KT the Bulldozer

[The Ohioian]

I always wanted a big block, my first was an 05 2500 hd that I bought new of a farm lot dealer in east Ohio it had a 6.0, radio, cloth and a rubber mat floor it was the best for a twenty something cowboy working the woods of California. I jumped in that truck once and push the peddle down in tipp city and let off in Carson city 36hrs (I got gas receipts)
A buddy of mine owned a 04 ss it was blue and of course the black Yukon xl Denali always pleases the eye.
In 2014 I had a sweet 77 baby blue suburban that I pulled my canned ham with. I kept dreaming of a big block so we bought a 2004 GMC Yukon XL Quadrasteer.

By far my favorite truck ever 3/4 ton to carry my wife two small humans three crazy male dogs a canoe and my camper I have always had a weight problem. With 04 problems solved.

I have had some mistakes and want to document the truck and maintenance so no place better than the forum that talks back and shares.

[The Ohioian]

I think the rear end is a type of dana with this crazy clutch pac that takes a friction modifier that needs to be found for a rebuild and those big cv joints are rare and the bilstien auto ride.

that's the biggest exposed rock I could find to park on for a pic.

[Palf70Step]

Looks like a beast burb! The 3/4 ton burbs/Yukon XLs just seem to look way better then their 1/2 ton brethern. Nice ride. Looking forward to seeing more on it.

[The Ohioian]

the trans was whining and I needed some tie rod ends and the rear end was chattering in turns, I took it to the steelership with a heart in fairborn told them to fix all that. and walked away. they called me and changed the filter on the trans swapped the tie rod ends

. About the chatter on turns..

maintenance bulletin... when chatter in rear end on Pontiac solstice, awd trailblazer and quadrasteer they all have this clutch pac inside the carrier it needs the fluid changed our clutch pac swapped. I pick up my truck and they used the diff machine to suck out fluid and install new regular diff fluid. this truck has a drain plug and takes a friction modifier and gm only part#. Thats the story of all the major stuff so far 160,000 the rest will be here.

[The Ohioian]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Looks like a beast burb! The 3/4 ton burbs/Yukon XLs just seem to look way better then their 1/2 ton brethern. Nice ride. Looking forward to seeing more on it.

I've like all your trucks and write ups thanks for the info (by the way those cup holders were nice)

[The Ohioian]

I got the new red arc brake control installed. I didn’t like the idea of mounting under the dash next to my knees. Last truck had it there and I slammed it a few times.

[hatzie]

I like that brake controller installation. Clean and unobtrusive.

[The Ohioian]

Red bud and KT. Growing up I always had Mike and the steam shovel in the back of my head. When my kids were born, I found another book by the author K.T. the bulldozer and the big snow. At the time we bought this truck I was building a pond running all kinds of equipment and an old john deer dozer. We had driven lots of suburbans looking for one. When she popped up and I sat in the seat it felt like a bulldog compared to the others. Children’s books they stick with you!.

[The Ohioian]

There is a kayak and all the camping gear inside with us! Truck camping

[The Ohioian]

I have to use a ladder to get them up there and I got it down to about ten minutes to tie. It’s overloaded and trying to build a small trailer for the boats and gear but there will be times when camping that they will be on top. I keep thinking a roll cage will keep the roof intact that can’t be good for it. Roll cage that’s a pipe dream🤪

[The Ohioian]

I have been busy with work and school much of the fall into winter but I got some time to do some much needed maintenance on the Yukon over the holidays. I have been daily the lunch box and I knew the salt and snow was coming. The Garage is tapped out on space so the mild weather was welcomed even though I'm the kind of guy that prays for snow.

I had a coolant leak I thought was at the back of the block on the passenger side. I went to the parts store and borrowed the system pressurizer tool for two hundred dollars. I found the leak at the plastic fitting going into the heater core and to the auxiliary heat for the rear. As I returned the tool they gave me all the money back and I got the part from the Dorman section in the aisles 20.00. don't forget to buy the tool for the fittings. I learned THE HARD WAY that the tool exists. I didn't take a photo or a video to post on the tube.

[The Ohioian]

This truck will be for sale As soon as the one I ordered comes in.

Needs a lot. The magnetic bilstiens cost more than I'll be selling her for. Something slips in the the driveline from time to time. The blend door will drive one bonkers and the rust is getting bad. Everything works except the fuel cap and the drivers door control panel when the door is halfway open(its got a short). Not on much but I will check from time to time and post when sold.

[The Ohioian]

This truck has a new owner hope it treats his family as well as it treated mine.

[Palf70Step]

So, what was the replacement? Or did I miss it somewhere?

[The Ohioian]

We ordered it on may 5th was built in Fort Wayne on the first of August and we took delivery on the 9th of August with 1 mile on it. Black RST crew 6.2 as basic as they would let me build it with that motor. It’s got 700 on the clock and only been on the back roads breaking her in right. The dogs jumped on it the first week and scratched it so that’s over with. Still be here with the Lunch box.

the quadrasteer was maybe my favorite truck ever

[Palf70Step]

Looks good. Love the lunch box

[LT7A]

All look like good rigs. I remember the Mike and the Steamshovel book.

[The Ohioian]

We have not been spending money on the hot rods. Actually sold them and been using the cash to travel. The new truck has been doing good. I wish we had a place for those on here.

Here's what I think... 2022 Rst 6.2 it seems to be under built in the front end something is not right seems to flex I don't know what it is and can't give any facts to why I feel that way. when on the freeway it drifts not like its worn out but its not where I left it when I looked Away. My wife does not complain about it but the truck does not inspire confidance on high speed banked turns in rush hour traffic.

We have 23,000 on the truck and almost all of it has been for leisure we went around the country the long way. Did 120 in the California Desert for about 4 hours in the morning loaded with the kids on the wifi.

I do like the truck wish it didn't cost so much, could have a better fit and finish, and all the rattles coming from the flapper and cold start make me crazy. Thanks for the Reading Ill post some Pics if you guy got interest.