2005 Tahoe LT Part interchange/compatibility list for ugrades??

[Pwrshft99]

Stupid title but couldn't think of a different way to word it.

I have a new to me 2005 Tahoe LT. It has around 140k miles and as spring comes I will finally have a chance to do some regular maintenance to my truck.

I am aware that the Tahoe shares a platform with other vehicles like the Escalade, Suburban Silverado 2500 etc.... What I am wondering is if there are bolt in upgrades when it comes time for R&R on my vehicle. For example, I would think an Yukon XL 6.0 would use a bigger radiator than my Tahoe 5.3, possibly an alternator with more amperage??? If so, would parts like this bolt on in my vehicle?? On a previous vehicle, I upgraded the front brakes by grabbing a different caliper bracket from a later model vehicle. It made a substantial difference in the braking ability. Would an Escalade or 2500 use a bigger front caliper/rotor assembly I could use in my application??

Itching for spring weather. I have an awesome junkyard near me and could probably answer these questions on my own. But not without sunshine lol

 

[915_Tahoe]

our radiator support has mounting holes for 2 different sizes. if you have the shorter one you can use the bigger one straight bolt in, but you might also have to upgrade the electric fans to mount to the bigger radiator.

alternators can be bought from autozone which they do sell different amps.

 

[Erickk120]

This has nothing to do with it, but you can upgrade the tcase pump plate to prevent a pinhole leak that these get over time. Thought I'd mention it since its new to you, but I've had my fingers deep all over these hoes.

 

[Pwrshft99]

This has nothing to do with it, but you can upgrade the tcase pump plate to prevent a pinhole leak that these get over time. Thought I'd mention it since its new to you, but I've had my fingers deep all over these hoes.

I have heard of this issue but not sure if it has happened to mine yet. Havent even been able to get under it yet. Plan to swap all the fluids at the end of the month when I can steal some garage time at my parents house so I can look it over then.

 

[adriver]

There is quite a bit that is an interchangeable factory part upgrade.

Is yours a 2500 or 1500?
What do you use your vehicle for? Towing, traveling, daily, weekender?
What specifically are you looking for?
The only upgrade I can think of that you probably wouldn't be able to find from a junkyard is the NNBS 07/08 - 13 front brakes.
Are we talking junkyard finds or improvements in general?


2005 and 2006/2007 classic has a different alternator than 99-2004. They should be interchangeable if within those year sets, (there were two sizes for this engine, and I don't think the SUV ever got the smaller 105 amp alternator to begin with, that's mostly for the Silverado/Sierra). If you wanted an alternator, you could find what you have either from receipts, a part number, or if its the original it will be in your RPO codes on the glovebox.
You already have electric fans, so you also already have the larger 34" radiator.



things to look out for / what is interchangeable from a junkyard/craigslist kind of stuff:
escalade vent covers with matching glass. (the ones on the side of the rear hatch glass).
escalade antenna delete
escalade or denali interior (CLUSTERS, consoles, trim)
99-2002 Silverado HD hood
door handles (escalades are chrome inside and out if you are into that sort of thing.)
MTX stealthbox in the drivers side rear panel.. (good frickin luck).
rear end/diff/ gears (from the RPO codes. G80 is the big one for the locking diff. If you don't like your gears, you can probably find a complete rear end if you want to gamble a little).
HYDROBOOST! ---- IF CAPITAL WASN'T CLEAR ENOUGH --- THIS ONE!!!
2nd row bench seat vs buckets
roof racks - there are a few kinds (swb to swb.. lwb to lwb)
center console to jump seat (and vice versa, pickups think 3 seats is too many. Suvs think 7 seats is not enough..
running boards
rear painted bumper / (front) painted bumper caps
fender flares
paint matched grill (for some colors)
6.0L ?
4L80
the side mirrors... something and power fold..

Im sure theres more.

 

[Pwrshft99]

There is quite a bit that is an interchangeable factory part upgrade.

Is yours a 2500 or 1500?
What do you use your vehicle for? Towing, traveling, daily, weekender?
What specifically are you looking for?
The only upgrade I can think of that you probably wouldn't be able to find from a junkyard is the NNBS 07/08 - 13 front brakes.
Are we talking junkyard finds or improvements in general?


2005 and 2006/2007 classic has a different alternator than 99-2004. They should be interchangeable if within those year sets, (there were two sizes for this engine, and I don't think the SUV ever got the smaller 105 amp alternator to begin with, that's mostly for the Silverado/Sierra). If you wanted an alternator, you could find what you have either from receipts, a part number, or if its the original it will be in your RPO codes on the glovebox.
You already have electric fans, so you also already have the larger 34" radiator.



things to look out for / what is interchangeable from a junkyard/craigslist kind of stuff:
escalade vent covers with matching glass. (the ones on the side of the rear hatch glass).
escalade antenna delete
escalade or denali interior (CLUSTERS, consoles, trim)
99-2002 Silverado HD hood
door handles (escalades are chrome inside and out if you are into that sort of thing.)
MTX stealthbox in the drivers side rear panel.. (good frickin luck).
rear end/diff/ gears (from the RPO codes. G80 is the big one for the locking diff. If you don't like your gears, you can probably find a complete rear end if you want to gamble a little).
HYDROBOOST! ---- IF CAPITAL WASN'T CLEAR ENOUGH --- THIS ONE!!!
2nd row bench seat vs buckets
roof racks - there are a few kinds (swb to swb.. lwb to lwb)
center console to jump seat (and vice versa, pickups think 3 seats is too many. Suvs think 7 seats is not enough..
running boards
rear painted bumper / (front) painted bumper caps
fender flares
paint matched grill (for some colors)
6.0L ?
4L80
the side mirrors... something and power fold..

Im sure theres more.

That's a good list thank you!! Mostly my truck is just a daily driver but in 3-5 years I'd like to make more of a tow rig/toy. I figure any part failures along the way would be a chance to upgrade.

I am also in need of one tail light, wondering if Escalade ones would fit as they look much cleaner.

 

[brian.roberts.1293]

I have upgraded my alternator from the 105 it came with to the 145 amp. I just added foot well lights out of the 99 to 02 models into my 04. There is also a 2 me battery tray feature you can add that came on some of the trucks. Would be great for many situations. Lots of cubbies that are changeable in the day area. You can please me if you just want to chat. I am looking into the same upgrade kinda things

2004 Z71 Suburban Green I have a few upgrades done.

 

[zachattack_0924]

I have a question for all of the more knowledgeable people. So I have an 05 Z71 Tahoe with Gu6 G80 Gearing. However I’m running bigger tires and would like for my power band to return to where it used to be. I’ve found many Gt5 (4.10) front and rear ends out of GMT800 Avalanches. My question is would the Avalanche front and rear end be a direct swap with my current diffs?

 

[project_x]

I have a question for all of the more knowledgeable people. So I have an 05 Z71 Tahoe with Gu6 G80 Gearing. However I’m running bigger tires and would like for my power band to return to where it used to be. I’ve found many Gt5 (4.10) front and rear ends out of GMT800 Avalanches. My question is would the Avalanche front and rear end be a direct swap with my current diffs?

The diffs interchange across all the 1500 SUVs (rear coil springs) (or 2500 SUVs (rear leaf springs).

 

[zachattack_0924]

The diffs interchange across all the 1500 SUVs (rear coil springs) (or 2500 SUVs (rear leaf springs).

Ok, thank you.