Jon Caveman's 2015 Tahoe LTZ

[Pilot]

Wheels and tires arrived today. Here's what they're replacing.

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T 285/45R22's

PERFORMANCE REPLICAS Machined Face 22x9's

 

[tuckerrnr1]

When I bought my k2xx a few weeks ago, the center console lid was contorted. A common issue with high mileage Tahoes. So I replaced it with an inexpensive one from eBay. I'm fine with the result; the factory original was real leather-the replacement is vinyl. But it looks good enough. And to protect it from more damage, I bought an inexpensive cover from eBay. It was around $30 I believe.

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Replacement
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Cover
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Looking Good. You might consider adding this wireless charger for the console Lid. It is wider than the OEM and is plug and play off of the power point for the second row seats.

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[BacDoc]

Wow that's awesome! Is that aftermarket? If so, where'd you get it??

It’s a GM part that is a $495 option but my Tahoe didn’t come with it. Chevy sells it for about that same price. I looked around and found one on sale and I saved around $50 and had my dealer install. I watched some YouTube videos and it looked like more than I wanted to get into. The dealer charged $150 to install and that included changing out the rear gold one to the black but rear is not illuminated.

 

[Pilot]

Looking Good. You might consider adding this wireless charger for the console Lid. It is wider than the OEM and is plug and play off of the power point for the second row seats.

2014-2019 GM Wireless Phone Charging Kit for GM Trucks (Silverado & Sierra)

Retrofit wireless phone charging into your 2014-2019 GM Truck. Completely plug and play installation in 15 minutes. Fitting Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, & Suburban. 15W fast charging for Qi devices with a triple coil setup. Ditch the cords and begin fast wireless charging today!

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Whoa nice! My OEM lid had wireless charging so I just swapped those components into this replacement lid. Everything fit!

 

[Pilot]

It’s a GM part that is a $495 option but my Tahoe didn’t come with it. Chevy sells it for about that same price. I looked around and found one on sale and I saved around $50 and had my dealer install. I watched some YouTube videos and it looked like more than I wanted to get into. The dealer charged $150 to install and that included changing out the rear gold one to the black but rear is not illuminated.

Awesome, thanks! I saw some aftermarket ones that had a really cheapo blue tint. Just want to make sure I stay away from those. This is definitely on my list. Yours is looking awesome!

 

[Pilot]

Looking Good. You might consider adding this wireless charger for the console Lid. It is wider than the OEM and is plug and play off of the power point for the second row seats.

2014-2019 GM Wireless Phone Charging Kit for GM Trucks (Silverado & Sierra)

Retrofit wireless phone charging into your 2014-2019 GM Truck. Completely plug and play installation in 15 minutes. Fitting Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, & Suburban. 15W fast charging for Qi devices with a triple coil setup. Ditch the cords and begin fast wireless charging today!

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It might be worth it doing this aftermarket version though because it's wider.. nothing really fits on my OEM one

 

[tuckerrnr1]

It might be worth it doing this aftermarket version though because it's wider.. nothing really fits on my OEM one

Sorry, here is the correct model for suburbans.

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[Pilot]

Just got the Tahoe back from the shop. Kryptonite leveling kit installed, broken motor mount replaced, intake manifold gasket replaced.

We found out that one of the intake manifolds is bent, so it's still leaking. I am ordering long tube headers to replace them. Also the rear springs are sagging. At the moment, the front is about 1.25" taller than the rear. I'm gonna wait until I replace the rear springs and everything is dialed in and settled before I adjust the front suspension down to true level.

Also, I'm leaving in the morning from here in Lewes Beach, Delaware and heading to Nederland, Texas to swap the 6 speed stock transmission with a 10 speed. After that we'll do the headers and full custom exhaust using my dual Valvetronic mufflers, then a Black Bear tune, then off to the paint shop!

 

[Trey Hardy]

Just got the Tahoe back from the shop. Kryptonite leveling kit installed, broken motor mount replaced, intake manifold gasket replaced.

We found out that one of the intake manifolds is bent, so it's still leaking. I am ordering long tube headers to replace them. Also the rear springs are sagging. At the moment, the front is about 1.25" taller than the rear. I'm gonna wait until I replace the rear springs and everything is dialed in and settled before I adjust the front suspension down to true level.

