Recent content by MarkD51

  1. MarkD51

    1997 Tahoe Brake Upgrades-Easy and Cheap?

    Can just the 3/4T Calipers and Pads be used with the stock Rotors, and retain the stock Master Cylinder and Rear Drum Brakes with no adverse effects? Will Pedal Travel be effected, or other issues?
  2. MarkD51

    1997 Tahoe Brake Upgrades-Easy and Cheap?

    I'd like to add, I am running a 16" aftermarket wheel, 8" wide and slightly larger tires than stock, 275/70-16 BFG All Terrains currently. Reading through some older threads here in a search, I see this has been tried, with some mixed results. The larger 3/4 Ton Calipers fit, but Pad Size was...
  3. MarkD51

    1997 Tahoe Brake Upgrades-Easy and Cheap?

    Vehicle, 1997 Tahoe LT 4-Door 4x4: Over the years I have read various threads about brake upgrades to the less than stellar brake performance on these trucks. The more complex upgrades were Hydroboost, and some others. Some years back, I did do an upgrade to Stillen Calipers (no longer...
  4. MarkD51

    Rear shocks for towing

    Wanted to add, I only linked this particular site for illustrative purposes only. You might be able to find the kit for your truck cheaper elsewhere. I did note on this site, the dummies have the same #2025 Kit with 2 different prices, and varying by many hundreds of dollars! Goofs! No...
  5. MarkD51

    Rear shocks for towing

    Sure its' riding too low. Not only monkeys handling and safety, but your headlights are probably not on the road either at night, and can be a problem for oncoming drivers. Install a Firestone Ride Rite Kit on back, problem solved. They work with stock shocks. Such kits have the option of...
  6. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    If again you'll perhaps swap Headlight Housings, this of course would be a good time to also incorporate the Hi-4 Headlight Kit. Most commonly, they come with a set of Quick Squeeze on connectors which work, but can give problems over time. And as well these kits will come with a 30A Relay...
  7. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    Shit! Yeah, the forum was lagging like a *****! I looked, but see no option to delete! Damn.
  8. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I searched in vain for the particular youtube vid I wanted to show, but couldn't find it, sorry. But how it said to proceed was this: Find a large level parking lot with a smooth flat brick wall. (I once did this in back of a Walmart Supercenter one evening with my own Tahoe) Pull up to the...
  9. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I searched in vain for the particular youtube vid I wanted to show, but couldn't find it, sorry. But how it said to proceed was this: Find a large level parking lot with a smooth flat brick wall. (I once did this in back of a Walmart Supercenter one evening with my own Tahoe) Pull up to the...
  10. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I searched in vain for the particular youtube vid I wanted to show, but couldn't find it, sorry. But how it said to proceed was this: Find a large level parking lot with a smooth flat brick wall. (I once did this in back of a Walmart Supercenter one evening with my own Tahoe) Pull up to the...
  11. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I searched in vain for the particular youtube vid I wanted to show, but couldn't find it, sorry. But how it said to proceed was this: Find a large level parking lot with a smooth flat brick wall. (I once did this in back of a Walmart Supercenter one evening with my own Tahoe) Pull up to the...
  12. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I searched in vain for the particular youtube vid I wanted to show, but couldn't find it, sorry. But how it said to proceed was this: Find a large level parking lot with a smooth flat brick wall. (I once did this in back of a Walmart Supercenter one evening with my own Tahoe) Pull up to the...
  13. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I understand what you are saying, cost wasn't a factor, and that you initially thought you'd be fine with these new sets of housings. I do believe your first thoughts in that no matter what Lamp you install in them, they just aren't going to do the job, that I'd agree something is not correct...
  14. MarkD51

    Headlight Woes.... OR... my lights are CRAP

    I'd suspect you got what you paid for, cheap Ebay Chinese aftermarket knock-off junk. I'd chalk it up to a "cheap" loss, find yourself a brand new set of new OEM GM Lights, you'll pay more, but get the quality you want. LMC Truck might be another option, and again they'll cost more but might...
  15. MarkD51

    Complete Makeover

    Swapping Bodies,Trannies, blasting frames, that's insanity IMO! How long do people expect to live? Why take years off your life with such BS, which IMO is a fast road to nowhere. I could see if we were talking a barn find L88 '67 Stingray Coupe, Which the Tahoe surely isn't.
See more

Forum statistics

Threads
129,220
Posts
1,812,342
Members
92,321
Latest member
rick3645

Latest posts

Top