Was it really a downgrade?

[tytotheler92]

As 2020/21 progressed and used car prices went through the roof I decided to sell my 2014 Sierra for a hearty profit, then purchase a 2021 Silverado, hate it, and do the same thing.
I was looking for an NBS truck or SUV, as that's what I've driven in the past and I think they're plain great. Add a carplay head unit, new seat foam, and what does a new truck bring that an 99-07 truck doesn't?

So I found this Tahoe really local to me at a Toyota Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. Looked clean I thought, weirdly optioned. PERFECT.

Went and looked at it, beat the shit out of it and said yep, this is it. Put a deposit down to hold it, transferred some cash around and bought it that weekend.

It's a 2001 Tahoe WT 2WD 4.8 w/ 3"42 Gears, Cruise, AC, Traction Assist and a G80. What else do you need. Oh, and barn doors.

Added a Alpine head unit, half console, diamond edition jimmy perforated steering wheel, ACC carpet and changed the bottom dash trim to graphite. Left the back area rubber.

Lowered it 3/4

 

[tytotheler92]

More pictures. THIS THREAD IS USELESS WITHOUT PICTURES.

Oh yeah, 02 Escalade Cluster. Trans temp for all the stupid towing I do, also looks cool. lol

It's been a fantastic vehicle, I love it.

Future plans include 2019+ front brakes, maybe more low, and some refinements to help with handling.

 

[pwtr02ss]

Nice transformation. IMO, the NBS are the most reliable

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Nice find!

 

[tytotheler92]

Nice transformation. IMO, the NBS are the most reliable

They are simple and have LS based drivetrains. Best of both worlds.

I sometimes miss my 6L80e in the Sierra, but otherwise I have no complaints.

Also no truck has better seats than an NBS lol

 

[Sam Harris]

They are simple and have LS based drivetrains. Best of both worlds.

I sometimes miss my 6L80e in the Sierra, but otherwise I have no complaints.

Also no truck has better seats than an NBS lol

Great choice! Yeah the 6 speed is nice for sure. Maybe a trans / converter upgrade should be in your future.. the lockup is kinda like having a 5th gear..

 

[Tonyv__]

As 2020/21 progressed and used car prices went through the roof I decided to sell my 2014 Sierra for a hearty profit, then purchase a 2021 Silverado, hate it, and do the same thing.
I was looking for an NBS truck or SUV, as that's what I've driven in the past and I think they're plain great. Add a carplay head unit, new seat foam, and what does a new truck bring that an 99-07 truck doesn't?

So I found this Tahoe really local to me at a Toyota Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. Looked clean I thought, weirdly optioned. PERFECT.

Went and looked at it, beat the shit out of it and said yep, this is it. Put a deposit down to hold it, transferred some cash around and bought it that weekend.

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It's a 2001 Tahoe WT 2WD 4.8 w/ 3"42 Gears, Cruise, AC, Traction Assist and a G80. What else do you need. Oh, and barn doors.

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Added a Alpine head unit, half console, diamond edition jimmy perforated steering wheel, ACC carpet and changed the bottom dash trim to graphite. Left the back area rubber.

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Lowered it 3/4

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I’m still dying to know what wheels they are!! But they look great


Also some days I really consider selling my 2015 Denali to do the same thing you did. Car payments suck, I miss my NBS

 

[tytotheler92]

I’m still dying to know what wheels they are!! But they look great


Also some days I really consider selling my 2015 Denali to do the same thing you did. Car payments suck, I miss my NBS

Added picture below. Idk how to forum anymore.

 

[tytotheler92]

Oh, I thought I replied to you.

They come on 2022 and 23 Sierra SLTs! They're only 20s, so they look terrible on the new trucks but I saw them and said 'Those are badass by themselves!' and decided to put them on a NBS. Glad I did, I love them. What I really like about them is that they are not machined, but 'polished' with argent inserts instead of black.

A machined and black version would have been awful. These remind me a little of Beretta Z26 wheels.

 

[Tonyv__]

Added picture below. Idk how to forum anymore.

that’s funny. They really don’t look fitting on the sierras at all. Huge wheel wells. But definitely a great fit for the NBS. Solid choice

 

[tytotheler92]

I would like to get the back down another inch, right now sitting on 4" Belltech Pro Coils. I like the way they feel and the way the truck tows.

Conflicted on if I even want to mess with the suspension anymore. lol.

 

[Sam Harris]

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I would like to get the back down another inch, right now sitting on 4" Belltech Pro Coils, and I like the way they feel and the way the truck tows.

Conflicted on if I even want to mess with it anymore. lol.

Of course you do! We will be happy to help you spend your money. When is the whipple going in? Or are you going to go with a Garrett..?

 

[tytotheler92]

Of course you do! We will be happy to help you spend your money. When is the whipple going in? Or are you going to go with a Garrett..?

I just meant the suspension! LOL

 

[tytotheler92]

I did finally get rotors and pads off a 2022 truck. I've had the calipers since I sold my 21' back when you could get them *NEW* for $75 before all the NBS cavemen went crazy for them. (Wait. I'm them.)

I drove it today for the first time since December. lol

Still have one side with steps, one without. I think I like the steps and I'll put them back on eventually....but I still can't make up my mind fully.

 

[Geoffsfas10]

ive been lookin for those brakes since mines gonna need fronts soon but they dont exist haha

 

[BlaineBug]

The newer trucks and SUVs are taller, roomier, longer, have better fuel economy, and typically less noises, harshness, and vibrations. Not saying anything is wrong with a 20 year old truck, but you asked for the differences. Why did you hate the 2021 Silverado?

 

[tytotheler92]

ive been lookin for those brakes since mines gonna need fronts soon but they dont exist haha

They're getting hard to find and EXPENSIVE. They were so cheap early on.

The newer trucks and SUVs are taller, roomier, longer, have better fuel economy, and typically less noises, harshness, and vibrations. Not saying anything is wrong with a 20 year old truck, but you asked for the differences. Why did you hate the 2021 Silverado?

When did I ask for differences? There are many. To be honest I thought the 2021 was a poor excuse for an upgrade from my 2014 after living with it. The 8L80 sucks, the Gen5 5.3 didn't make that much more power than my Gen5 4.3 while towing, I thought the interior wasn't any better, the seats were way worse. I generally like the K2 generation more and the 2014+ was a huge step forward for GM as far as everything you mentioned. Now, do I change my tune on the 23+? Probably. I haven't spent any real time in one yet.

But this 2001 does everything I need and more, gets 20 mpg, and includes some of the best seats ever put in a vehicle. Add the cheap parts, ease of repair, and no payments and I'll run this as long as I can and enjoy it all the while. Plus its way better looking imo.

 

[BlaineBug]

what does a new truck bring that an 99-07 truck doesn't?

When did I ask for differences?

 

[tytotheler92]

Obviously rhetorical lol.

 

[iamdub]

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I would like to get the back down another inch, right now sitting on 4" Belltech Pro Coils. I like the way they feel and the way the truck tows.

Conflicted on if I even want to mess with the suspension anymore. lol.

Have a link to them Pro coils? I Googled and what I saw looked like TBSS coils used for big rear drops. With those coils, the top 3-4 coils are compressed and touching. They're "dead" and just acting as spacers. They can be cut out for more drop without affecting the ride or load capacity.

Otherwise, try stock Jeep TJ rear coils