05Single's virgin build thread. 03 tahoe

[05Single]

Looks good!
I think mine is the same one. I like it a lot. I didn’t have any fitment issues at the fan shroud. It’s a little tight squeeze where the cone filter meets the fender and it takes a minute to get it in and out when it’s time to clean the filter. But they than that I don’t have any issues and none with the MAF.

Thanks, definately brings some bling to the bay. As far as the fan shroud I think yours is slimmer with e-fans correct ?

 

[05Single]

Djm 2" lowering springs in back. Front oem keys slightly adjusted to meet the 34.5" fender lip to ground measurements. Subtle but noticable and clean looking.

 

[adventurenali92]

Thanks, definately brings some bling to the bay. As far as the fan shroud I think yours is slimmer with e-fans correct ?

Yeah that could be why. I didn’t know there was a difference in fan shrouds between the efans and non efans. But I wouldn’t be surprised to know there’s a difference. Lol so much to learn about these trucks. Yours looks good after the lowering too!

 

[05Single]

Yeah that could be why. I didn’t know there was a difference in fan shrouds between the efans and non efans. But I wouldn’t be surprised to know there’s a difference. Lol so much to learn about these trucks. Yours looks good after the lowering too!

Thanks, not really low, just leveled

 

[05Single]

Added a rgb 194 bulb to my custom cubby light. Reason why I used an actually socket and housing instead of strips, so I can change bulbs . With a push of a button on a little cheesy remote I can change the color or have it flash or fade different colors, not ideal for driving but fun to show off while parked

Side note, I need to send my HVAC controls to @ScottyBoy and get them lit up

 

[05Single]

Rear speakers installed. Was able to splice into the factory harness and not have to run all new wires. Didn't work for the front. Worked for the rear .....

Had to touch up the rear bumper plastics. When I did a light bulb went off in my head....the plastidip patch on the rear hatch was pretty faded...so I figured back to black is designed for plastic and rubber trim...and plastidip is rubber sooo....started to rub some on and it actually worked lmao.
1st pic can see that I did half the patch

Full patch done

Need to get it together and paint this hatch already

 

[Tonyrodz]

Rear speakers installed. Was able to splice into the factory harness and not have to run all new wires. Didn't work for the front. Worked for the rear .....
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Had to touch up the rear bumper plastics. When I did a light bulb went off in my head....the plastidip patch on the rear hatch was pretty faded...so I figured back to black is designed for plastic and rubber trim...and plastidip is rubber sooo....started to rub some on and it actually worked lmao.
1st pic can see that I did half the patch View attachment 207427
Full patch done
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Need to get it together and paint this hatch already

I need some of that stuff. Does it go on greasy before it dries? How long does it last?

 

[Fosscore]

Some nice light work going on. Level looks good and IMHO the LTZs ...ahem ...look better than the Nissan’s. They roll nice on the NBS.

 

[Bombsquad85]

I need some of that stuff. Does it go on greasy before it dries? How long does it last?

I use it. I found you need to use a good bit Nd it us a little greasy. Dont use it on the running boards lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

I use it. I found you need to use a good bit Nd it us a little greasy. Dont use it on the running boards lol

Uh-oh, I sense a funny story there!

 

[Bombsquad85]

Uh-oh, I sense a funny story there!

Lol yea if you call cleaning your truck then busting your old broken ass trying to get into it funny. Then yep

 

[adventurenali92]

Speakers look good. I like the cubby light too. Lol yeah got on painting that hatch!! Haha

 

[05Single]

Some nice light work going on. Level looks good and IMHO the LTZs ...ahem ...look better than the Nissan’s. They roll nice on the NBS.

From the day I got this Tahoe I wanted nnbs tahoe ltz 20s. After waiting i finally got them. Best looking factory wheel on a nbs imo . Nissans still looked clean, dont even lie.

The ltzs are hard to find up here in good shape. I get offers weekly asking if I'd sell them, unless I find a good deal on the right looking oem 22s

 

[95escahoe]

Djm 2" lowering springs in back. Front oem keys slightly adjusted to meet the 34.5" fender lip to ground measurements. Subtle but noticable and clean looking.View attachment 207417 View attachment 207418 View attachment 207419

Looks great


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[Fosscore]

Shoot. The Nissans did look good. LTZs better. Lol

I have a set of matte black LTZs on 20s (5k Miles total) and the Suburban chrome LTZs could find a home too.

Too bad you are soooo far away.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Lol yea if you call cleaning your truck then busting your old broken ass trying to get into it funny. Then yep

I did that to my girlfriend once. I put some stuff on the running boards to bring the color back and she almost busted her ass too. In my defense it did look good!

 

[Bombsquad85]

I did that to my girlfriend once. I put some stuff on the running boards to bring the color back and she almost busted her ass too. In my defense it did look good!

Haha yea it looked great but deadly. I think to bring them back to black I'm gonna hit them in bed liner should help with grip too

 

[Tonyrodz]

Haha yea it looked great but deadly. I think to bring them back to black I'm gonna hit them in bed liner should help with grip too

@Rocket Man used fusion paint on his rear bumper step pads. Not sure if it's slippery, but he says it's holding up pretty well.

 

[adventurenali92]

You guys should try Chemical Guys trim+tire gel. I use it as tire dressing and it’s totally dry to the touch when the tire is properly cleaned(which I always do) lol. It can also be used on trim and works fantastic. Totally dry to the touch and not slippery!

 

[Rocket Man]

@Rocket Man used fusion paint on his rear bumper step pads. Not sure if it's slippery, but he says it's holding up pretty well.

Not slippery at all. After almost 3 years it still looks great.

You guys should try Chemical Guys trim+tire gel. I use it as tire dressing and it’s totally dry to the touch when the tire is properly cleaned(which I always do) lol. It can also be used on trim and works fantastic. Totally dry to the touch and not slippery!

Unfortunately there comes a time when black plastic becomes faded enough that there's no dressing that will bring it back. Mine was turning almost white around the raised areas. I've used Krylon Fusion or Dual Bond on all my black plastic pieces on both trucks and it really looks nice. Just spray lightly though so the texture doesn't get filled in. Several super light coats works best for me. Here's my 08 CC hood parts I just did. The spots are a slight misting of rain after I installed them.