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How to get a more comforatble ride with Yukon
by dan555
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Jul 19, 2008 (2:10 pm)
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Hi! I have owned a 2001 Yukon for a few months and it has a pretty choppy ride. The vehicle has 49,000 miles. What can I do to get a smoother, more comfortable ride?
Also, the drivers seat (leather) isn't comfortable. Any suggestions? Thanks, Dan
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Re: How to get a more comforatble ride with Yukon [dan555]
by tidester HOST
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Jul 20, 2008 (12:47 am)
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Replying to: dan555 (Jul 19, 2008 2:10 pm)
Perhaps your tires are overinflated?
tidester, host
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Re: How to get a more comforatble ride with Yukon [dan555]
by rsht
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Jul 20, 2008 (6:59 am)
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Replying to: dan555 (Jul 19, 2008 2:10 pm)
In addition to checking the tire air pressure, Not sure if your Yukon is equipped with the OEM Auto Leveling system? If so, make sure the auto leveling Position Sensor (on each side) is operating normally and each sensor position adjustment is within the proper range, otherwise, it can potentially cause too much/little air be pumped in to each air-shock...
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Re: How to get a more comforatble ride with Yukon [rsht]
by dan555
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Jul 22, 2008 (7:16 pm)
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Replying to: rsht (Jul 20, 2008 6:59 am)
Well I keep the cold tire pressure at 35 which is recommended by GMC. Is it better to run with a bit lower tire pressure?
Also my Yukon doesn't have the self leveling system.
Has anyone installed Sensatrack shock absorbers to soften the ride?
Thanks for the replies!
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Re: How to get a more comforatble ride with Yukon [dan555]
by rsht
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Jul 25, 2008 (3:34 pm)
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Replying to: dan555 (Jul 22, 2008 7:16 pm)
The air pressure in your tire, I would NOT go lower than what is recommended by GMC (the sticker on the driver side door jam). As far as shocks, I am not sure about the Sensatrack by Monroe; perhaps some one with experience can share his/her experience there. I have used Edelbrock Performance IAS Shocks before on my 2000 Ford Expedition, and enjoyed the shocks.
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/shocks/car.shtml
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Re: How to get a more comforatble ride with Yukon [rsht]
by dan555
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Aug 10, 2008 (6:18 pm)
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Replying to: rsht (Jul 25, 2008 3:34 pm)
Thanks guys!!!
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Re: How to get a more comforatble ride with Yukon [dan555]
by cesarm
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Jan 15, 2009 (10:05 am)
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Replying to: dan555 (Jul 22, 2008 7:16 pm)
I have a 2002 Yukon and I installed Monroe Sensatrack shocks, and It rides softer, but I noticed that the vehicle lower a bit in the back part, because the stock shocks are very hard and keep the vehicle leveled when is louded or is towing. But I like the way it rides.
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Idle Problem
by cesarm
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Jan 15, 2009 (10:37 am)
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I have a 2002 Yukon 2wd and It shakes when is on Drive and complete stopped. I took it to the dealership and they said that probably is an exhaust problem but they don't really know what the problem is. I did a complete tune up, wash the throtle body, change the PCV valve, computer diagnostic, revise the IAC valve and everything seems to be normal but the problem is still there.
Does anybody know how solve this problem?
Thank you.
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Re: Idle Problem [cesarm]
by rsht
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Jan 25, 2009 (11:37 am)
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Replying to: cesarm (Jan 15, 2009 10:37 am)
I assume the shake is much less (or almost not) noticeable when the car is moving or cruising, correct? If so, have you checked for possible vacuum leak some where in the system; if not yet, check for leak(s) first (i.e. old or hardened hoses) before spend big money on the exhaust system (i.e. clogged Catalytic converter...). Good Luck!
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Re: Idle Problem [rsht]
by cesarm
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Jan 25, 2009 (8:23 pm)
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Replying to: rsht (Jan 25, 2009 11:37 am)
Yes, the shake is much less while running. But if the catalytic converter is clogged, don't you thing that this problem would be detected in the state inspection??.
Thank you for the info,
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