Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gringoloco · 04-09-2009, 12:22 PM

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cmart · 04-09-2009, 01:40 PM

That is very sharp! I like it! I've always thought Hoes looked good lowered down a little with that kind of stance.

Nice work.

eventytoo · 04-10-2009, 01:36 AM

killer truck gotta love 20'' factory takeoffs.... ya need a grill now to finish it off. Any mods not seen ?

gringoloco · 04-10-2009, 10:04 AM

I have de-badged and removed the pinstriping; it also has a set of LED tails. I hate the stock amber lights. There is a whole laundry list of other mods yet to be accomplished- this is only the beginning...

cmart · 04-10-2009, 02:27 PM

I want your wheels! Looks great!

kevinr1970 · 04-10-2009, 04:49 PM

What did it take to lower it; I understand it is a bit more complicated than lowering a truck?

**Palf70Step** · 04-11-2009, 07:58 AM

Very nice! Very subtle changes that really make it pop out!

msgross · 04-11-2009, 08:04 AM

Did that affect the traction control or anything? I don't think the wife will let me touch her 05 Tahoe.. That looks pretty sharp though... what's it cost to lower a ride like that?

gringoloco · 04-11-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

What did it take to lower it; I understand it is a bit more complicated than lowering a truck?

I wouldn't say more complicated, just different. The SUVs are just a 4wd front suspension without axles and the rear is a 4-link coil on axle setup. I bolted everything up in one days time in my driveway. See below for a description of parts involved.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice! Very subtle changes that really make it pop out!

Thanks! I have a few more subtle changes in store...

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Originally Posted by msgross

Did that affect the traction control or anything? I don't think the wife will let me touch her 05 Tahoe.. That looks pretty sharp though... what's it cost to lower a ride like that?

No effects on the traction control- or any other function for that matter. It actually rides better than before. I have around $1K in suspension- there are cheaper ways, but I wanted it to retain the stock ride quality and load capability. Here's what I did- it's actually kind of a mix of the best of a few different approaches.

Front:

McGaughey's 2" Drop Spindles
GM Purple Keys (Good for 1-2" depending on how you adjust them)
Monroe Sensa-Trac stock replacement shocks
Trimmed stock bumpstops

Rear:

McGaughey's 5" Rear Drop Kit minus coil springs
Air Ride Technologies Rear Kit minus supplied shocks
Monroe Sensa-Trac stock replacement shocks
DJM Free-Travel Mod (Removes factory bumpstops)
Energy Suspension Bumpstops

DirtyLarry · 04-11-2009, 11:29 PM

Looks very nice. It looks like what a sporty factory GMC Yukon GT in the GMT800 body style would look like if it ever existed. The 20’s look nice especially without the bling. Very tastefully done!

ShowSS12 · 04-22-2009, 06:11 PM

wait so your 3/5 drop with bags in the rear?

gringoloco · 04-22-2009, 10:58 PM

Yep.

LooseCannon · 05-22-2009, 08:09 PM

Very nice

. I have a couple questions...

What size tire?

Any tire rubbing issues?

Do you know the backspacing of the wheels?

Thanks.

**lolife99** · 05-22-2009, 11:16 PM

What size tires on the 20's?

gringoloco · 05-23-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LooseCannon

Very nice

. I have a couple questions...

What size tire?

Any tire rubbing issues?

Do you know the backspacing of the wheels?

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

What size tires on the 20's?

Tires are stock replacement 275/55-20 Goodyears. The driver's side rear fender liner has clearanced itself a little from rubbing during hard right-hand cornering. I need to trim it a little, but to be honest, it hasn't bothered me that badly. Dunno on the BS- seems like I remember they are around 30mm offset...

xxcov3rxx · 05-25-2009, 03:44 PM

looks killer!! keep up with the mods. its nice i actually found a forum where people mod their burbs and yukons.

LooseCannon · 05-31-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Tires are stock replacement 275/55-20 Goodyears. The driver's side rear fender liner has clearanced itself a little from rubbing during hard right-hand cornering. I need to trim it a little, but to be honest, it hasn't bothered me that badly. Dunno on the BS- seems like I remember they are around 30mm offset...

Thanks for the info. Did the McGaughys 2" drop spindles increase the track width? I've read on various forums where some drop spindles make the wheels stick out more.

LooseCannon · 06-04-2009, 09:55 PM

gringoloco -

I'm thinking about running these wheels on my 05 Suburban. The burb will be on air and sitting with a ride height of 4 1/2" front and 6" rear drop and 2" lower when aired out.

Based on your experience running these wheels/tires @ a 3/5 drop do you think they will work with my setup?

