R3cord303
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Hybrid could have an aluminum skin and structure vs just an aluminum skin maybe.
More likly IMO they ditched the hinge and latch assembly to save weight just like they ditched the roof rack and spare tire
What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?
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More likly IMO they ditched the hinge and latch assembly to save weight just like they ditched the roof rack and spare tire
my 2012 rear hatch is magnetic all over except the handle/trim around the licence plate area
Weird. My 02 is all aluminum, skin and structure.
the_tool_man
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It's not easy to find much detail on Hybrid differences. I found this:
https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/tahoehybrid/2012.html
Someone asked about the D-pillar trim. They look exactly like the Escalade ones. I had no idea there was an aero benefit to them. Cool.
https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/tahoehybrid/2012.html
Someone asked about the D-pillar trim. They look exactly like the Escalade ones. I had no idea there was an aero benefit to them. Cool.
iamdub
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It's steel. Now I'm trying to think of what vehicle I had or at least was under a lot that had an aluminum shaft.
Oh well, I rarely ever visit Mexico and I doubt I'll ever take this rig above the 120s. But I'll be sure my U-joints are of good quality and in top shape regardless.
Yes. I had a u-joint snap on a front driveshaft at only 30 mph but under full boost on The Beast and it took out part of the oil pan and the filter was blenderized. I got lucky, can’t imagine what would happen at that speed.
R3cord303
Posse In Effect
Oh good to know. I'm also looking at the hybrid tail lights because IIRC the brake light "bulbs" were LED weren't they? Do you have to pair the hybrid tails with the hybrid D pillar trim?
R3cord303
Posse In Effect
Looking at this picture and that link @the_tool_man posted- we now know why the rear glass doesn't open on the hybrids- because the rear spoiler is extended on the hybrid. I also answered my own question- kind of. The D pillar trim and hybrid tail lights look like they are molded with the trim. I'd really like to run them for the LED brake lights and the aero benefit with the d pillar trim.
the_tool_man
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If they're the same as Escalade, you can physically mix them however you want. But the shapes wont quite line up right. It's just an appearance issue.
Keep in mind if the lights are LED, they will require resistors at least to avoid hyper flash. It's possible, though I dont know this for sure, that the harnesses use different plugs. I do know the OEM Escalade taillights, which are LED, are not the same plug as Tahoe/Yukon.
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the_tool_man
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Looking at this picture and that link @the_tool_man posted- we now know why the rear glass doesn't open on the hybrids- because the rear spoiler is extended on the hybrid...
Maybe. I would characterize it a little differently. Looks to me like the rear glass is recessed relative to non-hybrid. The spoiler looks similar to an Escalade one in shape, but with a different light. I think GM could have fitted shorter glass struts to prevent the window from contacting the spoiler if they'd wanted to, and that was the only issue. I think they redesigned the hatch with fixed glass, resulting in the recess. Whether for aero, or weight savings, or both, someone decided it was worth losing the functionality of the rear glass to gain those things. I use the rear window a lot. So I'd disagree with their choice.
