What did you do to your GMT today?
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Yesterday had to go for an entrance exam at the local University. First time for me going to a Uni 
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This was last Saturday but I thought I'd share it anyways. My father and I took our cars to the local AcDelco Service center. He had to get a new brake booster on his Denali and I was there for a general oil change, oil filter change, and I should have pained attention to the air filter. It was DONE!! No wonder my CEL was on. Another thing was my steering fluid was sitting on the bottom
. Also had to change the battery as it was finished. The previous owner was all about Korean cars, he even had a Korean battery installed in a Blazer 
. All in all it was a fun day to see great GM cars being repaired!
The pic quality isnt too great as these were taken with my Dads iPhone, just that day left my Lumia at Home
. Also had to change the battery as it was finished. The previous owner was all about Korean cars, he even had a Korean battery installed in a Blazer . All in all it was a fun day to see great GM cars being repaired! The pic quality isnt too great as these were taken with my Dads iPhone, just that day left my Lumia at Home
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Sunday was a new alternator and power lead to it. Not a bad job.
Yesterday was New Bilstein 5125 rear shocks. I dig em. Digressive valving more appropriate for my needs.
Yesterday was New Bilstein 5125 rear shocks. I dig em. Digressive valving more appropriate for my needs.
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Today was my first day commuting while sitting in the donor LTZ's seats, with brand-new shocks too.
It feels like a whole different vehicle now.
I guess I'll have to be careful not to fall asleep, I haven't ever been that comfortable behind the wheel before.
It feels like a whole different vehicle now.
I guess I'll have to be careful not to fall asleep, I haven't ever been that comfortable behind the wheel before.
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Found the TB's driver front brake was all seizing up on me. Seem to have gotten it broken free, slide pins are OK, caliper seemed to compress reasonably, so maybe it is the hose being sketchy. Either way, the pads (particularly inboard) and the rotor are pretty well shot, weird wear pattern and just shy of the noise tabs. Road worthy again though (for now) so I'm taking it on my trip for work tomorrow.
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Well done.
I ordered up a 3 inch dump (had to get it shiny since it will be stuffed up in the framerails where no one can see--plus it was a random ebay find for cheap as aluminized) for the magnaflow so I can finally get it on.
I ordered up a 3 inch dump (had to get it shiny since it will be stuffed up in the framerails where no one can see--plus it was a random ebay find for cheap as aluminized) for the magnaflow so I can finally get it on.
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New to GMTNation, just came over from "that other forum". This was one of the first threads I saw so I thought I'd chime in since I've done some very recent upgrades. 184K on the odm. All stock drivetrain. Trans only major repair. Added a rough country 2" level on front, Z71 shocks and springs rear, and some fresh Firestone Destination A/T's. That was Friday. Sunday I was bored so decided to delete the trash can (resonator). Stainless oval tip to complete the can delete will be in tomorrow. Can't wait! Will post pics as soon as my phone stupid being retarded.
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Did a meguiars head light restore kit on my lights. I forgot to take a before pic. But did get one of what the polisher stage after clean up. I also adjusted my hood latch it was pretty loose and causing a annoying sound over bumps.
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My Headlights were soo bad the halogens barely lit up the road. Too lazy to restore them so I went ahead and installed HIDs. Was one of the first things I did after getting my TB
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Drove it 400 miles, handled it like a champ, especially with the new suspension parts up front. New thermostat is also working great.
Check engine light did come back on but it's for the gas tank crack. Top priority now is getting it in for the recall.
Check engine light did come back on but it's for the gas tank crack. Top priority now is getting it in for the recall.
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Filled her up and took her for a nice long ride 
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Now what we need are night pics, video and an article for the how to
Daytime teaser....
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Night shots...
Control photo
Led reverse lights
New aux reverse lights...
From behind...
Control photo Led reverse lights New aux reverse lights... From behind...
Finally had some time to replace my rusted exhaust tip. The FlowMaster fits perfectly in the bumper cutout. Never had a dual tip before, but I really like the look.
Old exhaust tip.
New FlowMaster tip.
45* intake couple installed.
Lastly, put in my 3157s with (33) 5730 chips. Much brighter than my 5630s with (22) chips.
Old exhaust tip.
New FlowMaster tip.
45* intake couple installed.
Lastly, put in my 3157s with (33) 5730 chips. Much brighter than my 5630s with (22) chips.
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I am really considering going with the resonator delete. I want the TB to sound more aggressive kinda like my Dads 05 Yukon Denali.
