Mexico assembled differences....for real???

[rundakota]

Needing to buy a new hood and I live close to LMC. They say their hood will fit only American and Canadian built trucks but yet won’t provide any measurements. What could be the difference??

 

[Colby_e32]

A quick wikipedia search shows in mexico the GMT800 platform "tahoe" was called a Sonora. Although after looking at pictures of these so called sonoras, I don't see any differences.

Is your truck assembled in mexico ? IF so, do you see any differences in the truck you have versus the ones you've seen ?

 

[TollKeeper]

The earlier variations of the Sonora had a 350/5.7 RPO R31. Moving to the 5.3 in later models, around late 2003, early 2004.

 

[Colby_e32]

The earlier variations of the Sonora had a 350/5.7 RPO R31. Moving to the 5.3 in later models, around late 2003, early 2004.

I noticed that was mentioned as well, i cant see the hood being different for the engine though.. What do you think ?

 

[TollKeeper]

I cant say to be honest.. I didnt know a Sonora even existed until today!

 

[Doubeleive]

apparently they produced some in Mexico but you can't register one here

 

[TollKeeper]

But they are allowed to come and visit.. I passed one of these the other day..

Wish I could figure out why my image links arent working.. If you click on reply, you can see the pic..

 

[Colby_e32]

But they are allowed to come and visit.. I passed one of these the other day..

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Wish I could figure out why my image links arent working.. If you click on reply, you can see the pic..

that is one unique looking vehicle there. I am not a mopar fan, but with that short wheelbase, looks like it would spin a tire pretty easy. LOL

 

[DanDman]

Don't the Mexico Tahoes & Sububans have cat eye '03 - '04 Silverado front ends?