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    Yukon XL

    Thanks! Agreed. Of the limited aftermarket bumper options for these rigs, TrailReady is the cleanest and doesn’t hang down lower than stock. Too many are just massive in a not so good way. I opted to match the rear also. Haven’t figured out lights yet but I’ll get to it eventually
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    Yukon XL

    First pic was before I got the winch installed. Gotta get an updated pic with it finished but there’s a pic of my m12 winch stuffed in there. I think they claim it will fit up to a 15k.
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    Yukon XL

    Nice bumper! I have the same setup but without the bull bar on top. Definitely a stout setup. Nice truck.
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    Satelite Phone - Which One is Best?

    sorry this is kinda long.... But, I've been an Iridium customer for the past 10+ years and have had both 9555/9575 phones for work as I'm on call 24/7 for some critical services and travel to remote areas (in the US) without cell coverage a few times a year and both devices have been really...
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    03 Suburban 2500

    3/4 ton all came with 245/75R16 as far as I know. I have seen 265/75/16 as available options, but never seen one come from the factory with them. 265/75R16 is a good size. I would highly suggest that if you go taller, go wider. I have tried the tall skinny route (235/85R16) and it...
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    2004 Yukon XL K2500 LBZ

    all in with shocks, thats about right. Yeah they aren't cheap but Cognito does it right. To do a 4-6" kit correctly its about $2500-3k If you go cheap your handling and ride quality will suffer as well as other components wearing out prematurely. It's unfortunately the nature of the beast...
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    2004 Yukon XL K2500 LBZ

    Cognito Motorsports have made a good name for themselves. Several others have copied their designs but it works well for the mild lift. Personally I think a 6” lift is a bit much unless you really need that much clearance. It’s a big truck so the biggest tire for the least lift should be...
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    Calling all Yukon’s

    Just did Bodie and Copper Mountain with mine this last weekend. Did great. A few desert pinstripes but the rig handled it like a champ and still cruised home on the highway and hauled a trailer back on the way home!
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    US West July 17-19th, 2020 Bodie Ghost Town and Copper Mountain—CA

    looks like this will be my first OB trip. looking forward to it. Is there any requirements to join one of these trips? I assume a full-size rig (minor lift) is capable enough for this run? Thx.
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    2004 Yukon XL K2500 LBZ

    This was from back in February on our way home from King of the Hammers. I just liked this pic of my rig with my buddies. That’s all.
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    2004 Yukon XL K2500 LBZ

    I really They work really well. It’s a good balance of larger size without being too big that performance suffers. I do notice that rpms are down a bit but 1600 rpm at 70 with the torque from the diesel is still perfectly drivable with stock 3.73’s. Otherwise if your loaded a lot with less...
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    2004 Yukon XL K2500 LBZ

    Front and rear are TrailReady. They aren’t cheap but solid units and fits the warn m12000 winch perfectly.
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    2004 Yukon XL K2500 LBZ

    Haven't made too many changes in recent months, a few minor things and a couple small trips. Made it to King Of the Hammers this year after a 4 year hiatus. Got to tow my old JK down for a friend. Truck pulled like a champ. Avg 14MPG over 900 miles. Upgraded by ball mount/shank for the WD...
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    Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL Registry

    @Tatertot / @Anak Agreed, the K2500 series burbs are heavy... over 5700 lbs! before you start loading them up. The 8.1 I think is closer to 6k lbs! Larger than stock tires without re-gearing the axle(s) makes even slower off the line. Also the biggest restriction to "off the line power" is...
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    My 2011 Tahoe LT. build, a work in progress.

    Is that a full size chevy van following your group? wow. I thought a suburban on the trail was alot. Props to him.