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

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lost another hatch handle today

I don't think I even got to use it once before it broke :(

I'm thinking now that it has less to do with cheap chinese handles, and more that the vibration is tearing them apart. I haven't had any trucks in the past that were this loud

gotta figure out something, and I really hope I don't end up having to use one of those gloss ones..
 
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lost another hatch handle today

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I don't think I even got to use it once before it broke :(

I'm thinking now that it has less to do with cheap chinese handles, and more that the vibration is tearing them apart. I haven't had any trucks in the past that were this loud

gotta figure out something, and I really hope I don't end up having to use one of those gloss ones..
It’s the handle. Get an OEM one and PTM.
 

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anyways we brought home the new girl tonight :)

157k miles, 2nd owner, very minimal rust (less than my vehicle, and in the same spots) 5.3l, 4wd, 3.73s, etc

it's also an LT with leather heated seats /jealous

$4400 cash out the door

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I'll get some more pictures up tomorrow and a build log going soon, I'm sure

Oh man, side by side, those molding are hideous. I'd normally say I'm an oe type of equipment fella but that's a huge visual update.



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When this was still important :oops:

what? a gran natty is not important? blasphemy! haha send to CA!
 
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dad rigged up what he thinks will be the answer to keeping hatch handles on

we'll be putting it to the test soon, as I'm getting a new box, much larger battery, another amp and hoping to double my SPL level :)
 
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dad rigged up what he thinks will be the answer to keeping hatch handles on


we'll be putting it to the test soon, as I'm getting a new box, much larger battery, another amp and hoping to double my SPL level :)
Good idea. I’m assuming the factory handles are made the same way?
 
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been working a lot on the sister's truck lately, but finally started putting some plans in motion for mine

swapping from 4 18s down to 3 18s. going from a box I designed, to one designed by a professional. single layer on mine with 2 baffles on top, to 2 layers all the way around and 3 on top

also purchased a bigger G30 lithium battery for $1100 :oops:

and working on setting up a deal with my builder to build some new doors, with 2 12" mids per door

hopefully have some updates around the beginning of November :)
 
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