiffer suspension, but I really like my load leveling shocks. I tow quite a bit and after a few miles it's right back to stock height instead of sagging from tounge weight...

Been contemplating giving it up though. What made you switch over?
How many mikes are on your shocks now? I have the same shocks. But I think mine are original.
 

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My shocks were worn out and new nivomat shocks are $$$. Plus I wanted a little bit firmer ride and the ability to try different shocks now that the zw7 springs are swapped out. I’m going to tow with mine as well. Air bags and a wireless controller are next.
Which shocks did you end up using?
 

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YukonXL04

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You'll want a piece of all thread cut to length for the ride height sensors. Super simple mod to keep the airride/load levelling functioning properly in that case.

The zw7 isn't like the air ride, it doesnt have any sensors to adjust the height. I believe it works off internal shock pressures or something.

How many mikes are on your shocks now? I have the same shocks. But I think mine are original.

I just rolled 110k miles...
 

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Thx. Gotta contact him. Look what I got today. Everything is slowly coming together.
Also may I recommend another option. @ScottyBoy does guage repairs and upgrades as well, and he's on this forum :deal:

He did a blue led upgrade on my silverado guages, ac panel, door switched, exc. He got the skills to pay the bills, and a nice guy to deal with.:beer:
 

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