Thanks!

gringoloco · 06-04-2009, 11:03 PM

4.5/6 is a big drop on these trucks. You may be in for some rubbing issues. My rears tuck when aired out. Any lower up front and I think I would have problems...

tvblazer78 · 06-05-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I have de-badged and removed the pinstriping; it also has a set of LED tails. I hate the stock amber lights. There is a whole laundry list of other mods yet to be accomplished- this is only the beginning...

The lights looks sweet! I have looked at them before and All I have to say $$$. Do you have any pics of the back set up?

smbrouss70 · 06-05-2009, 08:16 PM

They're not that bad. My dad has a set like those, I think he got them for around $150 on ebay.

Here's a set on there now, they are just like my dad's, and from the picture look very similar if not the same as Gringo's.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-02...Q5fAccessories

tvblazer78 · 06-05-2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

They're not that bad. My dad has a set like those, I think he got them for around $150 on ebay.

Here's a set on there now, they are just like my dad's, and from the picture look very similar if not the same as Gringo's.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-02...Q5fAccessories

That's not bad at all.. Thanks!!

66redw/white · 06-04-2011, 10:09 PM

looks so good. if my tahoe had been 2wd i woulda done the same thing. pics of it with the rear aired out?

gringoloco · 06-04-2011, 11:55 PM

Thanks! Sorry, no aired-out pics. It tucked a little tire, but not much. It has Eibach coils on it now...

*Shane* · 06-05-2011, 11:44 AM

looks awesome! keep your eyes peeled for another set of those 20" take-offs. I'm a buyer ... can't find jack around here.

04-09-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon Before: During: __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-09-2009, 01:40 PM	#2
cmart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 46	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon That is very sharp! I like it! I've always thought Hoes looked good lowered down a little with that kind of stance. Nice work. __________________ 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended cab, short bed. 5.3L automatic.

04-10-2009, 01:36 AM	#3
eventytoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: snowville Posts: 104	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon killer truck gotta love 20'' factory takeoffs.... ya need a grill now to finish it off. Any mods not seen ?

04-10-2009, 10:04 AM	#4
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon I have de-badged and removed the pinstriping; it also has a set of LED tails. I hate the stock amber lights. There is a whole laundry list of other mods yet to be accomplished- this is only the beginning... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-10-2009, 02:27 PM	#5
cmart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 46	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon I want your wheels! Looks great! __________________ 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended cab, short bed. 5.3L automatic.

04-10-2009, 04:49 PM	#6
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon What did it take to lower it; I understand it is a bit more complicated than lowering a truck? __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

04-11-2009, 07:58 AM	#7
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04-11-2009, 08:04 AM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon Did that affect the traction control or anything? I don't think the wife will let me touch her 05 Tahoe.. That looks pretty sharp though... what's it cost to lower a ride like that? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-11-2009, 11:29 PM	#10
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon Looks very nice. It looks like what a sporty factory GMC Yukon GT in the GMT800 body style would look like if it ever existed. The 20’s look nice especially without the bling. Very tastefully done! __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

04-22-2009, 06:11 PM	#11
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon wait so your 3/5 drop with bags in the rear? __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

04-22-2009, 10:58 PM	#12
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon Yep. __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

05-22-2009, 08:09 PM	#13
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon Very nice . I have a couple questions... What size tire? Any tire rubbing issues? Do you know the backspacing of the wheels? Thanks.

05-22-2009, 11:16 PM	#14
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05-25-2009, 03:44 PM	#16
xxcov3rxx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lechlade, UK Posts: 12	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon looks killer!! keep up with the mods. its nice i actually found a forum where people mod their burbs and yukons.

06-04-2009, 09:55 PM	#18
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon gringoloco - I'm thinking about running these wheels on my 05 Suburban. The burb will be on air and sitting with a ride height of 4 1/2" front and 6" rear drop and 2" lower when aired out. Based on your experience running these wheels/tires @ a 3/5 drop do you think they will work with my setup? Thanks! __________________ Bagged 05 Suburban Bagged Baby Blue 68



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06-04-2009, 11:03 PM	#19
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon 4.5/6 is a big drop on these trucks. You may be in for some rubbing issues. My rears tuck when aired out. Any lower up front and I think I would have problems... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

06-05-2009, 08:16 PM	#21
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon They're not that bad. My dad has a set like those, I think he got them for around $150 on ebay. Here's a set on there now, they are just like my dad's, and from the picture look very similar if not the same as Gringo's. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-02...Q5fAccessories __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

06-04-2011, 10:09 PM	#23
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06-04-2011, 11:55 PM	#24
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Daily Driven (not-so-stock) '05 Yukon Thanks! Sorry, no aired-out pics. It tucked a little tire, but not much. It has Eibach coils on it now... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

06-05-2011, 11:44 AM	#25
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