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Oh 100%. I watched a few videos, and just ended up doing the Dremmel method and cut that sucker off since the new hooks came with new bolts.

I replaced my black hooks on my ‘18 with OE red ones last summer. Was definitely scratching my head on that decision for that one bolt.

North of Pittsburgh here and just had my 8L90 replaced back in January. I called the dealership to confirm it had the newer thermostat, which they said it did. Last week when ambient temps were in the 50’s-60’s I was seeing trans temps on highway between 150°-165°. Once off the highway and stop and go driving I got up to 185° max.

Wanted to share an update with you. I had new TPMS sensors installed this morning at my local tire shop and the AntiLock Brake diagnostic alert in the app magically went away immediately after the install and has not come on since in the app. It was 100% reproducible every time I would open the app prior to getting the new sensors on.

For my 2018 they don’t trigger a low pressure value or “Flat” alert in the app when the sensor is out. There’s just a no value of “- -“.

I have the exact same issue. Sensor went bad and now all of a sudden I get the ABS alert in the myGMC app after driving it. Once the truck sits for a bit after driving, the ABS alert goes away in the app. No alerts at all in the truck. It’s all in the app. I’m not getting any codes either when plugging in the OBD II reader. As long as I’m not getting any codes or lights on the dash I’m not going to worry about it. Yet.

Removal and install went fine. I didnt jack up the truck at all, so there was a little bit of me playing contortionist to cut that dang bolt, get the remaining out and put the new bolts and hooks in. In the end I learned one thing. There is a lot of black grease under there. Im still finding it in body parts I didnt even have under the truck! That being said, I like the red! Next task is to recoat my nerf bars because the powder coat is starting to chip away.

I'm a big fan of the General Grabber ATx. I'm on my second set in 275/55/20. Once this set is done (which isnt for a while) I will probably step up one size to 275/60/20. They have been great in all conditions here in western PA.

Oh yea, I have been under there to take a peek. I see that one bracket/bolt on the drivers side that would get in the way of one of the two bolts in coming out. Im fully prepared to just cut the dang bolt off and then install the new one with the bolt head on the opposite side. Not sure why they didnt do this initially anyway! I was thinking of doing red myself. I think it'll look good with the dark slate color truck, the red GMC badge, red All-Terrain badge and red recovery hooks.

Anyone here in replace your recovery hooks? Mine are getting a little corrosion/rust on the bottom, so thought I would get ahead of it now and swap them out (not paint) and was looking at the OEM replacements as well as aftermarket. Im seeing a ton of aftermarket replacements at half the cost of the OEM hooks but I question quality. Happy to pay the OEM price it if it's truly one of those "better to stick with OEM" pieces of steel. Thought I would check in with the group. Thanks!

Same here with my stock 2018 All-Terrain. 4600's on all four corners and I do not regret that decision one bit.

Water pump was my squeak/chirp issue too.

Hope these two pics help. GAH! I don’t know why the pics are upside down.

Not sure about torquing the U-Bolts but if they have been tightened within spec, I would think you should be good there. I had the same issue with my '18 Sierra and after many trips to the dealer for multiple diagnostics, new U-Bolts, re-greasing everything, and new rear axels, it came down to stuffing some rubber into the leaf spring to stop the binding and the "popping". Been sound and pop free for about 50k miles now. Not positive thats your issue but it was certainly mine!

Im seeing more and more chips in the coating on my '18 OEM nerf bars. I'm seriously considering getting them sprayed with Line-X. I got an email estimate from the local Line-X place for $250-$300 (without seeing them). Im getting tired of finding a new chip in the powder coat every week. I was just going to take them off, but seeing as how my wife, daughter and mother are both vertically challenged it's in my best interest (and safety) that I keep them on.