My new daily driver, 2013 Tahoe PPV

[hottyson]

Hello,
I recently purchased this 2013 Tahoe PPV. It has 85k miles on it. Runs pretty good so far.

All I have really done so far is bolt down the 2nd row seats that came with it. I cleared out the holes scraping away the silicone filled bottom mounting holes. I fished up one of the bolts using dental floss because the muffler was in the way of my reach. The rest of the bolts went in easily. However, I am having difficulty locating mounting bolts for the 2nd row lap/shoulder seat belts to the side walls. Perhaps I shall have to go to the Chevy dealer to purchase expensive oem seat belt bolts.

Future plans include removing the two spot lights and building a center console for driver arm rest and drink holders.

 

[swathdiver]

Welcome from Florida! Looks like a clean one!

Those bolts are 11609886 or M12 x 1.75 x 40.

 

[Scrappycrow]

I am having difficulty locating mounting bolts for the 2nd row lap/shoulder seat belts to the side walls. Perhaps I shall have to go to the Chevy dealer to purchase expensive oem seat belt bolts.

IMO, this is a case where proper OE bolts and any associated hardware (washers, spacers) are a must. Generic fasteners likely won't have the correct flange, shank/shoulder configuration, and bending resistance.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Miami&NYC!
Nice find!

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Nice find.

 

[BlackBearPerf]

Welcome to the forum from Idaho! Congrats on the Tahoe, looks great!

 

[RichardCranium]

Welcome, nice ride! A friend's neighbor is North Charleston Police and they have one that color for a spare vehicle in prime condition, I'd love to have it.

Some of the PPV folks will certainly chime in as well, but I want to say I recall the consensus being not worthy of removing the spotlights for the amount of seemingly irreversible repairs it would take to keep it sealed/fit. But we all have our own adventures!

Looks like @swathdiver got you hooked up with the right part number for your bolts, I see the OEM price is crazy. But they appear to be readily available elsewhere (Tasca showed $7). Don't forget your local boneyard though! I know myself and some other members here local to me have hit some of the same yards to get the parts we've needed, surely you have some around!

 

[Sparksalot]

Welcome, nice ride! A friend's neighbor is North Charleston Police and they have one that color for a spare vehicle in prime condition, I'd love to have it.

Some of the PPV folks will certainly chime in as well, but I want to say I recall the consensus being not worthy of removing the spotlights for the amount of seemingly irreversible repairs it would take to keep it sealed/fit. But we all have our own adventures!

Looks like @swathdiver got you hooked up with the right part number for your bolts, I see the OEM price is crazy. But they appear to be readily available elsewhere (Tasca showed $7). Don't forget your local boneyard though! I know myself and some other members here local to me have hit some of the same yards to get the parts we've needed, surely you have some around!

@hottyson I’d leave them. I wish mine had one for the coolness factor.

 

[hottyson]

Those bolts are 11609886 or M12 x 1.75 x 40.

I purchased some other bolts to try but they had the wrong threads. I am going to see what hex bolts are available at local hardware stores that might stick out a little further so that I can still wrench them in. Thank you so much for the original bolt size!

I recall the consensus being not worthy of removing the spotlights for the amount of seemingly irreversible repairs it would take to keep it sealed/fit.

Thanks for the info. The wife is pressuring me to remove the spotlights. We shall have to see who wins. Usually I give in. However, I also own a 2011 Tahoe PPV that still has the spotlights and black and white paint to retain that OG police cruiser look. However, my 2011 Tahoe PPV has 107,000 miles on it, so I will probably put it up for sale since I prefer fewer miles and subtle civilian friendly looks of my newer 2013 Tahoe PPV.

 

[hottyson]

Also, thank you everyone else for the warm welcome and chiming in with your knowledge.

 

[swathdiver]

I purchased some other bolts to try but they had the wrong threads. I am going to see what hex bolts are available at local hardware stores that might stick out a little further so that I can still wrench them in. Thank you so much for the original bolt size!


Thanks for the info. The wife is pressuring me to remove the spotlights. We shall have to see who wins. Usually I give in. However, I also own a 2011 Tahoe PPV that still has the spotlights and black and white paint to retain that OG police cruiser look. However, my 2011 Tahoe PPV has 107,000 miles on it, so I will probably put it up for sale since I prefer fewer miles and subtle civilian friendly looks of my newer 2013 Tahoe PPV.

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Are you sure that the black is paint and not a wrap over white paint?

 

[Dela]

Hello,
I recently purchased this 2013 Tahoe PPV. It has 85k miles on it. Runs pretty good so far.
View attachment 428345All I have really done so far is bolt down the 2nd row seats that came with it. I cleared out the holes scraping away the silicone filled bottom mounting holes. I fished up one of the bolts using dental floss because the muffler was in the way of my reach. The rest of the bolts went in easily. However, I am having difficulty locating mounting bolts for the 2nd row lap/shoulder seat belts to the side walls. Perhaps I shall have to go to the Chevy dealer to purchase expensive oem seat belt bolts.
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Future plans include removing the two spot lights and building a center console for driver arm rest and drink holders.

I had my second row bucket seats removed and then I misplaced the bolts. Where can I find replacements? It’s a 2011 Tahoe LT with 88904 miles.

 

[hottyson]

Are you sure that the black is paint and not a wrap over white paint?

I am not sure if it is a wrap or not.

I had my second row bucket seats removed and then I misplaced the bolts. Where can I find replacements? It’s a 2011 Tahoe LT with 88904 miles.

If you want cheap aftermarket under $5 for the pair, these seem to work:
M12-1.75 x 80 mm Zinc Hex Head Metric Serrated Flange Bolt (2-Pack)

Everbilt M12-1.75 x 80 mm Zinc Hex Head Metric Serrated Flange Bolt (2-Pack) 840278 - The Home Depot

These metric flange bolts are hex head bolts with a flanged washer face. Designed for applications where vibration is present. The built in washer, in some applications, eliminates the need for a lock

www.homedepot.com

Otherwise you might go with oem parts.