Also, I'm leaving in the morning from here in Lewes Beach, Delaware and heading to Nederland, Texas to swap the 6 speed stock transmission with a 10 speed. After that we'll do the headers and full custom exhaust using my dual Valvetronic mufflers, then a Black Bear tune, then off to the paint shop!

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Hell yea!!!

 

[Pilot]

So my tablet head unit went blank around the 500 mile mark of this Texas road trip (3000 mile round trip) and had not responded again by the time I arrived in Texas. The AC controls still worked and the tablet's backlight did come on when I turned on the vehicle. I was pretty pissed.

Shawn at Powertrain Swap Solutions explained that this is most likely just a case of logic lock on the tablet. If so, disconnecting power and allowing the capacitors to drain would fix the problem. He unhooked the battery and let it sit overnight. Upon returning the next morning, he rehooked the power and the tablet came back to life. Many thanks, once again, to Shawn!

 

[Pilot]

When we replaced a manifold gasket last week, we found that the driver's side exhaust manifold is bent, so still leaking. That was the perfect excuse to install long tube headers, so I started looking for a shop to do that work (I do not have nearly enough time for a job like that myself). It turned out to be a huge pain in the ass to find a shop who wanted to do that work.

Eventually I punted and yesterday I just ordered shorty Flowtech headers from Summit Racing, along with some heavy duty rear springs (my current springs are sagging a bit) and a aFe Momentum GT Pro intake. I plan to install all of these things myself when I'm back east. Then I'll get a tune from Black Bear.

 

[txisboi23]

It is coming along nicely!

 

[Tonyrodz]

When we replaced a manifold gasket last week, we found that the driver's side exhaust manifold is bent, so still leaking. That was the perfect excuse to install long tube headers, so I started looking for a shop to do that work (I do not have nearly enough time for a job like that myself). It turned out to be a huge pain in the ass to find a shop who wanted to do that work.

Eventually I punted and yesterday I just ordered shorty Flowtech headers from Summit Racing, along with some heavy duty rear springs (my current springs are sagging a bit) and a aFe Momentum GT Pro intake. I plan to install all of these things myself when I'm back east. Then I'll get a tune from Black Bear.

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Curious--why shorties instead of long tubes?

 

[Pilot]

Curious--why shorties instead of long tubes?

All of the long tubes I looked at required at least minimal modification to make them fit. I was having trouble finding a shop that could/wanted to do it on my tight timeline. The shorties are a direct bolt-in and should take far less time to install, so I will try to make that time to do it myself (along with the springs and the air intake).

I also bought a bunch of 3.5" 304 stainless tubing and dual Valvetronic mufflers with the intent on building myself a custom dual catback exhaust, but my time is running low and the wife is not happy at the moment. We leave for India on September 06 and too much to do before then.

Also, I'm losing my garage at the end of August. I've been modifying my trailer to be a mobile workshop, but I've also been looking to find some garage space to rent. No luck yet

 

[Pilot]

I'm in Miami all week, but when I get back to Jersey, I'm installing those heavy duty rear springs lol. Also going to install the shorty headers. Then I'm taking the trailer out to Missouri to pick up my new-to-me MG Midget.

In the mean time, check out this silly looking squat lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

I'm in Miami all week, but when I get back to Jersey, I'm installing those heavy duty rear springs lol. Also going to install the shorty headers. Then I'm taking the trailer out to Missouri to pick up my new-to-me MG Midget.

In the mean time, check out this silly looking squat lol
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Maybe instead of rear springs try some rear helper bags in those springs.

 

[Pilot]

Maybe instead of rear springs try some rear helper bags in those springs.

Whoa, I didn't know that was a thing! DO you have any that you recommend? That just adds support, right? Do you know what the effect is on the ride?

 

[Pilot]

Maybe instead of rear springs try some rear helper bags in those springs.

I'm looking at these https://www.amazon.com/AIR-LIFT-60769-Lift-Spring/dp/B008OS957Y

 

[Tonyrodz]

Whoa, I didn't know that was a thing! DO you have any that you recommend? That just adds support, right? Do you know what the effect is on the ride?

Sorry, can't help with that. I just recommended because a lot of guys who tow--TYF--use them with good results. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will chime in. @89Suburban

 

[89Suburban]

Sorry, can't help with that. I just recommended because a lot of guys who tow--TYF--use them with good results. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will chime in. @89Suburban

Actually @iamdub is the rear airspring guru here but he is MIA. Wish I could help.