Shaved Tailgate handle pics

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Whippled2dr

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I got my tahoe back from the painter about a week ago and has sat in the garage since then. I'll post pics once I get everything put back together and there is a nice sunny day.

Here are some pics of the shaved tailgate and how I relocated the handle to the inside. I used a spare textured passenger side handle so it will be centered on the tailgate.

Pics are from cell phone with bad lighting.

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A couple more pics after paint. (The rear bumper still needs to be aligned, I just mounted it quickly)

Rear bumper is a painted w/t bumper (same as the Z71's and limiteds)

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really nice job, have been thinking of similar since the truck is getting paint in may
 

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Ahh thought your truck was built for speed.

Weight reduction...right on Arch!

:)
 
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Nice!!

Where did you pick up the bumper?

The bought the bumper from the dealer and the pads from gmpartsdirect.

Part #s:

15025374 - W/T Paintable Bumper
15025388 - Center pad
15574121 - Left pad
15574122 - Right pad

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Ahh thought your truck was built for speed.

Weight reduction...right on Arch!

:)

I did take off the roof rack and shaved the holes. That should account for some weight reduction. lol
 
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**Thread revival**

Any other parts to gather besides passenger door handle? I would love to do this MOD

Thanks
 

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The bought the bumper from the dealer and the pads from gmpartsdirect.

Part #s:

15025374 - W/T Paintable Bumper
15025388 - Center pad
15574121 - Left pad
15574122 - Right pad

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I did take off the roof rack and shaved the holes. That should account for some weight reduction. lol

What did that bumper come off of originally?
 

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Its a work truck bumper, also came on the Z71 and Limited
 

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