Would the resonator delete be enough or would I have to get a specific tip (Gibson,Flow,Magna) to get a complete feel of the I6. Checking everywhere for this
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Saturday, but first computer time since:
Replaced this rusty crap
With this stuff
I will get a pic of it installed since I forgot, but the difference is amazing. As the exhaust was rotting I did not realize how loud it had become with basically a straight pip setup over the past year or so. With the simple Magnaflow and turndown it sounds nice and clean with much less inside noise. Almost silent to my ears. We cut the old mounting bolts and pulled the rust out. Used a new flange gasket and bolted up new stuff, but to fit right with the dump we shorted it a couple inches and welded it right to the muffler exit. The mount on the magnaflow was for an ext, so I had to chop the part that slid in the rubber hanger off and weld it right to where the dump was attached. Fit right is and is nice and solid. It now dumps a few inches before the rear axle.
Replaced this rusty crap
With this stuff
I will get a pic of it installed since I forgot, but the difference is amazing. As the exhaust was rotting I did not realize how loud it had become with basically a straight pip setup over the past year or so. With the simple Magnaflow and turndown it sounds nice and clean with much less inside noise. Almost silent to my ears. We cut the old mounting bolts and pulled the rust out. Used a new flange gasket and bolted up new stuff, but to fit right with the dump we shorted it a couple inches and welded it right to the muffler exit. The mount on the magnaflow was for an ext, so I had to chop the part that slid in the rubber hanger off and weld it right to where the dump was attached. Fit right is and is nice and solid. It now dumps a few inches before the rear axle.
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So sad, do you have another GMT or looking for a replacement?Dropped insurance on the Trailblazer. She's done
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Got gas.
295.2 miles / 14.368 gallons = 20.557 MPG!!!
(8.739 Km/L for those folks outside the states)
After rounding up, I have achieved the mythical EPA Estimated™ 21mpg for the first time ever!
295.2 miles / 14.368 gallons = 20.557 MPG!!!
(8.739 Km/L for those folks outside the states)
After rounding up, I have achieved the mythical EPA Estimated™ 21mpg for the first time ever!
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Took some pics of parts, removed all the tail lights and rear cargo light. Still have more to pull but ran out of time again.
This is such a great site !! Gave me the confidence to tackle so many things. Over the last week I've done the strut assemblies, upper ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar links, sway bar bushings, rear shocks, spark plugs, throttle body clean, transfer case fluid change and painted a couple of rusty items under the hood. Some of this stuff was WAY overdue,, shamefully ! Got the rest of the fluids to change as soon as i get time. just ordered rear sway bar links and trans filter from Rockauto. ... I didn't even realize I had rear sway bar links until I started cruising this site. Learning so much from you guys,, thanks. I'll becoming a supporter !
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A day long project to restore the paint finish and also cleaned up the engine bay.
It was nice and cloudy all day so it help alot. I did a wax remover washing liguid followed by some light compound cleaner with the D.A then the eagle clay bar mit then a little polish also with the D.A. Finally 2 coats of meguiars ultimate wax. The paint is so Fresh looking and feeling I'm completely amazed so is the wife.
I cleaned the engine bay with just a standard engine bay degreaser and followed by a detailer turned out pretty nice aswell.
It was nice and cloudy all day so it help alot. I did a wax remover washing liguid followed by some light compound cleaner with the D.A then the eagle clay bar mit then a little polish also with the D.A. Finally 2 coats of meguiars ultimate wax. The paint is so Fresh looking and feeling I'm completely amazed so is the wife.
I cleaned the engine bay with just a standard engine bay degreaser and followed by a detailer turned out pretty nice aswell.
Very nice X wanna come do mine before it gets too hot? LOL
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Yanked the stock heather core to driver's side block hose/pipe assembly out of my TB and replaced it with a hose. The second half was so much easier!
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Would love to see more pics and if possible a how-to. Really nice setup with the buttons by the gear shifter
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Bought her a little something for a little camping retreat that me and the family are going on Memorial day weekend.
http://sportsdealbox.com/sports-acc...th-Cargo-Webbing-and-Hitch-Lock-ABSB00CM3ZQIY
I really don't want to fill the inside of the truck with camping stuff. So this will keep it nice and organized. Hopefully.
Edit: And clean also.
http://sportsdealbox.com/sports-acc...th-Cargo-Webbing-and-Hitch-Lock-ABSB00CM3ZQIY
I really don't want to fill the inside of the truck with camping stuff. So this will keep it nice and organized. Hopefully.
Edit: And clean also.
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Well, I did it. Got rid of Sirius and installed an iSimple Tranzit hardwired FM modulator so I can play mp3's off my phone. It was a simple install, the hardest thing was removing all the dash trim.
I'll run this until I have the bones for a nice Kenwood touchscreen DVD player.
I'll run this until I have the bones for a nice Kenwood touchscreen DVD player.
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I'm not sure whether I like the B-pillar being black too... I need to re-do it anyway, my tape job was very sloppy.
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