2005 Tahoe Daily [Update 06/25/20 - leveled?]

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haven't had a ton of updates for this truck, as I've been messing around with other projects, but I finally ended up getting some new rims and tires....

guess I don't have to guess around my ugly paint mock up anymore

I really didn't want to go with these, but with some eBay deals I ended up with 4 brand new Moto Metal 970s on 16x8 rims and brand new BFG A/T KO2 275/70/r16 tires for under $1,000 out the door.

Hoping to install the CAI today and work on door panels and speakers tomorrow
 
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Try wrapping the hood? Should be easy , maybe, idk I’ve never done it lol.

Very happy you didn’t go with the basic all black steel rims that were designed in the 1970s! But thats just me.:thumbsup:

You need something on that bow tie to have it pop out just a little. :hmm:
 

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I just read all of this thread and I really like your Tahoe and new wheels. I am curious to why you got rid of your Denali? Do you miss having the 6.0? I recently traded my 05 Tahoe for an 06 Sierra Denali, and I love the extra torque.
 
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Try wrapping the hood? Should be easy , maybe, idk I’ve never done it lol.

Very happy you didn’t go with the basic all black steel rims that were designed in the 1970s! But thats just me.:thumbsup:

You need something on that bow tie to have it pop out just a little. :hmm:

ruuuuuddeee! XD

I will forever be in love with those damn steel wheels

my next set of rims and tires will definitely be 17x9 Warrior 8015s

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can get them in the -12 offset that I've wanted, but 17" BFGs + that set of rims end up costing like $1700 total...

I just read all of this thread and I really like your Tahoe and new wheels. I am curious to why you got rid of your Denali? Do you miss having the 6.0? I recently traded my 05 Tahoe for an 06 Sierra Denali, and I love the extra torque.

I really, really, really hate how Denalis look. The front end is horrendous. I also do not miss having the sunroof.

I do miss the AWD and 6.0L engine every day though... I'm always looking around for another Denali and I'll just cateye swap it, or find an Escalade.

I'll never own a truck with a sunroof again though
 
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I've debated for a LONG time about adding audio to this truck... but it looks like I'm trading the other tahoe for some amps and batteries, so I guess I'll be having a build in here shortly

bought back my old 4 18s box that I had in my Tahoe, 4 vehicles ago back in 2017

got my doors finished, 4 8" neo mids and 2 tweets per door

will hopefully have the doors hooked up this weekend and get some distance testing done
 
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I've debated for a LONG time about adding audio to this truck... but it looks like I'm trading the other tahoe for some amps and batteries, so I guess I'll be having a build in here shortly

bought back my old 4 18s box that I had in my Tahoe, 4 vehicles ago back in 2017

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got my doors finished, 4 8" neo mids and 2 tweets per door

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will hopefully have the doors hooked up this weekend and get some distance testing done
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ended up selling my my doors and picking up some others online

they came in damaged and uninsured, so I've been rebuilding them and trying to work a claim through paypal

went from 4 8s and 2 tweets in each front door to 3 10s, 1 horn, and 3 tweets, however none of the speakers that I was told the doors were built for, actually work.

so we'll see what happens.

I was also told they'd fit without any cutting of my actual, door and that was a lie too

thinking I might just give these away as a total loss and have my normal builder make some new ones
 
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I’m not a doctor but I think you might have a slight audio addiction problem :lol:

gotta have something to do with all my free time :p

spent today deadening the rest of my vehicle

also did the hatch but didn't take any pics

and FINALLY put the black plastic handle on that I've had for like 3 months now

hopefully I'll put my headliner back in tomorrow and start wiring stuff up
 
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I didn’t mean it as a bad thing. At least you’re not out doing drugs or chasing girls :lol:
 
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