MadDog's 02 Tahoe LT "Bertha" build thread

[02_Tahoe]

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Got these work truck rims for when I get my lift. I'm thinking of getting some kanati trail hogs like @02_Tahoe

They are some good tires. Had them for 10k miles so far and I'd say I can definitely get 50k out of them. Also do really good off-roading

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Yeah I had some wrangler duratracs which is very similar to the trail hogs and I loved those.

 

[05Single]

You're build is coming along nicely brother...just don't do what I do and go balls to the walls modding too many things at once, next thing you know that image in your head has become a reality, you quickly get bored with the Hoe and begin to stray and look at other Hoes lol

I can relate to this. Dating not trucks

 

[MadDogDelpho]

So today I took her to another mechanic for a second opinion. The 4wd problem was simply a blown fuse (which I couldn't find evidently), and in addition to the ABS controller (which they can have refurbished for $665 ) I have a vacuum leak (so I'm running lean) and my knock sensors and harness need to be replaced. After telling him about how I had replaced my transmission on my '96 2 door, he said he had full confidence that I could do everything myself. So one Saturday soon I'll fix my knock sensors, install new gaskets, clean my MAF, and, while I'm in there, maybe install a catchcan. And then I'm going to get the ABS controller refurbished for $50, and install it myslef. But I'll save about a grand by doing everything myself, which is nice.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Threw this on today, I'm getting pumped for the lift and tires

 

[W8TVI]

Excellent.

 

[DDenali]

Threw this on today, I'm getting pumped for the lift and tires
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Awesomeness


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[HiHoeSilver]

Show us the Jesus truck.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Show us the Jesus truck.

My old daily that I totaled, we swapped the nose of my dad's old burb on it and now my mom drives it while we're looking for a ride for her. She paints the windows of all of her rides.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Ok I need some advice. I found Kanati Trail Hogs on eBay for pretty cheap, and I love the look of them. I'm just debating on getting 33s or 34s, because I really like the stuffed look on these trucks and 34s would look really good, I think, but there's a $150 difference between the two. Has anyone run 34s with just a 3" lift on here?

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Threw on my tow mirrors today, need to get the blinkers wired up...

 

[Rocket Man]

Those mirrors are freakin' huge!!! They go with your look though.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Those mirrors are freakin' huge!!! They go with your look though.

Yeah my mom couldn't believe how big they were, though to be fair they're only like an inch or two wider than the stock ones.

 

[W8TVI]

Color match them!

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Color match them!

Yep, I'm gonna do them when I do my hood!

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Those are the Texas sized ones, lol.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Speaking of Texas sized, she finally got up in the air today. Supreme suspension 3 inch level, Z71 springs, bilstiens in all 4 corners, and 285/70R17 Treadwright Guard Dogs on Silverado work truck rims. I'll try to get better pics in the morning.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Speaking of Texas sized, she finally got up in the air today. Supreme suspension 3 inch level, Z71 springs, bilstiens in all 4 corners, and 285/70R17 Treadwright Guard Dogs on Silverado work truck rims. I'll try to get better pics in the morning.
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Yeah, boy. Now links and part #s.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Z71 springs, $60:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00498ZR7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_Sx5QuerUntg4z
Supreme Suspension 3" level-lift, $200:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UY409JO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LVHnzb7ZSN6PP
Bilstein shocks, $400:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AX9FSCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kXHnzbDCJFT1G

 

[05Single]

winning