Well, it's been about two and a half years since I updated this thread, and my Yukon thread for that matter. But decided to update this one first, I think I've said it before but YouTube and Instagram is the best place to follow any of my builds.
Anyway, I'm not going to go into complete detail but I'll talk a little about what I did and post a couple pictures and the YouTube video I did if I made one.
First off, in mid Jan. 2018 I had to address the issue of the torque converter not locking up. So I swapped out the valve body in the trans. It wasn't too bad considering it was my first somewhat major transmission repair.
I got a rebuilt AcDelco valve body, new AcDelco internal wiring harness with solenoids, new AcDelco Manual Shift Shaft Position Switch, and new AcDelco screens/filters. Also got nre check balls. I did get the deep 5 quart Dorman transmission pan and used Mobil 1 Dexron-6 and did a flush.
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Old valve body out
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I did a redneck flush by getting some heater hose on the upper trans radiator port, putting 5 quarts in the pan and running the truck in neutral until empty and refilling until I had 5 quarts left and filled it up to max. I flushed 11 quarts through the trans.
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Here's the video, it's not detailed due to the time it took to do and me not feeling too good.
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We also had snow two weeks in a row, I was super surprised due to us normally not getting snow until about March or April. Crazy Memphis weather. The Sonoma took it like a champ. The Falken tires amazed me with how well they took to the snow.
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The next thing I did on the Sonoma at the end of Jan. 2018 was I got some LED tail lights and decided to open them up and paint match the inside.
I took the housings apart and taped off what I didn't want to paint
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Then I got some pant match online with a clear coat.
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Then mounted on the truck.
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Here's the video I did on it.
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The next thing I did was add a switch panel because I didn't want to put random swiches all over the place. Used some aluminum to make the mounts for the relay box.
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Here's the video I did.
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Next, in Feb 2018, I got some RGBW rock light, I have still yet installed all the modules but I cannot recommend the company enough. They are somewhat local to me and they have a 25 year no questions asked warranty including accidental damage. Already had that proven when I damaged one of my Jeep modules, I ripped one of the wires and they sent me a new module. Alos they are super bright, but you will pay for the price. Not cheap but so worth it. I have bought sets for all the vehicles. I used one in each wheel well and two on each side of the frame. Also will have one in the front and one in the back.
I do recommend to use 1/4-20 rivnuts or nutserts to mount them though, I that to mount them on my Jeep and Yukon, much easier than bolts and nuts.
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