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

[MadDogDelpho]

Thanks. The box says AVH-280BT, it's got Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and DVD

 

[Rocket Man]

FINALLY got to use that 2Din dash from @Tonyrodz. Got a new pioneer AVH-280BT and a K9 MUNDIAL-NLSA+ alarm system installed. My parents paid for half as a birthday present
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And they approve of Metallica?

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Well my dad does... don't tell my mom

 

[CO-Tahoe]

Replaced the drivers door latch mechanism and outside handle. tried to figure out the rear barn door removal. didn't have much luck but did end up buying a special hing pin removal tool. hopefullt it'll do the trick. The dent on the ogiginal door bugs me.

 

[shreksbrother]

I went with a ProClip angled phone mount and put a WizGear universal stick-on magnet on it. The magnet is so strong that if you get your phone within a couple of inches from it, it'll grab it mid air. It doesn't block the vent at all even with the Note 5.

I had never heard of those mounts... Thanks for mentioning the brand. I just ordered one to go on the driver side.

 

[shreksbrother]

Installed Esky roof racks, rear vent caps, door panels, seats and dash into the Hoe...still need to install the new carpet and the rest of the Esky interior/exterior

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My brother just gave me a set of those big towing mirrors from his HD Silverado. How do you like them? I'm planning on putting them on my Yukon, but have concerns about parking and someone smacking them because they stick out so much... Any issues?

 

[05Single]

So after owning my Yukon for one year, it was time to renew my registration and get an annual motor vehicle inspection.

I surprisingly failed for the following reasons:

• HID Aftermarket Low Beam Bulbs
• Right Turn Signal Activates Hazard Lights
• Excessive Play in the Front End

Apparently HID lights that are not OEM have been illegal in Massachusetts for the past three years. So I had to go get a pair of incandescent bulbs and "install them for a re-inspection". The HID lights were in the Yukon when I bought it last year. The dealer I purchased it from handled the registration and inspection, so the inspection station either missed the lights, or looked the other way for the dealer.

I replaced the turn signal flasher relay under the dash with a GM replacement module that is an updated/upgraded unit since this seemed to be a common failure point in '03-'06 models. It seems to have solved the problem.

I tracked the excessive play to a set of worn Pitman and Idler Arms. While I was in there I also replaced the Idler Bracket since it was out and one less tapered joint I had to break, and it didn't look like any of them had ever been greased. After installing them I cleaned out all the grease points on the front end, and greased all the joints until the boots puffed back up. After that I took it for an alignment where they corrected the toe. Overall the job went well, but my arms and neck are going to be sore for a few days after wrestling the old ones out.

If anyone is interested these are the parts I ordered from Amazon. They all worked well, had great fitment, and seemed better quality than the parts I removed.

• ACDelco 10383321 GM Original Equipment Hazard Warning & Turn Signal Flasher
• ACDelco 45C0069 Professional Pitman Arm
• ACDelco 45C1120 Professional Idler Link Arm
• ACDelco 45C1123 Professional Idler Link Arm

I also took the opportunity to buy a nice cordless magnetic swivel LED work light. I don't know why I waited so long to get one. I can't imagine doing the steering work without it.

• Neiko 40464A Cordless Magnetic LED Work Light

What color were the hids? If they were 6000k you might get away 5000k

 

[Cattivo]

My brother just gave me a set of those big towing mirrors from his HD Silverado. How do you like them? I'm planning on putting them on my Yukon, but have concerns about parking and someone smacking them because they stick out so much... Any issues?

I like them a lot better than the original mirrors, I have the bottom half of the mirrors pointed directly at the ground which makes parking alongside a curb a piece of cake. People tend to pull over for me so I don't smack into their mirrors when traveling in opposite directions on tight roads

They can also extend outwards an additional 4'' for towing purposes...if parking on a main street is your concern, they will fold in like regular mirrors but not with the power fold button if you have that option, you will have to fold them by hand

 

[mdnitedrftr]

Dropped it off at the transmission shop. They couldn't replicate the issues, so they are keeping it overnight and are taking it on a long ride tomorrow.

 

[Rocket Man]

Dropped it off at the transmission shop. They couldn't replicate the issues, so they are keeping it overnight and are taking it on a long ride tomorrow.

They just wanted to drive it some more. They like it.