New Tahoe Owner, 2016 LT - Have a few questions

[mikeb3408]

Hi all,

I just got my first Tahoe, it is a 2016 Summit White LT with Black interior and luxury package. (no dvd or sunroof). It has new Genera Grabber HTS60 tires installed. Wheels are the 18” size. Had 43,000 miles on it when I got it.

I have a few questions:

1) I noticed that the front looks slightly lower than the rear around the wheel. It appears that a lot of people have leveling kits installed to correct this? What are the advantages or disadvantages of doing this? Seems like it would look better.

Anyone have any pics of one like mine with this done?

which kit do I need? I don’t want to lift the back anymore just level the front.

2) Does the LT not have the daytime running lights? I have seen a strip of lights at times but they don’t seem to come on automatically unless I push the light button. That also causes the dogs to come on.

3) How much work is it to convert the headlights and fog lights to LED, a color temperature similar to the daytime running lights? Any recommendations on exactly which lights to choose?

Are there any other lights I should switch out if I go through this project?

4) Any other simple additions I can do to upgrade the Tahoe easily? I have seen that I can pickup a chrome exhaust tip to complete the rear.

Anything else that is easy to do?

5) What tire PSI is generally best? Mine came with 37 PSI

I am located in Raleigh, NC. Any recommended shops to do the level kit and lights for me?

Thanks for any info!

Michael

 

[mikeb3408]

Another pic

 

[RST Dana]

Hi all,

I just got my first Tahoe, it is a 2016 Summit White LT with Black interior and luxury package. (no dvd or sunroof). It has new Genera Grabber HTS60 tires installed. Wheels are the 18” size. Had 43,000 miles on it when I got it.

I have a few questions:

1) I noticed that the front looks slightly lower than the rear around the wheel. It appears that a lot of people have leveling kits installed to correct this? What are the advantages or disadvantages of doing this? Seems like it would look better.

Anyone have any pics of one like mine with this done?

which kit do I need? I don’t want to lift the back anymore just level the front.

2) Does the LT not have the daytime running lights? I have seen a strip of lights at times but they don’t seem to come on automatically unless I push the light button. That also causes the dogs to come on.

3) How much work is it to convert the headlights and fog lights to LED, a color temperature similar to the daytime running lights? Any recommendations on exactly which lights to choose?

Are there any other lights I should switch out if I go through this project?

4) Any other simple additions I can do to upgrade the Tahoe easily? I have seen that I can pickup a chrome exhaust tip to complete the rear.

Anything else that is easy to do?

5) What tire PSI is generally best? Mine came with 37 PSI

I am located in Raleigh, NC. Any recommended shops to do the level kit and lights for me?

Thanks for any info!

Michael

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@cmatt has an adapter that makes your strip your DDL. Not as bright as the newer ones, but it is cool. LED headlights and fogs is easy and looks great.

 

[mikeb3408]

@cmatt has an adapter that makes your strip your DDL. Not as bright as the newer ones, but it is cool. LED headlights and fogs is easy and looks great.

thanks for the info on what Cmatt has. Is that something very easy to install?

Also any help on what lights I would order? Just how easy are those to install also?

thank you

 

[RST Dana]

thanks for the info on what Cmatt has. Is that something very easy to install?

Also any help on what lights I would order? Just how easy are those to install also?

thank you

Cable adapter is easy as are the lights on the drivers side. Passenger side required filter box removal. Still a less than 30 minute task. I bought my LED headlight from amazon. Fogs from advanced auto. It’s been a while, sorry no part numbers.

 

[Big Mama]

Welcome from Virginia. Leveling can be done either way. Raise the front or drop the rear. It’s a matter of taste. I prefer lower but not everyone does. As long as it’s done right there’s not much risk going either way. Both can be done in your garage there are tons of posts here.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome from NH. Nice truck!

You will get answers to your questions in this Forum from lots of great and knowledgeable folks. Be a two-way contributor.

 

[mikeb3408]

Cable adapter is easy as are the lights on the drivers side. Passenger side required filter box removal. Still a less than 30 minute task. I bought my LED headlight from amazon. Fogs from advanced auto. It’s been a while, sorry no part numbers.

So the cable adapter will have that led strip act as daytime running lights? Will it automatically turn on?

do you have a link to what I need to purchase?

 

[mikeb3408]

Also, as far as tint goes, can I match the front driver and passenger window to the rear? What tint do people normally do on these windows?

