Fosscore's 2006 Tahoe Build Thread
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Thought about that as the plastic chrome is slowly giving way to the sun. And another project on the list...
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Here are some nighttime pics of the LED front parking lights. Not enough detail, but plenty bright.
Just another idea to drain your pocket book lol
This one has a HD front conversion but you get the color match idea.....
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=744831&postcount=52
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Dammit Ohsixx you're killing me...haha. But I like the ideas. Keep em coming. Yep have seen that nice rig. Love the HD hood too.
Wheels are my next big one. Stuck in a decision making holding pattern at the moment.
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My 2006 Tahoe Build Thread
Wanted to share some of the pics and mods that I have done to my 2006 Tahoe LS 2WD 4.8L. Dark Ming Blue Metallic.
I bought if from a previous employer with 65K miles back in February 2013. I drove it at work for 3.5 years before I bought it from him so I already knew what I was getting into. We used it as a daily driver work truck, to haul people and supplies. There is a bit of rust and oxidation on underneath and in the engine bay as it lived and still lives near the beach. It would sit for long periods of time without any care and exposed to the elements. Nobody bothered to spray off the frame or wax it either for the first 3 years. A couple small dings and hairline scratches, oxidized paint, a dented bumper and some wear and tear in the interior, but pretty good shape for an 06 that lived/lives near the ocean.
I took ownership of the bone stock Tahoe with 16" rims and tires, no tint, all the speakers were blown, the carpet had seen better days and the leather was pretty dirty with a small tear in the drivers seat from so many ins and outs. She had a small leak in the rusty brake lines near the master cylinder. Other than some interior cosmetics and minor exterior blemishes, she ran strong with everything else operational to become my daily driver. Fast forward to
December 2014 and she is still reliable, dependable and running strong.
February 2013 (65K) to December 2014 (72K) mods...thus far...more pics to follow.
5% tint all the way around.
Flowmaster 50 series muffler.
K&N CAI.
Bridgestone Dueler Alenza HL 275/55/20 on 20" matte black LTZ reps.
JVC Double Din head unit.
Replaced all door speakers with Phoenix Golds.
JLAudio Stealthbox.
JL Audio 5 channel amp.
Replaced all interior lights with Superbright LEDs.
Spyder LED tails with LED reverse lights.
LED front parking/DRLs replacements for stock.
Replaced dented front bumper.
Replaced broken fog lights x 2.
Blacked bow tie.
Antenna delete.
Lower air dam removed.
Color matched front top bumper cap.
Color matched Esky rear appliques.
Esky roof rack with color matched end caps.
Norcal SS 3/5 drop kit with Belltech Performance shocks and helper bags.
Spohn panhard bar.
No free travel modification at this time, but rides excellent.
Black Bear Tune, 93 Octane.
Wanted to share some of the pics and mods that I have done to my 2006 Tahoe LS 2WD 4.8L. Dark Ming Blue Metallic.
I bought if from a previous employer with 65K miles back in February 2013. I drove it at work for 3.5 years before I bought it from him so I already knew what I was getting into. We used it as a daily driver work truck, to haul people and supplies. There is a bit of rust and oxidation on underneath and in the engine bay as it lived and still lives near the beach. It would sit for long periods of time without any care and exposed to the elements. Nobody bothered to spray off the frame or wax it either for the first 3 years. A couple small dings and hairline scratches, oxidized paint, a dented bumper and some wear and tear in the interior, but pretty good shape for an 06 that lived/lives near the ocean.
I took ownership of the bone stock Tahoe with 16" rims and tires, no tint, all the speakers were blown, the carpet had seen better days and the leather was pretty dirty with a small tear in the drivers seat from so many ins and outs. She had a small leak in the rusty brake lines near the master cylinder. Other than some interior cosmetics and minor exterior blemishes, she ran strong with everything else operational to become my daily driver. Fast forward to
December 2014 and she is still reliable, dependable and running strong.
February 2013 (65K) to December 2014 (72K) mods...thus far...more pics to follow.
5% tint all the way around.
Flowmaster 50 series muffler.
K&N CAI.
Bridgestone Dueler Alenza HL 275/55/20 on 20" matte black LTZ reps.
JVC Double Din head unit.
Replaced all door speakers with Phoenix Golds.
JLAudio Stealthbox.
JL Audio 5 channel amp.
Replaced all interior lights with Superbright LEDs.
Spyder LED tails with LED reverse lights.
LED front parking/DRLs replacements for stock.
Replaced dented front bumper.
Replaced broken fog lights x 2.
Blacked bow tie.
Antenna delete.
Lower air dam removed.
Color matched front top bumper cap.
Color matched Esky rear appliques.
Esky roof rack with color matched end caps.
Norcal SS 3/5 drop kit with Belltech Performance shocks and helper bags.
Spohn panhard bar.
No free travel modification at this time, but rides excellent.
Black Bear Tune, 93 Octane.
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A few more pics and info about the drop before and after the 3/5 Norcal SS drop.
NORCAL SS CUSTOM 3/5-6 Tahoe Yukon lowering kit
Front DJM 3 Inch A Arms.
Front Belltech Street Performance Shocks.
Rear NORCAL SS Custom 6" Springs.
Rear Belltech 1 inch spacers.
Rear DJM hardware kit with trailing arms, end links and shock extenders.
Rear Belltech Street Performance Shocks.
Helper bags 60742.
Spohn adjustable panhard bar.
The truck rides pretty sweet. I do have the spacers still in there and the bags with less than 5 psi. Measurements after the first 500 miles were:
Right front 33 3/4
Left front 33 1/2
Right rear 34"
Left rear 33 7/8 full tank of gas
I've got to measure again to see where the truck is sitting now after a few more miles. The shop did not do the free travel modification and only cut the OEM bump stops down compensate for for the travel. I have only bottomed out a few times on the same pot hole, but other than that it is awesome. I asked Tony about pulling the spacer and he said if the truck is riding good then leave it. Another inch down would be cool, but we will see.
NORCAL SS CUSTOM 3/5-6 Tahoe Yukon lowering kit
Front DJM 3 Inch A Arms.
Front Belltech Street Performance Shocks.
Rear NORCAL SS Custom 6" Springs.
Rear Belltech 1 inch spacers.
Rear DJM hardware kit with trailing arms, end links and shock extenders.
Rear Belltech Street Performance Shocks.
Helper bags 60742.
Spohn adjustable panhard bar.
The truck rides pretty sweet. I do have the spacers still in there and the bags with less than 5 psi. Measurements after the first 500 miles were:
Right front 33 3/4
Left front 33 1/2
Right rear 34"
Left rear 33 7/8 full tank of gas
I've got to measure again to see where the truck is sitting now after a few more miles. The shop did not do the free travel modification and only cut the OEM bump stops down compensate for for the travel. I have only bottomed out a few times on the same pot hole, but other than that it is awesome. I asked Tony about pulling the spacer and he said if the truck is riding good then leave it. Another inch down would be cool, but we will see.
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A quick look progression from stock February 2013 to February 2015.
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Looks real clean, especially with the drop. Got any photos of the inside?
