Ryan's 2002 Tahoe Project

[Blazed]

I don't have yokahomas... But I just like the tread maybe for a next tire lol

 

[rhukill]

Got the new front air deflector and fogs on last night. I really thought that would be a pretty simple swap but man, those GM clips are crazy! Had to completely removed the bumper just to be able to get them off and then reinstalled.

 

[Blazed]

Your paint looks really really good for 2002. I mean it looks really good but it's surprising that its from 2002

 

[rhukill]

Your paint looks really really good for 2002. I mean it looks really good but it's surprising that its from 2002

Thanks man. That's one of the things that made me choose this truck. The paint's still got a great shine to it. I buffed the hell out of it when I got it, which helped a lot.

The mechanics and exterior have been really well cared for, especially for 200K+ miles. I only wish they'd taken as good of care of the interior too.

 

[rhukill]

So, one of the last pieces I need to track down to finish my front end is a new grille. I really like the look of the '06 LTZ grille, which has just the horizontal strip chromed, and the rest of it body-colored, but I'm not keen on giving the dealer $700 for a new one.

Anyone know of a good aftermarket one with that look? Or, does anyone know of a solid way to paint the chrome on mine to get that look?

 

[rhukill]

I finally made it to the parts store today and picked up a simple gear puller to help me get past the torsion bar speedbump. The rest of the passenger side is now torn down, so hopefully tomorrow I get to throw everything back together and wrap up this stage of the project. Fingers crossed.

 

[rhukill]

Well, it took about 2 weeks longer than expected, but I finally got the suspension stuff finished. I guess flu season was a bad time to take this on, but oh well. Here she sits fresh back from the alignment shop:

Now if I could just make up my damn mind on which wheels I want!

 

[NORCAL SS]

Chromimum black euromax with 305 40 22
DONE

 

[rhukill]

Chromimum black euromax with 305 40 22
DONE

Ha! Yeah, that one's still in the top 3.

 

[NORCAL SS]

For $950 shipped cant go wrong.

 

[Blazed]

i find the nbs strange
when its lowered the stock wheels look inset and when its stock aftermarket wheels seem to stick out...
They look good it just rattles the brain a little.
looks good lowered btw!!

 

[rhukill]

i find the nbs strange
when its lowered the stock wheels look inset and when its stock aftermarket wheels seem to stick out...
They look good it just rattles the brain a little.
looks good lowered btw!!

Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm looking forward to getting my new shoes on it, and giving it the right look to go with the lower stance.

 

[rhukill]

A few shots from yesterday. What do you all think of the new wheel/tire combo?

 

[NORCAL SS]

Told you the wheels would look good.!!!! My boss even said looks better then chrome replicas

 

[NORCAL SS]

just spray the rear calipers/rotors semi gloss black will clean up the look

 

[rhukill]

Told you the wheels would look good.!!!!

Yeah man, you nailed it on this one. The "black" looks gray enough that it goes very nicely with the body color.

 

[NORCAL SS]

For the price of the wheels cant go wrong

 

[diamondbackjo]

sweet.

 

[skbishop90]

Now its time to take those fender flares off and smooth it up.

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

New wheels look GREAT!

And this is Just me but Id keep the Flares