- #3937 of 4070
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Re: Are 18" custom wheels/tires a good compromise? [mikesocal]
by tdoh
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Jan 04, 2006 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: mikesocal (Dec 27, 2005 11:40 pm)
I can't offer an opinion as to how good a compromise 18" wheels/tires will be for off-roading/snow/etc. since I've never tried them out; I guess it would sorta depend on how aggressive you'll drive your vehicle under those types of road conditions--e.g., really rocky roads, deep snow drifts, etc.
FWIW--I'm running 22" wheels/tires on my DXL and for the most part, try to avoid road conditions that are really adverse for those sized shoes. However--I have driven on snow-covered roads (2-3 inches deep) and on fairly-rugged (i.e., no large rocks to drive over) dirt roads on my 22's w/o any problems...of course, I do drive a bit more conservatively than I probably would if I were running on the stockers. Potholes--well, I know I'm taking my chances in that regard--but as with any kind of choice, there will always be compromises.
Just my opinion, but 18" is not much of a compromise if "big-wheel" look is part of the equation since there isn't much of a perceptible difference from going up only 1" in size. I think that as long as you drive a bit more conservatively under such road conditions, 20" is a much better compromise in both looks (size-wise) and performance. OTOH--since you mentioned about the possible need for using snow cables...I guess it would be a bit difficult to find cables for 20" tires although I would imagine that it might only be a matter of time before some manufacturer starts offering them, what with the increased proliferation of big wheels/tires being offered these days.
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- #3938 of 4070
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Re: New XL Denali Owner - Q about break-in & towing [mikesocal]
by tdoh
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Jan 04, 2006 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: mikesocal (Dec 30, 2005 10:54 am)
Congrats from one DXL owner to another on your purchase--I'm sure you'll enjoy driving it! If you're one of those types who are open to trying to get more power out of your DXL, you might want to consider a custom PCM tune...I did and it's the best bang-for-the-buck aftermarket performance add-on I've ever purchased for my truck.
About the vehicle towing issue--the AWD system on the Denali cannot be put in neutral (I'm not talking about putting the tranny in neutral--that's a different thing altogether) unlike that of most 4WD vehicles. The technical explanation that describes why this is so eludes me at the moment (someone please help me out) but suffice it to say, it is because of this issue that the Denali cannot be towed at speed w/ all four wheels touching the ground. You can however tow/move it at very-slow speed (e.g., pushing it) for very short distances such as during those situations you mentioned w/o risk of damage to the transfer case.
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- #3939 of 4070
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Antenna and cable replacement
by oj619
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Jan 07, 2006 (6:32 am)
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How do I replace the antenna base and cable on a 2002 Yukobn XL?
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- #3940 of 4070
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Yukon XL Splits Up
by steve_ HOST
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Jan 07, 2006 (8:18 am)
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2007 Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL Make Debut in L.A. (Inside Line)
Steve, Host
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- #3941 of 4070
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Re: 05 Yukon XL Problem [g_gsmith]
by mbarrett
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Jan 11, 2006 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: g_gsmith (Dec 22, 2005 7:10 am)
How ironic!! I recently bought an 06 Yukon XL in October. Recently I noticed a grinding noise and they told me the same thing. I took it to a brake shop to get a second opinion and they said it is a suspension problem. In the process of checking on this lead..
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- #3942 of 4070
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Re: 10K Report [suvdriver]
by jimbo24
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Jan 17, 2006 (8:51 pm)
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Replying to: suvdriver (Nov 11, 2000 3:35 pm)
thanks for all the info . . . mine is an '01 Yukon XL, but I'm having what may be a similar problem - speaker static. The static comes over the speaker, right when the vehicle is started and slowly (5-10 miles later) dissipates. It happens whether the radio is powered on or off. I recently took the vehicle in for a recall, some kind of fuel circuit assembly thing (I can't recall), but I do remember something in the recall information about a ground wire. I'm thinking when the dealer performed the recall, they didn't do the ground 'right', and in the few weeks after, it's worked loose, and that's what's leading to the static. The dealer told me it could be a blown speaker . . . but with static coming over it whether it's on or off . . . ? That doesn't sound right to me. Any advice on where I start looking for that loose ground . . . ? Thank you very much.
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- #3943 of 4070
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Re: 2002 Yukon XL [bigboytoys]
by jimbo24
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Jan 17, 2006 (9:04 pm)
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Replying to: bigboytoys (Dec 27, 2005 3:50 am)
my '01 XL is coming up on 80K miles, and I haven't had any tranny service / work done. I need to check out the OM about when this should be done, but I'm thinking you did the 'right' thing and it failed anyway . . . yes?
By the way, the guy at the Express Lube says they offer two types of tranny service, one drains and the other, they put some kind of vacuum on it to really 'drain it right', or something like that . . . doesn't sound right to me, does it . . . ?
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- #3944 of 4070
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Re: 10K Report [jimbo24]
by jimbo24
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Jan 17, 2006 (9:59 pm)
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Replying to: jimbo24 (Jan 17, 2006 8:51 pm)
thanks to all who have posted on this problem (headliner / speaker(?) static / buzzing), and for directing me to the Tahoe board, where I found a similar problem . . . if this is in fact not speaker / radio / ground related, but rather an aspirator and / or fan related to the ACC, do I just pop off that little speaker-looking 'thing', and replace whatever's underneath, or . . . ? I've seen some mention of doing what may need doing by first removing the headliner, but that seems like more than I want to get in to . . . any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you.
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- #3945 of 4070
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Re: Ideas for increasing height a few inches? [mikesocal]
by tireguy
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Jan 18, 2006 (12:05 pm)
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Replying to: mikesocal (Dec 31, 2005 9:08 am)
You can squeeze an inch out just by adjusting the torsion bars which suspend your front end. You probably have enough slack to raise it a half inch or so in the adjustment bolts (support the front end with jackstands then tighten the bolts). Otherwise you need to remove the bars and rotate them to the next position, then retighten the adjustment bolts. Of course the more you raise them the more you will affect your handling. It's built in for fine adjustments, mainly leveling side-to-side, but it works for this too. You can then adjust your autoride height sensor to level the vehicle in the rear. Of course it's nothing like installing a 4-6" Fabtech system, but this is one of the few vehicles which can be lifted slightly without purchasing any new parts. You'll want to get a front-end alignment after messing with the suspension.
-Chris
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- #3946 of 4070
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Re: Ideas for increasing height a few inches? [tireguy]
by mikesocal
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Jan 25, 2006 (3:31 pm)
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Replying to: tireguy (Jan 18, 2006 12:05 pm)
Thanks Chris. I'll hold off for now, however, if I do lift it, I'll probably want to go with 3 or 4 inches. I don't think one inch would be worth it. I get the impression that installing a lift kit on the Deanli isn't very popular, due to the complexities involved with the AutoRide suspension.
Mike
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