Tested out my new to me 2015 LT.. advise on additional modifications

[nglauer]

I finally got my 2015 Tahoe LT back (after it puked the transmission out within the first 24hrs of ownership) and could test it out on some of my construction roads today. I work on power line transmission right of ways and frequently drive on all types of temporary and permanent access roads.

So far I've done this...
New Reman 6L80e (not initially by choice.. Thank goodness for the extended warranty)
Swapped original polished 20" wheels for gloss black 18" wheels with Goodyear Duratracs
Z71 floor mats
Shaved door emblems (shaving LT and rear emblems this weekend)

I plan on adding the following items:

PPV front air dam
Tow Hooks or bull bar
Strobe lights front/rear (white)
Foglights
EGR fender flares
Z71 3 piece skid plate kit
Resonator delete
Black bowties

Any other suggestions?

Is anyone on here running a winch? Less for me, and more for helping in emergencies. Anyone make a decent setup? I only found one.

Can my Tahoe be programmed to add hill descent control? Could I access the off road screen of with a software reflash?

Thanks!

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[Doubeleive]

I finally got my 2015 Tahoe LT back (after it puked the transmission out within the first 24hrs of ownership) and could test it out on some of my construction roads today. I work on power line transmission right of ways and frequently drive on all types of temporary and permanent access roads.

So far I've done this...
New Reman 6L80e (not initially by choice.. Thank goodness for the extended warranty)
Swapped original polished 20" wheels for gloss black 18" wheels with Goodyear Duratracs
Z71 floor mats
Shaved door emblems (shaving LT and rear emblems this weekend)

I plan on adding the following items:

PPV front air dam
Tow Hooks or bull bar
Strobe lights front/rear (white)
Foglights
EGR fender flares
Z71 3 piece skid plate kit
Resonator delete
Black bowties

Any other suggestions?

Is anyone on here running a winch? Less for me, and more for helping in emergencies. Anyone make a decent setup? I only found one.

Can my Tahoe be programmed to add hill descent control? Could I access the off road screen of with a software reflash?

Thanks!

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there is no button on the dash for hill descent?

 

[nglauer]

there is no button on the dash for hill descent?

Not on mine, it's an LT. I don't have the 2 speed transfer case either.

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[Doubeleive]

Not on mine, it's an LT. I don't have the 2 speed transfer case either.

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I thought it was added since 2013, what happens when you put it in tow mode does it say anything when you scroll through the dic?

 

[GreyStone]

I thought it was added since 2013, what happens when you put it in tow mode does it say anything when you scroll through the dic?

you are thinking of powertrain grade braking - it is different from hill descent control.

 

[Timers]

PM me and I'll ship you some OEM black bowties (front and back never used)
I bought a set, then an RST grill... so now I have extra. they're yours if you want 'em

 

[Doubeleive]

you are thinking of powertrain grade braking - it is different from hill descent control.

I see, my Silverado has it but I have never used it figured it was a standard option now.
such a corny video, lol

 

[Captain Insaino]

6000k LED's help.

 

[DWTahoe]

I wouldn't buy a PPV air dam. I'd just trim the one you have. A lot less $$

 

[nglauer]

I wouldn't buy a PPV air dam. I'd just trim the one you have. A lot less $$

I think that is the route I'll be taking.

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[nglauer]

6000k LED's help.

Definitely needs brighter lights. Thought about doing a pair of rigid cube style lights on each side at the factory fog light locations

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[iamdub]

I don't know what the Z71 skid plates are made of, but I'd assume plastic. A few members here (@Doubeleive, @tgui) bought aluminum ones, I think off ebay.

+1 for trimming the stock air dam. It's gonna get scraped up, anyway, so why buy one when you can make one from your current one?

Whatcha think about a mild lift, maybe even just pick up the front a little to level it with the rear? A set of spacers are cheap and easy and it'd definitely have a purpose in those environments.

 

[Doubeleive]

I don't know what the Z71 skid plates are made of, but I'd assume plastic. A few members here (@Doubeleive, @tgui) bought aluminum ones, I think off ebay.

+1 for trimming the stock air dam. It's gonna get scraped up, anyway, so why buy one when you can make one from your current one?

Whatcha think about a mild lift, maybe even just pick up the front a little to level it with the rear? A set of spacers are cheap and easy and it'd definitely have a purpose in those environments.

the 15+ have a option for factory metal skid plates, but they make a plastic one also that has 2 metal support strips

 

[nglauer]

the 15+ have a option for factory metal skid plates, but they make a plastic one also that has 2 metal support strips

The GM kit I looked at appears to have an aluminum front skid and the remaining 2 are steel.

I've looked at the lifts as well. Those are on my potential to buy list as well.

Thanks!

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[Doubeleive]

The GM kit I looked at appears to have an aluminum front skid and the remaining 2 are steel.

I've looked at the lifts as well. Those are on my potential to buy list as well.

Thanks!

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the only steel plate is for the transfer case, the other 2 front ones are aluminum, apparently there is a alternate front plate also aluminum but it sits up front more and mounts differently, somebody posted it in another thread i asked how it mounts in the front but haven't heard back yet
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2018-z71-skid-plate-part-number.109895/

 

[nglauer]

the only steel plate is for the transfer case, the other 2 front ones are aluminum, apparently there is a alternate front plate also aluminum but it sits up front more and mounts differently, somebody posted it in another thread i asked how it mounts in the front but haven't heard back yet
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2018-z71-skid-plate-part-number.109895/

Does the Z71 kit include the Chrome looking trim that goes along the bottom lip of that bumper?

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[Doubeleive]

Does the Z71 kit include the Chrome looking trim that goes along the bottom lip of that bumper?

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I don't know about the suv's but my Silverado came with the chrome piece that looks like steer horns

 

[BMPNUGLS]

Definitely needs brighter lights. Thought about doing a pair of rigid cube style lights on each side at the factory fog light locations

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Adding nice 4500k - 6000k low and high bulbs (LED or HID) and doing the ‘4-High mod’ makes a HUGE difference IMO. Although I do also have factory fogs that I installed higher (5500K) bulbs in and have them tied to the 4-High mod - so when brights are on so are my low beams and fogs! Day and night difference from factory.

 

[Cpta88]

Truck looks great! I have a 18 suburban and I am in the process of installing a front hitch so I can run a front step skid plate and insert a winch on receiver. I also have a setina push bar to install when I have time....

 

[GreyStone]

Truck looks great! I have a 18 suburban and I am in the process of installing a front hitch so I can run a front step skid plate and insert a winch on receiver. I also have a setina push bar to install when I have time....

Can you run a front hitch and push bar together?