 

[JMTexasGuy]

I have a 2016 Tahoe LT also, and I just finished re-upgrading my lights. I originally installed some LED bulbs, but the light pattern was near impossible to keep from blinding oncoming traffic. I finally swapped the LED’s out for an HID system, and I also went ahead and upgraded my fog lights to an LED fixture while I was at it. I’ve been very pleased with the outcome! I used the HID Elite system and the LED fog lights both made by Morimoto, and I purchased both thru TheRetrofitSource.com. I’ve used Morimoto before and they’ve always worked great, and they have a great warranty too. I went with the 35W ballast and the 5,500K bulbs to match my DRL plus the fog lights only come in 5,500K. If your headlights have projectors for low beams like mine, make sure you get the H11B bulbs (instead of H11A).


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[mikeb3408]

I have a 2016 Tahoe LT also, and I just finished re-upgrading my lights. I originally installed some LED bulbs, but the light pattern was near impossible to keep from blinding oncoming traffic. I finally swapped the LED’s out for an HID system, and I also went ahead and upgraded my fog lights to an LED fixture while I was at it. I’ve been very pleased with the outcome! I used the HID Elite system and the LED fog lights both made by Morimoto, and I purchased both thru TheRetrofitSource.com. I’ve used Morimoto before and they’ve always worked great, and they have a great warranty too. I went with the 35W ballast and the 5,500K bulbs to match my DRL plus the fog lights only come in 5,500K. If your headlights have projectors for low beams like mine, make sure you get the H11B bulbs (instead of H11A).


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This may be a dumb question but what is the difference between HID and LED? Your post sounds like what I'm aiming to do.

Also dumb question, how do I know if I have projector low beams or not? I assume ours are the same if they are both 2016 LT models?

 

[zbad55]

As for the fog lights, this is what I have been running since Aug 18 and they work fantastic. You just need to remove some fasteners from the wheel liner to get access to the bulbs, very easy job,

https://www.amazon.com/Alla-Lightin...automotive&vehicleId=4&vehicleType=automotive

 

[mikeb3408]

Welcome from Virginia. Leveling can be done either way. Raise the front or drop the rear. It’s a matter of taste. I prefer lower but not everyone does. As long as it’s done right there’s not much risk going either way. Both can be done in your garage there are tons of posts here.

I had thought about if that was possible to level the back, thanks for the tip.

Why do these trucks come stock with the front lower than rear? IS that typical of other SUVs? I'm just wondering if there is a good reason to leave it alone?

 

[RST Dana]

So the cable adapter will have that led strip act as daytime running lights? Will it automatically turn on?

do you have a link to what I need to purchase?

Yes. And @cmatt should be able to get with you about the purchase since is the cable adapter builder for these.

 

[Big Mama]

Tint varies by state law. Check what yours is on driver windows. In Virginia they police it pretty well. We can have 50% no darker. I did this for a living for a while and had to inform people of the law. Most shops carry 3M or Llumar which have lifetime warranties. Don’t use autozone.

 

[mikeb3408]

Another question I thought of. I noticed my iPhone 10S will not charge with the charging pad, is there an easy fix for this?

 

[RST Dana]

Another question I thought of. I noticed my iPhone 10S will not charge with the charging pad, is there an easy fix for this?

Search for GM 13521066 and make sure it has the adapter. 30 minute job. Your Gen 1 module will not charge the latest and greatest. I did this upgrade last year and I can charge 8m X and 11. Someone had an XR which charged in it last week to my surprise since it is wider than the pad.

 

[Bob2C]

Yep. It will charge the 11 pro as well no problem


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[John Lillich]

I had thought about if that was possible to level the back, thanks for the tip.

Why do these trucks come stock with the front lower than rear? IS that typical of other SUVs? I'm just wondering if there is a good reason to leave it alone?

In case you are towing something


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[JMTexasGuy]

This may be a dumb question but what is the difference between HID and LED? Your post sounds like what I'm aiming to do.

Also dumb question, how do I know if I have projector low beams or not? I assume ours are the same if they are both 2016 LT models?

The main difference that I’ve experienced is the light pattern. I’ve tried 2 different LED bulbs and both had the same problem...the light coming from the headlights was scattered. When you aim your low beams, you basically draw a “+” on a wall in front of your car and there shouldn’t be any light in the top left hand corner. This is to keep from blinding on coming traffic; however, the light from the LEDs didn’t have a clean line on top. The HID lights are just as bright, but the light makes a clean horizontal line at the top. This means I have concentrated light where I need it, but no stray light beams blinding traffic.

As for projectors, there are reflector style and then projector style. I’ll try to put pictures of the two below...


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