Installed DIC / Pics

[spectralen]

I picked up some spare parts and a DIC. Here are some pics. I had to separate the small trim piece from the long trim with the middle vents. I just ground the plastic rivet heads off with the dremel cut off and left the studs to slide the DIC trim back on when it goes back together.

 

[63Blackseries]

Nice work, but it couldn't be flush mounted like factory?

 

[Ron C]

I picked up some spare parts and a DIC. Here are some pics. I had to separate the small trim piece from the long trim with the middle vents. I just ground the plastic rivet heads off with the dremel cut off and left the studs to slide the DIC trim back on when it goes back together.

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dang!! that looks like you did a really good job!! nice!!

 

[spectralen]

Nice work, but it couldn't be flush mounted like factory?

Would have to figure in some kind of backer to hold switch and then epoxy it at the right depth, seeing there is nothing but a smooth flat surface on the back side. In time i'll come across the right trim piece to replace with. This thing is kind of cool though. But now, watching the engine switch from 8 to 4, it's making me more anxious to get the AFM delete asap.

 

[techbiker]

Looking good! If you ever consider buying the civilian trim, make sure to ask the dealer for their "best price".

I bought a bunch of parts from Friendly Chevrolet in Dallas (including the DIC and trim) and kept asking for their "best price". Then, I asked for a "volume discount" on the total order. Took about 20% off the msrp!

 

[spectralen]

Never hurts to ask. I am just too cheap to go to the dealer for anything. Craigslist, forums or ebay is pretty much my only source for parts. Oh yea, junkyards also.
Right now, I'm using a plastic milkcrate with some pieces of wood screwed to it to get the right heighth and some padding with carpet and a dual cupholder attached to the front, all because I can't see paying 2 or 3 hundred for a center console. I'll find one, just takes a little time. Took me about 20 minutes to make and I now have a spot for my morning coffee.

 

[2011SSVHOE]

Right now, I'm using a plastic milkcrate with some pieces of wood screwed to it to get the right heighth and some padding with carpet and a dual cupholder attached to the front, all because I can't see paying 2 or 3 hundred for a center console. I'll find one, just takes a little time. Took me about 20 minutes to make and I now have a spot for my morning coffee.

I like that Len, when I got my hoe the first thing I did was to order a console, Like you said no place for the coffee and no armrest. I ordered an aftermarket console and then the wife didn't like it so I got a fairly good deal on a used factory console.

 

[Ron C]

Never hurts to ask. I am just too cheap to go to the dealer for anything. Craigslist, forums or ebay is pretty much my only source for parts. Oh yea, junkyards also.
Right now, I'm using a plastic milkcrate with some pieces of wood screwed to it to get the right heighth and some padding with carpet and a dual cupholder attached to the front, all because I can't see paying 2 or 3 hundred for a center console. I'll find one, just takes a little time. Took me about 20 minutes to make and I now have a spot for my morning coffee.

Yeah even on Ebay they ask an arm and a leg for a used one, I thought $340 was way over the top, but I see them ask 500-600 for a used one, or $1000 and up for a new one. (especially if you're looking for a particular color, like black.)

 

[2011SSVHOE]

Yeah even on Ebay they ask an arm and a leg for a used one, I thought $340 was way over the top, but I see them ask 500-600 for a used one, or $1000 and up for a new one. (especially if you're looking for a particular color, like black.)

Heck, some clown on eBay wanted 900.00 for a used console or best offer, He must of thought that he had the last one ever. I put in an offer for 200.00 hundred just to mess with the idiot.

 

[RED TAHOE LS]

I picked up some spare parts and a DIC. Here are some pics. I had to separate the small trim piece from the long trim with the middle vents. I just ground the plastic rivet heads off with the dremel cut off and left the studs to slide the DIC trim back on when it goes back together.

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Good write up and really neat work. Just saw this link while on google http://gmt900.wrath.org/dic.htm, also very interesting.
David g.

 

[techbiker]

I like that Len, when I got my hoe the first thing I did was to order a console, Like you said no place for the coffee and no armrest. I ordered an aftermarket console and then the wife didn't like it so I got a fairly good deal on a used factory console.

Don't mean to hijack but did you buy a Havis console? I'm in the market for one.

 

[Ron C]

Heck, some clown on eBay wanted 900.00 for a used console or best offer, He must of thought that he had the last one ever. I put in an offer for 200.00 hundred just to mess with the idiot.

*lol* yeah I have seen that one too... The one I found was not specific for the Tahoe (but Silverado, etc works too. If you search on Ebay for more "related" ones you see a bunch more of them. And some of them don't mind to bargain, even with a set price. The guy I bought mine from (and looks better than most I saw) wanted $450 originally, I asked him the lowest he'd sell it for. (got it for $340 incl shipping) ... Hey.. I used to be Dutch.

 

[spectralen]

What I am looking for is the jump seat with the 3 cup holders in the front. Lot of Silverados have them. They have 2 compartments.

 

[spectralen]

Like this kind. I believe the bottom seat cushion lifts up and has a lock also.

 

[Lightning 95]

How long is the harness going to the DIC? Anyone tried to find a different location. I would stuff it at the bottom of the dash somewhere if I could.

 

[thirdcoast]

To answer the console question, yes, that is the center (20) of a 40/20/40 bench seat. RPO is AZ3 Front Premium Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench seats.

It does in fact have a locking compartment under the seat..

This is the only seat that I will get if I order or buy a new truck..

Also to the OP, I have a Range AFM delete available if you are interested.,., $100.00 including shipping in lower 48 via FedEx.

If interested email me: [email protected]

Thanks,

TC

 

[2011SSVHOE]

Don't mean to hijack but did you buy a Havis console? I'm in the market for one.

No it was a Nenno Products console

 

[spectralen]

Also to the OP, I have a Range AFM delete available if you are interested.,., $100.00 including shipping in lower 48 via FedEx.

Just wondering, have you used the Range Delete yourself and if so how did you like it?

 

[MidwestMike]

Like this kind. I believe the bottom seat cushion lifts up and has a lock also.

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It will probably be better to start a new thread, but I'll take a shot here first.

Does anyone know how to get a replacement lock for these jump-consoles?
I know I saw somewhere else how to reset these to fit your key, but mine doesn't look even close to taking the ignition key.

The console was just a placeholder, thrown in on the deal. I was going to get the "regular" one but got to liking this one. The other one was one big, deep storage spot that was a pain to dig through. This is kind of nice having the two sections, and the lesser used stuff in the bottom.

But there are some items that need to locked to be legal for storage...

 

[Perro]

Never hurts to ask. I am just too cheap to go to the dealer for anything. Craigslist, forums or ebay is pretty much my only source for parts. Oh yea, junkyards also.
Right now, I'm using a plastic milkcrate with some pieces of wood screwed to it to get the right heighth and some padding with carpet and a dual cupholder attached to the front, all because I can't see paying 2 or 3 hundred for a center console. I'll find one, just takes a little time. Took me about 20 minutes to make and I now have a spot for my morning coffee.

I'm the same way, I have to go look at craiglist first, ebay is getting crazy. For new parts I start with Amazon and dealer is my last attempt lol. Today I went to the local junkyard and score me a complete spare tire tool kit for $20 bucks and a rear OEM tow hitch for $50 bucks out of a 09 tahoe.