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I'll start off saying I have a couple vehicles. A 1996 GMC Yukon 2wd (Project Yukon HD), a 2000 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), and a 1991 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) (Trail Rig). Well, recently I acquired my grandmother's 2000 GMC Sonoma.
I started a new job in July working at a GM dealer and drive 60 miles round trip a day (all highway), needless to say the Jeep (2000) and Yukon don't get that great of gas milage. Jeep's lifted and hasn't been regeared yet so it get's anywhere from 10-12 MPG and the Yukon is pretty much the same. So I knew at some point when money got right I'd be looking at adding another vehicle for a DD... Most likely would have been a late model GMT800 Z71. But, things happened and I had access to get the Sonoma, so I did.
First off if anyone is interested in my other vehicles, here they are:
2000 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), was the first vehicle I got in March of 2008. 5" lift, bumpers, tire carrier, winch, locker, etc.
Build thread: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/2000-cherokee-sport-143490/
1996 GMC Yukon, got in September of 2014. 5" lift, bumpers and tire carrier, winch, 20x10 Anthem's, etc.
Working on getting SAS parts together and convert to 4wd
Build thread: http://www.gmt400.com/threads/project-yukon-hd-1996-yukon-c1500.33671/
1991 Jeep Cherokee, got it March of 2017 (this year). Think it's got 3" or so lift (came that way) and not much else. As it sits it has a blown head gasket from the last time I took it out.
Build thread: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/91-xj-laredo-trail-jeep-234322/
Now onto the Sonoma. It has 77,800 miles. When I got it in November, it had been sitting for an unknown length of time and the battery was dead. Have since charged it and it's holding and starting the 2.2L fine but it's bad, only 430 cca out of 700 cca. So that will need to be addressed in the near future.
It's a 2.2L SLS extended cab long wheelbase, according to research it's the highest trim and longest of the models for the year. No power convenience package though, so manual locks, windows, and mirrors.
Here's the introduction video I did, as you will come to find out. I don't take as many pictures as I used to (look at my 2000 XJ build thread for picture overload), I do a lot of videos though and that is where I forget to take pictures. But I still try and remember to take detailed pictures when I can.
It took some time to get the paperwork so I didn't start driving it 'til yesterday. But before that, Sunday I took the subwoofer out of the Trail Jeep and put it in the back so I'd have a little bass until I get the subs I want.
Video of sub install
Even still, before I drive it up to work I ordered rims and tires for it since the old tires were dry rotted. I ordered some 18x8 IROC (Z) wheels, 255/45R18 Falken Ziex Ze950 tires, red splined lug nuts, red TR413 valve stems, and some 73 to 70.3 hub center rings. As you might be able to tell, I'm going with a red and black theme with this build.
18x8 IROC (Z) wheels
255/45R18 Falken Ziex Ze950 tires
red splined lug nuts
73 to 70.3 hub center rings
At work in the morning, I installed the wheels and tires after work.
After work mount, balanced, and installed.
I also ordered a ~2003 double DIN dash bezel since I plan to install a double DIN at some point.
That's it so far, the next upgrade will be to lower it 2/2 to get rid of some of the wheel gap. Other plans are s10 Xtreme front bumper, a full bellet looking s10 grille so I can get the s10 back headlights/turn signals and them put a 2017 GMC emblem in the center. All LED lighting and thats it so far. But like everything, you are almost never done.
Should have a video soon about the rims and tires.
I started a new job in July working at a GM dealer and drive 60 miles round trip a day (all highway), needless to say the Jeep (2000) and Yukon don't get that great of gas milage. Jeep's lifted and hasn't been regeared yet so it get's anywhere from 10-12 MPG and the Yukon is pretty much the same. So I knew at some point when money got right I'd be looking at adding another vehicle for a DD... Most likely would have been a late model GMT800 Z71. But, things happened and I had access to get the Sonoma, so I did.
First off if anyone is interested in my other vehicles, here they are:
2000 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), was the first vehicle I got in March of 2008. 5" lift, bumpers, tire carrier, winch, locker, etc.
Build thread: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/2000-cherokee-sport-143490/
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1996 GMC Yukon, got in September of 2014. 5" lift, bumpers and tire carrier, winch, 20x10 Anthem's, etc.
Working on getting SAS parts together and convert to 4wd
Build thread: http://www.gmt400.com/threads/project-yukon-hd-1996-yukon-c1500.33671/
You must be registered for see images attach
1991 Jeep Cherokee, got it March of 2017 (this year). Think it's got 3" or so lift (came that way) and not much else. As it sits it has a blown head gasket from the last time I took it out.
Build thread: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/91-xj-laredo-trail-jeep-234322/
You must be registered for see images attach
Now onto the Sonoma. It has 77,800 miles. When I got it in November, it had been sitting for an unknown length of time and the battery was dead. Have since charged it and it's holding and starting the 2.2L fine but it's bad, only 430 cca out of 700 cca. So that will need to be addressed in the near future.
It's a 2.2L SLS extended cab long wheelbase, according to research it's the highest trim and longest of the models for the year. No power convenience package though, so manual locks, windows, and mirrors.
You must be registered for see images attach
Here's the introduction video I did, as you will come to find out. I don't take as many pictures as I used to (look at my 2000 XJ build thread for picture overload), I do a lot of videos though and that is where I forget to take pictures. But I still try and remember to take detailed pictures when I can.
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It took some time to get the paperwork so I didn't start driving it 'til yesterday. But before that, Sunday I took the subwoofer out of the Trail Jeep and put it in the back so I'd have a little bass until I get the subs I want.
You must be registered for see images attach
Video of sub install
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Even still, before I drive it up to work I ordered rims and tires for it since the old tires were dry rotted. I ordered some 18x8 IROC (Z) wheels, 255/45R18 Falken Ziex Ze950 tires, red splined lug nuts, red TR413 valve stems, and some 73 to 70.3 hub center rings. As you might be able to tell, I'm going with a red and black theme with this build.
18x8 IROC (Z) wheels
You must be registered for see images attach
255/45R18 Falken Ziex Ze950 tires
You must be registered for see images attach
red splined lug nuts
You must be registered for see images attach
73 to 70.3 hub center rings
You must be registered for see images attach
At work in the morning, I installed the wheels and tires after work.
You must be registered for see images attach
After work mount, balanced, and installed.
You must be registered for see images attach
You must be registered for see images attach
You must be registered for see images attach
I also ordered a ~2003 double DIN dash bezel since I plan to install a double DIN at some point.
You must be registered for see images attach
That's it so far, the next upgrade will be to lower it 2/2 to get rid of some of the wheel gap. Other plans are s10 Xtreme front bumper, a full bellet looking s10 grille so I can get the s10 back headlights/turn signals and them put a 2017 GMC emblem in the center. All LED lighting and thats it so far. But like everything, you are almost never done.
Should have a video soon about the rims and tires.
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