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  1. MarkD51

    1997 Tahoe Brake Upgrades-Easy and Cheap?

    Can just the 3/4T Calipers and Pads be used with the stock Rotors, and retain the stock Master Cylinder and Rear Drum Brakes with no adverse effects? Will Pedal Travel be effected, or other issues?
  2. MarkD51

    1997 Tahoe Brake Upgrades-Easy and Cheap?

    I'd like to add, I am running a 16" aftermarket wheel, 8" wide and slightly larger tires than stock, 275/70-16 BFG All Terrains currently. Reading through some older threads here in a search, I see this has been tried, with some mixed results. The larger 3/4 Ton Calipers fit, but Pad Size was...
  3. MarkD51

    1997 Tahoe Brake Upgrades-Easy and Cheap?

    Vehicle, 1997 Tahoe LT 4-Door 4x4: Over the years I have read various threads about brake upgrades to the less than stellar brake performance on these trucks. The more complex upgrades were Hydroboost, and some others. Some years back, I did do an upgrade to Stillen Calipers (no longer...
  4. MarkD51

    Rear shocks for towing

    Wanted to add, I only linked this particular site for illustrative purposes only. You might be able to find the kit for your truck cheaper elsewhere. I did note on this site, the dummies have the same #2025 Kit with 2 different prices, and varying by many hundreds of dollars! Goofs! No...
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    Rear shocks for towing

    Sure its' riding too low. Not only monkeys handling and safety, but your headlights are probably not on the road either at night, and can be a problem for oncoming drivers. Install a Firestone Ride Rite Kit on back, problem solved. They work with stock shocks. Such kits have the option of...
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    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    If again you'll perhaps swap Headlight Housings, this of course would be a good time to also incorporate the Hi-4 Headlight Kit. Most commonly, they come with a set of Quick Squeeze on connectors which work, but can give problems over time. And as well these kits will come with a 30A Relay...
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    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    Shit! Yeah, the forum was lagging like a *****! I looked, but see no option to delete! Damn.
  8. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I searched in vain for the particular youtube vid I wanted to show, but couldn't find it, sorry. But how it said to proceed was this: Find a large level parking lot with a smooth flat brick wall. (I once did this in back of a Walmart Supercenter one evening with my own Tahoe) Pull up to the...
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    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I searched in vain for the particular youtube vid I wanted to show, but couldn't find it, sorry. But how it said to proceed was this: Find a large level parking lot with a smooth flat brick wall. (I once did this in back of a Walmart Supercenter one evening with my own Tahoe) Pull up to the...
  10. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I searched in vain for the particular youtube vid I wanted to show, but couldn't find it, sorry. But how it said to proceed was this: Find a large level parking lot with a smooth flat brick wall. (I once did this in back of a Walmart Supercenter one evening with my own Tahoe) Pull up to the...
  11. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I searched in vain for the particular youtube vid I wanted to show, but couldn't find it, sorry. But how it said to proceed was this: Find a large level parking lot with a smooth flat brick wall. (I once did this in back of a Walmart Supercenter one evening with my own Tahoe) Pull up to the...
  12. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I searched in vain for the particular youtube vid I wanted to show, but couldn't find it, sorry. But how it said to proceed was this: Find a large level parking lot with a smooth flat brick wall. (I once did this in back of a Walmart Supercenter one evening with my own Tahoe) Pull up to the...
  13. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I understand what you are saying, cost wasn't a factor, and that you initially thought you'd be fine with these new sets of housings. I do believe your first thoughts in that no matter what Lamp you install in them, they just aren't going to do the job, that I'd agree something is not correct...
  14. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I'd suspect you got what you paid for, cheap Ebay Chinese aftermarket knock-off junk. I'd chalk it up to a "cheap" loss, find yourself a brand new set of new OEM GM Lights, you'll pay more, but get the quality you want. LMC Truck might be another option, and again they'll cost more but might...
  15. MarkD51

    Complete Makeover

    Swapping Bodies,Trannies, blasting frames, that's insanity IMO! How long do people expect to live? Why take years off your life with such BS, which IMO is a fast road to nowhere. I could see if we were talking a barn find L88 '67 Stingray Coupe, Which the Tahoe surely isn't.
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    Complete Makeover

    Where's the fire?! I don't know, but this sounds totally whacked to me, sorry to say it. 500+ horses, for what? You wanna go fast, go find yourself a C5 or C6 Vette, and get your ya yas out. About $25K or so for a el minto example. For the money you want to invest, just walk into any chevy...
  17. MarkD51

    Door sag

    Yes, I gathered that the Plate was not captive. But the thing is, I'm talking about a need to only maybe dropping that Striker about 1/16" at most to eliminate the latch from rubbing on the top of the Striker Flange, Knob, or whatever it might be called. To me, and dealing with replacing the...
  18. MarkD51

    Door sag

    Hi, Upon inspection of the Hinge Pins and Bushings, all looks rock solid. My Tahoe only has 50K on the Odo. I've always maintained with lubes too. And as I mentioned earlier, the door alignment to the rest of the body, and seams all look perfect to me. So, you still think the hinge kit...
  19. MarkD51

    Door sag

    Just a quick question. I know on my 4 door '97's driver door, the door catch was ever so slightly beginning to drag and mark-scuff the top of the Striker Pin. Yes, I of course see the Splined hole to take a Spline Bit, and bought the correct bit. I first taped all around the striker collar...
  20. MarkD51

    '97 Tahoe Headlights Won't Shut Off-Help!

    I lucked out, I suspected the Hi-4 30A Relay and was right. I was wrong earlier mentioning that after shutting Lights off, then re-hooking battery that the Lights then stayed off. They didn't stay off. I know I replaced this Relay for the Hi-4 Kit a couple times in the past 13-14 years...
  21. MarkD51

    '97 Tahoe Headlights Won't Shut Off-Help!

    After turning on the Lights at the Dash all the way, then turning them off, all the exterior Lights shut off except the Headlights. (Tail Lights and Front Marker Lights do shut off) By disconnecting the Battery (neg cable) then re-connecting the cables the Headlights then stay off. Until I...
  22. MarkD51

    Headlights

    Please let me ask this question. At present day, where does one buy OEM Tahoe Headlight Housings? Hoping the dealer is not the only option.
  23. MarkD51

    Gummi Pflege

  24. MarkD51

    Gummi Pflege

    There's a shitload of these products on the market by various makers, Sonax is one, and there's others. I like Wolfgang WETS, sold at autogeek about the best for weather-stripping. This is a really good product, for both rubber, and vinyl-plastic trim
  25. MarkD51

    1997 Tahoe K1500-What Size Grease Fittings

    Hi all, Does anyone know what size Grease Fittings are used on the front end of a '97 Tahoe 4x4? Want to replace them all with new, Thanks.

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