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Front axle seals failed after 11k miles.

I took the Yukon in to have both front axle seals changed again, after 11k miles. The shop said it is extremely rare for OEM seals to fail that quick. They suspect something else is happening, maybe a vibration in the front end or something similar. They did say my rotors are out-of-spec...
- Birchyboy
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- Jan 21, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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Vibration when braking

I took my truck in to have the left rear brake checked. That wheel was occasionally locking up during slow speed left turns, and I could hear what I thought was the pad dragging. I have also noticed a sound from the rear brakes when I was riding slowly alongside a wall or similar. It sounded...
- Birchyboy
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- Jan 10, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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To update or upgrade? That is my question

I've posted a few threads here and there about my dilemma. I figured a more concise thread is in order. I've got a relatively stock/original 1999 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4. I am the third owner, the previous owner was a mechanic and seems to have taken pretty decent care of it. Here's what I...
- Birchyboy
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- Oct 1, 2014
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Towing
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Choosing a new cat system

I asked this on another forum but didn't get much info. I've revised it a little based on newer information. Here's goes: I've got a '99 with 168k and one bad converter. The other one has been replaced already; the bad one is closest to the rear flange. I want to do the replacement...
- Birchyboy
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- Apr 29, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Exhaust