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  1. M Hankel

    Considering A 07-09 Avalanche Purchase

    So I'm considering upgrading my daily driver. Although I've owned my current 2000 Tahoe for over 9 years and it's been a tremendously reliable rig, it now has nearly 300,000 miles. Just recently it has started to have some smaller annoying things pop up and I'm reluctant to put any more...
  2. M Hankel

    Tire Tread Widths

    I had an opportunity to try out my friends wheel/tire combo on the Tahoe a couple weeks ago. He has some 22" Silverado SS replicas w the same size tires as mine except his tires are Cooper Zeon XST, Mine are Toyo ST-II. After I got his set installed I imediately noticed rubbing everywhere...
  3. M Hankel

    Chop Request - Wheel Decisions

    Could someone take a stab at this for me? I really haven't used photo editing software too much and every time I try to blend these together it looks like ass. Anyway, if someone could try this I'd really appreciate it. I tried to get the same angles of the pics so the wheels wouldn't look...
  4. M Hankel

    Project---------------Tahoe

    Project--------------- 6 Speed Tahoe OK, been contemplating this for some time, so I guess I'll do a build thread and see how it goes. The original engine/drivetrain has over 240,000 miles so the entire thing needs to be rebuilt/updated. Goal: Get the Tahoe to perform (straight line) about...
  5. M Hankel

    How To Replace Front Hubs/Bearing Assembly

    I'm writing this so that anyone that is having a hard time removing their hub/s can have an alternative and easy method for removing the hub assembly if it's rusted in place. Also, these years of vehicles (200-2006) are getting up there in age so front hub/bearing assembly is going to become...
  6. M Hankel

    What Does Your Tahoe / Yukon Weigh?

    I'm looking for actual scaled weights not manufactures curb weight specs. Please list relevant items that would add or remove weight from factory stock, things like larger wheels tires, no spare, stereo equipment, were you in the vehicle etc... The closest truck scale to me is about 35-40 miles...
  7. M Hankel

    New Tail Lights - Pic Whoring..... :)

    OK so I picked up some new (to me) tail lights off of Craigslist for cheap!! They are tinted and I thought they might look good on my gray Tahoe. I like them a lot so far! I installed them while visiting family in Montana over the 4th of July weekend.
  8. M Hankel

    Vinyl Seats?

    Im changing the interior color of my Tahoe from shale to grey. Found some 2nd row seats in a light grey color but the seller says they are vinyl? Did Tahoes or Yukons ever come with vinyl seats or is the seller mis-informed? These seats are reasonably priced at 150.00 but I dont want vinyl... I...
  9. M Hankel

    Body/Paint Guys - Front Impact

    My gal decided not to stop for the car in front of her and well, it was a low speed mild impact. Didn't set off the air bags but it did tweak the front bumper brackets so now the front bumper is tweaked upward (huge gap at the fender now). If you've ever seen a tahoe that's been mildly smacked...
  10. M Hankel

    Belltech 5305 Rear Coils-How Low?

    I've got some Belltech 5305 coils in the back of my Tahoe and curious how low it can go if I cut out the dead coils? Right now it is sitting about 33.25 in back without the spacer. The front is at 32.25 but I just ordered some drop keys to compliment the drop arms that are on already. Just...
  11. M Hankel

    Zombie Apocalypse, Who's Locked And Loaded?

    So I was on my way to go hang out with my future father-in-law and my fiance' at the car show (he's got a 67 RS/SS Camaro) and came across this sign. I was busting out laughing when I saw it and had to stop to snap a pic. Somebody has a great sense of humor lol.... :) Mike
  12. M Hankel

    3/5 Drop With Pics, DJM Arms, BT 5305 Springs

    What's up guys. Finally got a chance to clean up the Tahoe yesterday and take some decent pics since lowering it last weekend. I'll start with some pics of how she looked back in March of this year and how it's progressed to be where it's at now. I'm not finished with it, but it's getting there...
  13. M Hankel

    Adjusting/Tweaking Keys

    I'm about to start tweaking the front key adjustments. Any Idea how many turns will drop another inch or so? Right now I've got 26.5 turns on the driver side, and 21 turns on the passenger. Driver side front is at 33" and passenger side front is at 34". On another note, about how much can...
  14. M Hankel

    Billsteins With DJM Arms?

    Anyone running Billstein shocks with the DJM lowering arms? If so, got a part number for them? Always had great luck with Billstein shocks and I like the way they ride. A part number for a front Belltech shock used with a DJM arm would be a good place to start if anyone can supply the part...
  15. M Hankel

    Street Suspension Stuff NBS

    So I got some stuff for sale that I've accrued. All prices are negotiable just shoot me a pm. Will give discounts for multiple items purchased at once. All parts listed below are for NBS 2000-2006 Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon/Denali etc.. I know I'm new on here, but I have a 100% trader rating on...
  16. M Hankel

    Poll: Who's NOT Using Rear Hardware Kit With 5" Drop Rear

    Just curious if anyone is running the 5" rear drop without a hardware kit/relocation brackets on the trailing arms. I'm more interested in the trailing arm brackets, how they affect the ride and if they're totally necessary for a 5" rear drop. I can fabricate a custom adjustable sway bar link...
  17. M Hankel

    Belltech 8521 Front Shocks

    Will these work with the DJM 3" arms? Did a little research and they measure: compressed=10.25, extended=14.75. If they will work with the DJM arms, how low could I go with these? Mike
  18. M Hankel

    New To This Forum

    Hello All, I've been lurking on here for awhile and just recently joined up and started posting. Bought my 2000 Tahoe in 2008 about the time the economy tanked. Wanted to modify it back then but got laid off so we didn't have any expendable income to mod the truck. Things are picking back up...
  19. M Hankel

    Decision Time Pros/Cons

    So I've decided to go with the 3/5 drop on the 2000 NBS Tahoe. I picked up the Bell Tech 5305 springs from Alex for the rear drop. Now I need to decide how to drop the front, and that is what I'm having a hard time with. 1. BT 2" drop spindles with 1" keys (around $350?) or 2. 3" DJM...
  20. M Hankel

    Gauge Overlay?

    New guy here. I've seen some pics of what appears to be fancy style gauges for the 00-06 style Tahoe. I was told that they were from an Escalade. My Tahoe is a late model 2000 but the gauges I'm finding are for the 02-06 or 03-06? Can't remember the exact cuttoff years. Any idea if anyone...
  21. M Hankel

    Gauge Overlay?

    New guy here. I've seen some pics of what appears to be fancy style gauges for the 00-06 style Tahoe. I was told that they were from an Escalade. My Tahoe is a late model 2000 but the gauges I'm finding are for the 02-06 or 03-06? Can't remember the exact cuttoff years. Any idea if anyone...

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