Project: 2005 Z71 Tahoe (sort of)

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Lights look good too. You've never got pulled over for the blue side markers? Also what year is it?
You see blue lights in the pic? Good eyes. I actually did get pulled over a few years ago. No ticket, but I did swap out the bulbs to white.
Took me a few years to find an HD hood and grill for a reasonable price. I like the look so much better then stock.
 
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You see blue lights in the pic? Good eyes. I actually did get pulled over a few years ago. No ticket, but I did swap out the bulbs to white.
Took me a few years to find an HD hood and grill for a reasonable price. I like the look so much better then stock.
For sure. Indigo is one of my favorite colors. How much did the hood and grill set you back?
 
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Ugh!!! I ran the VIN and was reading thru the options the truck came with new and guess what was listed (Yet we're not on the truck when I bought it)? Power folding mirrors! They're over $300 new. Damn the luck!!!
 
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For sure. Indigo is one of my favorite colors. How much did the hood and grill set you back?
Think I paid $200? It's been a few years since I bought them. If you're looking for a hood and grill, look for 2000-2002 HD Silverado.
Ugh!!! I ran the VIN and was reading thru the options the truck came with new and guess what was listed (Yet we're not on the truck when I bought it)? Power folding mirrors! They're over $300 new. Damn the luck!!!
You can always buy a used set from someone parting one out, or even from a junkyard. I think I paid $60 for a set.
Can you post a pic of the driver side master window switch. If yours came with it you'll be able to tell--unless someone swapped that out too.
If you want to, also post a Pic of your rpo tag.
 

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I have noticed there are a few RPO codes that list things like mirrors with power fold. In my case it lists rain since wipers but mine is not equipped with it.
I think that a few codes are generic. The code for my mirrors is the same code for Escalade but Escalade came with puddle lights and my Yukon did not have puddle lights.
So i think some things like puddle lights, power fold mirrors, rain since wipers are part of a package. The RPO code means you get mirrors or what ever, the package determines what mirrors.
 
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Among other things, GM really confuses me with their models features and available options
 
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Think I paid $200? It's been a few years since I bought them. If you're looking for a hood and grill, look for 2000-2002 HD Silverado.

You can always buy a used set from someone parting one out, or even from a junkyard. I think I paid $60 for a set.
Can you post a pic of the driver side master window switch. If yours came with it you'll be able to tell--unless someone swapped that out too.
If you want to, also post a Pic of your rpo tag.
Yes, I'll get a pic tomorrow. What's the difference? An add on button for the folding open/close?
 
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Never mind. I found the answer. There's gonna be a mirror symbol in the middle of the direction pad for the mirrors. Like this. I'll look in the morning. I didn't notice before when I had the door panels out
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Never mind. I found the answer. There's gonna be a mirror symbol in the middle of the direction pad for the mirrors. Like this. I'll look in the morning. I didn't notice before when I had the door panels out
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Keep in mind this switch can easily be swapped out too. That's why I asked about your rpos.
 
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Yes agreed. If whoever bought em and was thorough they would have grabbed that with em. Esp since he was parting out the truck. When I was still driving my '02 I had planned to get the Escalade power folding button assy that goes in place of the 4WD/2WD button assy on the dash. I might get the newer '05 version and use that if my window button assy doesn't have it. I don't exactly need a 2WD/4WD selector button assy in mine
 
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And good news: doesn't appear there's gonna be any issues getting the 2WD driveshaft to work with the 4WD rear end. Trans side is obviously not a problem cuz it's the same driveshaft that was on it before. Length looks good. U-joints are the same.
 
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Well it seems as tho I do have the button assy for it. Even tho pretty much all the white has worn off. I'm thinking about just using my '02 mirrors for now. I think I've figured out how to wire most of it. I know I can make the blinkers work cuz those were added anyway. But mine have everything but power folding and are already color matched white. And then use those until I can afford the ones that have power fold, auto-dim, defrost/heated, blinkers, and puddle lights. I haven't found those for less than $300
 

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